The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Ayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has announced an official notification for the recruitment of 270 posts of Junior Office Assistant, Steno Typist, Special Educators, and other positions. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official HPRCA Hamirpur website. The application process begins on 4th December 2025 and ends on 8th January 2026.
This recruitment drive provides a valuable opportunity for candidates with Diploma, B.Lib, D.Ed, or Graduation qualifications to secure government jobs in Himachal Pradesh.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 04-12-2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 08-01-2026 |
| Correction Window Opens | 3 working days after closing date (for 7 days) |
| Last Date to Apply | 08-01-2026, 11:59 PM |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 270
| Post Code | Post Name | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2504 | Junior Office Assistant (Library) | 78 |
| 25022 | Special Educator (Pre-Primary to Class V) | 108 |
| 25024 | Special Educator (VI-XII) | 83 |
| 25025 | Steno Typist (Trainee) | 1 |
Detailed category-wise vacancy distribution (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS) is available in the official notification PDF.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Salary will be as per Himachal Pradesh Government norms.
- For Special Educator (Pre‑Primary to Class V), the starting pay is listed as ₹ 29,700 per month (basic, on entry).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Junior Office Assistant (Library): Graduation + Diploma/Certificate in Library Science + Computer knowledge.
- Special Educator (Pre-Primary to Class V): 10+2 with 50% marks OR Graduation + Diploma in Education (D.Ed) in Special Education (RCI approved). Must have passed TET.
- Special Educator (VI-XII): Graduation + D.Ed or D.El.Ed in relevant field.
- Steno Typist: 10+2 from recognized Board + Shorthand & Typing proficiency (English: 60 WPM shorthand, 25 WPM typing; Hindi: 60 WPM shorthand, 25 WPM typing).
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Age Relaxation: As per HP Govt rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen up to 5 years)
Nationality:
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Preference may be given to Himachal Pradesh domiciles for reservation benefits.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective Type / Computer Based)
- Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying nature)
- Document Verification
- Merit List Preparation (Based on written exam marks using Z-Score method)
Qualifying marks: 45% for General category, 40% for reserved categories.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs. 800 (100 as examination fee + 700 as processing fee) |
| Correction Fee | Rs. 100 (if correction window used) |
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking)
- Fee details category-wise are available in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPRCA Hamirpur website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Click on “Online Recruitment Application (ORA)”.
- Read the detailed notification and instructions carefully.
- Fill in the ORA form with accurate information.
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application before 08-01-2026, 11:59 PM.
- Download and save the application form for future reference.
Additional Information
- Only online applications are accepted; offline submissions will not be considered.
- Candidates must carefully fill their category, marks, and other personal details as changes will not be allowed later.
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may change according to HP Government rules.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for skill tests or document verification as per the selection criteria.
