HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 40 Posts

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The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 13/2026, dated 07.08.2026) to fill 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) posts in the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I). Interested and eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree can apply online from 14 August 2026 to 11 September 2026 through the official HPRCA website, hprca.hp.gov.in.

Here is a quick answer to the most-searched questions on this notification: HPRCA is recruiting for the post of Clerk (Job Trainee); 40 vacancies are available; graduates meeting the typing-speed requirement can apply; online applications open on 14.08.2026 and close on 11.09.2026; the mode of application is online only through the HPRCA portal; and the posts are based in Himachal Pradesh under the Department of Personnel.

HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview

HPRCA Clerk Vacancy 2026

HPRCA has advertised a total of 40 Clerk posts under Post Code 26045 in the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I). The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease as per HPRCA’s general instructions.

HPRCA Clerk Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 must meet the educational qualification, typing speed, and domicile-linked schooling conditions given below. Eligibility is assessed as on 11.09.2026, the closing date for submission of the ORA.

HPRCA Clerk Qualification

In addition, the notification states that a candidate shall be eligible for appointment only if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh; this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

HPRCA Clerk Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 45 years
• Age will be reckoned as on 01.01.2026
• Upper age relaxation of up to 5 years is permissible for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, Persons with Disabilities, employees of the Himachal Pradesh Government, and Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, as per the general or special order(s) of the Department of Personnel, Government of Himachal Pradesh

HPRCA Clerk Application Fee

All categories of candidates are required to pay the same fee for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026, payable only through the online payment gateway.

Payment can be made using Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. No other mode of payment is accepted, and the fee once paid is neither refunded nor held in reserve for any other examination.

HPRCA Clerk Salary

Selected candidates will be engaged as a Job Trainee under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025 (notified by the Department of Personnel vide notification No. PER(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19.07.2025, and a subsequent letter dated 26.09.2025) and will receive a consolidated fixed amount of ₹12,500/- per month. A detailed regular pay scale/pay band structure beyond this consolidated Job Trainee amount is not specified in the notification.

HPRCA Clerk Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 07.08.2026
• Online Application (ORA) Start Date: 14.08.2026 (10:00 AM)
• Online Application (ORA) Last Date: 11.09.2026 (11:59 PM)
• Correction Window: Opens for 4 days after the closing date for submission of ORAs

Note: The notification is not fully consistent on when the correction window begins — one clause states it commences “after the closing date,” while another states it commences “after three days from the closing date.” Candidates should confirm the exact correction-window dates on the HPRCA website once activated.

HPRCA Clerk Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT)/written screening test of 120 marks, of 1½ hours (one and a half hours) duration, or as decided by the Aayog
• The test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark, covering: General Knowledge (including HP General Knowledge and Current Affairs); Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English and General Hindi of Matric Standard; and Word Processing on computer
• Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters — relaxable by up to 5% (to 40% for General and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/WFF) if sufficient candidates are not available
• Shortlisted candidates (based on CBT/screening test merit) must then appear for a prescribed typing skill test, which is qualifying in nature
• In multi-shift CBT exams, scores are normalized using the Z-Score (Mean and Standard Deviation) Method
• Final selection is followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates

How to Apply for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026

1. Sign Up: Register on the HPRCA portal (hprca.hp.gov.in) by creating a username and password
2. One-Time Registration (OTR): Complete OTR by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), a recent photograph and signature, and relevant supporting documents
3. Complete/Update Profile: Ensure the profile is complete before applying; existing users can edit details such as qualification or contact information
4. Apply for the Post: View the list of available posts on the HPRCA portal and click “Apply” against the Clerk post
5. Select Preferred Exam District: Choose preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu (subject to availability of centre/nodes)
6. Confirm Application Details: Review the auto-filled application form before proceeding
7. Pay Application Fee: Pay ₹800/- through the available online payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking)
8. Submission Confirmation: After successful payment, the application is considered complete

The downloaded/printed copy of the online application, along with necessary original certificates and self-attested photocopies, must be produced at the time of document verification. No offline application form is accepted.

HPRCA Clerk Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Website: Click here