HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026: 2,423 Posts, Apply by 5 December
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has invited online applications for 2,423 teacher posts in CBSE-affiliated Government schools under the Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh. Applications opened on 10 November 2026 and will close on 5 December 2026. Candidates must apply online only, through the official portal hprca.hp.gov.in.
The recruitment covers 15 subjects — English, Mathematics, Hindi, Political Science, History, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sanskrit, Computer, Music, Commerce, Physical Education and Fine Arts. The important point to note is that these are scheme-based, temporary engagements for five years. Selected teachers will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 a month for 10 months in an academic year. This is not a regular government post, and it carries no right to regularisation.
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Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Department | Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla |
| Advertisement number | 14/2026, dated 2 November 2026 |
| Total posts | 2,423 (sum of per-post totals; the notice prints no grand total — posts are tentative) |
| Posts | Teachers in 15 subjects (Post Codes 26046 to 26060) |
| Nature of engagement | Scheme-based, temporary, five years; not a regular post |
| Honorarium | Rs 30,000 per month, for 10 months in an academic year |
| Mode of application | Online, at hprca.hp.gov.in |
| Age limit | 18 to 45 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Application fee | Rs 800 (all categories) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 2 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 10 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply | 5 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | About four days after the closing date — exact dates have not yet been officially announced |
| Exam date | Not announced yet |
Total Vacancies and Subject-wise Posts
The notice prints no grand total; 2,423 is the sum of the printed per-post totals. The posts are tentative and may rise or fall with departmental requirements.
| Post (Code) | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| English Teacher (26046) | 187 |
| Mathematics Teacher (26047) | 281 |
| Teacher Hindi (26048) | 187 |
| Teacher Political Science (26049) | 156 |
| Teacher History (26050) | 156 |
| Teacher Economics (26051) | 156 |
| Teacher Physics (26052) | 95 |
| Teacher Chemistry (26053) | 95 |
| Teacher Biology (26054) | 187 |
| Teacher Sanskrit (26055) | 187 |
| Teacher Computer (26056) | 95 |
| Teacher Music (26057) | 95 |
| Teacher Commerce (26058) | 187 |
| Teacher Physical Education (26059) | 187 |
| Teacher Fine Arts (26060) | 172 |
| Total | 2,423 |
Note: for Economics, the printed category figures add up to 157 while the row’s printed total is 156 — the printed total of 156 is used here.
Educational Qualification
Every qualification must be held by the closing date, 5 December 2026. For most subjects, candidates need a Master’s degree in the subject with 50% marks, a B.Ed. with 50% marks, and TET, along with proficiency in teaching Hindi and English. TET must be from the HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala, or another agency authorised by the Government.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| English / Mathematics Teacher | M.A./M.Sc. in the subject; B.Ed. with the subject as a compulsory subject; at least 55% in the subject at graduation; SC/ST/OBC: 45% at graduation and in B.Ed., and 50% in the subject at graduation |
| Hindi, Political Science, History, Sanskrit | Master’s degree in the subject with 50% aggregate, B.Ed. with 50%, TET |
| Economics | Master’s in Economics, Applied Economics or Business Economics, with B.Ed. and TET |
| Physics | Master’s in Physics, Electronics or Nuclear Physics, with B.Ed. and TET |
| Chemistry | Master’s in Chemistry or Biochemistry, with B.Ed. and TET |
| Biology | Master’s in Botany, Zoology, Life Science, Microbiology, Bio-Technology, Molecular Biology or Plant Physiology (Botany and Zoology studied at graduation), with B.Ed. and TET |
| Commerce | Master’s in Accountancy, Financial Accountancy and Income Tax, or MFC, with B.Ed. and TET |
| Music | Master’s in Vocal or Instrumental music with 50% aggregate, B.Ed. with 50%, TET |
| Computer | B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT; or B.E./B.Tech. in any stream plus a PG Diploma in Computer Science, Technology or Applications; or M.Sc. Computer Science or MCA; or a PG degree in Mathematics or Physics plus a PG Diploma in Computer Science; or DOEACC B or C level |
| Physical Education | B.P.Ed., BPE or B.Sc. in Health and Physical Education with a Sports degree at 55% under NCTE norms, or other B.P.Ed. and D.P.Ed. routes, followed by M.P.Ed. or M.A. Physical Education of at least two years |
| Fine Arts | Master’s in Fine Arts or Visual Arts (Painting and Sculpture) with 50%; or 10+2 plus a 5-year full-time (or 7-year part-time) Diploma in Fine Art or Painting with 50% |
SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates of Himachal Pradesh get up to 5% relaxation in minimum marks (except for English and Mathematics). Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school or institution within Himachal Pradesh, unless they are a Bonafide Himachali.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 1 January 2026. The notice prints no category-wise age relaxation; as printed, 45 is the limit for all.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Rs 800 (Rs 100 examination fee plus Rs 700 processing fee) |
| Correction window | Rs 100 |
No category gets a fee exemption in this notice. Payment is online only, by credit card, debit card or net banking. The fee is not refunded. Candidates of reserved categories from other states are treated as General and get no fee concession.
