HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Vacancies, Notification
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 invites online applications for 390 posts from 12 February to 05 March 2026. Eligible female Bonafide Himachali candidates with B.Sc. Nursing/GNM can apply at hprca.hp.gov.in. Selection will be through a CBT/Written test, followed by document verification.
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the direct recruitment of Assistant Staff Nurses. A total of 390 vacancies are available on an engagement basis for five years. The recruitment is open exclusively to eligible female candidates who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. The application process is completely online through the official HPRCA portal.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy) |
| Vacancies | 390 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://hprca.hp.gov.in |
| Notification Release Date | 10.02.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05.03.2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Download & Apply Online Link
Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed advertisement before applying to understand eligibility conditions and terms of engagement.
Official Notification PDF:HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Apply Online Link: HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Application Form 2026
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 10.02.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 12.02.2026 |
| Application End Date | 05.03.2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Result Date | To be notified |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026
The recruitment aims to fill 390 posts under the Director, Medical Education & Research, HP.
| Category | Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 140 |
| EWS | 50 |
| SC (UR) | 77 |
| OBC (UR) | 63 |
| Others (WFF/IRDP/ST) | 60 |
| Total | 390 |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026
Nationality
Candidate must be a Bonafide Himachali.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
| General | 21 to 45 years |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD (HP Domicile) | Relaxable up to 5 years |
Educational Qualification
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B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks OR
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GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks from a recognized institution
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Must be registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Application Process 2026
The application process is online through the official portal. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
To apply, visit the official website https://hprca.hp.gov.in and register on the OTR portal. After logging in, select “Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026” and fill in personal details exactly as mentioned in the Matric certificate. Upload scanned photograph and signature (maximum 1 MB each), pay the application fee online, and submit the form. Applicants are advised to download and print the final submitted form for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories (Exam + Processing) | ₹800 |
| Correction Fee | ₹100 |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Selection Process 2026
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Written/CBT Examination: 120 objective-type questions (120 marks)
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates
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Final Merit List: Based on screening test performance and normalized scores (if multiple shifts are conducted)
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Salary & Job Profile 2026
Selected candidates will be engaged on a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000 for a period of five years. The engagement is temporary and does not provide a right to regularization.