The HPRCA has released latest recruitment notification for the vacancies of coaches for various categories: Check full details
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has
released Advertisement No. 10/2026 dated 17.04.2026 inviting online
applications for scheme-based direct recruitment of Sports Coaches in specified
Sports Hostels across the state.
- Application
Start Date: 27.04.2026 (10:00 AM)
- Application
End Date: 19.05.2026 (11:59 PM)
- Correction
Window: 4 days after closing date
- Mode
of Application: Online only via HPRCA
official website
Age Criteria
- Minimum:
18 years
- Maximum:
45 years (as on 01.01.2026)
- Relaxation:
Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen and HP Govt. employees
Posts & Honorarium
All posts carry a fixed honorarium of ₹25,000 per month
under the CBSE Sub-Scheme for contractual engagement.
|
Post Code |
Discipline |
Vacancies (UR) |
|
26036 |
Volleyball |
04 |
|
26037 |
Football |
01 |
|
26038 |
Basketball |
02 |
|
26039 |
Kabaddi |
02 |
|
26040 |
Badminton |
01 |
|
26041 |
Boxing |
01 |
|
26042 |
Hockey |
03 |
Total Vacancies: 14 (UR)
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized University.
- One-year
Diploma in Coaching from National Institute of Sports (NIS) OR Post
Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching from a recognized State Sports
University.
- Participation
at University/State/National/International level in the concerned sport.
- Candidates
must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from institutions in Himachal
Pradesh (except Bonafide Himachalis).
Desirable
- Knowledge
of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
- Suitability
for appointment in local conditions.
Mode of Selection
- Written
Screening Test/CBT/OMR: 120 marks, duration 1.5 hours.
- Subjects:
- Concerned
Sport (upto essential qualification level)
- General
Knowledge (including HP GK & Current Affairs)
- Everyday
Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science
- General
English & Hindi (Matric level)
- Qualifying
Marks:
- General:
45%
- SC/ST/OBC/WFF:
40%
- Relaxation
possible up to 5% if candidates are fewer than posts.
General Instructions
- One
Time Registration (OTR) mandatory.
- Online
payment only.
- No
offline applications accepted.
- Vacancies
are tentative and may change.
- Engagement
is temporary for 5 years; no claim for regularization.
- Coaches
will not be deemed Government employees and will be governed by scheme
terms only.
- Posting
can be anywhere in Himachal Pradesh.
Key Dates & Notes
- Eligibility
cut-off date: 19.05.2026
- Candidates
must keep mobile number & email active throughout the process.
- Admit
cards, roll numbers, and updates will be available only on the HPRCA
website.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
- Visit
the Official Website: Go to the HPRCA
official website during the application period.
- One
Time Registration (OTR): Complete the mandatory One Time Registration
by providing your basic details and creating a login ID.
- Login:
Use your credentials to log in to the candidate portal.
- Fill
Application Form: Carefully fill in the online application form with
all required personal, educational, and sports qualification details.
- Upload
Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents such as
educational certificates, sports certificates, identity proof, and
passport-sized photograph.
- Pay
Application Fee: Make the online payment of the application fee
through the available payment modes.
- Review
& Submit: Review the entire application form for accuracy and
completeness before final submission.
- Print
Confirmation: After submission, download and print the application
confirmation page for future reference.
- Correction
Window: If needed, use the 4-day correction window after the closing
date to make any corrections in your application.
Ensure to complete all steps before the application deadline
to avoid rejection.
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