Recruitment for 1,533 posts in Himachal cancelled; the openings included positions for teachers, firemen, and several other roles..
HPRCA Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission (HPRCA) has dealt a blow to young aspirants preparing for government jobs by cancelling the recruitment for 1,533 vacant posts. These positions were originally advertised by the former Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission. The decision affects various roles, including Junior Basic Teacher (JBT), Junior Office Assistant, Fireman, and Junior Engineer.
According to the details released by the Commission, 1,533 posts—spread across 79 post codes—have been withdrawn. These vacancies were intended for various government departments. Candidates can verify the status of their specific post and the corresponding recruitment advertisement by reviewing the PDF notice available on the official website.
Impact on Key Positions
The withdrawn recruitment includes 467 posts for Junior Basic Teacher (JBT), 319 for Junior Office Assistant, 184 for Fireman, and 82 for Junior Engineer (Electrical). The list also covers several other roles, such as Steno-typist, Sub-Inspector of Police, Radiographer, Instructor, Lab Assistant, and Junior Accountant.
The released information specifies posts across various departments, including Elementary Education, Fire Services, Police, Health and Family Welfare, the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, and departments related to Technical Education.
Where can candidates check their recruitment status?
Candidates who had applied for these positions or were part of the selection process are advised to visit the Commission’s official website at https://hprca.hp.gov.in to view the relevant notification. Candidates should verify the details by cross-referencing their post name, post code, and advertisement number.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates affected by this withdrawal should refer to the official notice for guidance on the next steps in the process. The available information does not provide clear details regarding the refund of application fees, dates for new recruitment, or the future selection process. Therefore, candidates should carefully read the official notification issued by the Commission before drawing any conclusions.
Please note that this notification pertains to the withdrawal of recruitment advertisements. Candidates should regularly check the HPRCA website for updates on the status of their respective positions and for any further instructions.
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