HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancies Increased to 780 Posts: Apply Now

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has officially announced a massive revision in the vacancy count for the Assistant Staff Nurse position under Post Code 26044. Through an addendum issued on August 25, 2026, an additional 468 posts have been incorporated into the initial 312 tentative vacancies, raising the total recruitment count to 780 posts. This recruitment drive is carried out on behalf of the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh, under Advertisement No. 12/2026.

Candidates looking to secure a career in the nursing sector can access official notifications via the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF as well as the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Increased Vacancy 2026 Notice PDF.

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment Overview

Important Dates & Timeline

Vacancy Breakdown & Distribution

The revised total count of 780 vacancies provides broader opportunities across all categories. Below are the details for both the newly added positions and the final revised total.

Category-wise breakdown of additional 468 vacancies

Revised total vacancies for the Department of Medical Education & Research

Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

Applicants must ensure they fulfill all necessary standards regarding education, domicile, registration, and age limitations before submitting their credentials.

Educational and Eligibility Requirements

• B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution
• Female Candidates Only
• Bonafide Himachali (or passed Matriculation and 10+2 from institutions situated in Himachal Pradesh)
• Registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06

Age Limits and Relaxations

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 45 Years (Note: policy annexure mentions 21-32 years)
• SC/ST/OBC (HP Domicile): 5 Years relaxation
• Persons with Disabilities: 5 Years relaxation
• HP Government Employees: 5 Years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules

Application Fee Structure

Steps to Apply Online for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official HPRCA website.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Login using the registered credentials.
4. Select the Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 application link.
5. Fill in the personal, educational, and communication details.
6. Upload the recent passport-size photograph (maximum 1 MB).
7. Upload the scanned signature (maximum 1 MB).
8. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
9. Verify all entered information carefully.
10. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

You can directly access the application portal via the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Apply Online Link – Active.

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme Checklist

• Mode of Examination: CBT/OMR
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Questions: 120
• Total Marks: 120
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Marking Scheme: 1 Mark per Question
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% (General), 40% (Reserved Categories)

Syllabus Overview

Salary and Compensation

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