Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, is set to start the online registration process for Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) recruitment 2026 from today, March 16. Candidates who want to apply for teaching positions in government primary schools in Himachal Pradesh can submit their applications through the commission’s official website.The recruitment drive aims to fill 600 Junior Basic Teacher posts under the state’s Elementary Education Department. Eligible candidates can complete the online application process within the specified deadline.According to the official schedule, the last date to apply for the recruitment drive is April 6, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
HPRCA JBT recruitment 2026: Important dates
Candidates planning to apply for the posts can check the key dates below:
- Notification release: March 9, 2026
- Online application begins: March 16, 2026
- Last date to apply: April 6, 2026
Vacancy details
Through this recruitment drive, the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog will fill 600 posts of Junior Basic Teacher (JBT). The selected candidates will be appointed in government primary schools across the state as per the recruitment rules set by the government.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the posts must meet the required educational qualifications.Applicants should have passed Class 12 with at least 50 percent marks and must hold a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or a Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) qualification from a recognised institution. Candidates must also have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the appropriate authority.Alternatively, candidates who have completed a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) degree, or those who hold a graduation degree along with a two-year D.El.Ed. qualification, may also be eligible to apply depending on the recruitment rules.
Age limit
The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 45 years. Age relaxation in the upper limit will be provided to candidates from reserved categories as per government norms.
Steps to apply for HPRCA JBT recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the recruitment drive:
- Visit the official HPRCA website.
- Click on the link for JBT Recruitment 2026.
- Register using the required details.
- Fill in the online application form and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to carefully review all the details in the application form before submitting it and keep the confirmation page for use during later stages of the recruitment process.
