HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 Last Date Today, Apply for 40 Posts

The HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 application window closes today, September 11, 2026. The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) is recruiting for 40 Clerk (Job Trainee) posts under Advertisement No. 13/2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet submitted their applications should complete the online process before the deadline.

The application process started on August 14, 2026, and applications can be submitted until 11:59 PM on September 11. The recruitment is for the Department of Personnel under Secretariat Administration Services-I.

HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 Key Details

Candidates can check the main details of the recruitment below before submitting their application.

The table highlights the most important information candidates need on the HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026. Candidates should particularly note the application deadline and fee before submitting the form.

HPRCA Clerk Vacancy 2026

HPRCA has announced 40 vacancies for the Clerk (Job Trainee) post. The post is available under the Department of Personnel, Secretariat Administration Services-I.

The vacancy distribution includes General, EWS, OBC, SC and ST categories. The number of vacancies is tentative and may be revised according to HPRCA rules.

HPRCA Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed educational and typing requirements.

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Typing Requirement: 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.
• Age Limit: 18 to 45 years.
• Age Calculation Date: January 1, 2026.
• Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible categories as per the recruitment rules.

Candidates should also check the specific domicile and qualification conditions mentioned in the official notification before applying.

HPRCA Clerk Application Fee 2026

The total application fee for the recruitment is INR 800. The fee consists of the examination fee and processing fee.

The application fee can be paid online through the available payment gateway using a debit card, credit card or net banking.

HPRCA Clerk Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes a screening examination followed by a qualifying typing test. The screening test is expected to assess candidates across multiple subjects.

The written or computer-based screening test consists of 120 questions carrying 120 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. Subjects include General Knowledge, Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Science, Social Science, General English, General Hindi and computer-related topics.

Candidates who qualify the screening stage will have to appear for the typing skill test. The typing test is qualifying in nature.

How to Apply for HPRCA Clerk Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can submit the HPRCA Clerk application online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official HPRCA website.
2. Complete the required One-Time Registration.
3. Log in to the HPRCA application portal.
4. Select the Clerk (Job Trainee) recruitment under Advertisement No. 13/2026.
5. Enter the required personal, educational, and other details.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the INR 800 application fee online.
8. Review the application carefully.
9. Submit the form before 11:59 PM today.
10. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

The official HPRCA website provides the application portal, notices, schedules and other recruitment-related information.

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