HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: 468 Additional Posts Added, Total Vacancies Now 780
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has issued an important Addendum regarding the recruitment of Assistant Staff Nurses (Engagement Basis), Post Code-26044.
According to the latest update, 468 additional posts have been added to the 312 posts advertised earlier. With this increase, the total number of Assistant Staff Nurse vacancies has now reached 780.
Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026 – Latest Update
Earlier, HPRCA advertised 312 posts of Assistant Staff Nurse under Advertisement No. 12/2026 dated 23 July 2026.
Subsequently, the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh, submitted a requisition for 468 additional posts.
The Commission has now decided to club these additional vacancies with the existing recruitment.
Vacancy Summary
Original Vacancies: 312
Additional Vacancies: 468
Total Vacancies: 780
This represents an increase of 468 posts over the vacancies originally advertised.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
The revised category-wise vacancy position is as follows:
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 280 |
| EWS | 100 |
| General (WFF) | 10 |
| SC (UR) | 155 |
| SC (BPL) | 30 |
| SC (WFF) | 5 |
| ST (UR) | 30 |
| ST (BPL) | 10 |
| OBC (UR) | 125 |
| OBC (BPL) | 30 |
| OBC (WFF) | 5 |
| Total | 780 |
Breakup of the 468 Additional Posts
The 468 newly added posts have been distributed among different categories as follows:
| Category | Additional Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 168 |
| EWS | 60 |
| General (WFF) | 6 |
| SC (UR) | 93 |
| SC (BPL) | 18 |
| SC (WFF) | 3 |
| ST (UR) | 18 |
| ST (BPL) | 5 |
| OBC (UR) | 75 |
| OBC (BPL) | 18 |
| OBC (WFF) | 4 |
| Total | 468 |
What Does This Mean for Candidates?
The increase in vacancies is a significant development for candidates preparing for the Assistant Staff Nurse recruitment under Post Code-26044.
The number of available posts has increased from 312 to 780, giving the recruitment a substantially larger vacancy pool.
However, candidates should note that the increase in vacancies does not automatically determine the final cut-off or selection marks. The cut-off will depend on factors such as the number of applicants, examination difficulty, candidates' performance, category-wise competition and other applicable recruitment criteria.
Have the Other Recruitment Conditions Changed?
No.
The Addendum clearly states that all other terms and conditions mentioned in the original advertisement will remain unchanged.
Therefore, candidates should continue to follow the eligibility requirements, selection conditions and other instructions specified in the original advertisement unless HPRCA issues any further update.
Important Details
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹25,000 on an engagement basis for 5 years.
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR
- GNM (Diploma) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized institution.
- Only Female Candidates can apply.
- Candidate must be Himachali Bonafide.
- Must be registered with HPNRC, Shimla.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 120 Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Marks: 120
- Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Exam Syllabus
- Nursing Subjects
- General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
- Current Affairs
- General English
- General Hindi
- Logical Reasoning
- Everyday Science
- Social Science
Application Fee
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination Fee | ₹100 |
| Processing Fee | ₹700 |
| Total | ₹800 |
| Correction Fee | ₹100 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official HPRCA website.
- Click on Sign Up.
- Complete One-Time Registration.
- Upload photo, signature and required documents.
- Choose Assistant Staff Nurse Post Code 26044.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Select preferred exam district.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | CLICK HERE |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 23 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Starts | 30 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date | 29 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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