HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 Apply Online for 312 Posts | Eligibility, Syllabus & Full Notification
📝 Short Information
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 07/2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Staff Nurses purely on an engagement basis. A total of 312 vacancies are available under the Department of Medical Education & Research, HP. Eligible female candidates who are Bonafide Himachalis can apply online from 12th December 2025 to 16th January 2026.
📑 Table of Contents
Important Dates
- Notification Date 06/12/2025
- Application Begin 12/12/2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Apply 16/01/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date 16/01/2026
- Correction Window Opens 3 days after closing date (for 7 days)
- Exam Date To be notified
Application Fee
- All Categories (Exam Fee ₹100 + Processing Fee ₹700) ₹800/-
- Correction Fee ₹100/-
- Payment Mode Online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking)
🛡️ Age Limit: 21-32 Years (As on 01/01/2025). Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwD (of HP) +5 Years as per HP Govt norms.
| Post Name | Total | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Staff Nurse | 312 | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM (A Grade Nurse) with 50% Marks. Must be registered with HPNRC. Only Female candidates who are Bonafide Himachali can apply. |
Pay Scale & Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level / Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Staff Nurse | Fixed Monthly Honorarium ₹25,000/- |
Category Wise Vacancy Breakup (Post Code: 25026)
| Category Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 112 |
| General (Ward of Freedom Fighter) | 4 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 40 |
| OBC (Unreserved) | 50 |
| OBC (BPL/IRDP) | 12 |
| OBC (Ward of Freedom Fighter) | 2 |
| SC (Unreserved) | 62 |
| SC (BPL/IRDP) | 12 |
| SC (Ward of Freedom Fighter) | 2 |
| ST (Unreserved) | 12 |
| ST (BPL/IRDP) | 4 |
Exam Pattern & Selection Process
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120 (1 Mark each)
- Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking specified in PDF (Check Admit Card instructions)
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Nursing Subject Knowledge (B.Sc/GNM Level) | 85 | 85 |
| Part-II: GK (HP/Current), Science, Reasoning, English, Hindi | 35 | 35 |
Detailed Syllabus
The objective type screening test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions:
1. Subject Knowledge (85 Questions): Field-specific questions up to the level of prescribed essential qualification (B.Sc Nursing/GNM).
2. General Aptitude (35 Questions):
- General Knowledge including GK of Himachal Pradesh & Current Affairs.
- Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science.
- General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard.
Important Eligibility Conditions
- Gender: Only Female candidates are eligible.
- Domicile: Candidate must be a Bonafide Himachali.
- Registration: Must be registered with Himachal Pradesh Nursing Registration Council (HPNRC).
- Education: B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution.
? How to Apply
- Visit the official HPRCA website: https://hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
- Login using your credentials and fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Upload scanned Photograph and Signature (Max 1MB each, JPG/JPEG/PNG).
- Pay the application fee of ₹800/- online.
- Submit the final application and take a printout.