HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB). This recruitment drive offers a total of 91 vacancies for the position of Junior Clerk, catering to candidates who possess the required qualifications and experience in cooperative societies. This is an excellent opportunity for job seekers in Himachal Pradesh to secure a stable government job.
The online application process commenced on 09 May 2026 and will continue until 29 May 2026. Eligible candidates, aged between 18 and 45 years, can apply for these posts. Detailed information regarding the recruitment can be found on the official website https://www.hpscb.bank.in. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
Note: All information is sourced from the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | The Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB), Shimla – 171001 |
| Post Name | Junior Clerk (quota for PACS/OCS of HP) |
| Conducting Body | IBPS, Mumbai (Online Examination conducted through IBPS) |
| Quota Type | PACS Quota (Trained Secretaries of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies of HP) and OCS Quota (Employees of Other Cooperative Societies and PACS employees not covered as Trained Secretaries) |
| Total Vacancies | 91 (PACS Quota: 74 + OCS Quota: 17) |
| Pay Scale | Minimum Pay of Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2) + admissible allowances per month (Regular Basis) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via HPSCB website – www.hpscb.bank.in) |
| Selection Mode | Online Examination (150 marks, 150 minutes) + Document Verification/Scrutiny (No Personal Interview) |
| Mandatory Requirement | Bonafide Himachali for all reserved categories; valid experience certificate from cooperative society (PACS: min. 3 years; OCS: min. 5 years) countersigned by Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies of H.P. |
| Official Website | https://www.hpscb.bank.in |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 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 the last date of submission (exact date to be notified on the Bank’s website) |
| Date of Declaration of Result for Online Examination | Around 15 days after the conduct of the examination |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-01-2026 |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 91 vacancies have been announced for the post of Junior Clerk under two quota categories – PACS Quota (74 posts) and OCS Quota (17 posts). These are distributed across various categories as follows:
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)
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as of 01-01-2026. All reserved category candidates must be bona fide Himachalis. Reservation benefits apply only to bona fide Himachali candidates. OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate from a 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 certificates must be supported by:
- Copy of the resolution of the managing committee for the initial appointment, and
- Copy of relevant pages of the statutory audit report/note for prescribed years showing payment of wages/salary from the society account.
Educational 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 |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates must be above 18 years and below 45 years of age as of 01-01-2026. Candidates born between 02-01-1981 and 01-01-2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation applies only to bona fide 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.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 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 fridom Fighter (WFF) of HP | 5 years of relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (Reserved Vacancies) | Age at the time of joining military service should not exceed the 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) |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates 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. Bank transaction charges for online payment will have to be borne by the candidate.
| 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 |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
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 the vacant posts will be called for document verification. Final selection will be made strictly based on merit in the online examination after document verification. Candidates must score a minimum of 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)
| Sl. No. | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 30 / 30 |
| 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 | |
| Duration: 150 Minutes (2½ Hours) No separate time limit per section |
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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.
HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Exam Syllabus
The 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 an 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.
| 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 the HP Cooperative Societies Act and the HP Cooperative Societies Rules | 30 |
How to Apply for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of HPSCB at https://www.hpscb.bank.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” or “New Registration” link.
- Complete the registration with your personal details and get a Registration ID.
- Fill in the application form with educational, personal, and contact details.
- Upload your photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
💡 Expert Tip: Ensure that your scanned documents are below 500KB in size to avoid any issues during the upload process.
Important Instructions for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- All reserved category benefits, including age relaxation and fee concession, apply only to bona fide Himachali candidates.
- Candidates must possess a valid experience certificate from their cooperative society – false experience certificates will result in summary cancellation of candidature, irrespective of qualifying for 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 the 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; once paid, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS and a hand-written declaration not in the candidate’s own handwriting or not in English will be treated as invalid.
- Candidates already in regular (confirmed) service must submit a NOC and a good character certificate from their current employer at document verification – absence of a NOC will result in cancellation of candidature.
- There is NO negative marking in the online examination; a minimum 40% marks is 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 a family gross annual income below Rs. 4 Lakhs per annum.
- PwBD candidates must have a minimum 40% degree of disability and must submit a Medical Certificate from a competent authority confirming fitness for duty at the 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 a maximum of 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 the 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.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Download HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The last date to apply is 29/05/2026 as per the official notification.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Ans. There are 91 total vacancies as per the official notification.
Q3. What is the age limit for applying?
Ans. The age limit for applying is between 18 and 45 years as of 01-01-2026.
Q4. What is the application fee for General category candidates?
Ans. The application fee for General (UR) and OBC candidates is Rs. 1,000/-.
Q5. How is the selection process conducted?
Ans. The selection process consists of an online examination followed by document verification.
Q6. What are the educational qualifications required?
Ans. Candidates must be graduates in any discipline from a recognized university.
Q7. Where can I find the official notification?
Ans. The official notification can be downloaded from the HPSCB website at this link.
