Overview
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released the HPRCA Admit Card 2026 for the recruitment examinations covering Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker and Senior Lab Technician posts. Candidates who completed the application process can download their call letters from the commission’s official website; the admit card release does not separately restate the total number of vacancies.
Applicants should carefully verify their name, roll number, photograph, examination date, reporting time and test-centre address after downloading the document. Entry to the examination venue may be denied if a candidate does not produce a valid admit card and prescribed photo identity proof.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Post Name | Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker and Senior Lab Technician |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the admit card notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hprca.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the candidate’s admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date and reporting time printed on their individual call letters. They should also monitor the official website for any examination-related correction, postponement or change in centre.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The qualification requirements vary by post and must be checked against the detailed recruitment notification. The broad academic requirements generally include:
- Medical Social Worker: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work, Medical Social Work or another relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution, as prescribed for the post.
- Psychiatric Social Worker: A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Psychiatric Social Work or an allied subject from a recognised institution.
- Senior Lab Technician: A degree or prescribed professional qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or a related discipline, along with any required registration or experience.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the original recruitment notice.
- Where professional experience, registration or Himachal Pradesh-specific eligibility conditions apply, candidates must produce supporting documents during verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be governed by the original HPRCA recruitment notification for the respective post.
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories in accordance with Himachal Pradesh government rules.
- Candidates may be required to submit a valid category certificate to claim relaxation.
Fees
- The application or examination fee is not mentioned in the admit card release.
- Candidates should refer to their submitted application form or the original recruitment advertisement for the category-wise fee details.
- No additional fee is normally required solely to download the admit card.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages, subject to the conditions prescribed for each post:
- Written Examination or Screening Test: Eligible applicants appear for the relevant objective, descriptive or computer-based examination.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, category, experience, identity and other eligibility documents.
- Final Merit and Appointment: The final selection is prepared on the basis of examination performance and successful verification of eligibility, subject to applicable recruitment rules.
How to Apply
The application stage is already complete for candidates whose admit cards have been issued. Registered applicants can obtain the call letter by following these steps:
- Visit the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the Admit Card, Candidate Login or latest-notices section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the relevant link for Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker or Senior Lab Technician.
- Enter the required login details, such as registration number, application number, user ID, date of birth or password.
- Submit the information and check the candidate details displayed on the screen.
- Download the HPRCA Admit Card 2026 in PDF format and print at least two clear copies.
- Confirm the examination date, shift, reporting time, centre address and instructions before travelling to the venue.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original government-issued photo ID and any additional document specified in the call letter.
If the admit card contains an incorrect photograph, spelling error or other discrepancy, candidates should contact HPRCA through the official communication channel without waiting until the examination day. Login credentials should not be shared with unauthorised persons.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the HPRCA Admit Card 2026 available?
Yes. Call letters have been released for the Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker and Senior Lab Technician recruitment examinations.
2. Where can candidates download the admit card?
Candidates can download it through the admit card or candidate-login section of the official HPRCA website using their registered credentials.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any photograph or additional document specifically required in the call-letter instructions.
