HP Govt Jobs 2025: 312 Staff Nurse & 530 Patwari posts announced. Check eligibility, age limit, application process & exam details.
Looking for government jobs in Himachal Pradesh? The
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has announced exciting
opportunities for Assistant Staff Nurse and Patwari posts. Here’s
a mobile-friendly breakdown of everything you need to know.
📅 Important Dates
- Application
Start Date: 12 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Application
End Date: 16 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Correction
Window: Opens 3 working days after closing date, available for 7 days
with fee payment.
👩⚕️ Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment
- Advertisement
No.: 07/2025
- Total
Vacancies: 312 (tentative)
- Eligibility:
- Female
candidates only
- Bonafide
Himachali
- Registered
with HPNRC, Shimla
- Qualification:
B.Sc. Nursing (50% marks) OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks
- Age
Limit: 21–32 years (as on 01 January 2025)
- Honorarium:
₹25,000 per month (fixed)
- Selection
Process:
- Computer
Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test (120 marks, 1.5 hours)
- Syllabus:
Nursing subjects (85 questions), GK (HP-specific), Current Affairs,
Everyday Science, Reasoning, Social Science, English & Hindi (35
questions)
📜 Patwari Recruitment
- Advertisement
No.: 08/2025
- Total
Vacancies: 530 (tentative)
- Eligibility:
- Qualification:
10+2 from a recognized board
- Desirable:
Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh customs, manners, dialects, and computer
skills
- Age
Limit: 18–45 years (as on 01 January 2025)
- Relaxation:
5 years for SC/ST/OBC, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and HP Govt employees
- Honorarium:
₹12,500 per month (fixed)
- Selection
Process:
- Computer
Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test (120 marks, 1.5 hours)
- Syllabus:
85 questions from 10+2 level subjects, 35 questions from GK
(HP-specific), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Reasoning, Social
Science, English & Hindi
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📝 Application Process
- Register
on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
- Complete
your profile with personal, educational, and work details.
- Upload
scanned photo & signature (Max 1 MB each, JPG/JPEG/PNG).
- Apply
for the desired post and select preferred exam district.
- Pay
application fee online:
- Exam
Fee: ₹100
- Processing
Fee: ₹700
- Correction
Fee: ₹100 (if applicable)
⚠️ Key Instructions
- Only
online applications accepted; no offline forms.
- Candidates
must keep mobile number & email active throughout the process.
- Reservation
benefits apply only to Himachal Pradesh residents.
- Admit
cards will be available online; no postal delivery.
- Minimum
qualifying marks:
- General:
45%
- SC/ST/OBC/WFF:
40% (relaxable by 5% if needed)
📌 Final Notes
- Keep
checking the official website: HPRCA
Official Portal https://hprca.hp.gov.in/homepage
- Ensure
all certificates (OBC, BPL, EWS, etc.) are valid on both application
closing date and document verification date.
- Waiting
lists will be prepared category-wise and valid for one year.
✅ Quick Takeaway
This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for female
nursing graduates and 10+2 pass candidates in Himachal Pradesh. With clear
eligibility, transparent online application, and fixed honorarium, it’s a
chance to secure a stable government job.
Stay prepared, apply early, and don’t miss the deadlines!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I apply offline?
No. Applications are accepted only online through the
HPRCA portal.
2. Can male candidates apply for the Staff Nurse post?
No. The Staff Nurse recruitment is strictly for female
candidates.
3. What if I make a mistake in my application?
A correction window will be available for 7 days
after the closing date, with a fee of ₹100.
4. How will I get my admit card?
Admit cards will be available for download online. No
hard copy will be sent by post.
5. Is there age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes. For Patwari posts, SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex‑servicemen of HP
get 5 years relaxation. For Staff Nurse, the age limit is fixed at 21–32
years.
6. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, but they will be treated as General category candidates.
Reservation benefits are only for Himachali residents.
7. What documents are required at verification?
- Matriculation
certificate (age proof)
- Degree/Diploma
certificates with mark sheets
- Category
certificates (SC/ST/OBC/BPL/EWS etc.)
- Bonafide
Himachali certificate
- Other
relevant certificates as per eligibility

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