HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 390 Staff Nurse Posts in Himachal Pradesh
Job Overview
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Staff Nurse under the Department of Medical Education & Research, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is being conducted for Government Medical Colleges to strengthen healthcare services and address staff shortage.
The engagement will be made on a policy basis with a fixed honorarium and candidates will be selected through a centralized recruitment process conducted by HPRCA.
- Recruiting Authority: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
- Department: Medical Education & Research Department, Himachal Pradesh
- Post Name: Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN)
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Government Medical Colleges of Himachal Pradesh
Vacancy Details
The notification includes category-wise vacancies for Assistant Staff Nurse posts. These posts are created under a special policy for engagement in medical education institutions and are not regular cadre posts.
Salary / Honorarium
Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated honorarium of Rs. 25,000 per month. The engagement is contractual in nature and will not confer any right to regularization.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC and other reserved categories as per government rules
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc Nursing with minimum 50% marks OR
- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Diploma with minimum 50% marks
- Qualification must be from a recognized university or institution
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be conducted by HPRCA through a screening examination.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test
- Merit List Preparation
- Document Verification
The screening test will consist of objective type multiple choice questions including general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, current affairs, nursing subjects and general aptitude.
Application Fee
- Examination Fee: Rs. 700
- Processing Charges: Rs. 100
- Total Fee: Rs. 800
- Correction Fee (if required): Rs. 100
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the HPRCA portal by completing the One Time Registration (OTR) and Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Register on HPRCA portal
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill Online Recruitment Application (ORA)
- Upload photograph, signature and certificates
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and print application form
Important Instructions
- The post is purely contractual and temporary
- No claim for regular appointment will be entertained
- Posting can be anywhere in Himachal Pradesh
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Assistant Staff Nurse a permanent government job?
No. The post is contractual and based on fixed honorarium without regularization.
What is the salary of Assistant Staff Nurse?
The monthly fixed honorarium is Rs. 25,000.
What qualification is required?
Candidates must have B.Sc Nursing or GNM with at least 50% marks from a recognized institution.