Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, is all set to start the online registration process for Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) Recruitment 2026 from 16th March today. Candidates who want to apply for teaching posts in government primary schools of Himachal Pradesh can submit their applications through the official website of the commission.The objective of the recruitment drive is to fill up 600 Junior Basic Teacher vacancies under the Elementary Education Department of the state. Eligible candidates can complete the online application process within the specified last date.As per the official schedule, the last date to apply for the recruitment drive is 6th April 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications before the last date to avoid last minute technical issues.
HPRCA JBT Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates who are planning to apply for the posts can check the important dates below.
- Notification Released: 9 March 2026
- Online Application Starts: March 16, 2026
- Last date to apply: April 6, 2026
Vacancy Details
Through this recruitment drive, Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog will fill 600 Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) vacancies. Selected candidates will be appointed in government primary schools across the state as per the recruitment rules prescribed by the government.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the posts must fulfill the required educational qualification.Applicants must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks and must have a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) qualification from a recognized institution. Candidates must also qualify 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 graduate degree with a two-year DL Ed. Eligibility may also be eligible to apply as per recruitment rules.
Age Limit
Applicants age limit is between 18 to 45 years. Upper age relaxation will be provided to certain categories of candidates as per government norms.
Steps to Apply for HPRCA JBT Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the following steps to apply for the recruitment drive:
- Visit the official website of HPRCA.
- Click on the link for JBT Recruitment 2026.
- Register using required details.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page and keep the printout for future reference.
Candidates are advised to go through all the details contained in the application form carefully before submitting it and keep the confirmation page for reference during the later stages of the recruitment process.
