The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has issued official employment notification Advertisement No. 14/2026 announcing the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026. This large-scale recruitment drive aims to engage 2,423 qualified teachers on a scheme-based direct engagement across state government schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the prestigious “Scheme for CBSE Affiliated Schools of Excellence in Himachal Pradesh”.

Under the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026, selected candidates will be engaged across 15 teaching disciplines—including Mathematics, English, Hindi, Science, Social Sciences, Computer, Commerce, Physical Education, and Fine Arts—for a scheme tenure of 5 years with a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹30,000/- per month payable for 10 months in each academic year.

Eligible candidates possessing the requisite Master’s Degree, B.Ed., and HP TET credentials can register through the One Time Registration (OTR) system on the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in from November 10, 2026 (10:00 AM) until December 05, 2026 (11:59 PM).

HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026: Fast Facts & Overview

Important Dates for HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026

Keep track of the recruitment schedule for the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 to ensure timely submission and fee payment:

Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakdown for HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026

The HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 features 2,423 vacancies distributed across 15 post codes under the Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh:

Eligibility Criteria for HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the academic, professional, and regional conditions specified in the official notification.

1. Essential Academic & Professional Qualifications

• English Teacher (Code 26046):
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in English with at least 50% marks at the Graduation level.
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with English as a compulsory teaching subject.
  • Passed Graduation with minimum 50% marks AND at least 55% marks in English at the Graduation level.
  • Must have passed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the H.P. Board of School Education (HPBOSE) Dharamshala or authorized agency.
• Mathematics Teacher (Code 26047):
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Mathematics with at least 50% marks at the Graduation level.
  • B.Ed. degree with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
  • Minimum 50% marks in Graduation and at least 55% marks in Mathematics at Graduation.
  • Must have cleared the HP TET in Mathematics.
• Subject Teachers (Hindi, Pol Science, History, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sanskrit, Commerce):
  • Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with at least 50% marks.
  • Passed HP Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by HPBOSE Dharamshala.
  • Proficiency in teaching in both English and Hindi mediums.
• Computer Teacher (Code 26056):
  • B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology with 50% marks OR
  • B.E. / B.Tech (any stream) with a recognized Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) OR
  • M.Sc. (Computer Science) / MCA with minimum 50% marks OR
  • DOEACC “B” or “C” level certification with at least 50% marks.
• Physical Education Teacher (Code 26059):
  • Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health and Physical Education with at least 55% marks OR M.P.Ed. / M.A. in Physical Education.
• Fine Arts Teacher (Code 26060):
  • Master’s Degree in Fine Arts / Visual Arts (Painting and Sculpture) with at least 50% marks OR Senior Secondary with 5-year full-time diploma in Fine Arts.

(Note: A 5% marks relaxation in qualifying academic degrees is granted to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates belonging to Himachal Pradesh).

2. Domicile & Schooling Requirements

Candidates must have passed their Matriculation (Class 10) and 10+2 from a recognized school/institution situated within the geographical borders of Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

3. Age Limits & Relaxations (As on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 45 Years
• Upper Age Relaxations: 5 years relaxation is admissible to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), and Wards of Freedom Fighters (WFF) of Himachal Pradesh.

Application Fee & Correction Window Charges

The total fee payable for submitting the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 is:

Payment Mode: Online payment via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card through the integrated payment gateway.

Selection Process & CBT Exam Pattern

The evaluation for the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 will be carried out through an objective screening test:

[Online Application (ORA)] ➔ [CBT / OMR Screening Test (120 Marks)] ➔ [Z-Score Normalization] ➔ [Document Verification]

Examination Structure:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR Written Screening Test.
• Total Questions & Marks: 120 Questions worth 120 Marks (1 mark per question).
• Test Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours).
• Syllabus Composition:
  • Part 1 (Subject Specialization): Questions based on the essential qualification syllabus of the relevant teaching subject.
  • Part 2 (General Studies & Aptitude):
    • General Knowledge, Himachal Pradesh GK, and Current Affairs.
    • Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English, and General Hindi (Matriculation Standard).
• Qualifying Benchmarks:
  • General Category: 45% marks (relaxable by 5% if required).
  • SC / ST / OBC / WFF Categories: 40% marks.
• Normalization Formula: If conducted across multiple shifts, candidate scores will be normalized using the official Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method).

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online at hprca.hp.gov.in

Follow these steps to complete your registration for the HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026:

1. Access the Official Portal: Go to hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. One Time Registration (OTR): Click on the “Sign Up” button to register a unique username and password. Complete your candidate profile with personal and contact details.
3. Upload Photograph & Signature:
   • Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG format, max size 1 MB).
   • Clear scanned signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG format, max size 1 MB).
4. Complete Profile & Academic Credentials: Enter your Class 10, 10+2, Graduation, Master’s Degree, B.Ed., and HP TET roll numbers and percentages.
5. Apply for Post: Navigate to the active vacancy list, choose your corresponding subject post code (e.g., Code 26046 for English, Code 26047 for Maths), and click “Apply”.
6. Select Exam District: Choose your preferred examination district in Himachal Pradesh from the available dropdown menu.
7. Pay Application Fee: Remit the non-refundable fee of ₹800/- using the online payment gateway.
8. Final Submission: Download and print the finalized application form with your unique ORA application number for the document verification stage.

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