HPRCA Radiographer Job Trainee Notification 2026: Eligibility, Fee and How to Apply
If you hold a B.Sc. in radiology or medical imaging and live in Himachal Pradesh, this is a post worth your time. The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has invited online applications for 43 Radiographer (Job Trainee) posts in the Health and Family Welfare Department and the Medical Education and Research Department. The engagement pays a consolidated fixed amount of ₹18,000 a month. It is a good chance for Himachal Pradesh government job seekers.
The online form opens on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 7 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, so apply by that date and do not wait for the last evening. Read this full article carefully, because several small conditions, such as schooling in Himachal and council registration, can end your candidature. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every condition in simple tables for you.
Key Highlights of HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Advertisement | Advertisement No. 15/2026 (Post Code 26061) |
| Post | Radiographer (Job Trainee) |
| Total Vacancies | 43 (tentative) |
| Pay | Consolidated fixed amount of ₹18,000 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Online only, no offline form accepted |
| Last Date | 7 December 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
The number of posts is tentative and may go up or down. Fresh requisitions can be added up to 31 March 2027 or the date of the written test, whichever is earlier. Reserved seats may also change without notice, so apply in your own category.
HPRCA Radiographer Vacancy Details 2026
The seats are split between two departments, and the category breakup is different for each one. Check your own category in both rows.
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Family Welfare, HP | Gen (UR) 1, EWS of HP 6, Gen (WFF of HP) 1, SC of HP (BPL) 2, OBC of HP (UR) 6, OBC of HP (BPL) 2, ST of HP (BPL) 1 | 19 |
| Medical Education and Research, HP | Gen (UR) 8, EWS of HP 3, Gen (WFF of HP) 1, SC of HP (UR) 5, SC of HP (BPL) 1, ST of HP (UR) 1, OBC of HP (UR) 4, OBC of HP (BPL) 1 | 24 |
Notice that the Health and Family Welfare row has no seat for SC of HP (UR) or ST of HP (UR), and the Medical Education row has no ST of HP (BPL) seat. Candidates choose department preference in writing at document verification. Allotment follows the Merit-cum-Option-cum-Availability of Post formula.
Eligibility Criteria for HPRCA Radiographer 2026
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| School | 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board of School Education or University |
| Degree | From a recognised University: B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging), (Radio Diagnosis & Radiotherapy), (X-Ray/Radio Diagnosis), (Radio diagnosis & Imaging) or (Radiography & Imaging); B.Sc. Radiation Technology; B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology; B.Sc. in Allied Health Science/Medical Imaging Technology; B.Sc. in Medical Radio & Imaging Technology; Bachelor of Radiation & Imaging Technology; or Bachelor of Radiation Technology (Lateral Entry) |
| Registration | Registered with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council, Shimla (now State Allied Health Care Council, HP) |
| Desirable | Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh |
| Schooling | Matriculation and 10+2 passed from a school or institution inside Himachal Pradesh, not needed for Bonafide Himachalis |
If your degree is in medical and healthcare imaging and the exact title is slightly different, match it against the list in the notification PDF before you pay. Your qualification is checked as on 7 December 2026, the closing date. Work experience is not asked for.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 45 years, as on 1 January 2026 |
| Relaxation | Up to 5 years for HP-domicile SC, ST, OBC and PwBD, HP Government employees, and HP Ex-servicemen |
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The relaxation is only for those who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh and follows the Department of Personnel orders of the HP Government.
What is the Salary for HPRCA Radiographer 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay | Consolidated fixed amount of ₹18,000 a month |
| Engagement | Job Trainee under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025 |
The engagement is as a Job Trainee under the Department of Personnel notification dated 19 July 2025. It is not a regular scale post, so read the scheme terms on the official website before you decide. The notification prints no other allowance or perk for this post, so plan your budget around the fixed amount. Think about posting location too, as seats are spread across two departments and allotment depends on your preference and your merit.
What is the Selection Process for HPRCA Radiographer 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written screening test | Computer Based Test (CBT), or an OMR-based test if the Aayog decides |
| Document verification | Original certificates checked against the online form |
| Exam Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each |
| Duration | 1.5 hours, or as decided by the Aayog |
| Syllabus | Subject up to the essential qualification, General Knowledge including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English and General Hindi of Matric level |
| Qualifying Marks | At least 45% for General, 40% for SC, ST, OBC and Wards of Freedom Fighters |
If too few candidates qualify, the Aayog may lower the cut-off by up to 5%, to 40% for General and 35% for the reserved groups. Scores of multi-shift tests are normalised by the Z-Score method. A provisional answer key is uploaded and you get 7 days to object, at ₹200 per challenge, which is not refundable. Rechecking of answer sheets is not entertained. The notification does not state negative marking, so check the instructions on your admit card. Practise with the exam syllabus and pattern before the test.
