Download Notification for Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026 (894 Vacancies)

Short Info : Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the notification for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026 (894 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested to apply for this Vacancy can apply online from 22 April, 2026 to 14 May, 2026. Read the notification to know the eligibility conditions for the recruitment, information about the post, selection process, salary scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

22 April, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

14 May, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

14 May, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Maximum Age

40 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

For All Category Candidates

800 Rs./-

Form Correction Charges

100 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026 (894 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post	Qualification
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	894	PG Degree in Related Field and B.Ed. HPTET Exam Qualified.

Stream Wise Vacancies
Stream Name	Total	Stream Name	Total
Political Science	95	Sociology	108
Economics	86	Psychology	114
Computer	118	Fine Arts	118
Public Administration	78	Physical Education	177
How to Apply
Visit Official Website : Go to the official HPRCA portal. One-Time Registration (OTR) : Click on "Sign Up" to create a username and password if you are a new user. Fill Profile Details : Log in and complete your profile, including personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience. Upload Documents : Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format. Apply for Post : Go to the "Apply" section, choose the relevant PGT Post Code (e.g., 26017/26018/26019/26020), and select your preferred exam district. Review and Submit : Carefully review all details in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA). Pay Fee : Pay the required application fee through the online payment gateway (credit card, debit card, or net banking). Final Submission : Submit the form and download/print the confirmation copy for future reference .
Selection Process
Screening Test (Written/CBT) This is the primary stage used to shortlist candidates for further verification. Mode : Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based written screening test. Duration : 1.5 Hours (90 minutes). Total Marks : 120 Marks. Question Type : Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions). Marking Scheme : Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers. Qualifying Marks : General Category : 45% Reserved Categories : 40% Evaluation & Normalization For exams conducted in multiple shifts, the Aayog uses the Z-score normalization method to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels of question papers. Document Verification (DV) Candidates who meet the qualifying criteria and fall within the merit zone are called for a physical verification of their credentials. Required Documents : Original Master’s Degree, B.Ed. degree, HP TET Certificate, and category-specific certificates (if applicable). Eligibility Check : Ensuring the candidate meets the age criteria (18–45 years) and educational marks (minimum 50% in PG and B.Ed.).