Teaching aspirants in Himachal Pradesh have a big window opening next week. The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has announced 2,423 teacher posts in government schools across the state under Advertisement No. 14/2026. Online applications will open on 10 November 2026 and close on 5 December 2026, giving candidates nearly four weeks to complete their forms.
The recruitment is for the Directorate of School Education, Himachal Pradesh, and the posts are spread across CBSE-affiliated government schools. With 15 subjects on offer and a fixed monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000, the drive is one of the largest teacher engagements the state has announced this year.
What has been announced
HPRCA will fill teacher posts in 15 subjects: English, Mathematics, Hindi, Political Science, History, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sanskrit, Computer, Music, Commerce, Physical Education and Fine Arts. The subject-wise break-up reported from the notification includes 281 Mathematics posts, 187 English posts, 187 Hindi posts, and 156 posts each in Political Science, History and Economics. The remaining posts are spread across the other nine subjects.
Candidates should note one important detail: the notice describes the vacancy figures as tentative. The 2,423 total is the sum of the subject-wise posts, and the commission has said numbers and reservation can change as per departmental requirements. Applicants are advised to read the full notification on the official portal before applying.
Important dates to remember
- Advertisement No.: 14/2026, issued this week by HPRCA, Hamirpur
- Online applications open: 10 November 2026, 10:00 AM
- Last date to apply: 5 December 2026, 11:59 PM
- Official website: hprca.hp.gov.in
The application window has not opened yet, so candidates have a few days to get their documents ready. Once the portal opens on 10 November, the rush is usually heavy in the first few days, and waiting until the last date is never a good idea.
Who can apply
The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. On qualifications, candidates need the required Master’s degree in the relevant subject, along with a B.Ed. qualification and TET qualification for the post they are applying for. The exact combination varies by subject, so applicants must match their own degrees against the post-wise eligibility in the notification.
Since these are teaching posts in government schools, the TET requirement is a key filter. Candidates who have not yet qualified TET, or whose subject combination does not match the notification, should check the details carefully rather than assuming eligibility.
Pay and nature of the job
Selected teachers will receive a fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month for 10 months in an academic year. This is important to understand clearly: the engagement is scheme-based and temporary, for a period of five years, and it does not carry a right to regularisation or permanent government employee status.
In other words, this is a fixed-honorarium teaching engagement in government schools, not a regular government appointment with the usual pay scale and service benefits. For many aspirants, especially those already teaching on contract or preparing for teacher eligibility tests, it is still a significant opportunity: a stable five-year engagement, a classroom posting in the state school system, and experience that counts.
How to apply
- Visit the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in when applications open on 10 November.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already registered.
- Fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) for the teacher post matching your subject.
- Upload the required documents, including marksheets and TET certificate, and submit before 5 December, 11:59 PM.
- Save a copy of the submitted form and the application reference for future use.
Applicants should apply only through the official portal. HPRCA has not authorised any agent or third-party website to collect applications or fees on its behalf, and candidates should be wary of anyone promising a posting in exchange for money.
Things to keep in mind
First, double-check the subject-wise eligibility before choosing a post, since a wrong subject choice cannot always be corrected later. Second, keep scanned copies of all certificates ready before 10 November, so the form can be completed in one sitting. Third, watch the official portal for any corrigendum: because the vacancy figures are tentative, HPRCA may revise them during the application window.
With 2,423 posts across 15 subjects, this is one of the best openings for Himachal’s teaching aspirants this year.
FAQs
How many posts are there in HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026?
There are 2,423 teacher posts across 15 subjects, as per Advertisement No. 14/2026. The figures are tentative and may change.
When do HPRCA teacher applications open and close?
Applications open on 10 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 5 December 2026 at 11:59 PM on hprca.hp.gov.in.
What is the salary for HPRCA teacher posts?
Selected teachers get a fixed honorarium of Rs 30,000 per month for 10 months in an academic year. It is a scheme-based engagement, not a regular government post.
What is the age limit for HPRCA teacher recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 1 January 2026.
What qualification is needed to apply?
Applicants need a Master’s degree in the relevant subject, a B.Ed. qualification and TET qualification, as specified post-wise in the notification.
Disclaimer: Details are based on Advertisement No. 14/2026 as reported from the official notification. Candidates must verify eligibility, dates and vacancy figures on hprca.hp.gov.in before applying.
