HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Salary and Full Guide
Wonderful news for female nursing candidates in Himachal Pradesh! The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the post of Assistant Staff Nurse. There are 312 vacancies for the Directorate of Medical Education and Research, and this is a caring career where you serve patients and earn a fixed monthly salary of ₹25,000. If you are a nursing graduate or GNM holder, this is a great chance among the latest Himachal Pradesh government jobs.
Online applications open on the HPRCA portal from 30 July 2026 to 29 August 2026. Please note this recruitment is for female candidates only who are Himachali bonafide. In this article we explain the vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection process, fees, and the step-by-step application method in very simple language. Read the full article carefully so you don’t miss any important detail before the last date. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in saved as your trusted source for every update.
Key Highlights of HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) conducts recruitment for various Himachal Pradesh government departments. This drive fills Assistant Staff Nurse posts purely on an engagement (contract) basis for five years. Here are the quick facts you should know first.
- Post Name: Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044)
- Total Vacancies: 312 posts
- Salary: Fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000
- Engagement: Purely on engagement basis for 5 years
- Application Start Date: 30 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 29 August 2026
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 312 vacancies are divided category-wise as shown below. These figures include the Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Ward of Freedom Fighters (WFF) sub-quotas mentioned in the notification.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 116 |
| EWS | 40 |
| OBC | 64 |
| SC | 76 |
| ST | 16 |
| Total | 312 |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026
Please read the eligibility rules very carefully, because this post has some special conditions. This is a great opening for candidates looking for medical and healthcare government jobs in Himachal Pradesh.
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks, OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks from a recognised University or Institution.
- The candidate must be a female candidate only.
- The candidate must be a Himachali Bonafide.
- The candidate must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla.
Age Limit
As on 1 January 2026, a candidate’s age must be between 21 and 45 years. Age relaxation is given as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC (HP domicile) | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (HP domicile) | 5 years |
| HP Government Employees, Ex-Servicemen of HP | 5 years |
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What is the Salary for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?
The salary for this post is a fixed monthly amount, paid as a consolidated honorarium during the engagement period. It is simple and clear, with no confusing pay bands.
- Fixed Monthly Honorarium: ₹25,000
- Type of Engagement: Contract (engagement) basis for 5 years
Selected candidates work under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research on a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000. The engagement is for five years and is governed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh policy notified for such posts.
Do note that this is a contractual engagement, so the Assistant Staff Nurse will not be a regular government employee during this period. Still, it is valuable experience and a stable income in the healthcare field.
What is the Selection Process for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?
Selection is done through a single screening test followed by document verification. To prepare well, go through the exam syllabus and preparation guide on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Written Screening Test (CBT / OMR)
The screening test carries 120 marks and has 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each, to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes. The minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General and 40% for SC, ST, OBC and Ward of Freedom Fighters candidates.
Syllabus Overview
The paper covers nursing subjects up to the level of your essential qualification, plus General Knowledge including Himachal Pradesh GK and Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and General English and General Hindi of Matric standard. If the exam is held in multiple shifts, marks are normalised using the Z-Score method.
How to Apply Online for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026?
Applications are accepted only online. First complete your One Time Registration (OTR), then keep your photograph, signature, nursing certificates, HPNRC registration, and category certificate ready in scanned form. Then follow these steps.
- Visit the official HPRCA website (direct link given in the Essential Links section below).
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) if not done already.
- Log in and open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Assistant Staff Nurse.
- Fill the form and upload your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the examination and processing fee online through the payment gateway.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your record.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026 Important Dates
Note down these dates carefully and try to apply a few days early to avoid the last-minute website rush.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 30 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026 Application Fee
The fee is the same for all categories. Check the table below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹800 |
This ₹800 fee is made up of a ₹100 examination fee and a ₹700 processing fee. Payment must be made online only, using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. A separate correction fee of ₹100 applies if you use the correction window.
Essential Links — HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026
- Visit HPRCA Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs
This is a caring and stable opportunity for female nursing candidates of Himachal Pradesh. If you meet the eligibility, don’t wait for the last day — apply on the HPRCA portal before 29 August 2026 and start your screening test preparation today. Your journey in the healthcare field can begin right here. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Himachal Pradesh government job updates and preparation tips.