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

Updated: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7:13 [IST]

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 notification for 312 posts. The online application window will open on December 12, 2025, and candidates can apply until January 16, 2026, through the official website hprca.hp.gov.in.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM Diploma, be residents of Himachal Pradesh, and possess valid registration with HPNRC. The selection process will include a written examination, document verification, and final merit list preparation.

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially announced the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications for 312 vacancies across government hospitals and health centres in the state. This recruitment aims to strengthen the public healthcare system by appointing professionally trained nursing staff.

The application window will be available from December 12, 2025, to January 16, 2026, giving eligible candidates over a month to register and submit their forms online at hprca.hp.gov.in. The notification includes detailed information on eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, selection stages, exam pattern, and important instructions for applicants.

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2025: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog
Post Name	Assistant Staff Nurse
Total Vacancies	312
Application Start Date	December 12, 2025
Application Last Date	January 16, 2026
Work Location	Written Examination + Document Verification
Selection Process	Himachal Pradesh
Offiical Website	hprca.hp.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria (Education + Residency + Registration)

To apply for the HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse posts, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have any one of the following:

B.Sc. Nursing (4-year degree) from a recognised university
General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) Diploma from an approved institution

2. Registration Requirement:

Applicants must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC).

3. Residency Requirement:

Only bonafide Himachal Pradesh residents are eligible to apply for these posts.

4. Age Limit:

Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 45 years (age relaxation applicable as per HP govt. rules)

HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse 2025: Application Process

Candidates can apply online using the steps below:

1. Visit hprca.hp.gov.in

2. Click on "Assistant Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025"

3. Register with a valid email and mobile number

4. Fill in personal, educational, and professional details

5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)

6. Pay the application fee online (as applicable)

7. Submit and download the application form

Selection Process for Assistant Staff Nurse (312 Posts)

The selection will be carried out in two major stages:

1. Written Examination:

Objective-type questions

Syllabus includes Nursing fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Community Health Nursing, and General Awareness

2. Document Verification:

Shortlisted candidates must present:

Bonafide Himachal domicile proof
HPNRC registration certificate
Nursing degree/diploma certificate
Category certificate (if applicable)

A final merit list will be prepared based on the candidate's performance.

Vacancy Distribution

The 312 posts are likely to be divided across:

District Hospitals
Community Health Centres
Primary Health Centres
Specialised units (ICU, Emergency, Labour Room)

Salary & Benefits

Assistant Staff Nurse recruits are expected to receive:

Pay Scale: As per HP Government's revised health services structure
Grade Pay & Allowances: House rent, medical allowance, shift allowance, etc.
Additional Benefits: Job security, pension eligibility, and career advancement opportunities