The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the official notification for Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment aims to fill 600 Junior Basic Teacher (Job Trainee) posts in the Elementary Education Department of Himachal Pradesh.
Candidates who meet the required educational qualifications such as 10+2 with teacher training qualifications like JBT/D.El.Ed. can apply for this recruitment. The online application process will start on 16 March 2026 and will continue until 06 April 2026 through the official website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- 10+2 / Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 2-year JBT or Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.).
- OR Senior Secondary with 50% marks and a 4-year B.El.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education).
- OR Graduation with a 2-year JBT/D.El.Ed.
- Candidates must also qualify the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education or an authorized agency.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
Vacancy Details
A total of 600 vacancies have been announced for the Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) posts.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 224 |
| EWS | 73 |
| OBC | 95+ |
| SC | 118+ |
| ST | 25+ |
| Other Reserved Categories | As per rules |
Total | 600 Posts
Application Fee
The application fee will be paid online while submitting the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General & All Other Categories | ₹100 Examination Fee + ₹700 Processing Fee |
| Correction Fee | ₹100 |
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Junior Basic Teacher (Job Trainee).
- Salary: ₹18,000 per month (fixed consolidated pay).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 09 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 16 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 April 2026 |
Selection Process
The selection process for HPRCA JBT Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Written / Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of HPRCA.
- Go to the Recruitment / Advertisement section.
- Open the JBT Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the Apply Online link.
- Register and fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
