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The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh, has opened direct recruitment for 41 posts of Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) on a Job Trainee basis. Applications must be submitted online through the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) portal.
Key Recruitment Details
- Post Name: Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) – Job Trainee
- Total Vacancies: 41
- Post Code: 26043
- Monthly Pay: Rs. 18,000/- (Consolidated fixed amount)
- Location: Himachal Pradesh (State Cadre)
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 06 |
| General (WFF) | 01 |
| General (WEXM) | 13 |
| EWS | 03 |
| SC (UR / WEXM) | 04 / 04 |
| OBC (UR / WEXM) | 04 / 03 |
| ST (UR / WEXM) | 01 / 02 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- 10+2 in Science from a recognized board.
- Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Mandatory: Registration with the State or Central Pharmacy Council.
- Regional Requirement: Must have passed Matric and 10+2 from a school within HP (Exception: Bonafide Himachalis).
- Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (as of 01.01.2026).
- Note: 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen of HP.
Selection Process & Syllabus
Mode of Selection: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Written Screening Test.
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Total Marks: 120 (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Qualifying Marks: 45% for General; 40% for Reserved Categories.
Syllabus Focus:
- Pharmacy Subjects: Based on the essential qualification level.
- General Knowledge: HP GK, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, and Logical Reasoning.
- Language: General English & Hindi (Matric Standard).
Important Dates & Fees
- Application Starts: 28.04.2026 (10:00 AM)
- Application Deadline: 20.05.2026 (11:59 PM)
- Total Fee: Rs. 800 (Rs. 100 Examination Fee + Rs. 700 Processing Fee).
- Correction Fee: Rs. 100.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPRCA portal: hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before filling out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Upload a recent passport-size photo and signature (Max 1MB each).
- Pay the fee online (No offline modes accepted).
Pro-Tip: Ensure your OBC, EWS, or BPL certificates are valid both at the time of application and during document verification to avoid being moved to the General category.
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