Kamal Ghorui
HPRCA PGT recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has issued recruitment notifications for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts under the Department of School Education. Among these, Advt No. 07/2026 has reached its final application deadline today, marking the last opportunity for eligible candidates to submit their forms.The recruitment drive, conducted through three separate advertisements, aims to fill a total of 2,092 vacancies across multiple subjects. Candidates interested in teaching roles in Himachal Pradesh government schools have been applying through the official website, hprca.hp.gov.in, within the specified timelines.Advt 07/2026 details and key datesUnder Advt No. 07/2026, a total of 390 PGT posts have been announced. The notification was released on April 7, 2026, with the application window opening on April 13, 2026. The last date to apply is May 4, 2026.The subjects covered under this advertisement include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Commerce. Candidates applying for these posts are required to meet the prescribed educational qualifications and eligibility conditions set by the Commission. Alongside this, Advt No. 08/2026 and Advt No. 09/2026 were released for 808 and 894 vacancies respectively, bringing the total number of posts to 2,092. However, their application deadlines extend beyond that of Advt 07/2026.Eligibility criteria and application feeApplicants must hold a Post Graduate degree along with a B.Ed qualification and must have qualified the HPTET examination. The age limit for candidates is set between 18 and 45 years, with January 1, 2026 considered as the cut-off date for age calculation. Age relaxation is applicable as per Himachal Pradesh government norms.The application fee for all categories is Rs 800, and the payment is to be made through online mode only.Selection process and examination patternThe selection process for the HPRCA PGT recruitment consists of multiple stages, including a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical examination.The CBT will include 120 multiple-choice questions and will be conducted over a duration of two hours. The examination date has not yet been announced and will be notified separately.Other advertisements and subject coverageWhile Advt 07/2026 focuses on core science and commerce subjects, Advt 08/2026 includes vacancies for Music, Drawing, Sanskrit, Physical Education, History, Hindi and Geography. Advt 09/2026 covers Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Computer, Fine Arts, Public Administration and Physical Education.Candidates applying under the ongoing advertisements must complete their applications within the respective deadlines as specified by the Commission.
