HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 43 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM. The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released Advertisement No. 15/2026, dated 3 November 2026, for 43 Radiographer (Job Trainee) posts under Post Code 26061. Online applications opened on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 AM on the official website hprca.hp.gov.in. Candidates need 10+2 in Science plus a B.Sc. degree in a radiology or imaging discipline and registration with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council. The application fee is Rs 800 for all categories. All details below are from the official notification. Candidates tracking other medical recruitments can also read our PGIMER Recruitment 2026 guide.

HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The eligibility cut-off date for essential qualification and experience is the closing date itself, 7 December 2026. The HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM. Apply well before the last date — the portal link is disabled after 11:59 PM on 7 December 2026.

HPRCA Radiographer Vacancy 2026 – Department-Wise and Category-Wise Details

The 43 posts are split between two departments — 19 in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and 24 in the Department of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. The full break-up from the official advertisement (the count is tentative and may increase or decrease):

Category-wise total posts. Across both departments, the largest shares are General (UR) 9 posts, EWS of HP 9 posts, OBC of HP (UR) 10 posts, SC of HP 8 posts (UR 5 + BPL 3), OBC of HP (BPL) 3 posts, ST of HP 2 posts and Wards of Freedom Fighters of HP 2 posts. Reserved-category candidates from states other than Himachal Pradesh are treated as General category candidates and get no reservation or fee concession. Fresh requisitions for posts with a common Job Trainee policy may be added to this advertisement up to 31 March 2027 or the date of the screening test, whichever is earlier.

HPRCA Radiographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 45 years, reckoned as on 1 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes and Persons with Disabilities categories who are domiciled in Himachal Pradesh, and for employees of the Himachal Pradesh Government and ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh.

Essential qualification. (1) 10+2 in Science from a recognised Board of School Education or University. (2) A B.Sc. degree in one of these disciplines from a recognised University: Medical Technology (Radiology and Imaging), Medical Technology (Radio Diagnosis and Radiotherapy), Medical Technology (X-Ray / Radio Diagnosis), Radiation Technology, Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Technology (Radio Diagnosis and Imaging), Medical Technology (Radiography and Imaging), Allied Health Science / Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Radio and Imaging Technology, Bachelor of Radiation and Imaging Technology, or Bachelor of Radiation Technology (Lateral Entry). (3) Registration with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council, Shimla (presently the State Allied Health Care Council, HP). Desirable: knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.

Who can apply. Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school or institution situated within Himachal Pradesh — this condition does not apply to bonafide Himachalis. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the HPRCA portal before filling the Online Recruitment Application (ORA). The date for determining eligibility for essential qualification and experience is 7 December 2026.

HPRCA Radiographer Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. Only through the online payment gateway using a credit card, debit card or net banking. No other mode of payment is accepted. The examination and processing fee once paid is neither refunded nor held in reserve for any other examination.

How to Apply for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official HPRCA website at hprca.hp.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) first, if you are a new applicant.
2. Log in with your OTR credentials and open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Advertisement No. 15/2026, Post Code 26061 (Radiographer, Job Trainee).
3. Enter your particulars exactly as in your Matric certificate — name, father name, mother name and date of birth.
4. Upload a scanned passport-size photograph (not older than one month) and scanned signature in JPG, JPEG or PNG format, maximum 1 MB each.
5. Fill in your qualification, registration and category details, and pay the Rs 800 fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Submit the ORA before 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM, and save the downloaded copy of the application form with the fee receipt.
7. Keep your login credentials safe — they are needed for all future reference, including downloading roll numbers and call letters.
8. Carry the downloaded copy of the online application form with the necessary original certificates and attested photocopies at the time of document verification, whenever the HPRCA asks for them.

Correction window. A link for corrections opens for 4 days, commencing 3 days after the closing date for submission of ORAs. Corrections are allowed only on payment of the Rs 100 correction fee through the prescribed payment gateway.

HPRCA Radiographer Exam Pattern 2026

Selection is through a Computer Based Test or written screening test of 120 marks with a duration of 1.5 hours, or as decided by the Aayog.

After the test. A category-wise waiting list (panel) of 15% of the advertised posts is prepared and stays valid for one year from the date the recommendation is sent. The detailed syllabus has already been uploaded on the HPRCA official website in the download section. HPRCA will also provide a practice centre or online practice link to familiarise candidates with the CBT pattern.

HPRCA Radiographer Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Screening test. The Computer Based Test or written objective screening test of 120 marks decides the merit list, subject to the minimum qualifying marks above.

Stage 2 – Document verification. Shortlisted candidates must produce the downloaded application form with original certificates and attested photocopies. Lists of provisionally admitted and rejected candidates are uploaded on the HPRCA website before the test. For posts filled through a common examination, candidates exercise their department preference in writing at document verification, and allocation follows the merit-cum-option-cum-availability formula.

HPRCA Radiographer Salary 2026

Selected candidates are engaged as Radiographer (Job Trainee) on a consolidated fixed amount of Rs 18,000 per month during the Job Trainee period, under the Job Trainee Policy issued by the Department of Personnel vide Notification No. PER(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025. The advertisement fixes only this consolidated amount — it publishes no separate pay scale or exact “in-hand” figure, so in-hand amounts on unofficial websites are estimates and should not be relied on.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the Online Recruitment Application is 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 12 November 2026 at 10:00 AM on hprca.hp.gov.in, and the portal link is disabled after the closing time.

How many vacancies are there in HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026?

There are 43 Radiographer (Job Trainee) posts — 19 in the Department of Health and Family Welfare and 24 in the Department of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. The count is tentative and may increase or decrease.

What is the age limit for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates domiciled in Himachal Pradesh, HP Government employees and ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the qualification for HPRCA Radiographer (Job Trainee) post?

Candidates need 10+2 in Science and a B.Sc. degree in a radiology or imaging discipline listed in the notification, such as B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology and Imaging) or B.Sc. Radiation Technology, plus registration with the Himachal Pradesh Para Medical Council, Shimla (now the State Allied Health Care Council, HP).

What is the application fee for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 800 for all categories — Rs 100 as examination fee plus Rs 700 as processing fee — payable online only through credit card, debit card or net banking. The correction fee during the correction window is Rs 100.

What is the exam pattern for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026?

The selection test is a Computer Based Test or written screening test of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 120 marks, with a duration of 1.5 hours. The minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General category candidates and 40% for SC, ST, OBC and Wards of Freedom Fighters.

Is there negative marking in the HPRCA Radiographer screening test?

The official notification does not mention negative marking for the screening test. Candidates should follow the instructions printed on the admit card and the HPRCA website once the test details are announced.

What is the salary of HPRCA Radiographer (Job Trainee)?

Selected candidates get a consolidated fixed amount of Rs 18,000 per month during the Job Trainee period, as fixed in Advertisement No. 15/2026 under the Job Trainee Policy. The notification publishes no separate pay scale or in-hand figure.

Is One Time Registration (OTR) compulsory for HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Candidates must be registered on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for Post Code 26061 on hprca.hp.gov.in.

When will the HPRCA Radiographer exam be held?

The exam date has not been announced in the notification. HPRCA will publish the screening-test schedule, admit card and provisionally admitted candidate lists on hprca.hp.gov.in, so candidates should check the official website regularly.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. 15/2026 on hprca.hp.gov.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, covering SSC, Railways, Banking, Teaching and state recruitment updates. Every article he publishes is checked against the official notification PDF before it goes live.

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