Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Radiographer (Job Trainee) Recruitment - 2026 (43 Vacancies)

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Radiographer (Job Trainee) Recruitment - 2026 (43 Vacancies) - Details

Department of Health & Family Welfare, HP

19

Department of Medical Education & Research, HP

24

Total

43

Department of Health & Family Welfare, HP

General (UR)

01

EWS

06

General (WFF of HP)

01

SC of HP (BPL)

02

OBC of HP (UR)

06

OBC of HP (BPL)

02

ST of HP (BPL)

01

Total

19

Department of Medical Education & Research, HP

General (UR)

08

EWS

03

General (WFF of HP)

01

SC of HP (UR)

05

SC of HP (BPL)

01

ST of HP (UR)

01

OBC of HP (UR)

04

OBC of HP (BPL)

01

Total

24

Educational Qualification, Desirable Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

1. Essential Educational Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following educational requirements:

• School Education : 10+2 in Science from a recognized Board of School Education or University.

• Professional Degree : Must possess a degree in one of the following specializations from a recognized University:

  • B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging) / (Radio Diagnosis & Radiotherapy) / (X-Ray/Radio Diagnosis) / (Radio diagnosis & Imaging) / (Radiography & Imaging)

  • B.Sc. Radiation Technology

  • B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology

  • B.Sc. in Allied Health Science / Medical Imaging Technology

  • B.Sc. in Medical Radio & Imaging Technology

  • Bachelor of Radiation & Imaging Technology

  • Bachelor of Radiation Technology (Lateral Entry)

• Registration : Must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council, Shimla (presently the State Allied Health Care Council, HP).

2. Desirable Qualification

• Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the region.

3. Matriculation & 10+2 Schooling Condition

• Candidates should have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school or institution situated within Himachal Pradesh.

• Exemption : This specific schooling location condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

4. Age Limit & Cut-off

• Age Range : Minimum age is 18 years; maximum age is 45 years.

• Reckoning Date : Age is calculated as on 01 January, 2026.

• Age Relaxations : Up to 5 years of upper age relaxation is available for eligible Himachal Pradesh domiciles belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Ex-servicemen, and regular employees of the Himachal Pradesh Government.

5. Nationality & Reservation Domicile Rules

• Reservation benefits (including age relaxation and fee concessions) are strictly state-specific and applicable only to bona fide residents/domiciles of Himachal Pradesh.

• Candidates belonging to reserved categories from states other than Himachal Pradesh are treated strictly as General (Unreserved) category candidates.

6. Critical Dates for Eligibility

• Determining Eligibility : The crucial date for determining eligibility regarding essential qualifications and experience is the closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form, which is 07 December, 2026 (till 11:59 PM).

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Sign Up - Register on the HPRCA portal by clicking the "Sign Up" option to create a username and password.

• Step 2 : One-Time Registration - Complete the One-Time Registration by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), uploading a recent photograph and signature, and uploading relevant supporting documents.

• Step 3 : Complete/Update Profile - Edit or complete your profile details if any updates are required before applying.

• Step 4 : Apply for a Post - View the list of available posts on the HPRCA portal and click the "Apply" button corresponding to the Radiographer post (Post Code 26061).

• Step 5 : Preferred Exam District - Select your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu.

• Step 6 : Confirm Application Details - Review the automatically filled application form using your profile information before proceeding.

• Step 7 : Pay Application Fee - Make the application fee payment through the available online payment gateway options (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).

• Step 8 : Application Submission Confirmation - Verify that your application is considered complete after successful payment, and ensure you download and print a copy of the online application form along with original certificates for document verification.

Selection Process

• Step 1 : Online Recruitment Application (ORA) & Screening - Candidates must submit their applications online through the HPRCA portal between 12.11.2026 and 07.12.2026, ensuring they meet all essential educational qualifications, registration requirements, and age criteria. Incomplete applications without required documents, fees, or photos will be rejected straightway.

• Step 2 : Issuance of Admit Cards - Provisionally admitted candidates can download their admit cards from the official HPRCA website using their application ID, name, and date of birth, authenticated via a One Time Password (OTP) sent to their registered mobile or email.

• Step 3 : Written Screening Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) - Candidates must appear for an objective-type Computer Based Test or written screening test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each, with a duration of $1\frac{1}{2}$ hours. The test covers subjects up to the essential qualification level, General Knowledge (including Himachal Pradesh), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and General English & Hindi (Matric Standard).

• Step 4 : Answer Key Objection Window - Provisional answer keys are uploaded online after the exam, allowing candidates 7 days to submit objections with a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per challenged question, which are then vetted by an expert panel before final result compilation.

• Step 5 : Score Normalization (If Applicable) - For examinations conducted across multiple shifts, candidate scores are normalized using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) to ensure fairness and consistency.

• Step 6 : Minimum Qualifying Marks Benchmark - Candidates must achieve at least 45% marks (General category) or 40% marks (SC, ST, OBC, Wards of Freedom Fighters) to qualify. (The Aayog reserves the right to relax this qualifying percentage by up to 5% if qualified candidates are fewer than the advertised vacancies).

• Step 7 : Shortlisting for Documentation - Candidates are shortlisted based on their MCQ examination merit to undergo document verification, maintaining required ratios for final recommendations and waiting panels.

• Step 8 : Document Verification (Documentation) - Shortlisted candidates must produce a downloaded copy of their ORA form along with necessary original certificates and self-attested photocopies to verify age, essential educational qualifications, state registration, and category claims. Candidates must also submit a written declaration regarding past criminal convictions or pending FIRs.

• Step 9 : Final Recommendation & Waiting List - Final selections are made based on merit, and a category-wise waiting list (valid for one year from the recommendation date) is prepared in case selected candidates fail to join.

• Step 10 : Engagement as Job Trainee - Selected candidates are officially engaged as Job Trainees governed by the Job Trainee Policy issued by the Department of Personnel.