HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026 Notification: 41 Allopathy Job Trainee Posts Under Job Trainee Scheme-2025
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released a fresh recruitment notification — Advertisement No. 11/2026 dated 18 April 2026 — for 41 Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) — Job Trainee posts under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025. The posts are at Post Code 26043 in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Selected candidates will be engaged as State Cadre Job Trainees on a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹18,000. This is a very good opportunity for diploma/degree pharmacy graduates interested in Himachal Pradesh government jobs and medical and healthcare government jobs.
Online applications will be accepted on the HPRCA portal from 28 April 2026 (10:00 AM) to 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection is based on a 120-mark CBT / OMR-based Written Screening Test followed by Document Verification. Below we have explained vacancies, eligibility, age, syllabus, fees and the step-by-step application procedure in simple English. Please read till the end because HPRCA requires HP-specific education conditions for non-Himachali candidates.
Key Highlights — HPRCA Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026
HPRCA is the apex recruitment body for Class-III and Class-IV posts in Himachal Pradesh. The Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) — Job Trainee post falls under the Department of Health & Family Welfare and is engaged under the state’s Job Trainee Scheme-2025 (notified 19.07.2025). Selection is centralised across all 12 HP districts.
- Recruiting Body: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
- Advt. No.: 11/2026
- Post Name: Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) — Job Trainee
- Post Code: 26043
- Total Vacancies: 41
- Engagement Type: Job Trainee under Job Trainee Scheme-2025 (State Cadre)
- Consolidated Monthly Pay: ₹18,000
- Minimum Qualification: 10+2 Science + Degree / Diploma in Pharmacy + State Pharmacy Council registration
- Age Limit: 18 – 45 years (as on 01-01-2026)
- Job Location: Across Himachal Pradesh (State Cadre)
- Application Start Date: 28 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
HPRCA Pharmacy Officer Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 41 vacancies are distributed across HP’s specific reservation categories including horizontal reservation for Wards of Freedom Fighters (WFF) and Wards of Ex-Servicemen (WEXM). Reservation benefit is available only to bonafide Himachal Pradesh residents — reserved category candidates from other states are treated as General (UR).
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General UR) | 6 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 3 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 7 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters (WFF — Gen) | 1 |
| Wards of Ex-Servicemen (WEXM) | 13 |
| Total | 41 |
WEXM sub-breakup (within 41): General – 13 | SC – 4 | OBC – 3 | ST – 2 (Total 22). Note: SC 8 includes 4 SC(UR) + 4 SC(WEXM); OBC 7 includes 4 OBC(UR) + 3 OBC(WEXM); ST 3 includes 1 ST(UR) + 2 ST(WEXM). Vacancies are tentative and may increase/decrease; fresh requisitions may be included up to 31 July 2026 or date of CBT, whichever is earlier.
HPRCA Pharmacy Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before applying, please match your profile carefully — the notification has HP-specific educational conditions and the age reckoning date is 01.01.2026 (not the application closing date).
Educational Qualification
- 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board of School Education.
- Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised University/Institution duly recognised by the Central or State Government.
- Must be registered with the State / Central Pharmacy Council.
- HP-specific: Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a School/Institution situated in Himachal Pradesh (this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis).
- Candidates who completed Diploma in Pharmacy prior to 12.09.2001 and are matriculates are also eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years | Maximum Age: 45 years
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD (HP domicile only), HP Government employees, and Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh.
- Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the state.
What is the Salary for HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026?
Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees on a consolidated fixed monthly remuneration of ₹18,000 under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025 notified by the Department of Personnel, HP (notification No. PER(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19.07.2025). There are no additional allowances during the Job Trainee period.
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹18,000 (consolidated, fixed)
- Engagement Scheme: Job Trainee Scheme-2025 (HP State Cadre)
- Allowances: Not applicable during Job Trainee tenure
- Regularisation: As per HP Government rules after completion of Job Trainee period
In-hand monthly payment is ₹18,000 throughout the Job Trainee engagement period. No DA, HRA or other allowances are added.
After completion of the Job Trainee period, regular pay structure applies as per HP Government rules applicable to Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) posts in the Department of Health & Family Welfare.
What is the Selection Process for HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026?
Selection is a two-stage merit-based process. There is no interview at this stage — only a 120-mark CBT / OMR-based screening test followed by document verification. Candidates should prepare strictly as per the official exam syllabus and pattern issued by HPRCA.
- Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT) / OMR-based Written Screening Test
- Stage 2 — Document Verification
Exam Pattern
- Mode: CBT or OMR-based (as decided by HPRCA)
- Total Questions: 120 MCQs | Total Marks: 120 | Marks per Question: 1
- Duration: 1.5 hours (90 minutes) or as decided by the Aayog
- Part 1: Subjects/fields up to prescribed essential qualification (Pharmacy)
- Part 2A: GK + General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh + Current Affairs
- Part 2B: Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric standard)
- Qualifying Marks: 45% (General) | 40% (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/WFF) — relaxable by up to 5% if candidates meeting qualifying marks are fewer than advertised posts
- Normalization: Z-Score method (Mean & Standard Deviation) used if exam is held in multiple shifts
How to Apply Online for HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the HPRCA portal. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) before they can fill the ORA (Online Recruitment Application). Offline applications are not accepted.
- Visit the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Sign Up and create your HPRCA username and password.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and upload photograph (max 1 MB, JPG/JPEG/PNG, not older than 1 month) and signature (max 1 MB).
- Complete / update your Profile — only candidates with fully completed profiles can proceed.
- Open the list of available posts and click Apply on Post Code 26043 — Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy).
- Select your preferred exam district from the dropdown.
- Confirm application details (most fields auto-fill from your profile).
- Pay the ₹800 application fee through the online payment gateway (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking).
- On successful payment, download the application submission confirmation and save it for records.
Important Dates — HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 April 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Correction Window | 4 days after ORA closing (₹100 correction fee) |
| Admit Card / CBT Date | To be announced on HPRCA website |
Application Fees — HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026
HPRCA charges a uniform fee of ₹800 for all categories — no exemption for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/WFF/WEXM candidates for this recruitment. Fee is paid online only.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | ₹100 |
| Processing Fee | ₹700 |
| Total Application Fee (All Categories) | ₹800 |
Correction Fee: ₹100 (for 7-day correction window after ORA closing). Payment Mode: Online only via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. Fee is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for other examinations. Answer key objection fee: ₹200 per challenge.
Essential Links — HPRCA Pharmacy Officer 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online on HPRCA Portal
- Visit HPRCA Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
A consolidated ₹18,000/month Pharmacy Officer engagement at the HP Health Department is a great launchpad for pharmacy graduates and diploma holders in Himachal Pradesh — the Job Trainee Scheme has a clear pathway towards regularisation. Complete your OTR early, keep your certificates and Pharmacy Council registration ready, and submit your application well before 20 May 2026 (11:59 PM) because HPRCA portals often slow down on the last day. For more Himachal Pradesh government jobs and Pharmacy recruitment alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in — we cover every HPRCA / HPSSSB update on the day it goes live.