POST DETAILS :
Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB) has released a notification for the post of HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB)
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026
PACS/OCS of HP
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Submission of Online Application | 09-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 29-05-2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | 09-05-2026 to 29-05-2026 (Online Mode Only) |
| Date of Downloading of Call Letters | Around 7 days before examination date |
| Date of Online Examination | Expected 5-6 weeks after last date of submission (exact date to be notified on Bank’s website) |
| Date of Declaration of Result for Online Examination | Around 15 days after conduct of examination |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) and OBC of H.P. | Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) – Non-refundable |
| EWS of H.P. (Economically Weaker Sections) | Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) – Non-refundable |
| SC / ST / IRDP / BPL / ANTODAYA of HP | Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) – Non-refundable |
| Female Candidates of All Categories of HP | Rs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) – Non-refundable |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
18 to 45 years (as on 01-01-2026) | |
| SC of HP | 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) |
| ST of HP | 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) |
| OBC of HP | 5 years relaxation (max 50 years) |
| EWS of HP | As per HP Govt. norms |
| Physically Handicapped (PwBD) | 5 years relaxation (minimum 40% disability required) |
| Ward of Freedom Fighter (WFF) of HP | 5 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (Reserved Vacancies) | Age at time of joining military service should not exceed upper age limit; present age must be less than 58 years (Maximum relaxation: 12 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved Vacancies) | Actual age minus approved military service must not exceed prescribed maximum age by more than 3 years (Maximum relaxation: 12 years) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Post / Quota | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk (PACS Quota – Trained Secretaries of PACS of HP) | (i) Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University (Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a School/Institution within Himachal Pradesh – not applicable for Bonafide Himachalis); (ii) Minimum 3 years continuous service as Secretary as defined in Rule 2(vii) of H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules, 1971 of Primary Agriculture Credit Society; (iii) All employees of PACS covered under definition of “Trained Secretaries” are eligible; (iv) Candidate should not be a defaulter of his/her society |
| Junior Clerk (OCS Quota – Employees of Other Cooperative Societies and PACS employees not covered as Trained Secretaries) | (i) Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University (Matriculation and 10+2 from HP school – not applicable for Bonafide Himachalis); (ii) Minimum 5 years continuous service in a cooperative society; (iii) All employees of other cooperative societies and PACS employees not covered under definition of “Trained Secretaries” are eligible; (iv) Candidate should not be a defaulter of his/her society |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post 91
PACS Quota – Category-wise Vacancy (Quota reserved for Trained Secretaries of PACS of HP)
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GEN / UR | 19 |
| EWS of HP | 07 |
| SC of HP | 12 |
| ST of HP | 02 |
| OBC of HP | 11 |
| GEN (Ex-Servicemen) of HP | 08 |
| SC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP | 03 |
| ST (Ex-Servicemen) of HP | 01 |
| OBC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP | 02 |
| SC-IRDP of HP | 02 |
| OBC-IRDP of HP | 02 |
| GEN (WFF) of HP | 01 |
| SC (WFF) of HP | 01 |
| PwBDs of HP (01 each for: Blindness & Low Vision; Deaf & Hard of Hearing; Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy) | 03 |
| Sub-Total (PACS Quota) | 74 |
OCS Quota – Category-wise Vacancy (Quota reserved for Employees of Other Cooperative Societies and PACS employees not covered as Trained Secretaries)
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GEN / UR | 06 |
| EWS of HP | 02 |
| SC of HP | 02 |
| ST of HP | 01 |
| OBC of HP | 02 |
| OBC-IRDP of HP | 01 |
| SC-IRDP of HP | 01 |
| GEN (Ex-Servicemen) of HP | 01 |
| SC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP | 01 |
| Sub-Total (OCS Quota) | 17 |
Grand Total: 91 Posts (PACS: 74 + OCS: 17)
PH (Physically Handicapped / PwBD) Sub-Category Vacancy (Total 03 Posts – under PACS Quota only)
| Sl. No. | Sub-Category of PwBD Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blindness and Low Vision | 01 |
| 2 | Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 01 |
| 3 | Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy | 01 |
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – Online Examination (150 Marks, 150 Minutes)
| Sl. No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 150 Minutes (2½ Hours) – No separate time limit per section |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | |
| 3 | English | 30 | 30 | |
