HP Health Department Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for Staff Nurse (Job Trainee) Posts : The Health and Family Welfare Department of Himachal Pradesh has officially issued an advertisement/public notice inviting applications for the recruitment of Staff Nurses (“Job Trainee”). This direct recruitment drive is specifically conducted for eligible Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates who possess a minimum of 40% permanent disability certified by a competent authority.
If you fulfill the eligibility criteria and wish to serve in the state’s healthcare sector, here is a complete breakdown of the official notification, including vacancies, selection criteria, important dates, and how to apply.
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Job Overview & Vacancy Details
The vacancies fall under the Group-C (Non-Gazetted) class of posts. The department is filling a total of 8 posts, divided into specific disability categories as outlined below:
| Category | Vacancies | Suitable Disability Types & Abbreviations |
|---|---|---|
| Category (a) – UR | 03 Posts | OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), CP (Cerebral Palsy), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victim) |
| Category (b) – UR | 03 Posts | SLD (Specific/Speech Learning Disability). Suitable job functions include sitting, standing, walking, bending, finger manipulation, reading & writing, seeing, and hearing-communication. |
| Category (c) – UR | 02 Posts | Multiple Disabilities (MD) involving combinations of the above categories (a and b). |
Salary & Age Limit
- Consolidated Fixed Monthly Amount: Rs. 21,500/- per month.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must fulfill both the essential and desirable qualification standards:
1. Essential Qualification
- Must have completed 10+2 (preferably with Science) from a recognized Board of School Education.
- Must be a qualified ‘A’ Grade Nurse (holding a Diploma in GNM) OR possess a B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized University/Institution.
- Must fulfill requirements as per the R&P Rules of Staff Nurse.
2. Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
- Suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing across the state.
Mode of Selection & Evaluation Matrix (Total: 30 Marks)
The selection will not involve a written examination. Instead, the final merit list will be drawn purely on an evaluation basis in accordance with the parameters devised by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (vide letter No. SJE-B-B(15)03/2014 dated 28.08.2017).
Marks will be awarded by the selection committee based on the following 30-mark criteria:
- Essential Qualification Weightage (Max 10 Marks): Marks obtained in the prescribed essential educational qualification divided by 10.
- Maximum Disability Weightage (Max 6 Marks):
- 40% to 59% disability = 2 Marks
- 60% to 79% disability = 4 Marks
- 80% to 100% disability = 6 Marks
- Maximum Additional Qualification Weightage (Max 4 Marks): Percentage of marks obtained in higher qualifications divided by 25.
- Backward Area Panchayat (1 Mark): Belonging to a notified Backward Area or Panchayat (Issued/countersigned by Naib Tehsildar).
- Landless Family (1 Mark): Family having land less than 1 Hectare (Certified by the concerned Revenue Authority).
- Non-Employment Certificate (1 Mark): Certificate proving no family member is in Government/Semi-Government service (Issued/countersigned by Naib Tehsildar).
- BPL Family (2 Marks): Families with an annual income below Rs. 40,000/- (Certificates issued by Panchayat Secretary/Pradhan/BDO, subject to a valid income certificate issued/countersigned by Naib Tehsildar or above).
- Widow/Divorced/Destitute/Single Woman (1 Mark): Relevant certificate issued by Naib Tehsildar.
- Single Daughter/Orphan (1 Mark): Relevant certificate issued by Naib Tehsildar.
- Specialized Training (1 Mark): At least 6 months of training related to the post applied for from a recognized University/Institution.
- Experience (Max 2 Marks): Up to a maximum of 5 years in a Govt./Semi-Govt. organization relating to the post (0.4 marks for each completed year).
Important Dates & Deadlines
Candidates must ensure their offline applications reach the designated department office on or before the following deadlines:
- Last Date for General Areas: 30.07.2026
- Last Date for Tribal Areas: 05.08.2026
Note: Applications received after these dates will be summarily rejected. The department will not be responsible for any type of postal or transit delay.
How to Apply
- Download the Form: Visit the official website of the department at www.hphealth.nic.in to download the prescribed application format.
- Prepare Document Copies: Arrange one set of self-attested copies of all essential educational certificates, permanent disability certificates (minimum 40%), and requisite category certificates (like BPL, Landless, or Non-employment certificates as applicable).
- Submit the Application: Fill out the form completely and send it along with the self-attested documents to:
Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Department,
Himachal Pradesh, Shimla – 171009
Make sure to double-check all attached certificates and ensure they are issued or countersigned by the competent authorities (such as the Naib Tehsildar or Revenue Authority) as specified in the advertisement.
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