Major decision by Himachal Cabinet: Recruitment for over 10,000 posts approved; 100 schools to be affiliated with CBSE..
Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved recruitment for over 10,000 posts across various departments. Approvals have been granted for the appointment of 4,090 para-workers in the Jal Shakti Department, a plan for 100 new CBSE-affiliated schools, the recruitment of 3,900 teachers, and the filling of 500 staff nurse positions in the Health Department.
**Recruitment for 100 New CBSE Schools**
In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a decision was made to affiliate 100 additional schools with the CBSE board. A new scheme will be formulated for this purpose. Under this scheme, 3,900 teaching posts and 900 non-teaching staff positions will be filled in these schools.
**LDR Exam for SMC Teachers**
Additionally, approval was granted to conduct a Limited Direct Recruitment (LDR) examination for SMC teachers (including PGT and TGT categories) who were previously left out.
**Recruitment for Computer Teachers and Staff Nurses**
The Cabinet decided to fill computer teacher posts—currently held by teachers working on an outsourced basis in government schools—through the LDR process. Approval was also given to fill 500 Assistant Staff Nurse positions in the Health Department.
**Approval for Assistant Professor and Multi-Task Worker Posts**
A decision was taken to fill 320 Assistant Professor (College Cadre) posts in the Education Department under the backlog quota. Furthermore, 172 Multi-Task Workers will be appointed in the Public Works Department (PWD).
**Recruitment for Various Posts in the Medical Education Department**
Approval was granted to fill posts for 30 Radiologists, 13 Clinical Psychologists, and 6 Perfusionists in the Medical Education Department. Additionally, approval was given to fill 11 Multi-Task Worker posts along with 27 posts across various categories reserved for persons with disabilities (4% reservation).
Staffing Boost for Tanda Medical College and Other Departments
The Cabinet decided to fill 24 posts of Medical Officers (Specialists/Super-specialists) at Dr. RPGMC, Tanda. Additionally, approval was granted to fill 116 various posts in the Animal Husbandry Department, as well as 40 Horticulture Extension Officer and 5 Senior Assistant posts in the Horticulture Department.
Appointments in Zoological Park, Health, and Treasury Departments
A decision was taken to create and fill 26 new posts across various categories for the Durgasharanya Kangra International Zoological Park. Approval was also given for the appointment of 10 radiographers in 'Model Health Institutions' under the Health Department and 18 Assistant Treasury Officers in the Department of Treasuries, Accounts, and Lotteries.
Boost to Employment and Services
These Cabinet decisions will not only generate new employment opportunities in the state but also help strengthen the education, health, and other key departments.
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