🧪 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Admit Card Update 2026
HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Admit Card 2026 Out – Post Code 25012
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur • Advt. No. 03/2025 • 2 Posts
📌 Latest Update (23 August 2026): The admit card facility for Laboratory Assistant, Post Code 25012 opened on August 19, 2026. The written exam will be held on August 26, 2026. After downloading the e-admit card, first read the reporting time, exam center, verification documents and guidelines mentioned in your admit card carefully.
⚡ HPRCA Laboratory Assistant 2026 – Quick Answers
| Advertisement No. | 03/2025 dated 18 August 2025 |
| Post / Post Code | Laboratory Assistant (Trainee) / 25012 |
| Department | Director of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Qualification | 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or recognised equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 Years as on 1 January 2025 |
| Trainee Emoluments | ₹12,780 per month |
| Admit Card Link | Activated on 19 August 2026 |
| Examination Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Awaited; check after the examination |
🧭 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant – Quick Navigation
📅 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant – Important Dates
Advertisement Issued18 August 2025
Online Application Started27 August 2025, 10:00 AM
Application Closed30 September 2025, 11:59 PM
Admit Card OutHall-Ticket Link Activated19 August 2026
e-Admit Card Notice Listed20 August 2026
Laboratory Assistant Exam26 August 2026
💰 Application Fee
Examination Fee₹100/-
Processing Fee₹700/-
Total / Correction Fee₹800/- / ₹100/-
👤 Age Limit
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age45 Years
Age Reckoning Date1 January 2025
RelaxationAs per applicable HP rules
HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Vacancy & Stage Details
The existing 25-row × 5-column layout keeps vacancy, recruitment and hall-ticket details together
Total Posts2
SC (WEXM)1 Post
OBC (WEXM)1 Post
Exam Date26 Aug 2026
| Department / Stage | Category / Update | Posts | Basis | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Health Services | SC (WEXM) | 1 | Original vacancy | Ward of Ex-Servicemen category |
| Director of Health Services | OBC (WEXM) | 1 | Original vacancy | Ward of Ex-Servicemen category |
| Current Status – HPRCA Laboratory Assistant (Post Code 25012) | 2 | Admit Card Out | Answer key awaited after 26 August exam | |
📌 Vacancy Table Note:There are two Laboratory Assistant Trainee positions available under this post code at the Directorate of Health Services, categorized as SC (WEXM) and OBC (WEXM).
📊 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Vacancy Summary
| Vacancy Group | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| SC (Ward of Ex-Servicemen) | 1 |
| OBC (Ward of Ex-Servicemen) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Important Links
Download Admit CardCandidate login for Laboratory Assistant Post Code 25012
e-Admit Card NoticeHPRCA Press Notes page containing the 25012 update
Detailed AdvertisementAdvertisement 03/2025 access page on HPRCA
HPRCA Candidate LoginHPRCA candidate profile and recruitment login area
Downloads & SyllabusUse HPRCA downloads for syllabus and later examination documents
HPRCA ResultsResult section to verify later Post Code 25012 notices
HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Eligibility 2025–26
Education, age, reservation and later document-check requirements
- ✓Essential Qualification: the applicant should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or hold another qualification accepted as equivalent by the competent State/Central authority.
- ✓Department: both trainee positions under Post Code 25012 are placed with the Director of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh.
- ✓Reserved Vacancies: the breakup is one SC (WEXM) seat and one OBC (WEXM) seat. The claimed reservation and Ward of Ex-Servicemen status must be supported by valid records.
- ✓Age: the ordinary age range for this recruitment is 18–45 years on 1 January 2025; eligible applicants can receive the relaxation allowed under Himachal Pradesh rules.
- ✓Provisional Admission: an e-Admit Card is not proof that every eligibility condition has been accepted. HPRCA can check the original education, category and personal records at a later stage.
- ✓Final Authority: if any summary on this page differs from Advertisement No. 03/2025 or a later HPRCA order, use the latest official HPRCA document.
👥 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Age & Category Rules
| Category / Rule | Age / Treatment |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 45 Years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2025 |
| Scheduled Caste Candidates | Relaxation as permitted under HP Government rules |
| Other Backward Classes Candidates | Relaxation as permitted under HP Government rules |
| Ward of Ex-Servicemen | Eligibility depends on valid WEXM status and supporting record |
| Himachal Pradesh Ex-Servicemen Rules | Treatment as per applicable Government orders |
| Final Verification | Original age and category documents are mandatory |
💵 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Pay & Trainee Emoluments
For permanent positions, the reference pay scale is Level 5, ₹21,300–67,800. However, those selected in this recruitment will be hired as on-the-job trainees, with a monthly salary of ₹12,780. The Level 5 salary should not be considered the trainee's starting salary; the terms of Advertisement No. 03/2025 will apply during the traineeship period.