Honorarium
Selected teachers will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month, payable for 10 months in an academic year — Rs 3,00,000 over those 10 months. There is no pay scale, and the notice lists no allowances. English and Mathematics teachers are engaged under the Sub-Scheme for Professional English and Mathematics Teachers, notified on 19 January 2026; the other 13 subjects come under the Scheme for Teachers in CBSE-affiliated Government Schools, notified on 1 April 2026.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written screening test | Computer Based Test (CBT), or OMR where candidates are few |
| Question paper | 120 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, 120 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Syllabus | Subject up to the level of qualification, plus GK including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and Matric-level English and Hindi |
| Qualifying marks | 45% for General; 40% for SC, ST, OBC and Wards of Freedom Fighters (the Aayog may lower the bar by up to 5% if too few qualify, recording reasons in writing) |
| Answer key | Provisional key; seven days for objections; Rs 200 per challenge, non-refundable |
| Document verification | Shortlisted candidates only; allocation by Merit-cum-Option-cum-Availability of Post |
| Waiting list | Category-wise, valid for one year; no right to appointment |
No rechecking or re-evaluation of answer scripts is allowed. The exam date has not been announced yet.
Important Documents
- Matric certificate (name, parents’ names and date of birth must match it)
- Photograph not older than one month and signature (JPG, JPEG or PNG, each up to 1 MB)
- Postgraduate, B.Ed. and TET certificates
- Caste/category certificates in the prescribed format, on a parental basis
- Bonafide Himachali certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates, if any (only experience gained after the basic qualification counts)
How to Apply Online
- Open the official HPRCA portal, hprca.hp.gov.in, and use Sign Up to create a username and password.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, qualifications, experience, photograph, signature and documents.
- Complete or update your profile. Only candidates with a complete profile can apply.
- Find your post on the portal and click Apply. Apply separately for each post.
- Choose your preferred exam district. HPRCA may still allot any district or centre.
- Check the auto-filled details carefully and confirm.
- Pay the fee through the online payment gateway.
- After payment succeeds, your application is complete. Save the confirmation and keep a printout for document verification.
Offline forms, and forms sent by fax or post, are not accepted.
Conditions to Note
- This is a scheme-based engagement — you are not a Government employee, you have no right to regularisation, and service rules and pension rules do not apply.
- You can be posted in any CBSE-affiliated or other Government school.
- Reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General (Unreserved).
- SC, ST and OBC certificates must be on a parental basis, failing which candidature is rejected.
- OBC, BPL and EWS certificates must be valid on the closing date and at verification.
- Incomplete or wrong forms are rejected straightaway; more than one form for the same post is liable to be rejected.
- Regular employees must declare that they informed their employer.
- Request a scribe or compensatory time at least 15 days before the CBT.
Important Links
- Official website / Apply online: hprca.hp.gov.in
- Official notification (Advt 14/2026): read it on hprca.hp.gov.in before applying
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Next Action: apply online at hprca.hp.gov.in before 5 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many posts are there in HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 2,423 posts across 15 subjects. This is the sum of the printed per-post totals — the notice prints no grand total, and the posts are tentative.
Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A: Online applications close on 5 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, on hprca.hp.gov.in.
Q3: How much honorarium will be paid?
A: A fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month, for 10 months in an academic year. This is not a regular pay scale.
Q4: Is this a regular government job?
A: No. It is a five-year, scheme-based, temporary engagement with no right to regularisation.
Q5: What is the eligibility?
A: A Master’s degree in the subject with 50% marks, a B.Ed. with 50% marks, and TET, plus proficiency in teaching Hindi and English.
Q6: What is the age limit?
A: 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. The notice prints no category-wise age relaxation.
Q7: What is the application fee?
A: Rs 800 for all categories (Rs 100 examination fee plus Rs 700 processing fee). No category is exempt.
Q8: How will candidates be selected?
A: Through a 120-mark CBT/OMR screening test (120 questions, 90 minutes), followed by document verification. The exam date has not been announced yet.
Note: this information has not yet been officially announced — the exact correction-window dates and the exam date are yet to be announced; read the official notification on hprca.hp.gov.in before applying.
