HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Commerce

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
• Notice No: Advertisement No. 07/2026
• Post Name: Teacher (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Commerce)
• Total Vacancies: 390
• Application Mode: Online (ORA – Online Recruitment Application)
• Last Date: 04 May 2026

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment must be made through Online Payment Gateway using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking only. No offline payment is accepted.

Vacancy Details

Honorarium: Rs. 30,000/- per month payable for 10 months in an academic year. Engagement is purely scheme-based and temporary for a period of 5 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Teacher (Biology) – Post Code 26017: Master's Degree in Botany/Zoology/Life Sciences/Microbiology/Bio-Technology/Molecular Bio/Plant Physiology with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in Hindi and English. B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University. Must have passed TET conducted by HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala or authorized agency.
• Teacher (Chemistry) – Post Code 26018: Master's Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in Hindi and English. B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks. Must have passed HP TET.
• Teacher (Physics) – Post Code 26019: Master's Degree in Physics/Electronics/Nuclear Physics with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in Hindi and English. B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks. Must have passed HP TET.
• Teacher (Commerce) – Post Code 26020: Master's Degree in Accountancy/Financial Accountancy and Income Tax/MFC (Master of Finance Control) with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in Hindi and English. B.Ed. with minimum 50% marks. Must have passed HP TET.
• Relaxation: 5% relaxation in minimum educational qualifications for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates of HP.
• Note: Candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Age will be reckoned as on 01 January 2026.

Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Screening Test (OMR based)
• Document Verification
• Merit List preparation (Z-Score Normalization Method in case of multiple shifts)

Examination Structure

Syllabus

• Subject-specific questions up to the level of prescribed essential qualification
• General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh and Current Affairs
• Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science
• General English and General Hindi (Matric standard)

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• General Category: 45%
• SC/ST/OBC/Wards of Freedom Fighters: 40%
• Aayog may relax qualifying marks by up to 5% if sufficient candidates are not available.

How to Apply for HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026

1. Sign Up: Visit the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in and click on "Sign Up" to create a username and password.
2. One-Time Registration (OTR): After sign-up, complete the One-Time Registration by entering personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and uploading a recent passport-size photograph and signature.
3. Complete/Update Profile: Ensure all profile details are complete and accurate before proceeding to apply for any post.
4. Apply for Post: Browse available posts on the HPRCA portal and click the "Apply" button for the desired Teacher post (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Commerce).
5. Select Preferred Exam District: Choose your preferred exam district from the dropdown menu. HPRCA reserves the right to allot any center based on availability.
6. Confirm Application Details: Review the auto-filled application form carefully before proceeding.
7. Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee of Rs. 800/- online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
8. Application Submission Confirmation: After successful payment, the application will be considered complete. Download and save the confirmation for future reference.

Official Source

Candidates can check the official notification on the official website of HP Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) is 04 May 2026 till 11:59 PM. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute rush.

Q2: How many total vacancies are available under HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026?
A total of 390 vacancies are available across four posts: Biology (78), Chemistry (78), Physics (78), and Commerce (156). The number of posts is tentative and may change as per fresh requisitions.

Q3: What is the honorarium for these teacher posts?
The selected candidates will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000/- per month, payable for 10 months in an academic year. This engagement is scheme-based and temporary for a period of 5 years, not against any sanctioned posts.

Q4: Is B.Ed. degree mandatory for applying to HPRCA Teacher posts?
Yes, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution is mandatory. Additionally, candidates must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala or any other agency authorized by the Government.

Q5: What is the application fee for HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026?
The total fee is Rs. 800/- (Rs. 100/- as examination fee and Rs. 700/- as processing fee) for all categories. Payment can be made only through Online Payment Gateway — Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. No other mode of payment is acceptable.