HPRCA Health Department Recruitment 2026- Apply Online for 212 Posts
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially announced a recruitment notification for 212 vacancies including Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Pharmacist, and other posts. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official HPRCA portal. The deadline to apply online is 04-04-2026.
In this article, you will get complete details about the HPRCA Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Pharmacist & Other Posts Recruitment 2026, such as eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, selection procedure, step-by-step application process, and direct links to download the official notification and apply online.
HPRCA Health Department Recruitment 2026-Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Post Name | Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Operation Theatre Assistant, Radiographer, Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer, Speech Therapist, Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Gr-II, Audiometric Technician, Litho Artist |
| Total Vacancies | 212 |
| Advt No | Advertisement No. 04/2026 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹12,500/- to ₹21,500/- per month (Fixed, as per post) |
| Educational Qualification | B.A, B.Sc, M.A, MSW, D.Pharm, BMLT |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years (Age relaxation as per rules) |
| Application Start Date | 10/03/2026 |
| Application End Date | 04/04/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
HPRCA Health Department Recruitment 2026-Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Social Worker (On Regular basis) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 02 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 05 |
| Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee) | Dept. of Health Services, HP & Dept. of Medical Education & Research, HP | 145 + 31 = 176 |
| Radiographer (Job Trainee) | Dept. of Health Services, HP & Dept. of Medical Education & Research, HP | 05 + 05 = 10 |
| Pharmacist/Pharmacy Officer (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 04 |
| Speech Therapist (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 03 |
| Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Gr-II (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 10 |
| Audiometric Technician (Job Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 01 |
| Litho Artist (As Trainee) | Department of Medical Education & Research, HP | 01 |
Educational Qualification (Post-wise)
| Post Name (Code) | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Social Worker (26006) | Postgraduate Degree in Social Science or Sociology from a University recognized by the Central or Himachal Pradesh Government. |
| Psychiatric Social Worker (26007) | Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work from a recognized University. |
| Operation Theatre Assistant (26008) | 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 50% marks from a recognized Board along with OTA Training Course from a State Government recognized institution OR B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Anesthesia & OT Techniques) from a recognized University. Registration with HP Paramedical Council is mandatory. |
| Radiographer (26009) | 10+2 in Science from a recognized Board/University. B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging) or equivalent from a recognized University. Must be registered with HP Para Medical Council (State Allied Health Care Council, HP). |
| Pharmacist / Pharmacy Officer (26010) | 10+2 with Science from a recognized Board. Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized University/Institution approved by Central/State Government. Registration with the Pharmacy Council is compulsory. |
| Speech Therapist (26011) | B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution duly approved by Central or State Government. |
| Senior Laboratory Technician / MLT Gr-II (26012) | 10+2 in Science from a recognized Board. B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent degree from a recognized University. Registration with HP Para Medical Council required. |
| Audiometric Technician (26013) | B.Sc. Degree in Speech & Hearing or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution recognized by Central or State Government. |
| Litho Artist (26014) | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board. Diploma in Fine Arts (minimum 3 years) from a recognized institution. Minimum 3 years of practical experience in commercial designing and layout work in Government/Semi-Government/Private ISO-certified offset printing press. |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (All Posts) | 45 Years |
| Maximum Age (Post Code 26013 – Audiometric Technician & Post Code 26011 – Speech Therapist) | 38 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01.01.2026 |
| Age Relaxation | 5 Years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates domiciled in Himachal Pradesh, HP Government Employees, and Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh (as per government rules) |
Application Fees
| Category | Application fee |
| For All Categories | Rs.800/- |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28/02/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10/03/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application End Date | 04/04/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 04/04/2026 |
| Correction Window Opens | 3 working days after 04/04/2026 (for 7 days) |
Important Links
| Detailed Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
