HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025: Apply for 312 Female Vacancies @ hprca.hp.gov.in

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 312 Posts

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released a major recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 07/2025) for the Department of Medical Education & Research. This is a golden opportunity for female nursing candidates in Himachal Pradesh.

The commission is inviting online applications for 312 posts of Assistant Staff Nurse on an engagement basis. The application window opens on December 12, 2025, and closes on January 16, 2026.

Below, you will find the complete details regarding eligibility, salary structure, syllabus, and the direct link to apply.

HPRCA Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights

For a quick overview, check the table below. This summary is optimized for quick answers.

Important Dates

Candidates must strictly adhere to the timeline to avoid missing the deadline.

1. Notification Date: 06.12.2025
2. Online Application Start Date: 12.12.2025 (10:00 AM)
3. Last Date to Apply: 16.01.2026 (11:59 PM)
4. Correction Window: Open for 7 days (starts 3 working days after closing date).

Note: Do not wait for the last date. The website link will be disabled immediately after the deadline.

Vacancy Details (Category Wise)

Total Posts: 312

Department: Medical Education & Research

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse post, candidates must fulfill the following strict conditions as of the closing date (16.01.2026).

1. Educational Qualification

1. Essential: B.Sc. Nursing with 50% marks OR GNM (A Grade Nursing Diploma) with 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution.
2. Registration: Must be registered with the HPNRC, Shimla.

2. Domicile & Gender

1. Gender: Only Female candidates are eligible.
2. Domicile: Must be a Himachali Bonafide.
3. Note: Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school in HP (Condition waived for Bonafide Himachalis).

3. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

1. Minimum Age: 21 Years
2. Maximum Age: 32 Years
3. Note: The age calculation date is 01.01.2025, not the application date.

Salary and Tenure

This recruitment is under a specific policy for the Medical Education Department.

1. Pay Scale: Fixed monthly honorarium of ₹ 25,000/-.
2. Tenure: Purely on an engagement basis for a period of 5 years.
3. Benefits: Entitled to 2 casual leaves per month. Maternity leave available after 2 years of service. Coverage under HIMCARE/Ayushman Bharat.

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Application Fee

Candidates must pay the fee online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Note: The official notification states "The candidates of all categories shall be required to pay... Total ₹800.00".

Selection Process & Syllabus

The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Screening Test.

Exam Pattern:

1. Total Marks: 120
2. Duration: 1.5 Hours (90 Minutes).
3. Negative Marking: Not explicitly mentioned in the summary, but standard HPRCA rules usually apply.
4. Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% for General, 40% for Reserved Categories.

Syllabus Breakdown:

1. Nursing Subjects: 85 Questions (Based on B.Sc Nursing/GNM syllabus).
2. General Aptitude: 35 Questions:
3. General Knowledge of HP & Current Affairs.
4. Everyday Science & Logical Reasoning.
5. Social Science.
6. General English & Hindi (Matric Standard).

How to Apply Online?

Follow these steps to ensure your application is submitted correctly on the HPRCA portal.

1. Registration: Visit hprca.hp.gov.in and click on "Sign Up".
2. OTR (One-Time Registration): Complete your profile by entering personal details, education, and uploading your photo/signature.
3. Apply: Go to the dashboard, find the "Assistant Staff Nurse" post, and click "Apply"
4. Preferences: Select your preferred Exam District
5. Payment: Pay the requisite fee of ₹800 online
6. Print: Save the final confirmation page for document verification

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Staff Nurse 2025?

The last date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) is 16 January 2026 till 11:59 PM.

Q2: Can male candidates apply for this post?

No, this recruitment is strictly for Female candidates only.

Q3: Is this a permanent government job?

No, this is an engagement basis post for a period of 5 years with a fixed honorarium.

Q4: What is the age limit for HPRCA Staff Nurse?

The age limit is 21 to 32 years as reckoned on 01.01.2025.

Q5: Can candidates from other states apply?

Candidates from other states are treated as General category, but for this specific post, Himachali Bonafide is a mandatory condition.

Disclaimer: CareerDiksha provides updates based on the official HPRCA Advertisement No. 07/2025. Please verify details on the official website before applying.