Bonanza for Job Seekers in Himachal: Recruitment Exams Finally Set to Begin This November
After months of waiting, thousands of hopeful candidates in Himachal Pradesh finally have something to smile about. The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission has announced that written exams for various government posts will begin after November 15—bringing a wave of relief and renewed optimism across the state.
The biggest buzz surrounds the Education Department, where positions for TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) and JBT (Junior Basic Teacher) have drawn massive interest. With nearly 73,000 applications for TGT and over 17,000 for JBT, the competition is fierce. The Commission has finalized the agency to conduct the Computer-Based Tests (CBT), and preparations like paper setting and exam center allocation are already underway.
Dr. Vikram Mahajan, Secretary of the Commission, confirmed that the recruitment process is in full swing and assured candidates that exams will begin soon.
Breakdown of Applications by Post
- TGT Arts: 44,139
- TGT Non-Medical: 15,982
- TGT Medical: 12,865
- JBT: 17,181
- Lab Assistant: 10
- Plate Maker (Offset) & Line Boy: 76
- Proof Reader: 135
- Statistical Assistant: 396
- Medical Lab Technician Grade-2: 5
- Horticulture Extension Officer: 772
- Copy Holder: 19
- Offset Operator: 6
- Photocopy Center Operator: 121
Beyond teaching roles, applications have poured in for posts like Lab Assistant, Statistical Assistant, Horticulture Extension Officer, and more—spanning 15 departments in total. In the Education Department alone, 937 TGT posts and 600 JBT posts are up for grabs.
With Panchayati Raj elections looming in December, candidates had feared delays due to the Model Code of Conduct. But the Commission’s decision to kick off exams in November has eased those concerns, offering thousands of young aspirants a real shot at securing government jobs.
