HP PGT & TGT Recruitment via HPRCA 2026 — Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
HP PGT and TGT teacher posts in Himachal Pradesh government schools are recruited through HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog), Hamirpur — commonly referred to in short as "RCA." Some candidates search this as "HPRCA PGT/TGT" or simply "RCA recruitment"; RCA is the official name of the state selection body (successor to the earlier HPSSC), not a separate scheme or private coaching term.
- HP PGT and TGT recruitment is conducted by HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog), Hamirpur — the body known in short as "RCA."
- HPRCA replaced the earlier HPSSC (HP Staff Selection Commission) in September 2023, after HPSSC was dissolved following a paper-leak case; HPRCA now handles PGT/TGT and most Group C recruitment in HP.
- *Reported age limit for PGT/TGT posts is generally 18–45 years as on the notification's reference date, with the usual SC/ST/OBC/PWD relaxations — confirm exact cut-off date from the specific advertisement.
- PGT requires a postgraduate degree in the concerned subject plus B.Ed; TGT requires a graduate degree plus B.Ed, along with HP TET/CTET qualification as applicable.
- *The written exam is commonly reported as an objective MCQ test with a Paper I (HP GK, current affairs, Hindi, English) and Paper II (subject-specific) structure — exact question count, duration and negative-marking rules vary by advertisement and should be verified against the specific HPRCA notification for the post applied to.
- *Multiple PGT/TGT advertisements were issued in 2025-2026 (different subjects, different vacancy counts) — treat any specific vacancy number as provisional unless checked on hprca.hp.gov.in for the exact advertisement number.
If you have older study material referring to "HPSSC Hamirpur" for PGT/TGT, note that HPSSC was dissolved in 2023 and replaced by HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog) at the same Hamirpur office. Always apply and check notifications only via hprca.hp.gov.in.
Overview
| Conducting Body | HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog), Hamirpur |
| Posts Covered | PGT (Post Graduate Teacher), TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) |
| Predecessor Body | HPSSC (HP Staff Selection Commission), Hamirpur — dissolved Feb 2023 |
| Mode of Exam | *Objective MCQ test (CBT/OMR — reported as varying by advertisement) |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
| Application Mode | Online, via hprca.hp.gov.in |
Eligibility
- PGT: Master's degree in the concerned subject from a recognised university *(commonly reported minimum 50% aggregate, verify against the specific advertisement), plus B.Ed.
- TGT: Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject combination plus B.Ed, along with a valid HP TET/CTET qualification as prescribed in the advertisement.
- *Age limit generally reported as 18–45 years as on the notification's reference date, with standard age relaxation (commonly cited as up to 5 years) for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories of Himachal Pradesh — confirm exact limits from the specific advertisement, as these can vary by post and year.
- Domicile/bona fide Himachali requirements and schooling-from-HP conditions may apply for certain reserved categories — check the specific advertisement.
- Indian citizenship is required; candidates should also meet any Hindi/local-language proficiency requirement mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Selection is generally via a written objective (MCQ) test; *some recent HPRCA advertisements have used computer-based tests (CBT) while others have used OMR-based tests — the mode should be confirmed from the specific advertisement.
- *Commonly reported structure: Paper I covering Himachal Pradesh GK/history/culture, national and international current affairs, Hindi and English language; Paper II covering the subject concerned — exact number of questions, total marks, and duration vary by advertisement and post, and could not be confirmed from an official source for the current cycle.
- *Negative marking for wrong answers has been reported in some HPRCA advertisements but not consistently confirmed across all posts/years — check the specific advertisement's instructions before assuming a penalty applies.
- Qualifying marks are typically lower for reserved categories than for the general category, as per standard HP government norms; exact percentages should be verified per advertisement.
- Document verification follows the written test for shortlisted candidates; *whether a separate interview/skill test is held varies by post and has not been uniformly confirmed.
Syllabus
The syllabus is typically split into a General Paper and a subject-specific paper. The General Paper commonly covers: Himachal Pradesh general knowledge (geography, history, culture, current government schemes), national and international current affairs, general science, and language sections in Hindi and English (grammar, comprehension, vocabulary). The subject-specific paper tests postgraduate/graduate-level knowledge of the subject applied for (e.g., History, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Hindi, English), along with pedagogy/teaching-aptitude questions relevant to the PGT/TGT role. Candidates should always download the detailed, post-wise syllabus PDF published with each specific HPRCA advertisement, as topic weightage can differ between recruitment cycles.
Pay Scale
*Commonly cited pay levels (unverified against an official HP government pay matrix document): TGT posts are often reported at 7th Pay Commission Pay Level 7 (approx. starting basic pay ₹44,900), and PGT posts at Pay Level 8 (approx. starting basic pay ₹47,600), plus applicable DA/HRA and other allowances as per HP government rules. Candidates should confirm the exact pay level and pay matrix cell for their specific post from the official HPRCA advertisement or HP Finance Department pay rules.
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What does "RCA" mean in HP PGT/TGT recruitment?
RCA refers to the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur — the state government body currently responsible for conducting PGT and TGT teacher recruitment (and most Group C recruitment) in Himachal Pradesh. It replaced the earlier HPSSC (HP Staff Selection Commission) in September 2023.
Is HPRCA the same as HPSSC?
HPRCA is the successor to HPSSC. The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC), Hamirpur, was dissolved in February 2023 following a paper-leak case, and the state government established HPRCA at the same Hamirpur location later that year to take over its recruitment functions, including PGT/TGT.
What is the minimum qualification for HP PGT and TGT posts?
PGT generally requires a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject plus B.Ed. TGT generally requires a graduate degree in the relevant subject combination plus B.Ed, along with a valid HP TET/CTET qualification. ⚠ Exact percentage/marks requirements should be checked against the specific HPRCA advertisement, as they are not confirmed here from an official source.
Where should candidates apply for HP PGT/TGT recruitment?
Applications should be submitted only through the official HPRCA website, hprca.hp.gov.in. Candidates should disregard any older references to applying via an "HPSSC" portal, since that commission no longer exists.
Sources
HPRCA Official Website · Outlook India — Himachal Pradesh Establishes HPRCA To Replace Scandal-Hit HPSSC · The Tribune — New recruitment body notified to replace disbanded HPSSC · Careers360 — Himachal Pradesh: Rajya Chayan Aayog to replace disbanded staff selection commission · Testbook — HP PGT Eligibility Criteria · Testbook — HP PGT Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The identity of "RCA" (HPRCA = Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, successor to HPSSC Hamirpur) is confirmed from multiple independent news sources (Outlook, Tribune, Careers360) and is treated as verified fact in this article. However, granular details — exact exam pattern (question count/duration/negative marking), current vacancy numbers, and pay-matrix figures — come only from secondary exam-prep sites (Testbook, Adda247, PW, Himexam) that themselves aggregate HPRCA notifications, and these sources disagreed with each other on several specifics; all such figures are marked with a hedge and readers are directed to verify against the exact HPRCA advertisement for the post/cycle they are applying to.
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