HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 is meant for candidates applying for teacher positions in CBSE affiliated Government schools under the Department of School Education, Himachal Pradesh. The notification covers 894 posts across Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Computer, Fine Arts, Public Administration, and Physical Education. Since the posts are spread across different subjects, the first thing applicants need to do is match their degree and professional qualification with the exact post they want to apply for.
This recruitment is being conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur through the Online Recruitment Application system. The application process is fully online and starts only after One Time Registration. The notification also makes it clear that the engagement is scheme-based and temporary for five years, with a fixed honorarium, so candidates should understand the service terms before applying.
The guide below is structured around the questions most applicants usually have: what the subject-wise vacancy is, who can apply, what the fee is, how the selection test works, what documents are needed, and how to complete the online form correctly without avoidable mistakes.
Recruitment overview
HPRCA has invited online applications for scheme-based direct recruitment or engagement of various Teacher posts in CBSE affiliated schools through Advertisement No. 09/2026 dated 16 April 2026. The notification is issued for the Department of School Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
The application can be filled only through the official HPRCA website from 22 April 2026 at 10:00 AM to 14 May 2026 till 11:59 PM. The notification clearly states that no offline application form will be accepted.
This recruitment is not a regular permanent appointment. The engagement is governed by the State scheme for engagement of teachers in Government schools affiliated to CBSE on fixed honorarium or consolidated amount.
Subject-wise vacancy details
| Post | Post Code | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher (Political Science) | 26028 | 95 |
| Teacher (Sociology) | 26029 | 108 |
| Teacher (Economics) | 26030 | 86 |
| Teacher (Psychology) | 26031 | 114 |
| Teacher (Computer) | 26032 | 118 |
| Teacher (Fine Arts) | 26033 | 118 |
| Teacher (Public Administration) | 26034 | 78 |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | 26035 | 177 |
| Total | 894 |
Applicants should choose the post carefully because the educational requirement is not identical for all eight subjects.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 16 April 2026 |
| Opening date for ORA form | 22 April 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Closing date for ORA form | 14 May 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | For 4 days after the closing date, on payment of prescribed fee |
The last date is also the cut-off for determining essential qualification and experience, if applicable. Candidates should not wait for the closing day because the link is disabled automatically after the deadline.
Eligibility and educational qualification
For most of the advertised posts such as Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, and Public Administration, the broad pattern is a Master's Degree in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks, B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks, and a passed Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the H.P. Board of School Education or another authorized agency. Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English is also required.
Teacher (Computer) has a separate qualification structure. It accepts certain B.E./B.Tech., MCA, M.Sc. Computer Science, PG Diploma-based routes, and specified DOEACC qualifications with minimum prescribed marks, along with proficiency in Hindi and English.
Teacher (Fine Arts) and Teacher (Physical Education) also have distinct qualification rules. Fine Arts accepts either a Master's Degree in Fine Arts or specified diploma-based eligibility, while Physical Education accepts B.P.Ed./BPE/B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education and Degree in Sports or equivalent routes under NCTE norms along with M.P.Ed. or M.A. Physical Education of at least two years and proficiency in Hindi and English.
Because the eligibility is post-specific, candidates should read the official advertisement against the exact post code before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and Himachal-specific conditions
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years, reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
The notification also provides relaxation in minimum educational qualification marks up to 5% for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC and PwD categories of Himachal Pradesh, wherever applicable under the post conditions.
Reservation benefits for categories such as SC, ST, OBC, BPL and WFF are admissible only to candidates who are bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Reserved category candidates of other States are treated as General category candidates for this recruitment.
The advertisement further contains Himachal-specific conditions relating to category certificates and schooling details, so candidates should review the notification carefully if they are claiming reservation or special category benefit.
Salary, tenure and nature of engagement
All eight posts under this advertisement carry a fixed honorarium or remuneration of Rs. 30,000 per month payable for 10 months in an academic year.
The engagement is scheme-based and temporary for a period of five years. The notification states that these posts are not against sanctioned posts, there is no right of regularization against any vacant sanctioned post of the Education Department, and the selected teachers will not be deemed Government employees in the usual service-rule sense.
The advertisement also says the selected candidates can be posted in any CBSE affiliated Government school as well as in other Government schools, depending on the requirement of the department, anywhere within the State.
Selection process and exam pattern
The mode of selection is a Computer Based Test or written screening test of 120 marks with a duration of one and a half hours.
The objective type screening test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. The syllabus broadly covers:
- Subject or field knowledge up to the level of 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
The minimum qualifying marks in the screening test or OMR or CBT are 45% for General category candidates and 40% for SC, ST, OBC and Wards of Freedom Fighters candidates. The notification also allows limited relaxation in these qualifying percentages in specific low-response situations.
Application fee and correction charges
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee plus processing fee for all categories | Rs. 800 |
| Correction fee | Rs. 100 |
The fee structure shown in the advertisement is Rs. 100 as examination fee and Rs. 700 as processing fee, making the total Rs. 800 for all categories.
The correction window is opened for four days after the closing date, and any correction in the ORA is allowed only after payment of the prescribed correction fee. The examination and processing fee once paid is not refundable.
Payment has to be made only through the online payment gateway using credit card, debit card or net banking.
How to apply online
- Visit the official HPRCA website.
- Complete One Time Registration if you are a new applicant.
- Log in to the Online Recruitment Application system.
- Select Advertisement No. 09/2026 and choose the correct post code.
- Fill in your personal, academic and category details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the ORA and save or print the final application form.
Only one application form is allowed against each post. Multiple application forms for the same post by the same candidate are liable to be rejected.
Documents and uploads to keep ready
Before starting the online form, keep the following ready:
- Matriculation certificate for age proof
- Degree, diploma and mark sheets for essential qualification
- B.Ed., TET and other professional qualification documents, wherever applicable
- Caste, BPL, EWS, WFF or other category certificates, if claimed
- Experience certificate, where required under the post conditions
- Recent passport-size photograph not older than one month
- Scanned signature
The notification says the scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG, JPEG or PNG format with maximum size of 1 MB each. The downloaded or printed copy of the online application form and original certificates will have to be produced at the time of documentation.
Admit card, documentation and candidate support
No admit card will be sent by post. Provisionally admitted candidates will have to download the admit card from the official HPRCA website. The notification states that candidates may download it using their application ID, name and date of birth, followed by OTP verification on the registered mobile number or email ID.
The notification also says that the information regarding provisionally admitted and rejected candidates will be uploaded on the official website. No separate intimation will be sent by post, so candidates should check the website regularly.
For guidance regarding the ORA, HPRCA has mentioned its reception counter, phone number 01972-222204, and email ID hp-rca@hp.gov.in on working days between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 894 vacancies are announced.
The last date to submit the online ORA form is 14 May 2026 till 11:59 PM.
The online application process starts on 22 April 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The total application fee is Rs. 800 for all categories. The correction fee is Rs. 100.
The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2026.
No. The engagement is scheme-based and temporary for five years with fixed honorarium, and the notification states there is no right of regularization.
Selection is through a Computer Based Test or written screening test of 120 marks and 1.5 hours duration, followed by documentation as applicable.
No. Reserved category benefits are admissible only to bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Reserved category candidates of other States are treated as General category candidates.