HPRCA Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released advertisement for recruitment of Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) on contract basis in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates.
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, HP |
| Post Name | Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) – Trainee |
| Post Code | 26043 |
| Total Vacancy | 41 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 May 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–45 Years |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 in Science stream |
| Professional Qualification | Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized University/Board |
| Registration | Must be registered with Himachal Pradesh Pharmacy Council |
| Experience | Not mandatory |
| Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in local conditions |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Other categories as per HP Govt rules |
| Mode | Screening Test (Objective Type) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 1.5 Hours |
| Question Type | MCQ (1 mark each) |
| Subjects | General Knowledge, Himachal Pradesh GK, General English, General Hindi, Science, Pharmacy |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Pharmacy Officer (Trainee) | 41 |
| Stage 1 | Screening Test |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification |
| Final Selection | Based on merit (Z-score normalization if multiple shifts) |
| Pay Type | Details |
| Nature | Contract Basis |
| Pay | As per HP Govt trainee policy (fixed emoluments) |
| Note | Engagement governed by HP Govt contract/trainee rules |
| General / EWS / Other State | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / OBC / BPL / EWS (HP) | ₹325 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is total vacancy? | 41 posts |
| What is qualification? | 10+2 Science + Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy |
| What is age limit? | 18–45 years |
| What is selection process? | Screening Test + Document Verification |
| Is registration required? | Yes, HP Pharmacy Council registration is mandatory |
