HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 91 Posts

Government of India

Posts: 91 (PACS Quota: 74 + OCS Quota: 17) Last Date: 29-05-2026 Online

Short Information

The Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB) has officially announced the Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 with 91 openings. The detailed notification was published on 09 May 2026 at www.hpscb.bank.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18–45 years (with relaxations for reserved categories) and hold a Graduate degree in any discipline along with the required cooperative society experience can now submit their online applications from 09 May 2026 to 29 May 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date09-05-2026
Last Date To Apply29-05-2026
Fee Payment Last Date09-05-2026 to 29-05-2026 (Online Mode Only)
Date Of Downloading Of Call LettersAround 7 days before examination date
Date Of Online ExaminationExpected 5-6 weeks after last date of submission (exact date to be notified on Bank's website)
Result DateAround 15 days after conduct of examination
Age Calculated As On01-01-2026

Application Fee

General FeeRs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) - Non-refundable
Ews FeeRs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable
Sc FeeRs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable
Female FeeRs. 800/- (Rupees Eight Hundred only) - Non-refundable
DetailsCandidates applying for the post of Junior Clerk are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as specified below. The fee must be paid online through the HPSCB application portal. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Bank transaction charges for online payment will have to be borne by the candidate.

Age Limit

DetailsCandidates must be above 18 years and below 45 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Candidates born between 02-01-1981 and 01-01-2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable only to Bonafide Himachali candidates of the respective reserved categories. Selected PwBD candidates will have to submit a Medical Certificate from a competent authority confirming physical fitness to perform duties.

Qualification / Eligibility

DetailsCandidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-01-2026. All reserved category candidates must be Bonafide Himachalis. Reservation benefits are applicable only to Bonafide Himachali candidates. OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate from competent authority. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBDs/Ex-SM and other reserved categories of HP may apply against unreserved/general category posts but will not be eligible for age relaxation or fee concession in such cases. Candidates must also ensure they are not directly or indirectly a defaulter of their society. | Experience certificates must be issued by the concerned Inspector of Society and countersigned by the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. with authentic certification. Such certificate must be supported by: (i) Copy of resolution of the managing committee for initial appointment, and (ii) Copy of relevant pages of statutory audit report/note for prescribed years showing payment of wages/salary from the society account. | Educational Qualification | Types of PACS and OCS covered under this recruitment:

Vacancy Details

  • {'Category': 'GEN / UR', 'No. of Vacancies': '19'}
  • {'Category': 'EWS of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '07'}
  • {'Category': 'SC of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '12'}
  • {'Category': 'ST of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'OBC of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '11'}
  • {'Category': 'GEN (Ex-Servicemen) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '08'}
  • {'Category': 'SC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '03'}
  • {'Category': 'ST (Ex-Servicemen) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'OBC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'SC-IRDP of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'OBC-IRDP of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'GEN (WFF) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'SC (WFF) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': '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)', 'No. of Vacancies': '03'}
  • {'Category': 'Sub-Total (PACS Quota)', 'No. of Vacancies': '74'}
  • {'Category': 'GEN / UR', 'No. of Vacancies': '06'}
  • {'Category': 'EWS of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'SC of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'ST of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'OBC of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '02'}
  • {'Category': 'OBC-IRDP of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'SC-IRDP of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'GEN (Ex-Servicemen) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'SC (Ex-Servicemen) of HP', 'No. of Vacancies': '01'}
  • {'Category': 'Sub-Total (OCS Quota)', 'No. of Vacancies': '17'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Sub-Category of PwBD Post': 'Blindness and Low Vision', 'No. of Posts': '01'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Sub-Category of PwBD Post': 'Deaf and Hard of Hearing', 'No. of Posts': '01'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Sub-Category of PwBD Post': 'Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy', 'No. of Posts': '01'}

Category Wise Vacancy

Sub Category Of Pwbd PostLocomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy
No. Of Posts01

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay ScaleMinimum Pay of Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2) + admissible allowances per month (Regular Basis)

Selection Process

  • 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
  • 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)
  • 1st Tie-Break Preference to candidates possessing higher academic qualifications
  • 2nd Tie-Break Preference to candidates belonging to the State of H.P.
  • The selection process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 consists of 2 stages - Online Examination (150 marks
  • 150 minutes
  • conducted through IBPS Mumbai) followed by Document Verification/Scrutiny. There is no personal interview. Candidates up to 1.75 times of vacant posts will be called for document verification. Final selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit in the online examination after document verification. Candidates must score minimum 40% marks in the online examination to be shortlisted for document verification. Candidates declared successful who do not personally attend document verification will have their candidature cancelled.
  • Stage 1 - Online Examination (150 Marks
  • 150 Minutes)
  • Stage 2 - Document Verification / Scrutiny
  • Tie-Breaking Rules

Syllabus

DetailsThe Online Examination consists of 5 sections - Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, General Awareness, and H.P. Cooperative Societies Act and Rules - each carrying 30 marks (total 150 marks, 150 minutes). The level of examination and syllabus is in accordance with the minimum educational qualification criteria i.e. Graduation level. The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi) and is of objective type MCQ. There is no negative marking. Preference will be given to candidates possessing knowledge of customs, traditions, languages, and culture of Himachal Pradesh and the test shall include questions on such subjects.

