The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has issued a fresh notification for Radiographer (Job Trainee) posts. Advertisement 15/2026, issued on 3 November 2026, announces 43 vacancies in two departments of the Himachal Pradesh Government: the Department of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Medical Education and Research. Online applications will open on 12 November 2026 and close on 7 December 2026 at 11:59 PM through the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in. Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees on a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 18,000.
Two timing points matter here. First, the application window has not opened yet at the time of this post: candidates cannot apply today, and should use the gap before 12 November to get their registration documents and HP Para Medical Council registration details ready. Second, this is a Job Trainee engagement under the Himachal Pradesh Government’s Job Trainee Policy, not a regular pay-scale appointment, so applicants should read the honorarium and tenure conditions in the notification carefully before applying.
HPRCA Radiographer Vacancy Details 2026
The 43 posts are split between the two departments: 19 in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and 24 in the Department of Medical Education and Research.
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Health and Family Welfare Department, HP | 19 |
| Medical Education and Research Department, HP | 24 |
| Total | 43 |
The category-wise distribution reported for the Health and Family Welfare Department is: General (UR) 1, EWS 6, General (WFF of HP) 1, SC of HP (BPL) 2, OBC of HP (UR) 6, OBC of HP (BPL) 2 and ST of HP (BPL) 1, totalling 19. For the Medical Education and Research Department, the reported distribution is: General (UR) 8, EWS 3, General (WFF of HP) 1, SC of HP (UR) 5, SC of HP (BPL) 1, ST of HP (UR) 1, OBC of HP (UR) 4 and OBC of HP (BPL) 1, totalling 24. Candidates should confirm their exact category row in the notification itself, since category labels in Himachal Pradesh recruitments carry state-specific conditions such as domicile and BPL status.
Important Dates for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official notification issued (Advt 15/2026, Post Code 26061) | 3 November 2026 |
| Online applications begin | 12 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | Four days, starting three days after the closing date |
| Written examination date | To be announced |
The written examination date has not been announced yet. It will follow the application window, and candidates should watch hprca.hp.gov.in for the exam schedule rather than relying on tracker estimates.
Eligibility: Qualification and Registration
Applicants must fulfil both of the following academic conditions. First, they must have passed 10+2 with Science subjects from a recognised Board of School Education or University. Second, they must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the prescribed disciplines: B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology and Imaging); B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radio Diagnosis and Radiotherapy); B.Sc. Medical Technology (X-Ray and Radio Diagnosis); B.Sc. Radiation Technology; B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology; B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radio Diagnosis and Imaging); B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiography and Imaging); B.Sc. in Allied Health Science or Medical Imaging Technology; B.Sc. in Medical Radio and Imaging Technology; Bachelor of Radiation and Imaging Technology; or Bachelor of Radiation Technology (Lateral Entry).
In addition, applicants must be registered with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council, Shimla, presently the State Allied Health Care Council, HP. Without that registration, the application does not meet the prescribed conditions, so candidates whose registration is pending should check the notification for the exact cut-off position on registration before the window closes.
There is also a schooling condition. As specified in the notification, candidates should have completed both Matriculation and 10+2 from educational institutions located within Himachal Pradesh. This requirement is not applicable to bonafide Himachali candidates. Applicants who studied outside the state should therefore check whether they fall under the bonafide Himachali exception before applying.
As a desirable qualification, the notification mentions knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s customs, traditions and local dialects and the ability to work under the specific conditions prevailing in the state. This is a preference-related criterion, not a substitute for the essential qualification and registration conditions above.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age eligibility is determined with reference to 1 January 2026. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years. Eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, persons with disabilities domiciled in Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh Government employees and ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh can avail themselves of a relaxation of up to five years in the upper age limit, subject to applicable government rules. Candidates should check the official advertisement for the applicable category-specific conditions, since the relaxation ceiling and the conditions attached to it vary by category.
