from several portal reports of Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Advertisement No. 14/2026, dated 2 November 2026: 2,423 teacher posts across 15 subjects in government CBSE-affiliated schools, with online applications from 10 November to 5 December 2026. The form is not open yet. Still pending: the exam date. We could not open the HPRCA notice, and the most detailed report says the engagement is temporary, so the terms below are as reported and need checking against the PDF.
What this recruitment is, and what it is not
Searches call this the HPRCA PGT recruitment, and most of the posts do ask for a Master’s degree, so the label fits. But the notice, as reported, is for teachers engaged under a scheme for government schools affiliated to CBSE, under the Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh.
The most detailed report, from Govt Service Info, describes the engagement as temporary for five years with no regularisation, at a fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 a month paid for 10 months in an academic year. Careers360 independently reports the same honorarium and the same 10-month payment. The no-regularisation and five-year terms rest on the Govt Service Info report alone.
If you are comparing this with a regular PGT post in the state education service, the difference is large: a fixed term, an honorarium and no pay scale. The rest of this article treats it as what it appears to be, and points out where the notice has to be checked.
Quick facts
| Detail | As reported |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Advertisement | 14/2026, dated 2 November 2026 |
| Posts | 2,423 teachers in 15 subjects |
| Schools | Government CBSE-affiliated schools in Himachal Pradesh |
| Engagement | Temporary, 5 years, no regularisation (one portal) |
| Honorarium | Rs. 30,000 a month, paid for 10 months a year |
| Applications open | 10 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date | 5 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age | 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Fee | Rs. 800 for all categories (one portal; a second also says Rs. 800) |
| Selection | Computer-based test of 120 marks, then document verification |
| Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 2 November 2026 (Testbook says 3 November, which may be the date it was posted) |
| Applications open | 10 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply | 5 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | Four days, starting three days after the closing date |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2026 |
| CBT date | To be announced |
The window is 26 days. As of today it hasn’t opened, and one portal’s “apply” link is described as active from 10 November. The correction window works out to roughly 8 to 11 December, going by the notification wording as that portal reads it. Confirm on the portal.
Don’t plan around the last evening. The registration step, discussed below, can take time if your documents aren’t ready.
Vacancies by subject
| Subject | Post code | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| English | 26046 | 187 |
| Mathematics | 26047 | 281 |
| Hindi | 26048 | 187 |
| Political Science | not seen | 156 |
| History | 26050 | 156 |
| Economics | 26051 | 156 |
| Physics | 26052 | 95 |
| Chemistry | 26053 | 95 |
| Biology | 26054 | 187 |
| Sanskrit | 26055 | 187 |
| Computer | 26056 | 95 |
| Music | not seen | 95 |
| Commerce | not seen | 187 |
| Physical Education | not seen | 187 |
| Fine Arts | not seen | 172 |
| Total | 2,423 |
The subject counts add up to 2,423. Post codes for the other five subjects weren’t in the extracts we saw. Select your subject’s code on the form, and don’t guess it.
Grouped by size (our arithmetic): Mathematics, at 281, is 11.6 percent of all posts. Six subjects with 187 posts each (English, Hindi, Biology, Sanskrit, Commerce and Physical Education) make up 1,122 posts, or 46.3 percent. The three 156-post subjects come to 468 (19.3 percent), Fine Arts has 172 (7.1 percent), and four subjects with 95 posts each total 380 (15.7 percent).
These are post counts, not competition. A subject with fewer posts may also have fewer eligible candidates. The reports don’t give category-wise or district-wise splits, and we can’t say how many posts are reserved in each subject.
Education qualification
The reported rules by subject, from one portal:
| Subject | Qualification in short |
|---|---|
| English | Master’s in English, 50%; B.Ed with English as a compulsory subject; HP TET |
| Mathematics | M.A./M.Sc. in Mathematics, 50%; B.Ed with Maths as a compulsory subject; HP TET |
| Hindi, Political Science, History, Sanskrit, Music | Master’s in the subject, 50%; B.Ed with 50%; HP TET |
| Economics | Master’s in Economics, Applied Economics or Business Economics, 50%; B.Ed 50%; HP TET |
| Physics | Master’s in Physics, Electronics or Nuclear Physics, 50%; B.Ed 50%; HP TET |
| Chemistry | Master’s in Chemistry or Biochemistry, 50%; B.Ed 50%; HP TET |
| Biology | Master’s in Botany, Zoology, Life Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology and similar, 50%; B.Ed 50%; HP TET |
| Commerce | Master’s in Commerce (Accountancy, Financial Accountancy, Income Tax or MFC), 50%; B.Ed 50%; HP TET |
| Physical Education | B.P.Ed, BPE or B.Sc. (Health and Physical Education) with 55%, plus M.P.Ed or M.A. Physical Education (two years) |
| Fine Arts | Master’s in Fine Arts or Visual Arts with 50%; or Class 12 plus a recognised 5-year full-time or 7-year part-time diploma with 50% |
| Computer | Any one of several routes, see below |
The Computer routes, as reported, are a B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT with 50%; a B.E./B.Tech in any stream plus a PG diploma in computer science or applications; an M.Sc. (CS) or MCA with 50%; a PG in Mathematics or Physics plus PGDCA; or a DOEACC B or C level qualification. All posts reportedly expect candidates to be able to teach in Hindi and English.
Two points matter most:
- HP TET. For the subjects that need a Master’s degree and a B.Ed, a pass in the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is reported as mandatory. Sarkari Job Find’s summary for Political Science also lists HP TET. Keep the certificate ready before you start the form.
