HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 149 Posts – Apply Online by 02 May

HPRCA Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released 149 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil) under Advt. No. 06/2026. This recruitment follows a trainee-based hiring model, indicating a growing trend in state-level engineering jobs focusing on contractual training before regular absorption.

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Highlights

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

HPRCA Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026 Details

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Matric or 10+2 from a recognized board
• Must possess Diploma in Civil Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• Qualification must be from AICTE/UGC recognized institute
• AMIE candidates enrolled before 31 May 2013 are eligible
• Preference condition: Candidates should have studied in Himachal Pradesh (relaxation for bonafide Himachalis)

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

• Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen (HP candidates)

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Explanation:
Candidates must be born between 01 January 1981 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive). Reserved category candidates get additional relaxation as per Himachal Pradesh rules.

HPRCA JE Application Fee 2026

• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)

HPRCA JE Salary and Pay Scale 2026

Analysis:
The salary is fixed without allowances, which reflects a trainee-based recruitment model. Compared to regular JE posts in other states, this is lower initially but may provide long-term stability if regularised.

HPRCA JE Selection Process 2026

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Written Exam
• Document Verification

Exam Pattern Summary

• Total Questions: 120
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Type: Objective (MCQs)
• Marks: 1 mark per question
• No negative marking mentioned
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  • General: 45%
  • Reserved Categories: 40%

According to the official notification (page 2 and 8), normalization using Z-score method may be applied for multi-shift exams .

HPRCA JE Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus

Core Subjects

• Civil Engineering (Diploma/Degree level) - Highest weightage
• Focus on structural engineering, RCC, surveying, and environmental engineering

General Sections

• Himachal Pradesh GK and Current Affairs
• General Science
• Logical Reasoning
• General English & Hindi (Matric level)

Expert Insight:
The paper heavily favours technical knowledge. However, HP-specific GK often becomes a deciding factor in merit. Candidates should balance technical depth with regional awareness.

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