HPRCA OTA Recruitment 2026 Notification – Apply Online, Exam Pattern

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification is released by the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog for filling 176 Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA) posts (Post Code 26008) in the Health & Family Welfare Department, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates who have completed 10+2 with Science (50%) along with OTA training course or B.Sc in Medical Technology (OT Techniques & Anesthesia) are eligible to apply.

As per the official notification, the selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), and candidates must apply online through the official website hprca.hp.gov.in. The recruitment follows the new HPRCA CBT system, not the old written + interview pattern. Applicants should check eligibility, exam pattern, and category-wise vacancies before applying for HPRCA OTA Recruitment 2026.

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Organization Name: Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)
• Department: Health & Family Welfare Department
• Post Name: Operation Theatre Assistant (OTA-Job Trainee)
• Post Code: 26008
• Total Vacancies: 176
• Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
• Application Mode: Online
• Selection Process: CBT (Computer Based Test)
• Official Website: http://www.hprca.hp.gov.in

HPRCA OTA Vacancy 2026 Details (Post Code 26008)

• Operation Theatre Assistant (Job Trainee) – 176 Posts

Category-wise vacancies:

• Gen (UR): 47
• EWS: 24
• Gen (WFF): 03
• SC (UR): 35
• SC (BPL): 07
• SC (WFF): 02
• ST (UR): 03
• ST (BPL): 02
• OBC (UR): 31
• OBC (BPL): 07
• OBC (WFF): 01

👉 Total: 176 Posts

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 10-03-2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 04-04-2026

HPRCA OTA Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 45 Years
• Age Relaxation: 5 Years for reserved categories

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Salary Details

• Pay Scale: ₹18000 for Job Trainee
• Grade Pay: ₹1950

HPRCA OTA Recruitment 2026 Qualification Details

Essential Qualification:

• 10+2 with Science (minimum 50% marks)
• Must have completed:
  • OTA Training Course from recognized institution
    OR
  • B.Sc in Medical Technology (OT Techniques & Anesthesia)

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Selection Process 2026

Selection will be based on:

• Computer Based Test (CBT)

👉 No interview stage as per updated HPRCA recruitment system

HPRCA OTA Exam Pattern 2026

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 120 MCQs
• Duration: 2 Hours

Subjects:

• General Knowledge (HP + India)
• Current Affairs
• Logical Reasoning
• General Hindi
• General English
• Social Science
• Subject Knowledge

HPRCA OTA Application Fee 2026

• All Candidates: ₹400
• Correction Fee: ₹100

How to Apply for HPRCA OTA Recruitment 2026

• Visit official website: http://www.hprca.hp.gov.in
• Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
• Fill the online application form
• Upload documents
• Pay application fee
• Submit before last date

Check Notification here

Apply Online here

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2026 – FAQ

1. How many vacancies are available in HPRCA OTA Recruitment 2026?

• Total 176 vacancies.

2. What is the qualification for HPRCA OTA posts?

• 10+2 Science + OTA course or B.Sc Medical Technology.

3. What is the selection process for HPRCA OTA Jobs 2026?

• CBT only.

4. What is the salary for HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant?

• ₹18000 for Trainee.

Conclusion

HPRCA Operation Theatre Assistant Recruitment 2026 provides 176 vacancies in the Health & Family Welfare Department. Candidates meeting the required qualification should apply online and prepare as per the CBT exam pattern of HPRCA to secure selection in this recruitment.

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