HPRCA Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 01 Post

Are you looking for a job in the forensic service of HP? Then HPRCA Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025 for you? The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released Advertisement No. 05/2025 for the recruitment of Scientific Assistant (Digital Forensics) – Job Trainee under the Directorate of Forensic Services.
This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates with qualifications in Forensic Science, Digital Forensics, MCA, BCA, or Computer Science/Electronics Engineering.

👉 Online application starts from 03 December 2025
👉 Last date to apply is 07 January 2026.

All eligible candidates can apply through the official website: https://hprca.hp.gov.in

If you are searching for current government jobs in Himachal Pradesh and looking to apply for HPRCA Hamirpur Recruitment 2025, this guide covers complete details—eligibility, age limits, vacancies, syllabus, and how to apply.

HPRCA Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025: Quick Overview

📅 Important Dates

Applicants are advised to apply well in advance of the closing date to avoid a last-minute rush or server downtime. The link will be disabled after 11:59 PM on 07 January 2026.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

🔬Scientific Assistant (Digital Forensic) (Post Code: 25021)

Qualification:

• At least a 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Forensic Science/Digital Forensics & Information Security/Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from a recognized University.
  OR
• At least a 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science/Computer Applications (BCA)/Engineering with Computer Science /IT/Electronics & Communication
  AND
• Two years of analytical experience in the relevant field (certificate required from research supervisor/department head).

👥 Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

1. Minimum Age: 18 years
2. Maximum Age: 45 years

Age Relaxation: +5 years for SC/ST/OBC, PwD, Ex-servicemen, and Government employees (Himachal domicile only).

🧾 Application Fees for HP Forensic Assistant Vacancy

Mode of Payment: Online only via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

💻 How to Apply Online

Follow the given steps to submit your application via HPRCA OTR:

• Visit the official HPRCA website 👉 https://hprca.hp.gov.in

• Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal if you haven’t already.

• Click on “Apply Online” for the desired post under Advertisement No. 05/2025.

• Fill accurate personal details, upload photo & signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, Max 1 MB).

• Pay the application fee through the online gateway.

• Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.

No offline applications will be accepted. Ensure that you keep your registered email and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.

🧩 Selection Process – Scientific Assistant Post

The HP Forensic Services recruitment will involve a Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test of 100 marks and a 02 hour duration.

Exam Pattern:

• Total Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2.0 Hours

• Subject/Field Concerned (essential qualification): 140 questions

• General Knowledge (HP + Current Affairs + English + Hindi + Logic + Science + Social Science): 60 questions

• Total: 200 questions × 0.5 marks = 100 marks

Qualifying Marks:

• General Category – 45 %
• SC/ST/OBC/WFF – 40 %
• (HPRCA may relax by 5 % if sufficient candidates are not available.)

📋 Document Verification & Admit Card

• Admit Cards will not be sent by post.
• Download them from the official website using your Application ID, Name & Date of Birth.
• You must bring original documents + self-attested copies for verification at the time of documentation.
• Only provisionally admitted candidates can appear in the CBT.

⚙️ Practice Centre for CBT Exam

To help applicants get familiar with the exam interface, HPRCA will provide a Practice Centre / Online Mock Link. Candidates are encouraged to use it to understand the pattern and navigation of the CBT.

🏛️HPRCA Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2025: Important Guidelines

• Apply well before the last date to avoid server rush.
• Keep your mobile number & email active until the recruitment is complete.
• Incorrect or incomplete forms will be rejected.
• Only online payments are accepted.
• Reserved category benefits apply only to HP residents.
• The eligibility date for qualification & experience is 07 January 2026.
• Only one application per post is allowed. Multiple submissions will be rejected.
• OBC, EWS, and BPL certificates must be valid both on the closing date and the date of document verification.
• All corrections after form submission will require a ₹ 100 fee during the correction window.

For queries, contact the HPRCA office at 📞 01972-222204 or 📧 hp-rca@hp.gov.in (10 AM – 5 PM).

🌐 Why This Recruitment Matters

If you are a computer graduate (BCA/MCA) and have an interest in forensic services, and want to pursue a career in the state forensic services of Himachal Pradesh. Then, this is a golden opportunity for you.

Along with your interest, it will serve as a government job which ensures job safety, security, and entitles you to other government job benefits.

🏁 Final Thoughts

If you have a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science, Digital Forensics & Information Security, MCA, or a Bachelor’s Degree in these subjects with at least 2 years of relevant experience, then HPRCA Hamirpur has released an important HP jobs notification for you. This is one of the most awaited opportunities—don’t miss your chance to join the HP Forensic Services as a Digital Scientific Assistant. Apply before the deadline and start preparing for the CBT according to the latest syllabus.

Stay updated with HP Job Buzz for daily job notifications of the Himachal government and recruitment alerts from the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog.

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🔗 Quick Links

👉 Official Notification (PDF): https://hprca.hp.gov.in/advertisements

👉 Apply Online: https://hprca.hp.gov.in/login

👉 More HP Govt Jobs Updates: https://hpjobbuzz.in

📝 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)