HPRCA Teachers Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 808 Posts
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued on 9 April 2026 for a total of 808 Teacher posts. Candidates who possess qualifications such as B.Ed and M.A are eligible to apply online. The online application process for HPRCA Recruitment 2026 commenced on 17-04-2026 and will continue till 08-05-2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official HPRCA website at hprca.hp.gov.in.
HPRCA Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
| HPRCA Teachers Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | Total |
| Music Teacher | 118 |
| Teacher (Drawing) | 118 |
| Teacher (Sanskrit) | 118 |
| Physical Education Teacher (Elementary) | 118 |
| Teacher (History) | 86 |
| Teacher (Hindi) | 151 |
| Teacher (Geography) | 99 |
| Grand Total | 808 |
Application Fee
| Category / Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (Examination Fee + Processing Fee) | ₹800/- |
| Correction Fee (During Correction Window) | ₹100/- |
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age Limit | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age Limit | 45 Years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per government rules |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Music Teacher | MA in Vocal/Instrumental (minimum 50% marks) + B.Ed (minimum 50%) + TET qualified + Proficiency in Hindi & English |
| Teacher (Drawing) | Option-1: 10+2 (50%) + 2-year Diploma in Art & Craft; Option-2: BA with Fine Arts/Visual Arts (50%); Option-3: MA in Fine Arts/Visual Arts (minimum 55%) |
| Teacher (Sanskrit) | MA in Sanskrit (minimum 50%) + B.Ed (minimum 50%) + TET qualified + Proficiency in Hindi & English |
| Physical Education Teacher (Elementary) | Option-1: 10+2 (50%) + 2-year D.P.Ed; Option-2: B.P.Ed (50%) or Graduation with Physical Education (50%); Ex-servicemen eligible; Additional 5% relaxation for sports candidates |
| Teacher (History) | MA in History (minimum 50%) + B.Ed (minimum 50%) + TET qualified + Proficiency in Hindi & English |
| Teacher (Hindi) | MA in Hindi (minimum 50%) + B.Ed (minimum 50%) + TET qualified + Proficiency in Hindi & English |
| Teacher (Geography) | MA in Geography (minimum 50%) + B.Ed (minimum 50%) + TET qualified + Proficiency in Hindi & English |
| General Qualification | B.Ed (minimum 50%) + TET qualified + Proficiency in Hindi & English; 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates of Himachal Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 17-04-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 08-05-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | Available for 4 days after the closing date |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click here |
Selection Process
| Stage / Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Written Test | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test of 120 marks with a duration of 1.5 hours, or as determined by the Aayog |
| Exam Pattern | Objective type test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark |
| Syllabus | (i) Subject/field related to the prescribed essential qualifications as per notification (ii) (a) General Knowledge including Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs (b) Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric level) |
| Detailed Syllabus | A detailed syllabus may be released later on the official website |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | General: 45% SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters: 40% |
| Relaxation in Qualifying Marks | If required, the Aayog may relax up to 5% (i.e., 40% for General and 35% for reserved categories) |
| Normalization of Scores | Marks will be normalized using the Z-Score method (Mean & Standard Deviation) for multi-shift exams |
| Document Verification | Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit for document verification |
| Final Selection | Based on “Merit-Cum-Option-Cum-Availability of Post” criteria |
| Waiting List | Category-wise waiting list/panel will be prepared (25% / 15% / 10% of total posts as per rules) |
| Posting | Selected candidates can be posted anywhere within Himachal Pradesh |
| Validity of Recommendation | Valid until appointment is offered by the concerned appointing authority |
