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HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Overview

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 11/2026 for Pharmacist (Allopathy) Job Trainee posts. This recruitment offers an opportunity for pharmacy-qualified candidates in the state health sector with a structured CBT-based selection.

As per the official notification (Page 1), the recruitment is conducted through Online Recruitment Application (ORA) with strict eligibility and document verification requirements.

HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Highlights

HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

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HPRCA Pharmacist Vacancy Details 2026

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HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• 10+2 with Science stream
• Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized institution
• Mandatory registration with Pharmacy Council

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Additional Conditions

• Candidate must be bonafide Himachali or meet domicile conditions
• Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh customs/dialects preferred

Age Limit

Age relaxation is applicable as per HP government rules.

HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Date of Birth Range (General Category):

• Minimum age: Born on or before 01 January 2008
• Maximum age: Born on or after 02 January 1981

Explanation:
Candidates whose date of birth falls within this range are eligible. Relaxation up to 5 years applies for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh.

HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

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HPRCA Pharmacist Salary and Pay Scale

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HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process includes:

• Written Screening Test / CBT
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

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HPRCA Pharmacist Exam Pattern and Preparation Focus

Exam Pattern

(Page 5 indicates objective-type test with 120 MCQs.)

Preparation Strategy

• Focus on Pharmacy core subjects (major weightage)
• Prepare Himachal Pradesh GK thoroughly
• Revise basic science and reasoning concepts
• Practice MCQs with time management

Expert Insight:
Since normalization (Z-score method) is applied (Page 8), candidates must aim for higher raw scores to remain competitive across shifts.

HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Important Links