HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026

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Job summary

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) invites applications for 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) positions under the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I). Apply online from 14.08.2026 to 11.09.2026. Selection via CBT/written test and typing skill test.

Salary is a fixed ₹12,500 per month during training. Eligibility includes a Bachelor's degree and typing speeds of 30 wpm (English) or 25 wpm (Hindi).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.
• Domicile within Himachal Pradesh required unless bonafide resident.

Skills

Typing speed 30 wpm

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Post Name: Clerk (Job Trainee)

Total Vacancies: 40

Department: Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I)

Application Mode: Online (ORA)

Application Start Date: 14.08.2026 (10:00 AM)

Application Last Date: 11.09.2026 (11:59 PM)

Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT)/written screening test + qualifying typing skill test

Salary: Consolidated fixed amount of ₹12,500/- (Job Trainee)

Official Website: hprca.hp.gov.in

Age

• 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

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer

Domicile Requirement

Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh, unless they are Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits are also available only to bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General (UR) category.

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.

Category Fee

Examination Fee ₹100/-

Processing Fee ₹700/-

Total Fee (all categories) ₹800/-

Correction Fee (during 4-day correction window) ₹100/-

Q1. What is HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

It is a recruitment drive by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur, under Advertisement No. 13/2026, to fill 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) posts in the Department of Personnel (Secretariat Administration Services-I).

Q2. How many vacancies are available in HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

A total of 40 vacancies are available for the post of Clerk (Job Trainee), post code 26045.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The online application (ORA) can be submitted till 11.09.2026, 11:59 PM.

Q4. What is the qualification required for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University, along with a minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.

Q5. What is the age limit for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years, reckoned as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation of up to 5 years for eligible reserved categories, PwD candidates, HP government employees and ex-servicemen of HP.

Q6. What is the application fee for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

All categories of candidates must pay ₹800/- in total (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee), payable online only.

Q7. How can I apply online for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply through hprca.hp.gov.in by completing Sign Up, One-Time Registration, profile completion, and then applying for the Clerk post, followed by online fee payment.

Q8. What is the selection process for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on a 120-mark Computer Based Test/written screening test followed by a qualifying typing skill test and document verification.

Q9. What is the salary for HPRCA Clerk (Job Trainee)?

Selected candidates will get a consolidated fixed amount of ₹12,500/- per month as a Job Trainee under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025.

Q10. Is domicile of Himachal Pradesh required for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh, unless they are Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits are also available only to bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General (UR) category.

Disclaimer: These details are compiled from the official HPRCA advertisement. Candidates should read the complete notification on the HPRCA website before applying.