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Last updated: May 30, 2026
-> The HPRCA Staff Nurse Final Answer Key 2026 has been released on the official website on 29th May.
-> The HPRCA Staff Nurse 2026 Admit Card has been issued on 30th April on the official website, hprca.hp.gov.in.
-> The HPRCA Staff Nurse Exam will held on 4th and 5th May 2026.
-> The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2026 Recruitment was announced for 312 vacancies
-> Only females with a B.Sc Nursing or GNM qualification are eligible for this post.
-> The selection process includes a written exam and document verification.
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the HPRCA Assistant Nurse Final Answer Key 2026 on 29th May 2026. The provisional answer key was earlier released against which objections were also raised. This recruitment is for 312 vacancies for the Assistant Staff Nurse post. This is an excellent opportunity for female nursing job aspirants in Himachal Pradesh. Read the article to know more about the exam dates, selection process, eligibility, salary and other details of the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 from this article.
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Final Answer Key 2026 on 29th May 2026. Students who appeared for the Staff Nurse exam can now download the response sheet from the official login website. The written exam was held on 4th and 5th May 2026. Candidates can check their score and their qualification status using answer key. You must know that this is the final answer key and no abjection will be against this. Candidates can view and download the answer key from 29th May 2026 till 31st May 2027.
HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Answer Key 2026: Click Here to Download
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 312 vacancies. Females with a B.Sc Nursing or GNM qualification are eligible to apply for this recruitment. Important dates and key highlights of the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 are listed below.
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights |
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Exam Conducting Body |
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
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Official Website |
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Post |
Assistant Staff Nurse |
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Vacancy |
312 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Start Date |
12 December 2025 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
14 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 4 & 5 May 2026 |
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Selection Process |
Written Exam, Document Verification |
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Exam Level |
State |
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Exam Frequency |
As required |
Candidates can download the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Admit Card 2026 by visiting the official portal and logging in with their application details. Follow the steps below carefully.
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Important Date are announced on the commission’s official website. Candidates need to check all the dates and plan their preparations accordingly. Check the details of the stage-wise dates below.
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Exam Dates 2026 |
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Written Exam |
4th and 5th May |
| Answer Key Release Date | 11th May 2026 |
| Objection Window | 11- 14 May 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | 29th May 2026 |
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Document Verification |
TBA |
A total of 312 vacancies have been announced for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026. These vacancies are distributed category-wise. The category-wise HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Vacancy details are given below.
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Post Name |
Category |
No. of Posts |
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Assistant Staff Nurse (25026) |
Gen (UR) |
112 |
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EWS |
40 |
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Gen (WFF) |
4 |
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SC (UR) |
62 |
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SC (IRDP) |
12 |
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SC (WFF) |
2 |
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ST (UR) |
12 |
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ST (IRDP) |
4 |
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OBC (UR) |
50 |
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OBC (IRDP) |
12 |
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OBC (WFF) |
2 |
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Total |
312 |
The applications for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse vacancies must be submitted online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog. The steps to apply online are as follows:
Step 1. Visit the HPRCA website @hprca.hp.gov.in.
Step 2. Click on the Apply/ Login button, and proceed to register.
Step 3. Enter the required details and register yourself.
Step 4. Login to the application portal and fill out the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Application Form 2026.
Step 5. Upload your photograph, signature and any other required documents.
Step 6. Pay the application fee as per your category, and submit the online application.
Step 7. Download and save a copy of the application form for reference.
The category-wise application fee to be paid by the candidates while applying for the Himachal Pradesh Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment is as follows. Without fee payment, the applications will not be accepted.
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Application Fee 2026 |
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Category |
Total Fees |
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The candidates of all categories shall be required to pay 100/- as examination fee and ₹700/- as processing fee. |
INR 800 |
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Correction fee (within seven days, commencing after three working days from the closing date for submission of ORAS) |
INR 100 |
Before applying for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse post, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria in terms of their age, qualifications, etc. Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified.
The selection of candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment includes a written examination, followed by document verification of the candidates who qualify the written test. The test will be an objective type exam for 120 marks to assess the candidate’s subject knowledge, general awareness, and aptitude.
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse written examination will be an objective-type examination for 120 marks. Knowing the paper pattern and syllabus for the exam is essential to prepare well and improve the chances of scoring higher marks.
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HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Paper Pattern 2026 |
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Mode of Exam |
Online/Offline |
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Type of Questions |
MCQs |
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No. of Questions |
120 |
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Total Marks |
120 |
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Marks Per Question |
1 |
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Duration |
1 hour 30 minutes |
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus is curated to assess the candidate’s knowledge of post-specific technical subjects, as well as General Knowledge and Aptitude. The syllabus includes topics from Nursing subjects up to the level of prescribed essential qualification, current affairs and General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi.
Candidates appointed as HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurses under the Director, Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh, will be entitled to a consolidated monthly stipend. They will receive a remuneration of INR 25000 per month for five years.
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Cut Off marks will be announced on the official website, in a few weeks after the exam. The cut off marks determine whether the candidates are eligible for further selection or not. Factors like difficulty of the exam, number of vacancies, number of aspirants, etc., influence the cut off marks each year.
The HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Result is released online on the commission’s website. The result is announced in a few weeks after the exam. It is released in the form of a PDF containing the names/ roll numbers of the candidates shortlisted for further selection.
We hope these details about the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 were informative. To prepare for the exam, download the Testbook App and get PYPs, mock tests, online

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