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HPRCA Recruitment for one post of Scientific Assistant 2026

HPRCA Recruitment for one post of Scientific Assistant 2026
- Posted On 2025-11-29
- Qualification
- No. of Openings 1
- Closing Date 2026-01-08
- Work Type permanent
- Job Location
Job Description :

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, invites online applications from eligible candidates for the post of Scientific Assistant (Digital Forensics) as Job Trainee under different departments in Himachal Pradesh.

Advertisement no: 05/2025

Important Dates:

Date of notification: 27.11.2025

Commencement of Online Application: 03.12.2025

Last Date of Online Application: 07.01.2026

Correction window: after 3 days of the closing day, for 7 days

Exam Date: To be notified

Name of the Post: Scientific Assistant (Digital Forensics)

Post code: 25021

Number of Vacancies: 1

Eligibility Criteria:
- At least a 2nd-class Master's Degree in Forensic Science/ Digital Forensics & Information Security/ Master of Computer Application (MCA) from any recognized University.
OR

At least a 2nd Class Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science/Computer Application (BCA)/ Engineering with Computer Science or Electronics of Information and Technology (IT) or Electronic Communication from a recognized University.

AND
- Two years of analytical experience issued by the research supervisor or Head of the organization /Department in the relevant field.
- Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
Age Limit:

The minimum and maximum age limits are 18 and 45 years, respectively, and will be calculated as of January 1, 2025.

Age relaxation (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh) as per state government norms.

Selection Procedure: Computer-based Test (CBT) / screening test-
- Total Questions- 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQ), with each question carrying half (½) mark.
- Time- 2 hours
- Negative Marking- NA
Syllabus:
1. Up to Subjects(s)/field(s) concerned are prescribed as essential qualifications (140 questions).
2. General Knowledge, including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, and Current Affairs.
Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric Standard. (Totaal- 60 questions)

Application Fee:
- Totaal- 800 (Examination fee- Rs. 100+ Processing Fees- Rs. 700)
- Correction Fees- Rs. 100
- Mode of payment- Online
Application Mode: Online Recruitment Applications (ORA).

How to Apply:
- Visit the official HPRCA website at https://hprca.hp.gov.in/. The candidate must first register on the HPRCA portal by clicking the "Sign Up" option to create a username and password.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) — required before applying.
- Log in, select the appropriate postcode for which you’re eligible.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details
- Upload required documents (photo, certificates, RCI registration, where applicable).
- Select your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu.
- Pay the application fee online.
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