A category-wise waiting panel is made, valid for one year. Candidates on it have no right to appointment unless a selected candidate does not join. The notification fixes no exam date yet.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Other-state reserved category | You are treated as General (UR), with no reservation or fee concession |
| Incomplete form | A form without the required qualification, age, date of birth, category, fee, photo or signature is rejected straightway |
| Multiple forms | More than one form for the same post is liable to be rejected |
| Fax or post | Applications by fax or post are not entertained |
| Caste certificates | SC, ST and OBC certificates must be on parental basis, failing which candidature is rejected |
| OBC (NCL) certificate | Must be valid on the closing date and at document verification, else you are treated as General (UR), with differential fee and the General cut-off |
| BPL and EWS certificates | Must be valid on both dates, else you are treated in your main category |
| Category change | Not allowed once the correction window closes |
| Regular government employees | Submit a declaration that you informed your office, and if the employer withholds permission your application is liable to be rejected |
| Contract, casual, ad hoc, daily-wage or Job Trainee staff | No NOC from the employer is needed |
| Past conviction | You declare convictions and all criminal cases or FIRs at verification, and suppression makes candidature liable to cancellation |
| Disqualified persons | Not eligible if dismissed from service, convicted for moral turpitude, permanently debarred, found influencing selection, bound down for good conduct, married to a person with a living spouse or having more than one living spouse, or an undischarged insolvent |
| Wrong information | Furnishing incorrect information may disqualify you from the recruitment |
| Scribe or reader rules | The scribe or reader is under CCTV watch from entry to exit, and any violation leads to immediate disqualification |
| Unfair means or false scribe claim | Unfair means in the test, or a false disability claim for scribe or extra time, can lead to disqualification and debarment |
| Fraud or false data | Cancellation of candidature, or termination even after joining, and possible debarment |
| Reserved seat outside Himachal | Reservation and fee concession are admissible only to bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh |
| Fee | Once paid, it is neither refunded nor kept for another examination |
Also remember that eligibility is only provisional until document verification, and the decision of the Aayog on eligibility is final. Read the table once more with your own certificates in your hand, and fix any gap before the closing date, because a certificate that expires halfway through the selection can move you out of your reserved category. If no EWS candidate is available, the EWS seat is de-reserved and filled from the non-EWS unreserved group.
How to Apply Online for HPRCA Radiographer 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the HPRCA portal (link in Essential Links) and click Sign Up to create a username and password |
| 2 | Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with personal and education details, photo, signature and documents |
| 3 | Complete your profile, because only a completed profile can apply |
| 4 | From 12 November 2026, find the Radiographer post and click Apply |
| 5 | Choose your preferred exam district(s), check the auto-filled form and pay the fee online |
| 6 | Confirm submission and keep a copy of the form |
The process has two parts: first your profile, then the application. Do the profile part today, even before the form opens, so that on 12 November you only select the post and pay. Your Matric certificate decides the name, parents’ names and date of birth, so enter them exactly as printed there.
Keep your Matric certificate, degree marksheets, council registration and category certificates ready, since they are checked at verification. Photograph must be latest, not older than one month, in JPG, JPEG or PNG, with the file size up to 1 MB. Use the mobile number and email you will keep, because all information reaches you only that way.
HPRCA Radiographer Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Application opens | 12 November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply | 7 December 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | Open for 4 days, starting 3 days after the closing date (exact dates not printed) |
| Exam date | Not announced yet |
HPRCA Radiographer Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹800 (₹100 examination fee plus ₹700 processing fee) |
| Correction of form | ₹100 |
No category gets a fee exemption in this notification. Pay through the online payment gateway by credit card, debit card or net banking, as no other mode is accepted. Candidates with disability who need a scribe, reader or extra time must apply to HPRCA at least 15 days before the test.
Essential Links for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit HPRCA Radiographer Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you meet every condition above, don’t let this chance slip away. Finish your registration early, apply by 7 December 2026, and keep checking the HPRCA website for the exam date. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more graduate government jobs and updates.