HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,423 Teacher Posts in 15 Subjects for HP CBSE Schools
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released the HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 14/2026, dated 2 November 2026) for 2,423 teacher posts in CBSE-affiliated Government schools of Himachal Pradesh. The posts cover 15 subjects, including English, Mathematics, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Computer and Physical Education, under the Directorate of School Education, Shimla. Selected teachers will get a fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 per month for a scheme-based engagement of five years. Online applications can be submitted at hprca.hp.gov.in from 10 November 2026 (10:00 AM) to 5 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
This article covers the HPRCA PGT vacancy 2026 subject-wise and category-wise, eligibility, age limit, honorarium, application fee, exam pattern, selection process and how to apply, based on the official advertisement. Teaching job aspirants can also check the AEES PGT, TGT and PRT recruitment for 254 posts and the DU CIE Basic School Teacher vacancy.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruiting body: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
➤ Department: Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
➤ Advertisement: 14/2026 dated 02.11.2026
➤ Posts: Subject Teachers (PGT level) for CBSE-affiliated schools
➤ Total posts: 2,423 in 15 subjects
➤ Biggest posts: Mathematics 281, English / Hindi / Biology / Sanskrit / Commerce / PE 187 each
➤ Qualification: Master's degree (50%) + B.Ed (50%) + TET, as per subject
➤ Age limit: 18 to 45 years as on 01.01.2026
➤ Honorarium: Rs. 30,000 per month (for 10 months a year)
➤ Tenure: 5 years, scheme-based
➤ Fee: Rs. 800 for all categories
➤ Selection: CBT / written test of 120 marks + document verification
➤ Apply online: 10.11.2026 to 05.12.2026 (11:59 PM)
➤ Website: hprca.hp.gov.in
HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026 Overview
The teachers will be engaged under the "Scheme for CBSE Affiliated Schools of Excellence in Himachal Pradesh" notified by the HP Department of School Education. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur |
| Department | Directorate of School Education, HP, Shimla |
| Advertisement No. | 14/2026, dated 02.11.2026 |
| Posts | Subject Teachers for CBSE-affiliated Government schools |
| Post codes | 26046 to 26060 |
| Total vacancies | 2,423 |
| Job type | Scheme-based engagement for 5 years |
| Honorarium | Rs. 30,000 per month |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The online application window is open for almost four weeks. The important dates are shown below.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 2 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 10 November 2026 (Tuesday), 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 5 December 2026 (Saturday), 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | 4 days, starting three days after the closing date (fee Rs. 100) |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Qualification counted as on | 5 December 2026 |
| CBT / written test | To be announced |
HPRCA PGT Vacancy 2026: Subject-wise and Category-wise
There are 2,423 posts across 15 subjects. Mathematics has the most posts (281). The category-wise vacancy for each subject is given below. WFF means Wards of Freedom Fighters and BPL means Below Poverty Line.
| Post | Code | Gen (UR) | EWS | Gen (WFF) | SC (UR) | SC (BPL) | SC (WFF) | OBC (UR) | OBC (BPL) | OBC (WFF) | ST (UR) | ST (BPL) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Teacher | 26046 | 70 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 7 | - | 7 | 2 | 187 |
| Mathematics Teacher | 26047 | 104 | 36 | 4 | 56 | 10 | 2 | 46 | 10 | - | 10 | 3 | 281 |
| Teacher (Hindi) | 26048 | 70 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 7 | - | 7 | 2 | 187 |
| Teacher (Political Science) | 26049 | 56 | 20 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 156 |
| Teacher (History) | 26050 | 56 | 20 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 156 |
| Teacher (Economics) | 26051 | 57 | 20 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 156* |
| Teacher (Physics) | 26052 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | 95 |
| Teacher (Chemistry) | 26053 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | 95 |
| Teacher (Biology) | 26054 | 70 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 7 | - | 7 | 2 | 187 |
| Teacher (Sanskrit) | 26055 | 70 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 7 | - | 7 | 2 | 187 |
| Teacher (Computer) | 26056 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | 95 |
| Teacher (Music) | 26057 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | 95 |
| Teacher (Commerce) | 26058 | 70 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 7 | - | 7 | 2 | 187 |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | 26059 | 70 | 24 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 7 | - | 7 | 2 | 187 |
| Teacher (Fine Arts) | 26060 | 64 | 22 | 2 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 6 | - | 6 | 2 | 172 |
| Grand Total | 2,423 | ||||||||||||
*For Teacher (Economics), the category-wise numbers in the notice add up to 157, but the total is printed as 156. Check the official notice for the final figure. The number of posts may go up or down until 31.03.2026 or the date of the CBT, whichever is earlier.