Salary: Fixed Honorarium as Job Trainee
Candidates appointed as Radiographer (Job Trainees) will be paid a fixed consolidated amount of Rs. 18,000 per month. The engagement is governed by the Job Trainee Policy of the Himachal Pradesh Government, issued by the Department of Personnel through Notification Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025. Applicants should not read this as a regular pay-scale post: the Rs. 18,000 figure is a fixed honorarium under the Job Trainee Policy, and the notification itself governs the tenure and other conditions of the engagement.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The recruitment authority will conduct a Computer Based Test or Written Screening Test to shortlist candidates. The examination will consist of 120 objective-type questions carrying a total of 120 marks, with 90 minutes allowed to complete it, at one mark per question.
| Examination Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Examination type | CBT or Written Screening Test |
| Total questions | 120 |
| Maximum marks | 120 |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
| Question format | Objective MCQs |
| Marks per question | 1 |
The syllabus areas prescribed for the screening examination are: the technical subject, with questions related to the relevant professional field up to the standard of the essential educational qualification; general knowledge, including Himachal Pradesh general knowledge and current affairs; everyday science, covering basic scientific concepts and everyday applications; logical reasoning, with analytical and reasoning-based questions; social science, covering relevant social science topics; general English at matriculation level; and general Hindi at matriculation level. Candidates should refer to the detailed syllabus published on the official HPRCA website for examination preparation, since the area list above is a summary, not the full syllabus.
Application Fee
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | Rs. 100 |
| Processing fee | Rs. 700 |
| Total payable | Rs. 800 |
Applicants from all categories are required to pay the prescribed charges while submitting their online applications. The fee can be deposited online through the available payment gateway using a credit card, debit card or net banking facility. Candidates wishing to make corrections in their submitted applications will be required to pay Rs. 100 as correction charges, and the correction window will remain open for four days, starting three days after the application closing date.
How to Submit the HPRCA Radiographer Online Application
- Open the official HPRCA website at hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Register through the One Time Registration (OTR) facility by selecting the Sign Up option.
- Access your account using the registered login credentials.
- Enter personal information, academic details and other required particulars.
- Upload your photograph, signature and relevant certificates and documents as instructed.
- Locate the Radiographer (Job Trainee) recruitment advertisement, Advertisement 15/2026.
- Select Post Code 26061 and complete the Online Recruitment Application.
- Pay the application charges of Rs. 800 through the online payment facility.
- Carefully verify the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the completed application and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Online registration commences on 12 November 2026, and the portal will accept submissions until 7 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates are advised to avoid waiting until the final date to complete the registration process, since last-day portal load and document-upload errors are the most common avoidable reasons for a failed application.
Important Links
Apply online and read the notification through the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in. No deep PDF link is printed here because only the official portal has been verified in this check; candidates should open Advertisement 15/2026 on that portal and read the full notification, including the category rows and the Job Trainee Policy conditions, before applying.
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FAQs on HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026
How many Radiographer vacancies are available? A total of 43 Radiographer (Job Trainee) positions have been announced under Advertisement 15/2026: 19 in Health and Family Welfare and 24 in Medical Education and Research.
When will the online application process begin? The online application process is scheduled to start on 12 November 2026. It has not opened yet.
What is the closing date? Eligible applicants can submit their online forms up to 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the salary offered? Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 18,000 as Job Trainees under the Himachal Pradesh Job Trainee Policy.
What qualifications are required? Candidates must have 10+2 in Science, a prescribed Bachelor’s degree in Radiology, Radiography or a related Medical Imaging discipline, and registration with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council (presently the State Allied Health Care Council, HP).
What is the prescribed age limit? The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxation of up to five years for eligible categories.
How much is the application fee? The total application fee is Rs. 800, comprising Rs. 100 examination charges and Rs. 700 processing charges, for applicants from all categories.
What will be the selection method? Candidates will be selected through a CBT or Written Screening Test comprising 120 questions for 120 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes.
What is the Post Code for this recruitment? The prescribed Post Code is 26061, under Advertisement 15/2026.
Where can candidates submit their applications? Applications must be submitted online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, hprca.hp.gov.in, after completing One Time Registration.