Himachal Pradesh Govt Jobs 2026
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Group C recruitment in Himachal Pradesh moved to a new body in 2023: the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, replaced the disbanded HP Staff Selection Commission. Officer posts remain with HPPSC, and JBT teachers are appointed batch-wise on merit rather than through the Aayog.
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- Last updated 27 Oct 2026
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Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Other main recruiters
- Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
- Language of administration
- Hindi
- Capital
- Shimla
- High Court
- High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
- Teacher eligibility
- HP TET
Who Recruits in Himachal Pradesh
HPPSC · Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
HPAS and allied services, lecturers, medical officers and other Group A and B posts.
hppsc.hp.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)HPRCA · Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog
Group C posts in departments, boards, corporations and local bodies, mainly through computer-based tests.
hprca.hp.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)HP HC · High Court of Himachal Pradesh
High Court and district court staff, recruited by the court itself.
Eligibility Tests to Clear First
| Test | Conducted by | Needed for | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP TET: Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test | HP Board of School Education | JBT, TGT, language teacher and other school teaching posts. | See the current notice. |
Main Exams in Himachal Pradesh
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Administrative Services Combined Competitive Exam | HPPSC | HPAS, DSP, tehsildar and allied posts | Preliminary, main written exam, personality test |
| HPRCA post-code recruitments | HPRCA | Junior office assistant (IT), clerk, technician and other Group C posts | Computer-based test, skill test where required, document verification |
| Group C recruitment | HP Rajya Chayan Aayog | Clerks, JOA (IT), technical and field posts | Per notice |
| Police Constable | Himachal Pradesh Police | Constables in the state police | Per notice |
| Teacher recruitment | Education department and HPRCA | JBT, TGT and lecturer posts, linked to HP TET | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Himachal Pradesh Notifications
Language: Hindi in Devanagari script is the working language. Many HP recruitment rules also ask for knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
Residence and reservation: Reservation benefits are for bonafide Himachali residents with certificates issued in the HP format.
Preparing for Himachal Pradesh Exams
State GK covers HP history, princely states and hill states merger, geography and rivers, fairs and festivals, and current schemes.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Himachal Pradesh
- Older guides still mention HPSSC Hamirpur. It was disbanded in 2023; Group C notices now come from HPRCA.
- HPRCA does not recruit for the High Court, Vidhan Sabha, HPPSC posts or JBT teachers, so check which body a post sits with.
Popular Government Posts in Himachal Pradesh
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | HP Rajya Chayan Aayog | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| Police constable | Himachal Pradesh Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| School teacher | Education department and HPRCA | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Junior engineer | HPPSC | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Himachal Pradesh civil services officer | HPPSC | Graduate |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HPSSC still exist?
No. The HP Staff Selection Commission was disbanded after a 2022 paper leak, and the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) now conducts Group C recruitment.
How are JBT teachers recruited in Himachal?
JBT teachers are appointed batch-wise on merit through the education department, outside HPRCA.
What is the official website for HPRCA?
HPRCA publishes notices and results on hprca.hp.gov.in.