HPRCA PGT Salary and Terms
The selected teachers will get a fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 per month, payable for 10 months in an academic year. The other terms of the scheme are listed below.
- The engagement is purely scheme-based and temporary for five years. It is not against any sanctioned post.
- There is no right to regularisation, and the teachers will not be treated as Government employees.
- Service rules such as CCS / CCA / Leave / Pension do not apply. Only the benefits given in the scheme are available.
- Teachers can be posted in any CBSE-affiliated Government school or other Government schools as needed.
- The Government may change the number of teachers under the scheme.
HPRCA PGT Eligibility 2026
Most posts need a Master's degree in the subject, a B.Ed and a pass in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala, or any other authorised agency. The subject-wise qualification is given below.
| Post | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| English Teacher | M.A. / M.Sc. English with 50% at graduation, B.Ed with English as a compulsory subject, at least 55% in English at graduation, and TET. SC / ST / OBC: 45% in graduation and B.Ed, and 50% in English. |
| Mathematics Teacher | M.A. / M.Sc. Mathematics with 50% at graduation, B.Ed with Maths as a compulsory subject, at least 55% in Maths at graduation, and TET. SC / ST / OBC: 45% in graduation and B.Ed, and 50% in Maths. |
| Hindi, Political Science, History, Sanskrit | Master's degree in the subject with 50%, B.Ed with 50%, TET, and proficiency in teaching Hindi and English |
| Economics | Master's in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics with 50%, B.Ed with 50%, and TET |
| Physics | Master's in Physics / Electronics / Nuclear Physics with 50%, B.Ed with 50%, and TET |
| Chemistry | Master's in Chemistry / Biochemistry with 50%, B.Ed with 50%, and TET |
| Biology | Master's in Botany / Zoology / Life Science / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Physiology with 50% (with Botany and Zoology at graduation), B.Ed with 50%, and TET |
| Commerce | Master's in Commerce (Accountancy / Financial Accountancy and Income Tax / MFC) with 50%, B.Ed with 50%, and TET |
| Computer | B.E. / B.Tech in CS / IT with 50%; or B.E. / B.Tech (any stream) + PG Diploma in Computer Science; or M.Sc. (CS) / MCA; or PG in Maths / Physics + PG Diploma in Computer Applications; or DOEACC "B" / "C" level, all with 50% |
| Music | Master's in Vocal / Instrumental Music with 50%, B.Ed with 50%, and TET |
| Physical Education | B.P.Ed / BPE / B.Sc (Health & PE) as per NCTE norms with the required marks, or DPEd with M.P.Ed / M.A. Physical Education |
| Fine Arts | Master's in Fine Arts / Visual Arts (Painting and Sculpture) with 50%, or 10+2 with a 5-year full-time / 7-year part-time Diploma in Fine Art / Painting with 50% |
For subjects other than English and Mathematics, up to 5% relaxation in minimum marks is given to SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates of Himachal Pradesh. Teachers preparing for central exams can also see the AEES Teacher syllabus 2026 and the UGC NET December 2026 notification.
HPRCA PGT Age Limit
The age limit is counted as on 1 January 2026.
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| All teacher posts | 18 to 45 years |
The advertisement does not mention any separate category-wise age relaxation.
