Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026 (808 Vacancies)

Short Info : Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the notification for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026 (808 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested to apply for this Vacancy can apply online from 17 April, 2026 to 08 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

17 April, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

08 May, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

08 May, 2026

Dates for Making Correction in Filled Form

12-15 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

45 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 (808 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post	Qualification
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	808	PG Degree in Related Field and B.Ed, HPTET Exam Qualified.

Post Wise Vacancies
Post Name	Total	Post Name	Total
Music Teacher	118	Teacher (Drawing)	118
Teacher (Sanskrit)	118	Physical Education Teacher (Elementary)	118
Teacher (History)	86	Teacher (Hindi)	151
Teacher (Geography)	99	Grand Total Post	808
How to Apply
Visit Official Website : Go to the official HPRCA portal. One-Time Registration (OTR) : Click on "Sign Up" or "Login/Signup" to create a user profile with personal details, mobile number, and email ID. Find the Advertisement : Locate the "HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026" (Advt. No. 07/2026, 08/2026, or 09/2026) in the active advertisements list. Fill Application Form : Select the desired PGT post, select your exam center district, and fill in academic/personal details accurately, ensuring they match your matriculation certificate. Upload Documents : Scan and upload your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (educational, category/Himachali Bonafide if applicable). Pay Application Fee : Submit the application fee of ₹800 (generally ₹100 exam fee + ₹700 processing fee) using credit card, debit card, or net banking. Submit and Print : Submit the final form and download/print the application for future reference.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) / OMR Screening Test (120 Marks) : Candidates must appear for an objective-type exam (120 MCQs, 1.5 hours) covering subject-specific topics (PG level) and general studies (HP GK, Current Affairs, English, Hindi, Reasoning). Minimum Qualifying Criteria : Candidates must achieve at least 45% (General) or 40% (Reserved) to qualify. If not met, these may be relaxed by 5%. Normalization of Scores : For exams held across multiple shifts, normalization (Z-score method) will be used to ensure fairness. Merit List Formulation : A merit list is created based on the CBT score, then Document Verification (DV) is scheduled, likely inviting 10-25% extra candidates over the 808 posts. Document Verification : Finalists must produce original certificates (Matric to PG, B.Ed., HP bonafide/EWS) for verification.