| 4 | General Awareness (including HP General Knowledge) | 30 | 30 | |
| 5 | H.P. Cooperative Societies Act and H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Stage 2 – Document Verification / Scrutiny
| Shortlisting Ratio | Candidates up to 1.75 times of vacant posts will be called for document verification |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% of total marks (i.e., minimum 60 out of 150) in online examination |
| No Negative Marking | There is NO negative marking in the online examination |
| Question Paper Type | Objective type multiple choice (MCQ) – bilingual (English and Hindi) |
Tie-Breaking Rules
| 1st Tie-Break | Preference to candidates possessing higher academic qualifications |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Preference to candidates belonging to the State of H.P. |
Exam Syllabus
| Section | Topic | Key Coverage | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Reasoning | Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | 30 |
| Section 2 | Numerical Ability | Quantitative Aptitude, Number Systems, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation | 30 |
| Section 3 | English | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion | 30 |
| Section 4 | General Awareness (including HP GK) | General Awareness, Current Affairs, HP General Knowledge, Customs, Traditions, Languages and Culture of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| Section 5 | H.P. Cooperative Societies Act & H.P. Cooperative Societies Rules | Provisions of HP Cooperative Societies Act and HP Cooperative Societies Rules | 30 |
Application Link and Form Details
The online application for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 is to be filled and submitted through the Bank’s official website. The step-by-step process is as follows:
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit Bank’s Website | Go to www.hpscb.bank.in → Click “APPLY ONLINE” → Choose “Click here for New Registration” → Enter Name, Contact Details, and Email ID → Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated |
| Step 2 | Fill the Application Form | Fill all personal details, category, qualification, and experience details. Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to save data if unable to complete in one go. Details must match exactly as in certificates/mark sheets. |
| Step 3 | Upload Documents | Upload: (1) Photograph (4.5×3.5 cm, 20-50 KB, JPG); (2) Signature (black ink, 10-20 KB, JPG); (3) Left Thumb Impression (black/blue ink on white paper, 20-50 KB, JPG); (4) Hand-written Declaration (black ink on white paper, English only, 50-100 KB, JPG). Capture live webcam photo as required. |
| Step 4 | Preview and Complete Registration | Click “Preview Tab” to verify all details → Modify if required → Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after verifying everything is correct. No changes allowed after this step. |
| Step 5 | Pay Application Fee | Click “Payment” Tab → Pay online via Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets → Wait for server intimation (do not press Back/Refresh) → Download e-Receipt |
| Step 6 | Submit and Print | Click “Submit” → Take printout of e-Receipt and online application form with fee details → Download Call Letter (around 7 days before exam) from www.hpscb.bank.in using Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth |
For queries: recruitment@hpscb.com
Apply Online at: https://www.hpscb.bank.in
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications must be submitted online only through the Bank’s website www.hpscb.bank.in by clicking the “APPLY ONLINE” option.
- Hard copy applications or applications by any other mode will not be accepted. The online application window is open from 09-05-2026 to 29-05-2026.
- Candidates must register on the portal, make fee payment online, and upload all required documents.
- No change will be possible after clicking the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button. Candidates are advised to keep their valid personal email ID and mobile number active till the completion of the entire recruitment process.
- Before applying, candidates must have ready: scanned photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm), signature (with black ink on white paper), left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink), and a hand-written declaration in English on white paper with black ink. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
- The hand-written declaration text is: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid.
- I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are announced for HPSCB Junior Clerk 2026?
a total of 91 vacancies
What are the application dates for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 from 09 May 2026 to 29 May 2026, and the online fee payment window is also available during the same period on the official HPSCB website
What is the age limit for HPSCB Junior Clerk 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 01 January 2026, with upper age relaxations applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex‑Servicemen, Ward of Freedom Fighter, and other reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh as per prevailing government rules.
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