Overview
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has published an official recruitment notification for the position of Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy). Job location: All India.
Particulars Details Conducting Body Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur Post Name Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy) Post Code 26044 Number of Vacancies 312 posts Department Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh Selection Stages Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification Total Questions 120 (Objective type / MCQ) Total Marks 120 Exam Duration 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 minutes) Negative Marking Not confirmed for this cycle in the sources reviewed - check the official Advt/notification PDF (see note below) Mode of Exam Online, Computer Based Test (CBT) Application Window 30 July 2026 to 29 August 2026 Official Website hprca.hp.gov.in Note: An earlier Assistant Staff Nurse cycle (Post Code 25026) was conducted by HPRCA with its CBT held on 4 and 5 May 2026, and reports from that cycle's answer key process mentioned a deduction of 0.25 mark per wrong answer. This has not been separately confirmed for the current 312-post (Post Code 26044) cycle notified on 23 July 2026. Candidates should verify the exact negative marking clause against the official Advt PDF once it is fully available, and this article will be updated once confirmed.
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Post Name | Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy) |
| Application Mode | online |
| Application Start Date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) | - | - |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | https://hprca.hp.gov.in/ |
| Source Name | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
Number of Vacancies: 312 posts
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) | - | -
Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) | - | - | General English & General Hindi (Matric standard) | - | -
Salary & Pay Scale
Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) | - | -
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification
CBT / Written Screening Test Pattern Subject Area Approx. Questions Marks Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) - - General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Everyday Science - - Logical Reasoning - - Social Science - - General English & General Hindi (Matric standard) - - Total 120 120 Test-prep sources tracking the previous Assistant Staff Nurse cycle reported an approximate split of 85 questions from Nursing subjects and 35 questions from General Knowledge & Aptitude. This split is not stated in the official notification content reviewed for the current cycle, so treat it as an indicative pattern from the earlier cycle rather than a confirmed figure - verify against the current Advt PDF once released.Marking Scheme: 1 mark is awarded per correct answer. Whether negative marking applies for wrong answers in this cycle is not confirmed in the sources reviewed - see the note in the overview section above.
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse recruitment follows a two-stage selection process. There is no interview stage for this post. Stage 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test: A 120-mark objective-type test covering the essential nursing qualification syllabus along with General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and General English & Hindi of Matric standard. Stage 2 - Document Verification (DV): Candidates who qualify the written test are called for verification of original educational certificates, category certificates, Himachali Bonafide proof, and HPNRC registration. Final merit is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the written test; document verification is qualifying in nature and does not carry separate marks.
Important Dates
Published Date: 17 Aug 2026
- Notification Release Date: 17 Aug 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 17 Aug 2026
- Examination Date: 30 July 2026
How to Apply
Apply online through the official recruitment portal https://hprca.hp.gov.in/
Links Supplied in the Excel Row
| Label | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Website | https://hprca.hp.gov.in/ | Verified (exact match with official_website_link) |
Sources and Verification
| Field | Exact Value from Excel Row |
|---|---|
| category | education_update |
| official_website_link | https://hprca.hp.gov.in/ |
These values are reproduced exactly from the supplied Excel row and may require verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the educational qualification required for Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy)?
The required educational qualification is: Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) | - | -. Candidates should verify their specific degree/diploma requirements in the official notification.
What is the salary scale for Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy)?
Selected candidates will receive salary as per: Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing) | - | -. Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits apply as per institutional norms.
What is the selection process for Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy)?
The selection procedure involves: Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification. Candidates must clear all applicable evaluation rounds for appointment.
How can candidates apply for Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy)?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal (https://hprca.hp.gov.in/) as specified in the recruitment instructions.