HPRCA Junior Basic Teacher Recruitment 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released an official notification for the recruitment of Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) posts under the Department of Elementary Education, Himachal Pradesh. A total of 600 vacancies will be filled through an Online Recruitment Application process followed by a Computer Based Test. The online application process started on 16 March 2026 and the last date to apply is 6 April 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official HPRCA website.
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Post Name | Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) |
| Total Vacancy | 600 |
| Starting Date of Application | 16 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 6 April 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–45 Years |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 with 50% marks and 2 years Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) Course / Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) from a recognized institute. |
| Alternative Qualification | Senior Secondary with 50% marks and 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) or Graduation with 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education. |
| Teacher Eligibility Test | Candidates must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by HP Board of School Education. |
| Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in local conditions. |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Screening Test. |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Subjects | General Knowledge including Himachal Pradesh GK, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic, Social Science and General English & Hindi. |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking mentioned for the screening test. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) | 600 |
| Screening Test | Candidates will appear in a Computer Based Screening Test conducted by HPRCA. |
| Merit Preparation | Merit list will be prepared based on normalized scores of CBT examination. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. |
| Final Appointment | Final appointment will be made by the Department of Elementary Education, Himachal Pradesh. |
| Pay Scale | As per Himachal Pradesh Government norms (as per JBT teacher pay level). |
| General / EWS Candidates | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / OBC / Other Reserved Categories | ₹150 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for HPRCA JBT Recruitment 2026? | The online application started on 16 March 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply for the recruitment? | The last date to submit the online application is 6 April 2026. |
| What is the age limit for the recruitment? | Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age. |
| How many vacancies are announced? | A total of 600 vacancies for Junior Basic Teacher posts are announced. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection will be based on a Computer Based Screening Test followed by document verification. |