- Relaxation in marks. One portal says SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates of Himachal Pradesh get up to 5 percent relaxation in the minimum marks. The notice has the exact rule.
Check the exact wording for your subject. “B.Ed with Maths as a compulsory subject” is a narrower requirement than “B.Ed”, and some subjects list which Master’s degrees count.
Age limit
The reported age is 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. The date is earlier than the notification, so what counts is your age on that date, not today. Someone who turned 46 in the autumn of 2026 is still within the limit if they were 45 or under on 1 January. Relaxation for reserved categories is described as being per the rules, and the amounts aren’t in the reports we found.
What the Rs. 30,000 honorarium means
The honorarium is fixed. It is paid for 10 months in an academic year, not 12.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly honorarium | Rs. 30,000 |
| Paid per academic year | Rs. 3,00,000 |
| Average over 12 months | Rs. 25,000 a month |
| Over a five-year term | Rs. 15,00,000 |
Those are our calculations from the notified honorarium, also shown by Govt Service Info. The reports don’t mention dearness allowance, house rent allowance or annual increments, so don’t assume any. If you are comparing with a salaried job, use the 12-month average of Rs. 25,000, not Rs. 30,000.
Application fee
The fee reported is Rs. 800 for all categories, made up of a Rs. 100 exam fee and a Rs. 700 processing fee. A correction costs Rs. 100. Payment is online. Two portals, Govt Service Info and Sarkari Job Find, agree on Rs. 800. The fee is not a relaxation matter for reserved categories, so don’t assume a lower amount.
Selection process and exam pattern
The reported process is:
- A computer-based screening test of 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks, lasting 1.5 hours.
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates.
- A final merit list, prepared on a merit-cum-option basis for district allotment.
The minimum qualifying marks are reported as 45 percent for General candidates and 40 percent for SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories named in the notice. On a 120-mark paper that is 54 marks and 48 marks. Qualifying is the floor, not the cut-off for selection, and with 2,423 posts and a likely large pool, the scores that matter will be higher. We haven’t seen a past HPRCA cut-off for this scheme and don’t quote one.
The paper reportedly has three parts: subject knowledge up to the level of the essential qualification; general knowledge, including Himachal Pradesh and current affairs; and general aptitude, covering everyday science, logical reasoning, social science and general English and Hindi at matric level. The mark split between parts and any negative marking are not given in the summary. The exam date isn’t announced.
Registration and how to apply
Candidates must complete HPRCA’s One Time Registration (OTR) before applying, with personal details, qualifications, experience, a photograph and a signature.
The steps, from the reports:
- Go to hprca.hp.gov.in and sign up with a username and password.
- Complete your OTR profile.
- Find Advertisement No. 14/2026 and select the post code for your subject.
- Choose your preferred exam district and check the auto-filled details.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit before 11:59 PM on 5 December and save a printout.
- Use the correction window only if needed, with its Rs. 100 fee.
The form opens on 10 November. Whether OTR can be completed before that date isn’t stated, so check the portal.
Documents to keep ready
The reports don’t list upload requirements. A sensible checklist, to confirm against the portal:
- Master’s marks sheets and degree certificate, showing the 50 percent
- B.Ed certificate and marks sheet
- HP TET pass certificate
- Date-of-birth proof
- Category certificate, and Himachal Pradesh domicile proof if you claim relaxation
- Photograph and signature in the specified size and format
Scan everything in advance. Upload failures on deadline day are the commonest reason for a missed application.
Earlier HPRCA rounds
This is not HPRCA’s first teacher notice this year. FindMyCollege lists an earlier notice for PGT posts in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Commerce dated 7 April 2026, and Advt. No. 08/2026, dated 9 April, for 808 vacancies in Music, Drawing, Sanskrit, Physical Education, History, Hindi and Geography. Several subjects overlap with this notice. Don’t assume that an earlier application or OTR registration covers this one. Apply under Advt. 14/2026.
Should you apply?
The terms are specific, so decide on them.
It may suit you if you want classroom experience in a government CBSE school, you already meet the qualification, and you can treat the five years as a stepping stone while preparing for regular posts.
Think twice if you need a permanent job, because the reports say there is no regularisation; if you depend on 12 months of pay, because the honorarium covers 10; or if you aren’t sure you meet your subject’s exact qualification wording.
Mistakes to avoid
The ones you can’t undo: paying the fee before checking that your degree, B.Ed and HP TET match your subject’s wording, and selecting the wrong post code.
The ones that appear late: a B.Ed without the required compulsory subject, marks just under 50 percent, and a certificate or photo that doesn’t match your OTR profile.
The quiet ones: assuming the honorarium is a 12-month salary, relying on an earlier HPRCA registration, and leaving the form to 5 December.
PRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link Description | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (From 10 November 2026) | Click Here |
| Official Advertisement No. 14/2026 | View Recruitment Notifications |
| Detailed Syllabus | Official Downloads Section |
| Admit Card | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Is the HPRCA PGT form open? Not yet. It opens on 10 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 5 December at 11:59 PM.
Is this a permanent teaching job? The most detailed report says it is a temporary five-year engagement with no regularisation, at a fixed honorarium. Verify this in the notice.
Is HP TET compulsory? For the subjects that need a Master’s degree and a B.Ed, it is reported as required. Computer, Physical Education and Fine Arts follow their own qualification rules.
What is the effective monthly pay? Rs. 30,000 for 10 months, which averages Rs. 25,000 over 12 months, by our calculation.
What is the fee? Rs. 800 for all categories, plus Rs. 100 for any correction, per two portals.