🏥 HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026
HPRCA Radiographer Admit Card 2026 Out – Answer Key, 58 Posts
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog, Hamirpur • Advt. No. 04/2026 • Post Code 26009
📌 Latest Update (23 August 2026): HPRCA released the Radiographer hall ticket update on August 17, 2026, and the written exam was conducted on August 19, 2026. After the successful completion of the exam, the official Radiographer answer key objection option was opened on August 21, 2026. Candidates who took the exam can now review their answers. If they believe they received fewer marks than they answered, they can challenge their question if they have valid supporting references.
⚡ HPRCA Radiographer 2026 – Quick Answers
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 dated 28 February 2026 |
| Post / Post Code | Radiographer (Job Trainee) / 26009 |
| Revised Vacancies | 58 Posts |
| Departments | Health Services and Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh |
| Qualification | 10+2 Science + accepted Radiology/Imaging Bachelor qualification + State Allied Health Care Council registration |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 Years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Fixed Amount | ₹18,000 per month under Job Trainee Scheme |
| Admit Card Release | 17 August 2026 |
| Written Exam | 19 August 2026 – Conducted |
| Answer Key / Objection | Link activated on 21 August 2026 |
🧭 HPRCA Radiographer 2026 – Quick Navigation
📅 HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Advertisement Issued28 February 2026
Exam Held
Original Application Start
10 March 2026
Original Closing Date4 April 2026
Reopened Application Window11–25 July 2026
e-Admit Card Released17 August 2026
Exam / Objection Link19 / 21 August 2026
💰 Examination Fee
Examination Fee₹100/-
Processing Fee₹700/-
Correction Fee₹100/-
👤 Age Limit
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age45 Years
Age ReckoningAs on 1 January 2026
RelaxationUp to 5 years for eligible HP categories
HPRCA Radiographer 2026 Department & Category-Wise Vacancies
The revised 58-post breakup is shown below in a compact 3-column table
Revised Vacancies58
Health Services23 Posts
Medical Education35 Posts
Exam / Key19 / 21 Aug 2026
| Department / Stage | Category / Update | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Gen (UR) | 5 |
| Health Services | EWS | 4 |
| Health Services | SC (UR) | 4 |
| Health Services | OBC (UR) | 1 |
| Health Services | OBC (IRDP/BPL) | 2 |
| Health Services | SC (WFF) | 1 |
| Health Services | ST (IRDP/BPL) | 1 |
| Health Services | Gen (WEXM) | 4 |
| Health Services | SC (WEXM) | 1 |
| Health Services | Department Subtotal | 23 |
| Medical Education & Research | Gen (UR) | 15 |
| Medical Education & Research | EWS | 4 |
| Medical Education & Research | SC (UR) | 7 |
| Medical Education & Research | SC (BPL) | 1 |
| Medical Education & Research | OBC (UR) | 5 |
| Medical Education & Research | OBC (BPL) | 1 |
| Medical Education & Research | ST (UR) | 2 |
| Medical Education & Research | Department Subtotal | 35 |
| Original Advertisement | 28 February 2026 | 10 |
| First Addendum | 30 March 2026 | +18 |
| Second Addendum | 10 July 2026 | +30 |
| Reopened Window | 11–25 July 2026 | 58 |
| Grand Total – HPRCA Radiographer (Post Code 26009) | 58 | |
📌 Vacancy Table Note:
With the addition of 23 posts from Health Services and 35 from Medical Education, the number of radiographers has increased to 58.
📊 HPRCA Radiographer Vacancy Revision Summary
| Recruitment Stage | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement dated 28 February 2026 | 10 |
| Added through 30 March 2026 addendum | 18 |
| Total after first addendum | 28 |
| Added through 10 July 2026 addendum | 30 |
| Department Split | Health Services 23 | Medical Education 35 |
| Final Revised Total | 58 |
Important Links
Answer Key / Raise Objection
Official Radiographer page for response details and the objection facility
Download e-Admit Card
Official login linked with Radiographer Post Code 26009
Advt. 04/2026 & Addenda
HPRCA page with Advertisement 04/2026 and the later addenda
HPRCA Candidate Login
Candidate sign-in for profile and recruitment access
HPRCA Latest Updates
Check the Commission page for answer-key, result and verification updates
HPRCA Official Website
Main HPRCA site for notices and recruitment updates
HPRCA Radiographer Eligibility 2026 – Who Was Eligible?
Eligibility here is grouped into schooling, radiology qualification, professional registration and age
- ✓Basic Education: Applicants need Science at the 10+2 level from an institution accepted for this recruitment.
- ✓Professional Degree: The professional qualification must be an accepted B.Sc./Bachelor-level course in the notified Radiology, Radiography, Radiation or Medical Imaging field.
- ✓Professional Registration: Professional registration is also required through the Himachal Pradesh body now operating as the State Allied Health Care Council.
- ✓HP Schooling Rule: A non-bonafide Himachali applicant must meet the notified Himachal schooling condition covering Matric and 10+2.
- ✓Age: The normal age band runs from 18 to 45 years on 1 January 2026; eligible applicants can add the relaxation allowed to their category.
- ✓Desirable Knowledge: Knowledge of Himachal customs, local dialects and local working conditions is treated as a desirable qualification.
👥 HPRCA Radiographer Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
| Category / Rule | Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Basic Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Basic Maximum Age | 45 Years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | +5 Years |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | +5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | +5 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities / HP Govt. Employees | Up to 5 Years as permissible |
| Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh | As permissible under applicable Government orders |
💵 HPRCA Radiographer Salary 2026
Those who will be selected for the post of Radiographer will be given a fixed monthly salary of ₹18,000 on the basis of job training.
