The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released multiple recruitment notifications for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) and other teaching positions on a contractual basis for a period of five years. Through Advertisement Nos. 07/2026, 08/2026 and 09/2026, a total of 2,092 vacancies have been announced across various subjects. Advertisement No. 09/2026, issued on 16 April 2026, offers 894 more vacancies, expanding opportunities for eligible candidates. The online application process is being conducted in phases.

• For Advt 07/2026, applications are open from 13 April to 4 May 2026.
• For Advt 08/2026, the application window runs from 17 April to 8 May 2026.
• Meanwhile, candidates can apply for Advt 09/2026 between 22 April and 14 May 2026.

Interested and eligible candidates are advised to submit their applications online through the official website within the specified deadlines.

HP PGT Notification 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has announced 2092 vacancies in the Teacher Recruitment for CBSE-affiliated government schools. The PDF to download the notification is given below. Candidates can check the subject-wise vacancy, educational qualification, age limit, selection process and other details through the PDF given below.

Download HPRCA PGT Notification 2026 PDF (Advt No. 07/2026)

Download HP PGT Notification 2026 PDF (Advt No. 08/2026)

Download HPRCA PGT Notification 2026 PDF (Advt No. 09/2026)

HP PGT Recruitment 2026 Overview

The HPRCA PGT Recruitment 2026 Overview gives summary of the important details related to the exam and recruitment process. Candidates can check key information like vacancies, dates, and selection process in the table below.

Check details of Himachal Pradesh Teacher Recruitment here!

HPRCA Teaching Important Dates 2026

Applicants for HPRCA PGT Teacher Recruitment 2026 should carefully track all key deadlines to avoid missing any stage of the process. Early application is recommended to prevent last-minute issues. Below is a clear summary of notification, application, and correction dates.

HP PGT Vacancy 2026

A total of 2092 vacancies have been announced under 3 different advertisements. These vacancies are distributed across specific science and commerce subjects:

Steps to Apply for HP PGT Recruitment 2026 

The applications for HPRCA PGT Recruitment must be submitted online. The steps to apply online are given below for your reference.

Step 1. Visit the official HPRCA application portal (hprca.hp.gov.in)

Step 2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process by clicking "Sign Up".

Step 3. Complete and update your profile (Personal info, Qualifications, Documents).

Step 4. Click on the "Apply" button corresponding to the desired post and select your preferred Exam District.

Step 5. Pay the application fee through the payment gateway and submit the form.

HP PGT Application Fees 2026 

In order to successfully apply for the Teacher posts, candidates must pay the requisite fee. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable:

Himachal Pradesh PGT Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the HPRCS PGT post will be based on the following stages:

• Written Test/ Screening Test
• Document Verification.

HP PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for the HP PGT Recruitment, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the required eligibility criteria in terms of their age, qualification, etc. The details of the HP PGT Eligibility Criteria are given in this section.

HPRCA PGT Age Limit

The age of candidates applying for the exam must be within the following limit (reckoned as on 01.01.2026):

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 45 years.

HP PGT Qualification

The candidates applying for the Himachal Pradesh PGT Recruitment must have the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree in the concerned subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) as a professional qualification with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Passed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the H.P Board of School Education, Dharamshala, or any other Agency authorized by the Government.
• Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English.

HP PGT Exam Pattern 2026

Go through the HP PGT Exam Pattern given below to get an understanding of the marking scheme, sectional weightage, type of questions, etc.

• There will be 120 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1-mark each
• The duration of the exam is 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
• The mode of the exam will be online.

• The questions will be framed on General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General Hindi (Matric Standard) and General English (Matric Standard)

HP PGT 2026 Syllabus

The HPRCA PGT Teacher Syllabus includes topics from the relevant subject at the postgraduate level along with a general section. The exam usually covers subject-specific questions along with General Knowledge, Himachal Pradesh GK, Reasoning, English, and Hindi. Candidates should focus on their core subject concepts and also prepare basic general sections to perform well in the exam.

HP PGT Salary

The HP PGT Salary is based on the 7th Pay Commission and falls under Pay Level-12. Selected candidates receive a pay scale ranging from around ₹43,000 to ₹1,36,000 per month along with various allowances. (Testbook) In addition to the basic salary, teachers get benefits like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities and travel allowances.

We hope this article on HP PGT Recruitment was informative and helpful. Download the Testbook App to prepare for this and other teaching exams.