HPRCA Clerk (Job Trainee) Recruitment 2026 — 40 Posts, Apply by 11 Sep (Himachal Pradesh)

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, under the Department of Personnel, Government of Himachal Pradesh, has released Clerk (Job Trainee) Recruitment 2026 for 40 posts under Advertisement No. 13/2026. This Himachal Pradesh government job in the Secretariat Administration Services-I cadre is open to graduates with a minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi. Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees under the Job Trainee Scheme-2025, handling clerical and administrative work in the Secretariat Administration Services. The selection process consists of a 120-mark Computer Based Test covering General Knowledge, HP-specific current affairs, Reasoning, and Word Processing, followed by a qualifying typing skill test and document verification. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters. The post carries a consolidated monthly salary of ₹12,500. The HPRCA Clerk 2026 online application is available at hprca.hp.gov.in, open from 14 August 2026 (10:00 AM) to 11 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Application fee is ₹800 for all categories. Candidates must read the complete official HPRCA Clerk 2026 notification PDF before applying, as a Himachal Pradesh schooling requirement applies for reservation benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university
• Minimum 30 words per minute typing speed in English, or 25 wpm in Hindi, on computer
• Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh
• Must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution within Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis)

• 18 to 45 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)
• 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (HP domiciles), PwD, HP Govt. employees, and HP Ex-servicemen

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university
• Typing speed: 30 wpm English or 25 wpm Hindi on computer
• Matriculation and 10+2 from a school within Himachal Pradesh (waived for Bonafide Himachalis)
• Age 18-45 years as on 01 Jan 2026, with 5-year relaxation for eligible categories

• All categories: ₹800 (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee)
• Correction Fee (4-day window): ₹100

• All categories: ₹800 (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee)
• Correction Fee (4-day window): ₹100

1. Register on the HPRCA portal (hprca.hp.gov.in) with a username and password
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, qualifications, photograph, and signature
3. Ensure your profile is complete and updated before applying
4. View the Clerk post on the portal and click "Apply"
5. Select your preferred exam district(s) from the dropdown menu
6. Review the auto-filled application form before proceeding
7. Pay the application fee of ₹800 via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking
8. Submit the application — confirmation is generated after successful payment
9. Retain the printed application copy along with original certificates for document verification
10. Complete the process before 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM