HPPSC (HPRCA) JBT Recruitment 2025 – 600 Junior Basic Teacher Posts
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has unveiled a major recruitment drive for 600 Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) positions across the state’s elementary schools. This opportunity, under Advertisement No. 02/2025, offers a structured path for aspiring educators to serve Himachal Pradesh.
Key Dates & Timeline
Notification Released: 8 August 2025
Online Application Window: from 14 August 2025 (starting at 10:00 AM) to 17 September 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Form Correction Period: anticipated between 22–28 September 2025
Eligibility & Qualifications
Age Limits
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 47 years (as of 1 January 2025)
Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government norms
Educational Requirements
Eligible candidates must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
Senior Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks plus a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (2 years)
Senior Secondary with 50% marks and B.El.Ed. (4-year degree in elementary education).
Graduation plus 2-year D.El.Ed..
Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks combined with a 3-year integrated B.Ed–M.Ed..
Additionally, candidates must have cleared the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HPTET)
Residency Requirement: Must be a bonafide resident/domicile of Himachal Pradesh, or have studied (10th/12th) from institutions within the state
Vacancy Distribution & Pay Scale
Total Posts: 600 JBT positions distributed across multiple districts (e.g., Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, etc.)
Salary: Approximate pay is ₹17,820 per month, which corresponds to 60% of the first cell of the pay matrix as per HP Civil Services Revised Pay Rules, 2022
Application & Selection Process
Application Method
Mode: Fully online through the HPRCA recruitment portal.
Steps include:
Registering via One-Time Registration (OTR).
Filling in educational and personal details.
Uploading scanned documents: 10th & 12th mark sheet, D.El.Ed/B.El.Ed certificate, HPTET scorecard, domicile proof, category certificate, photograph, and signature.
Paying the prescribed application fee of ₹800 (including ₹100 correction fee provision)
Selection Stages
Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination, based on final eligibility and merit list
Brief Summary Table
Parameter Details
Posts Available 600 JBT vacancies across Himachal Pradesh
Qualifications 10+2 with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Graduate + D.El.Ed / PG + Integrated B.Ed–M.Ed, plus HPTET
Age Range 18–47 years (as of 01-01-2025), with applicable relaxations
Application Window 14 Aug – 17 Sep 2025
Application Fee ₹800 (₹100 fee for corrections allowed)
Selection Steps Written Exam → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Monthly Pay Approx. ₹17,820
This JBT recruitment offers a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to embark on a teaching career in Himachal Pradesh’s government elementary schools. With clear eligibility norms, reasonable compensation, and a transparent application process, it’s an important chance for qualified educators.