HPRCA Coach Recruitment 2026 is for 14 scheme-based Coach posts in specified sports hostels under the Himachal Pradesh School Education Department. The posts are for Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Kabaddi, Badminton, Boxing and Hockey. If you are looking for the last date, eligibility, sport-wise vacancies, fee, salary, or how to apply, those are the key things to check first because this is not a regular permanent post and the notice places several conditions on eligibility and service terms.
The application process is fully online through HPRCA. The form opens on 27 April 2026 and closes on 19 May 2026. Candidates must complete One Time Registration before submitting the Online Recruitment Application. The recruitment notice also states that candidates should read the terms carefully, because the engagement is scheme-based for five years, the honorarium is fixed, and posting can be made anywhere in Himachal Pradesh as per requirement.
For eligibility, the requirement is not just a general graduation degree. The candidate must also hold the prescribed coaching qualification in the relevant sport and must have participated at university, state, national, or international level in that game. The broad exam pattern is available in the advertisement, but a more detailed syllabus may be issued later on the HPRCA website.
HPRCA Coach Recruitment 2026 Overview
HPRCA has invited online applications for 14 Coach posts in specified sports hostels under the Department of School Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is being conducted through Advertisement No. 10/2026 dated 17 April 2026.
These posts are not regular permanent government posts. The notice describes them as scheme-based direct recruitment or engagement. The engagement is temporary for five years and is governed by the relevant sub-scheme notified by the School Education Department.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur |
| Post | Coach |
| Total posts | 14 |
| Advertisement No. | 10/2026 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Department | School Education Department, Himachal Pradesh |
Important Dates
The application window is clearly defined in the notice. Candidates should not wait until the last day because the website link will be disabled after the deadline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 17 April 2026 |
| Opening date for Online Recruitment Application | 27 April 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date for Online Recruitment Application | 19 May 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | Four days after the closing date of ORA on payment of prescribed fee |
Eligibility in respect of essential qualification and experience is tied to the prescribed closing date of the online application unless the notice specifically states otherwise.
Vacancy Breakup by Sport
The current notice lists 14 vacancies, all shown in the General (UR) category in the post-wise breakup published with the advertisement.
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Coach (Volleyball) | 26036 | 4 |
| Coach (Football) | 26037 | 1 |
| Coach (Basketball) | 26038 | 2 |
| Coach (Kabaddi) | 26039 | 2 |
| Coach (Badminton) | 26040 | 1 |
| Coach (Boxing) | 26041 | 1 |
| Coach (Hockey) | 26042 | 3 |
Total vacancies: 14.
Eligibility and Qualification
The qualification requirement is sport-specific and includes both academic and coaching credentials. A plain graduation degree alone is not enough.
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or deemed University, or from an institution affiliated to a recognized University.
- One-year diploma in coaching from a National Institute of Sports in India in the concerned sport or game.
- Or a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching awarded by a recognized State Sports University in the concerned sport or game.
- The candidate must have participated at university, state, national, or international level championship in the concerned sport or game.
The notice also states that a candidate shall be eligible under this scheme if he or she has passed matriculation and 10+2 from a school or institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
Desirable qualification mentioned in the advertisement: knowledge of customs, manner and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the conditions prevailing in the state.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be an Indian citizen and fulfil the conditions laid down in the notice.
Age Limit and Related Eligibility Points
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years. Age is to be reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh Government employees | 5 years |
The advertisement also notes that state-specific reservation rules apply to Himachal Pradesh categories. Candidates belonging to reserved categories of other states are treated as General (UR) candidates for this recruitment. Because candidates often get rejected over certificate validity, it is important to ensure that category documents remain valid on the last date of application and at the time of document verification wherever applicable.
Selection Process, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The selection process mentioned in the notice has two main stages.
- Computer Based Test or Written Screening Test
- Document Verification
The screening test is for 120 marks with a duration of one and a half hours. The advertisement says the objective-type screening test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
The broad syllabus mentioned in the notice includes:
- Subject or field up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification
- General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs
- Everyday Science
- Logical Reasoning
- Social Science
- General English and General Hindi of Matric standard
Minimum qualifying marks mentioned in the notice are 45% for General category candidates and 40% for SC, ST, OBC and Wards of Freedom Fighters candidates. The Aayog may relax the qualifying percentage by up to 5% if sufficient candidates are not available. In case of multiple CBT shifts, normalization through the Z-score method is to be used for preparing merit. The advertisement also indicates that a more detailed syllabus may be issued later on the official website.
Application Fee and Correction Charges
The fee structure in this recruitment is the same for all categories.
| Fee head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | Rs 100 |
| Processing fee | Rs 700 |
| Total application fee | Rs 800 |
| Correction fee | Rs 100 |
Payment has to be made through the online payment gateway only. The notice does not permit any other mode of payment. If you use the correction window after the closing date, the correction fee is charged separately.
Salary, Tenure and Service Conditions
The honorarium for all Coach posts is fixed at Rs 25,000 per month. It is payable for 10 months in an academic year.
The appointment is purely scheme-based and temporary for a period of five years. The advertisement clearly states that there is no right of regularization against any vacant sanctioned post of the Education Department.
- Fixed honorarium: Rs 25,000 per month
- Payable for: 10 months in an academic year
- Nature of post: Scheme-based and temporary
- Tenure: 5 years
- Posting: Anywhere in Himachal Pradesh as per requirement
The notice also says these Coaches shall not be treated as government employees in the ordinary service-rule sense and their engagement will be governed by the terms and conditions of the relevant sub-scheme. Government medical reimbursement rules are not applicable to these posts as stated in the advertisement.
How to Apply Online
The application process is fully online through the HPRCA portal. No offline form is accepted.
- Visit the HPRCA website and complete One Time Registration if you do not already have it.
- Log in and open the Online Recruitment Application for the relevant Coach post code.
- Enter personal, educational and sport-related details carefully exactly as supported by your certificates.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and save or print the final submitted copy.
Only one application form is allowed against each post. Multiple application forms for the same post are liable to be rejected. The final submitted copy along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies will be needed at the document verification stage whenever called.
Documents and Practical Instructions
Candidates should prepare the application carefully because rejection can happen for avoidable errors such as wrong category, incomplete qualification details, invalid certificates, or incorrect uploads.
- Read the advertisement fully before filling the form.
- Keep your active mobile number and email ID in use until the recruitment process is complete.
- Upload a latest passport-size photograph not older than one month and a scanned signature in JPG, JPEG or PNG format within the prescribed size limit.
- Ensure you possess the required essential qualification on the closing date of application.
- Carry original certificates and self-attested photocopies for document verification.
- No application by post, fax or any offline mode will be accepted.
The notice also provides a facilitation contact for guidance regarding the ORA process. Candidates may contact HPRCA Reception Counter on phone number 01972-222204 or email hp-rca@hp.gov.in on working days between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application is 19 May 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
There are 14 Coach vacancies in total across Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Kabaddi, Badminton, Boxing and Hockey.
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree plus a one-year diploma in coaching from NIS in the concerned sport, or a PG Diploma in Sports Coaching from a recognized State Sports University, along with participation at university, state, national or international level in that game.
The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation for eligible Himachal Pradesh categories as per rules.
The total application fee is Rs 800 for all categories, which includes Rs 100 examination fee and Rs 700 processing fee. The correction fee is Rs 100.
Selection is through a Computer Based Test or written screening test of 120 marks and 1.5 hours duration, followed by document verification.
No. The advertisement describes it as a scheme-based temporary engagement for five years with no right of regularization.
The fixed honorarium is Rs 25,000 per month, payable for 10 months in an academic year.