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."
  • Documents Required to be Produced at Document Verification (when called):
  • Graduation degree certificate and mark sheets from recognized University
  • Matriculation and 10+2 certificates from HP school/institution (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificate countersigned by Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. - with copy of managing committee resolution for initial appointment and statutory audit report pages (3 years for PACS quota; 5 years for OCS quota)
  • Age proof (10th/12th class mark sheet/certificate)
  • Bonafide Himachali Certificate from competent authority (for reserved category candidates)
  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/WFF/IRDP certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
  • Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (for OBC candidates) - in latest prescribed format
  • EWS Income and Asset Certificate issued by Deputy Commissioner/SDO (Civil)/Tehsildar (for EWS candidates) - family income below Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum
  • PwBD Certificate (minimum 40% disability) + Medical Certificate from competent authority confirming fitness for duty (for PwBD candidates)
  • Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
  • WFF Certificate (for Ward of Freedom Fighter candidates)
  • IRDP/BPL/Antodaya Certificate countersigned by Block Development Officer (if applicable)
  • NOC and Good Character Certificate from current employer (for candidates in regular/confirmed service)
  • e-Receipt and printout of online application form
  • Apply Online at: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/hpscbmar26/

Important Instructions

  • All reserved category benefits including age relaxation and fee concession apply only to Bonafide Himachali candidates. Candidates must possess valid experience certificate from their cooperative society - false experience certificates will result in summary cancellation of candidature irrespective of qualifying the online examination. Experience certificates must be issued by the concerned Inspector of Society and countersigned by the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. supported by managing committee resolution and statutory audit report pages. No hard copy applications will be accepted - online submission only via www.hpscb.bank.in. Application fee is non-refundable; fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS and hand-written declaration not in candidate's own handwriting or not in English will be treated as invalid. Candidates already in regular (confirmed) service must submit NOC and good character certificate from current employer at document verification - absence of NOC will result in cancellation of candidature. There is NO negative marking in the online examination; minimum 40% marks required to qualify. Candidates must appear in person at document verification - non-appearance will lead to cancellation of candidature without notice. OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate; EWS candidates must have family gross annual income below Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum. PwBD candidates must have minimum 40% degree of disability and must submit Medical Certificate from competent authority confirming fitness for duty at selected post. Wards of Ex-Servicemen are NOT eligible for posts advertised for Ex-Servicemen. Selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years (extendable up to maximum 3 years). No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the online examination. Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in the area of operation of H.P. State Cooperative Bank in Himachal Pradesh. For any dispute related to selection process, the decision of the Registrar, Co-operative Societies of Himachal Pradesh shall be binding and final; jurisdiction shall be Shimla (HP) only. Candidates are advised to visit www.hpscb.bank.in regularly for all updates regarding the recruitment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026?

HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 is a regular recruitment drive by The Himachal Pradesh State Co‑operative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB), Shimla, to fill 91 Junior Clerk posts under PACS/OCS quota through an online examination conducted by IBPS, Mumbai.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced for HPSCB Junior Clerk 2026?

The HPSCB Junior Clerk 2026 notification announces a total of 91 vacancies, out of which 74 posts are reserved for Trained Secretaries of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS quota) and 17 posts are for employees of other Cooperative Societies and PACS employees not covered as Trained Secretaries (OCS quota).

Q3. 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.

Q4. 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.

Q5. What are the educational qualification and experience requirements for HPSCB Junior Clerk posts?

Applicants must be Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University and should have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/institution located in Himachal Pradesh (this schooling condition is relaxed for Bonafide Himachali candidates); additionally, PACS quota candidates need at least 3 years continuous service as Trained Secretaries in PACS, while OCS quota candidates require a minimum of 5 years continuous service in other cooperative societies or PACS not covered as Trained Secre

Q6. What is the selection process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of a single‑stage online examination of 150 marks and 150 minutes followed by document verification/scrutiny, with no personal interview; final selection is based purely on marks obtained in the online exam, subject to successful document verification.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for the HPSCB Junior Clerk 2026 online test?

The HPSCB Junior Clerk online exam comprises 150 objective‑type questions for 150 marks, divided equally into five sections—Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, General Awareness (including HP GK), and H.P. Cooperative Societies Act & Rules—each having 30 questions and 30 marks, with a composite duration of 150 minutes and no negative marking.

Q8. What is the application fee for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for General and OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh and Rs. 800 for EWS, SC, ST, IRDP, BPL, Antodaya and all female candidates of Himachal Pradesh, payable only through the online payment gateway on the HPSCB application portal and non‑refundable under any circumstances.

About Government of India Recruitment

Government of India ne HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 91 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 91 (PACS Quota: 74 + OCS Quota: 17) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 29-05-2026 hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.