HPRCA Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - 41 Posts Online Application

Age Details

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 45 years (as on 01 January 2026). Upper age relaxation up to 5 years for specified categories, but in all cases the effective maximum age shall not exceed 45 years.

Educational Qualification

• 10+2 in Science + Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized university/institution and registration with the Pharmacy Council of the concerned State or Central Government.

Age Limit

• 18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2026. Upper age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen of HP (maximum 45 years in any case).

Other Conditions

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a School/Institution situated in HP (bonafide Himachalis have relaxed in-state schooling conditions).

Important Dates

• Opening Date for Online Recruitment Application (ORA): 28-04-2026 (10:00 AM)
• Closing Date for ORA: 20-05-2026 (11:59 PM)
• Correction Window: Four days after the closing date (subject to fee)

Application Fee

• All Categories: ₹800 (₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee)
• Correction Fee: ₹100 (during correction window)

Other Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted; offline applications will not be entertained.
• Candidates must register on the OTR (One Time Registration) portal before filling ORA.
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• HPRCA reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.