Himachal Pradesh Government Announces Recruitment for Over 10,000 Positions

Himachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has sanctioned the hiring of more than 10,000 individuals across various sectors. This includes the approval for 4,090 para-workers in the Jal Shakti Department, the establishment of 100 new CBSE-affiliated schools, the recruitment of 3,900 teachers, and the filling of 500 staff nurse roles within the Health Department.

Recruitment for New CBSE Schools

During a meeting led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Cabinet decided to affiliate an additional 100 schools with the CBSE board. A new initiative will be developed to support this, which will create 3,900 teaching positions and 900 non-teaching roles.

LDR Exam for SMC Teachers

The Cabinet also approved the Limited Direct Recruitment (LDR) examination for SMC teachers, including those in the PGT and TGT categories who were previously overlooked.

Recruitment for Computer Teachers and Staff Nurses

Plans were made to fill computer teacher positions, currently occupied by outsourced teachers in government schools, through the LDR process. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the recruitment of 500 Assistant Staff Nurses in the Health Department.

Approval for Assistant Professor and Multi-Task Worker Roles

The Cabinet decided to fill 320 Assistant Professor positions in the Education Department under the backlog quota. Furthermore, 172 Multi-Task Workers will be appointed in the Public Works Department (PWD).

Recruitment in the Medical Education Department

The Cabinet has approved the hiring of 30 Radiologists, 13 Clinical Psychologists, and 6 Perfusionists in the Medical Education Department. Additionally, 11 Multi-Task Worker positions and 27 roles reserved for persons with disabilities (4% reservation) will also be filled.

Staffing Enhancements for Tanda Medical College and Other Departments

The Cabinet has decided to fill 24 Medical Officer positions (Specialists/Super-specialists) at Dr. RPGMC, Tanda. Furthermore, 116 various posts in the Animal Husbandry Department, along with 40 Horticulture Extension Officer and 5 Senior Assistant roles in the Horticulture Department, will be filled.

New Appointments in Zoological Park, Health, and Treasury Departments

A decision was made to create and fill 26 new positions across various categories for the Durgasharanya Kangra International Zoological Park. Additionally, 10 radiographers will be appointed in 'Model Health Institutions' under the Health Department, and 18 Assistant Treasury Officers will be hired in the Department of Treasuries, Accounts, and Lotteries.

Impact on Employment and Services

These Cabinet decisions are expected to create numerous job opportunities in the state while also enhancing the education, health, and other essential sectors.