📍 Department Posting & Service Notes
- ✓Health Services: Health Services accounts for 23 of the revised 58 Radiographer vacancies.
- ✓Medical Education: Medical Education & Research has the other 35 posts after the July revision.
- ✓Engagement: Selected candidates join under the Job Trainee arrangement applicable to the department where they are placed.
📝 HPRCA Radiographer Exam Pattern 2026
| Section / Rule | Questions | Marks | Time / Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiography / Prescribed Qualification Field | Included | Post-specific | Up to essential-qualification level |
| General Knowledge & HP GK | Included | General section | Current affairs are covered within this general section |
| Everyday Science, Reasoning & Social Science | Included | General section | Questions are asked in objective format |
| General English & General Hindi | Included | Matric level | Part of the common section of the paper |
| Total Written Test | 120 MCQs | 120 Marks | 1½ Hours |
| Qualifying Marks | General 45% | SC/ST/OBC/WFF 40% | Lower qualifying marks apply only to the eligible notified categories |
Answer Key Rule: Those with any questions about their results will receive an objection link starting August 21, 2026. The fee for each challenge is a non-refundable ₹200.
🕒 HPRCA Radiographer Exam & Admit Card Schedule
e-Admit Card: You must reach the exam centre 30 minutes before the exam as entry will be closed 30 minutes before the exam.
💼 HPRCA Radiographer Job Profile
- ✓Operate authorised radiography and imaging equipment in line with the procedures followed by the hospital or institution.
- ✓Prepare patients, position them correctly and assist in producing usable images for routine diagnostic work.
- ✓Follow radiation-safety measures, infection-control practices and correct patient-identification procedures while working.
- ✓Maintain imaging records, equipment logs and the routine paperwork used by the department.
- ✓Work in Health Services or Medical Education & Research according to the department allotted at selection.
🎯 What Should Candidates Do After the Radiographer Exam?
If you took the August 19th exam, first open your response sheet and provisional answer key and compare the entries one by one. You should challenge your answer only when you believe it's correct and your marks haven't been awarded accordingly.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid in the HPRCA Answer Key Process
- ✓Using a third-party login: open the Radiographer link provided through HPRCA instead of signing in on an unrelated website.
- ✓Skipping the manual: read the objection guide before starting so the portal requirements are clear.
- ✓Challenging without proof: keep a dependable textbook, guideline or academic reference ready for the answer you are disputing.
- ✓Ignoring the fee: remember that each challenged question costs ₹200 and the fee is not refunded.
- ✓Waiting for the last moment: confirm the live deadline and submit early enough to avoid a late login or payment failure.
📂 Documents to Keep Ready
- ✓Save the submitted application, application ID and a copy of the Radiographer e-Admit Card.
- ✓Keep the Matric document used for date of birth together with the 10+2 Science certificate and marksheet.
- ✓Keep the qualifying B.Sc./Bachelor degree and its marksheets for the accepted radiology or imaging discipline.
- ✓Have the professional registration certificate from the State Allied Health Care Council, Himachal Pradesh, ready.
- ✓If you claimed a reservation or sub-category benefit, keep the matching valid SC, ST, OBC, EWS, BPL/IRDP, WFF, WEXM, PwD or Ex-Servicemen certificate ready.
- ✓Keep Bonafide Himachali proof, or the required Himachal schooling records, whichever applies to your case.
🧭 How to Check HPRCA Radiographer Answer Key & Raise Objection
- 1Open the official portal: use the Radiographer link given in the Important Links section above.
- 2Select Login: open the Radiographer login available from the official portal.
- 3Enter credentials: fill in the application ID or other credentials requested by the login page.
- 4Check the response sheet: compare the responses saved for you with the provisional key displayed there.
- 5Read the manual: open the objection guide and read it before selecting any question for challenge.
- 6Select the disputed question: choose only a question for which you can clearly justify why the displayed answer should be reviewed.
- 7Upload support: provide the supporting reference in the format accepted by the portal.
- 8Pay the challenge fee: pay the notified ₹200 fee for each question you decide to challenge.
- 9Save proof: save the acknowledgement after submission as proof that the challenge was filed.
❓ HPRCA Radiographer Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
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?What is the advertisement number for HPRCA Radiographer 2026?
It is Post Code 26009 under HPRCA Advertisement No. 04/2026, dated 28 February 2026. -
?How many Radiographer vacancies are there?
The revised total is 58 posts: 23 under Health Services and 35 under Medical Education & Research. -
?When was the HPRCA Radiographer admit card released?
The e-Admit Card notice is dated 17 August 2026; the Radiographer test followed on 19 August 2026. -
?Is the Radiographer answer key available?
Yes. The Radiographer portal showed the objection option from 21 August 2026, after the test held on 19 August. -
?What is the required qualification?
Eligibility requires 10+2 Science, an accepted Bachelor/B.Sc. qualification in the notified radiology/imaging field, and professional registration with the State Allied Health Care Council. -
?What is the age limit?
The normal age range is 18–45 years on 1 January 2026, with category relaxation available where Himachal Pradesh rules allow it. -
?What is the Radiographer salary?
The fixed monthly amount for the Radiographer Job Trainee is ₹18,000. -
?What happens after the provisional answer key?
After reviewing objections, HPRCA can finalise the key and then move to the next result or document-checking update.
