HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 149 Civil Engineer Vacancies

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released the recruitment notification for 149 Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies. Eligible candidates must complete their online registration to participate in the selection process. The online application portal is now active at the official HPRCA website: www.hprca.hp.gov.in.

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026- Overview

To ensure a smooth registration process, candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid technical congestion. Please note that HPRCA does not accept offline applications. Selection for these posts will be finalized through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or written examination, followed by document verification.

HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The official notification was published on 6th April 2026, outlining the comprehensive recruitment schedule. The online application window opened on 10th April 2026 and will close on 2nd May 2026. 

HPRCA Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog has authorized 149 vacancies for the Junior Engineer (Civil) role. Please refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of vacancies by category.

HPRCA Junior Engineer Eligibility Criteria

Prospective applicants for the HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 must ensure they meet the mandatory educational qualifications and age requirements specified in the official guidelines before submitting their applications.

Educational Qualification

• Basic Education: You must have passed 10th (Matric) or 12th (10+2) from a recognised board.
• Technical Qualification (Any One): Diploma in Civil Engineering (regular full-time) OR B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised institute.
• Institute Approval Condition: Your diploma/degree must be from an AICTE/UGC approved institute OR AMIE (enrolled before 31.05.2013).
• Himachal Pradesh Condition (Important): You are eligible if-  You passed 10th and 12th from Himachal Pradesh, OR You passed Diploma from Himachal Pradesh, OR You passed Middle + Matric from Himachal Pradesh.
• Desirable (Not Mandatory): Knowledge of:
  (i) Local customs
  (ii) Manners
  (iii) Dialects of Himachal Pradesh

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)

The age limit for applicants is 18 to 45 years as of 1st January 2026. Reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC, and PWD candidates from Himachal Pradesh are eligible for age relaxation in accordance with state government policies.

HPRCA JE Application Form 2026

The official application link is live at www.hprca.hp.gov.in. All candidates must complete their submission by 2nd May 2026 to ensure their candidature is processed without last-minute technical interruptions.

Apply for HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026 (Link Active)

HPRCA Junior Engineer Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the required examination and processing fees online. Payment can be conveniently made using a Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Please note that all application fees are non-refundable.

Steps to Apply Online for HPRCA JE Recruitment 2026

To finalize your application, ensure all personal, academic, and category details are accurate, upload the necessary supporting documents, and complete the payment process.

1. Open any web browser and visit the official website of HPRCA, www.hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Scroll down the homepage and go to the “Apply Login” section and click on this.
3. You will be redirected to a new window, where you have to log in/sign up as a citizen.
4. Now, complete your One-Time Registration by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and password. This will generate your registration number and password.
5. Now, log in with your generated registration details, choose the post “Job Trainee Junior Engineer (Civil)”, and fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form.
6. Enter your personal details, which include full name, father’s name, mother’s name, category, date of birth, and address (just as it is given in the metric certificate).
7. Then enter educational qualification details about Class 10th, Class 12th, and Graduation/diploma certificate.
8. Upload the scanned documents of the Class 10th certificate, recent passport-sized photograph (not older than 1 month), signature, category certificate (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/IRDP or BPL), or any other educational certificate as required. All files must be in JPG/JPEG/PNG format and not more than 1 MB in size.
9. Then, pay the application fee through any online mode.
10. Now, carefully review your application form. Once satisfied, submit it.
11. Download and take a printout of the acknowledgement form for future reference.

HPRCA JE Selection Process 2026

The selection process comprises two primary stages: a Computer-Based Examination and Document Verification. Candidates must successfully pass both stages to be considered for final recruitment.

1. Computer-Based Test: This is a screening test which shortlists candidates based on their knowledge. Besides, candidates must score a minimum qualifying mark as per the category to qualify for the next round.
2. Document Verification: This is the final stage, where candidates’ original documents will be checked. These include educational qualification, age proof, category certificate, and domicile certificate. Failing to submit the correct documents will result in losing the candidature.

HPRCA Junior Engineer Exam Pattern 2026

The HPRCA will administer an online exam consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 90 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark. Per the official notification, there is no negative marking for this examination.

• Subject-related questions up to the level of prescribed educational qualification (Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering).
• The General Knowledge section will include topics of General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh & Current Affairs.
• The questions will also be asked from Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard.
• Candidates from the PwBD category will get exam time relaxation of 20 minutes per hour of exam.

Important Note:

• Candidates from the general category must score a minimum of 45% marks, and those from SC/ST/OBC/WFF categories must score 40% marks.
• HPRCA may relax the qualifying marks by 5% if the number of qualified candidates is less than the number of vacancies.

HPRCA JE Salary Structure

Salary for HPRCA Junior Engineer (Civil) positions is provided under the Job Trainee Scheme, offering a consolidated monthly honorarium of Rs. 23,500. No additional allowances such as DA or HRA are included. This is a state-cadre position under the Himachal Pradesh Directorate of Recruitment.