HP JBT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 600 Vacancies

HP JBT Recruitment 2026- The HPRCA, Hamirpur has announced Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Junior Basic Teacher (Job Trainee) posts in CBSE‑affiliated Himachal Pradesh government schools on a state‑cadre basis.

Eligible candidates can apply online at the official portal from March 16, 2026, this is a good chance for teaching aspirants to start a stable career, so apply on time after checking eligibility.

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HP JBT Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
Advertisement No.	05/2026
Post Name	Junior Basic Teacher (Job Trainee)
Total Vacancies	600
Job Location	Job Trainee Basis
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	hprca.hp.gov.in

HP JBT Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancy Count
General (Unreserved)	224
EWS	73
OBC (Unreserved)	95
SC (Unreserved)	118
ST (Unreserved)	25
BPL (OBC/SC/ST)	52 (OBC: 22, SC: 22, ST: 08)
Wards of Freedom Fighters (WFF)	13 (Gen: 08, OBC: 02, SC: 03)

Eligibility Criteria of HP JBT Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

Qualification Type	Requirement
Standard Option	10+2 or Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 2 years JBT/D.El.Ed.
NCTE Norms	Senior Secondary with 45% marks AND 2 years JBT/D.El.Ed.
Degree Holders	Graduation AND 2 years JBT/D.El.Ed.
Integrated Degree	Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 4 years B.El.Ed.
Special Education	Senior Secondary with 50% marks AND 2 years Diploma in Special Education.
Higher Degree	Post-Graduation with 55% marks AND 3 years integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.
Mandatory Certification	Must pass Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by HP Board of School Education Dharamshala.

Local Residency Requirement: Candidates must have passed Matric and 10+2 from a school within Himachal Pradesh, though this does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years.
Maximum Age: 45 Years.
Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, PWD and Government Employees of Himachal Pradesh.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Scale: ₹ 18,000/- per month

Additional Benefits:

State Cadre Status: These are State Cadre posts, providing the benefit of being part of a centralized administrative structure rather than a localized district cadre.
Widespread Posting: Selected candidates have the opportunity to serve anywhere within the state in CBSE-affiliated H.P. Government Schools.
Government Oversight: The Appointing and Disciplinary Authority is the Director of School Education, HP, ensuring standard government administrative protocols.
Reservation Benefits: Candidates from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, BPL, WFF) who are Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh are eligible for reservation benefits and fee concessions.
Leave and Scribe Facilities: Provisions are in place for compensatory time and scribe facilities for eligible PwD/PwBD candidates during the examination process.

Selection Process

Step 1: Written/Screening Test: A Computer Based Test (CBT) or OMR test of 120 marks for 1.5 hours.

Step 2: Normalization: Scores for multiple-shift CBTs will be normalized using the Z-Score Method.

Step 3: Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% for General and 40% for reserved categories.

Step 4: Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates.

CBT Exam Pattern & Syllabus:

The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) or written screening test. The exam pattern is as follows:

Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Marks: 120
Duration: 1.5 Hours (90 minutes)
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer.

Subjects: – General Knowledge (including Himachal Pradesh), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi (Matric level).

Important Documents Required

Candidates must have scanned copies of the following ready for the Online Recruitment Application (ORA):

Recent Photograph: Passport size, not older than one month (Max 1 MB).
Signature: Scanned signature (Max 1 MB).
Educational Certificates: Matriculation (for DOB proof) and 10+2 certificates.
Professional Certificates: JBT/D.El.Ed. diploma and HP TET Pass certificate.
Category Certificates: Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL/WFF certificates on parental basis.
Bonafide Himachali Certificate: To claim reservation or exemption from the local schooling condition.

HP JBT Recruitment 2026 Application Fees

Fees are payable only via the Online Payment Gateway.

Category	Total Fees (Exam + Processing)
All Categories	₹ 2800
Correction Fee	₹ 800

How to Apply Online for HP JBT Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Registration – Create a profile on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
Step 2: Fill Application – Log in and select the JBT Post (Code 26015). Enter educational and personal details as per Matric certificate.
Step 3: Upload – Upload the required photograph and signature.
Step 4: Fee Payment – Pay the ₹800 fee via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
Step 5: Submission – Finalize the ORA and download a copy for future reference.

Official Website	hprca.hp.gov.in
Application Portal	bprea.hp.gov.in
Download PDF	Download Now

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	09 March 2026
Online Application Start	16 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
Online Application Last Date	06 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Correction Window	7 days (after 3 days of closing)

Final Thoughts

The HP JBT Recruitment 2026 is offering 600 teaching jobs in Himachal Pradesh under the new Job Trainee Policy. The pay is ₹18,000 per month and selected candidates will serve in CBSE‑affiliated government schools.

Applicants must have valid TET certificates and category documents before applying. The application is through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system and the last date is April 6, 2026, it is better to complete the process early to avoid technical issues. This recruitment is a strong chance for teaching aspirants to begin a stable career in government schools.

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