HPRCA Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released notification for inviting online applications for the post of Staff Nurse on contract basis under the Department of Medical Education & Research, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT). Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the HPRCA portal within the prescribed dates.
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Department | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancy | 590 |
| Starting Date of Application | 12 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 05 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–45 Years (as on closing date) |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR GNM with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution. |
| Registration | Candidate must be registered with Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla. |
| Bonafide Requirement | Candidate should be a Bonafide of Himachal Pradesh. |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/Wards of Ex-Servicemen as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules. |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 120 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Marks | 120 Marks |
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Question Standard | Matriculation level |
| Syllabus Part-I | General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh & Current Affairs |
| Syllabus Part-II | Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi |
| Syllabus Part-III | Subject-specific (Nursing) |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Staff Nurse | 590 |
| Written Test (CBT) | Selection will be based on marks obtained in the Computer Based Test. |
| Normalization | If CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, scores will be normalized using Z-Score method. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. |
| Final Selection | Final merit list will be prepared based on CBT score and fulfillment of eligibility conditions. |
| Pay Band | PB-2 |
| Pay Scale | ₹5,910 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹3,600 |
| Employment Type | Contract basis as per HP Government norms |
| General / EWS / OBC (HP) | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / OBC-BPL / EWS-BPL (HP) | ₹400 |
| Ex-Servicemen (HP) | ₹0 |
| Mode of Payment | Online payment gateway |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for HPRCA Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026? | Online applications start from 12 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application is 05 March 2026. |
| How many vacancies are announced? | A total of 590 Staff Nurse vacancies are announced. |
| What is the age limit? | Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 45 years with applicable relaxations. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on Computer Based Test followed by document verification. |