HPRCA PGT Application Fee
The same fee applies to all categories and is paid online only. The fee details are shown below.
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | Rs. 100 |
| Processing fee | Rs. 700 |
| Total (all categories) | Rs. 800 |
| Correction fee (if used) | Rs. 100 |
| Answer key objection | Rs. 200 per question |
Payment is through Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. The fee is not refunded.
HPRCA PGT Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based written screening test. The pattern is given below.
| Exam | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT / written screening test (MCQ) | 120 | 120 (1 mark each) | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Syllabus:
- Subject(s) up to the level of the essential qualification for the post
- General Knowledge, including GK of Himachal Pradesh, and Current Affairs
- Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English and General Hindi of Matric standard
The detailed syllabus is in the download section of hprca.hp.gov.in.
HPRCA PGT Selection Process
- CBT / OMR-based written screening test
- Document verification
- Final merit list and recommendation
- Qualifying marks: 45% for General and 40% for SC / ST / OBC / WFF. These may be relaxed by up to 5% if enough candidates do not qualify.
- Normalisation: If the CBT is held in multiple shifts, scores will be normalised using the Z-Score method.
- Answer key: The provisional key will be uploaded, with seven days to raise objections at Rs. 200 per question.
- Waiting list: 10% of posts (minimum 8) for posts above 50, valid for one year.
- There is no re-checking or re-evaluation.
Can West Bengal Candidates Apply for HPRCA PGT 2026?
In practice, most candidates from West Bengal will not be eligible. The advertisement says a candidate is eligible for appointment only if he or she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school or institution in Himachal Pradesh. This condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis. Also, reserved category candidates from other states are treated as General (UR) and get no reservation or fee concession. So, unless you passed Class 10 and 12 in Himachal Pradesh or are a Bonafide Himachali, you should not apply. Teachers from West Bengal can instead look at the all-India AEES Teacher recruitment 2026 and the WBPSC Clerkship recruitment 2026.
How to Apply for HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026
The application is online only through the HPRCA portal. Follow the steps below.
- Visit hprca.hp.gov.in and click "Sign Up" to create a username and password.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with personal details, qualifications, experience, photo and signature.
- Log in, open the list of posts and click "Apply" for your subject (Advertisement No. 14/2026).
- Select your preferred exam district.
- Check the auto-filled application form carefully.
- Pay Rs. 800 online.
- Submit before 11:59 PM on 5 December 2026 and download a copy.
Upload a passport-size photograph not older than one month and a scanned signature (JPG / JPEG / PNG, max 1 MB each). Enter your name and date of birth exactly as in your Matric certificate. Only one application per post is allowed.
Helpline: HPRCA Reception Counter, 01972-222204, or email hp-rca@hp.gov.in (working days, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
For the admit card and answer key, keep checking our admit card updates and answer key updates.
HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026?
2,423 teacher posts in 15 subjects under Advertisement No. 14/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
5 December 2026, till 11:59 PM. Applications open on 10 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q3. What is the salary of an HPRCA PGT teacher?
A fixed honorarium of Rs. 30,000 per month, paid for 10 months in an academic year.
Q4. What is the qualification for HPRCA PGT?
Mostly a Master's degree in the subject with 50%, B.Ed with 50% and TET. Computer, Physical Education and Fine Arts have separate rules.
Q5. What is the age limit?
18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026.
Q6. What is the application fee?
Rs. 800 for all categories (Rs. 100 exam fee + Rs. 700 processing fee).
Q7. What is the HPRCA PGT exam pattern?
A CBT of 120 MCQs for 120 marks in 1 hour 30 minutes, covering the subject, HP GK, current affairs and general topics.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a scheme-based engagement for five years with no right to regularisation.
Q9. Can candidates from other states apply?
Only those who passed Class 10 and 12 from Himachal Pradesh, or are Bonafide Himachalis, are eligible for appointment. Reserved candidates from other states are treated as General.
HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 14/2026) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online (from 10.11.2026) | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
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