HPRCA Pharmacist Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed e-admit card and one original photo identity proof.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and calculators, are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Reporting time is strictly 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
• Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen for OMR sheet marking.
• Candidates must follow all invigilator instructions regarding seating and document verification.

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) conducts the Pharmacist recruitment process based on the state government's latest administrative guidelines. Candidates must monitor the official portal at hprca.hp.gov.in for the release of recruitment notifications. All recruitment processes are governed by the Himachal Pradesh Pharmacist (Class-III, Non-Gazetted) Recruitment and Promotion Rules. Currently, there are no active examination windows; candidates are advised to verify their eligibility against the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) norms and state-specific domicile requirements.

To download the official HPRCA Pharmacist recruitment notification, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Downloads or Notifications section on the homepage.
3. Locate the link labeled Pharmacist Recruitment Advertisement [Year].
4. Click the PDF icon to view and save the document to your device.
5. Verify the Advertisement Number against official press releases to ensure authenticity.

The total number of posts is determined by the annual requisition sent by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh to the HPRCA. Breakdown is as follows:

• UR: As per roster
• EWS: As per roster
• OBC: As per roster
• SC: As per roster
• ST: As per roster

Exact category-wise vacancies are explicitly defined in the detailed recruitment notification published for each specific cycle.

Application fees are non-refundable and must be paid via the HPRCA online payment gateway:

• General Category: As specified in notification
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS (HP Domicile): As specified in notification
• Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates: Exempted (subject to notification)

The age limit for the HPRCA Pharmacist post is 18 to 45 years as of the first day of January in the year of the notification.

• SC/ST/OBC: 5 Years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 5 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per HP Govt rules

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• 10+2: Passed in Science stream from a recognized Board of School Education.
• Degree/Diploma: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India.
• Registration: Must be registered as a Pharmacist with the State Pharmacy Council.

1. Written Objective-Type Examination
2. Document Verification (DV)
3. Final Merit List based on written exam scores

Duration: 2 Hours. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer.

The post follows the HP Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules. The starting Basic Pay is in the Level 8 pay matrix, supplemented by Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowance as per state government policy.

Admit cards are issued exclusively through the HPRCA candidate login portal. Candidates must carry the printed Admit Card and an original valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card) to the examination center.

Provisional answer keys are released on the HPRCA website post-examination. Candidates can submit objections within a stipulated 3-5 day window by paying the requisite processing fee per question.

The final merit list is prepared by the HPRCA based on the marks secured in the written examination. In case of a tie, the candidate older in age is placed higher in the merit list.

Focus on Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics as they constitute the core syllabus weightage. Practice previous years' Himachal Pradesh GK questions to secure the 20-mark non-technical section. Utilize standard D.Pharma/B.Pharma textbooks for concept building and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy under time constraints.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, formerly HPSSC) Pharmacist (Allopathy) recruitment, sourced directly from official result notifications and final merit lists published by the commission.

HPRCA Pharmacist (Post Code: 972) - Final Selection Cut-off (2023)

Source: Official HPSSC/HPRCA Result Notification for Post Code 972, Final Result dated 2023.

HPRCA Pharmacist (Post Code: 760) - Final Selection Cut-off (2021)

Source: Official HPSSC Result Notification for Post Code 760, Final Result dated 2021.