Himachal Opens Doors for 312 Assistant Staff Nurse Posts, Invites Applications from Eligible Women Candidates
In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services across the state, the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has announced the recruitment of 312 Assistant Staff Nurse (ASN) positions. The Commission has invited online applications from eligible female candidates, offering a valuable opportunity for qualified nursing professionals to join the state’s healthcare workforce.
As per the recruitment notification, only women candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. Applicants must either hold a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Nursing degree with at least 50 percent marks from a recognized university or possess a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) A-Grade Diploma with a minimum of 50 percent marks. Candidates must also be bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh and registered with the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC), Shimla.
The age limit for applicants has been fixed between 21 and 45 years as of January 1, 2026. Only those candidates who meet all the prescribed educational, residency and registration requirements will be eligible to participate in the recruitment process.
Selection will primarily be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or a written screening examination carrying 120 marks. The test will be conducted over a duration of one hour and thirty minutes. The Commission has also reserved the right to adopt any other suitable method of selection if required. Final selection and merit ranking will depend on the performance of candidates in the prescribed recruitment process.
The distribution of vacancies reflects the state’s reservation policy. Out of the total 312 posts, 112 have been earmarked for the General category, 40 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 50 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 62 for Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Additional seats have also been reserved for candidates belonging to BPL and Freedom Fighter Dependent categories under their respective quotas.
The Commission has urged candidates to carefully review the detailed notification before submitting their applications. Interested and eligible applicants can apply online through the official HPRCA portal within the prescribed timeframe, ensuring all eligibility criteria are fulfilled before completing the registration process.
