HPRCA Recruitment 2026: Scientific Assistant Vacancies
- Posted On 2025-11-29
- Qualification Graduation, Post-Graduation
- No. of Openings 01
- Closing Date 2026-01-08
- Work Type permanent
- Job Location Himachal Pradesh
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:
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

Name of the Post and Number of Positions:

Scientific Assistant: 01 Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have possess atleast 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: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 18 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 45 years as on 01-01-2025. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

Selection Procedure: Candidates will be selected on the basis of the Computer-based Test (CBT)/ Screening Test
- Total Questions- 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQ), with each question carrying half (½) mark.
- Time- 2 hours
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: Rs.800/-
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), at https://hprca.hp.gov.in/
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