📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN)
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released a notification for the recruitment of 312 Assistant Staff Nurses (ASN) on an engagement basis. Eligible female candidates can apply online.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | HPRCA, Hamirpur |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN) |
| Total Vacancies | 312 |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (ORA) |
| Application Start Date | 30th July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date | 29th August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Job Type | Engagement Basis (Contractual, 5 years) |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:312
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 112 |
| EWS | 40 |
| General (Wards of Freedom Fighters) | 04 |
| OBC (Unreserved) | 50 |
| OBC (BPL) | 12 |
| OBC (Wards of Freedom Fighters) | 02 |
| SC (Unreserved) | 62 |
| SC (BPL) | 12 |
| SC (Wards of Freedom Fighters) | 02 |
| ST (Unreserved) | 12 |
| ST (BPL) | 04 |
| Total | 312 |
Eligibility, Age & Salary Details
| Post Name | Qualification & Experience | Age Limit | Honorarium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Staff Nurse |
|
Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 45 years (as on 01.01.2026) Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/HP Govt. Employees/Ex-Servicemen. |
Fixed Monthly Honorarium (as per government policy). Details not specified in the notification. |
Educational Qualification & Experience:B.Sc. Nursing or GNM (A Grade) with 50% marks. Must be female, Himachali Bonafide, and registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06.
Skills:Nursing care, patient management, clinical skills as per nursing training.
Age Limit:Minimum 21 years and Maximum 45 years as on 01.01.2026. Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Salary (Honorarium): Fixed Monthly Honorarium (as per government policy). Specific details are not mentioned in the notification.
Selection Procedure: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test (120 marks, 1½ hours). The test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each) covering:
- Subjects up to the level of the essential qualification
- General Knowledge (including HP), Current Affairs
- Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric Standard)
Application Fee:
- Examination Fee: ₹100 (All Categories)
- Processing Fee: ₹700 (All Categories)
- Total Fee: ₹800
- Correction Fee: ₹100 (if applicable)
- Fees must be paid online.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates who wish to apply for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 must follow the online application process below.
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Sign Up/Login: Register on the portal by clicking "Sign Up" to create a username and password. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing personal, educational details, and uploading a photo and signature.
- Apply for Post: After completing your profile, view the list of available posts and click "Apply" against the Assistant Staff Nurse (Post Code 26044) vacancy.
- Select Exam District: Choose your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm & Pay: Review the auto-filled application form, proceed to pay the application fee of ₹800/- online.
- Submission: After successful payment, your application will be considered complete. Download and save a copy for future reference.
Correction Window: 4 days after the closing date, subject to a fee of ₹100.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 23rd July 2026
Application Start Date: 30th July 2026 (10:00 AM)
Application Last Date: 29th August 2026 (11:59 PM)
Correction Window: 4 days after the closing date.
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification from HPRCA Website (Link not directly accessible; please visit the official website)
Official Website: https://hprca.hp.gov.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility Verification: Ensure you are a female Himachali Bonafide candidate, registered with HPNRC, Shimla-06, and hold the required qualification (B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with 50% marks).
- Application Fee: Pay the total fee of ₹800/- online. No other mode of payment is acceptable.
- Profile Completion: Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) and profile before applying for the post.
- Exam Preparation: Prepare for the CBT/Written Test, which includes nursing subjects, general knowledge, reasoning, English, and Hindi.
- Engagement Basis: The engagement is purely contractual for five years, on a fixed honorarium. It does not confer government employee status.
- Correction Window: Use the 4-day correction window after the last date if you need to make changes, subject to a fee of ₹100.