12th Passed with Science, Diploma/ Degree in Pharmacy

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Written Exam Pattern

How to Apply

• Visit the official HPRCA portal at https://hprca.hp.gov.in.

• Click the "Sign Up" option to create a unique username and password.

After signing up, you must complete your OTR profile by providing the following details:

• Personal information.

• Educational qualifications.

• Work experience (if any).

• Uploads: A recent scanned photograph (max 1 MB) and scanned signature (max 1 MB).

• Supporting documents: Relevant certificates to verify your claims.

• Note: This information is stored for future applications.

• Ensure your profile is complete. If you need to change your qualification or contact details, edit them at this stage.

• View the list of available posts on the portal.

• Click the "Apply" button next to Pharmacy Officer (Allopathy) (Post Code 26043).

• Select your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu.

• Note: HPRCA reserves the right to allot any center based on node availability.

• The system will automatically populate the application form using your OTR profile.

• Review all details carefully before proceeding, as incorrect information may lead to disqualification.

• Fee Amount: Total ₹800 (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee).

• Mode: Payment must be made through the "Online Payment Gateway" using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

• Note: No other mode of payment is accepted.

• Your application is considered complete only after successful payment.

• Download and print a copy of the completed application form to bring for future document verification.

Selection Process

The primary selection tool is an objective-type examination.

• Format : The test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions.

• Total Marks : 120 marks.

• Duration : One and a half hours.

• Mode : The Aayog may conduct the test as a Computer Based Test (CBT) or use OMR sheets if the number of candidates is limited.

• Syllabus :

  • Subject-specific : Questions related to the level of essential qualifications (Pharmacy).

  • General Knowledge : Includes Himachal Pradesh-specific knowledge and Current Affairs.

  • General Subjects : Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, and Matric-standard English and Hindi.

Candidates must achieve a minimum benchmark score to be considered for the merit list:

• General Category : 45%.

• Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/WFF) : 40%.

• Note : If enough candidates do not reach these marks, the Aayog may relax the qualifying percentage by up to 5%.

If the CBT is held in multiple shifts, scores will be standardized using the Z-Score Method (Mean and Standard Deviation Method) to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

• Selection Ratio : Candidates will be shortlisted based on their written test merit to attend document verification.

• Document Scrutiny : Eligibility regarding age, category, and essential qualifications (e.g., Degree/Diploma in Pharmacy and valid Registration with the Pharmacy Council) will be verified using original certificates.

• Waitlist : A category-wise waiting panel is prepared during the final result phase, which remains valid for one year from the date of recommendation.

• Job Trainee Status : Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees as per the Job Trainee Scheme-2025.

• Monthly Honorarium : A consolidated monthly fixed amount of ₹18,000.

• Medical Fitness : Recommendations are subject to the candidate being found medically fit and having a clean record regarding past convictions or criminal cases.