📍 Department & Job Profile
- ✓Work may include basic laboratory preparation, sample-related assistance and routine record work under the supervision of authorised staff.
- ✓Routine duties can also involve keeping the work area clean and maintaining supply or equipment records according to departmental practice.
- ✓Safety, identification, storage and disposal procedures applicable to the assigned laboratory must be followed during work.
⚙️ HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Selection Process
The recruitment process is as follows: CBT/Written Exam → Merit-Based Shortlisting → Document Verification → Final Result.
You can appear for the exam only after receiving your admit card. Before the selection is finalized, your qualifications, age, reservation status, and WEXM claim will be verified through original documents..
📝 HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Exam Pattern
| Section / Rule | Questions | Marks | Time / Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject / Essential Qualification Field | 140 | 70 | Post-related Science level |
| HP GK, Current Affairs & Everyday Science | Included in 60 | Common portion | Objective questions |
| Logic, Social Science, English & Hindi | Included in 60 | Common portion | Matric standard |
| Total Written Test | 200 MCQs | 100 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Marks Per Question | Objective response | 0.5 Mark | Computer-based / screening mode |
| Qualifying Standard | General 45% | SC/ST/OBC/WFF 40% | Subject to notified rules |
Exam Instruction:Candidates should check their e-admit cards for reporting time, gate rules, permitted items, and exam instructions, and refer to the latest HPRCA notice for updates.
🕒 Admit Card & Exam-Day Update
The option to download the e-admit card for the exam scheduled for August 26, 2026, opened on August 19, 2026. HPRCA has also provided related information in its press notes section. After downloading the admit card, be sure to match your name, photo, roll number, post code 25012, reporting time, and center address with your application details.
📢 Answer Key & Result Status
As of August 23, 2026, the August 26 exam had yet to be held, so no information was available for post-exam information, such as answer keys or results. When the HPRCA later releases the provisional key, objection filing deadline, revised key, results, or document verification schedule, those updates can be added to this same page for Advertisement No. 03/2025.
📂 Documents to Carry or Keep Ready
- ✓Keep a readable printed copy of the HPRCA Laboratory Assistant e-Admit Card carrying Post Code 25012.
- ✓Carry the original photo identity document that is accepted in the directions printed on your own hall ticket.
- ✓Keep the Matric certificate available for checking the candidate's name and date of birth.
- ✓Keep the 10+2 Science certificate and marksheet that show Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- ✓Where applicable, retain the SC/OBC certificate together with the documents supporting the Ward of Ex-Servicemen claim.
- ✓Keep the submitted application, fee record and any additional document specifically called for by HPRCA.
🧭 How to Download HPRCA Laboratory Assistant Admit Card
- 1Open the hall-ticket link: use the Download Admit Card option in the Important Links section.
- 2Match the recruitment: make sure the login is for Laboratory Assistant, Post Code 25012.
- 3Fill the login field: enter the application or registration detail requested on the HPRCA portal.
- 4Complete verification: provide the password or date-of-birth entry and captcha exactly in the format shown.
- 5Open the e-Admit Card: confirm that Post Code 25012 appears on the downloaded record.
- 6Check personal entries: review the name, photograph, roll number and claimed category.
- 7Read exam details: note the 26 August date, reporting time and allotted centre before leaving home.
- 8Keep a saved copy: store the PDF on your device for backup.
- 9Take the printout: carry a clear printed hall ticket and the required original photo ID to the venue.
❓ HPRCA Laboratory Assistant 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
- ?From which date was the HPRCA Laboratory Assistant hall ticket available?
The Post Code 25012 e-Admit Card facility opened on 19 August 2026. - ?What is the examination date?
The Laboratory Assistant test for Post Code 25012 is fixed for 26 August 2026. - ?What is the vacancy breakup?
There are two vacancies in total—one SC (WEXM) and one OBC (WEXM). - ?Which education is needed?
Applicants need a 10+2 Science background covering the PCB subjects—Physics, Chemistry and Biology—or another credential accepted as equivalent. - ?What age range applies?
The standard band is 18 to 45 years on 1 January 2025, with relaxation where the Himachal Pradesh rules allow it. - ?What amount is paid during the trainee period?
The notified Laboratory Assistant Job Trainee amount is ₹12,780 per month. - ?Was an answer key available on 23 August?
No. The examination itself was scheduled for 26 August 2026, so the post-exam key stage had not started. - ?Is a separate answer-key article necessary?
No. The official key and objection schedule can be added to this Advertisement 03/2025 page after HPRCA releases them.
