HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 | 91 Vacancies

The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB), a premier "Scheduled Bank" and the apex cooperative institution in the state, has officially announced its 2026 recruitment drive to fill 91 vacancies for the post of Junior Clerk. This recruitment is specifically tailored for the PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) and OCS (Other Cooperative Societies) quotas, marking a significant move to regularize and reward the dedicated workforce serving at the grassroots level of the state’s cooperative framework. Established in 1953, HPSCB has grown from a local initiative into a banking giant with a network where nearly 94% of branches are situated in rural areas. By opening these 91 regular positions, the bank is seeking to integrate experienced society employees—the "Trained Secretaries" and staff who directly manage rural credit—into its mainstream banking operations. This transition from society-level management to a Regular Basis banking role offers candidates not just a stable career path but a prestige-heavy position within one of India’s most successful cooperative banking models. Conducted through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), Mumbai, this recruitment ensures a transparent, merit-based selection. For the eligible secretaries and employees of Himachal’s cooperative societies, this represents a "Once-in-a-Career" opportunity to move into a Level-2 pay scale role, complete with all state-admissible allowances and the chance to contribute to the financial modernization of the "Dev Bhoomi" (Land of the Gods).

The online application process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 commences on May 9, 2026. Candidates must complete their registration and fee payment by the deadline of May 29, 2026. The online examination for Clerk Govt Job is expected to be conducted 5-6 weeks after the last date of application, with admit cards available approximately 7 days before the exam.

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Must have passed Matric and 10+2 from an institution within HP (exempt for Bonafide Himachalis). Experience (PACS): Minimum 3 years of continuous service as a Secretary. Experience (OCS): Minimum 5 years of continuous service in a cooperative society. Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as of January 1, 2026. This upper age limit ensures that experienced employees within the co-operative societies have an opportunity to transition into banking roles. Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwD: As per Himachal Pradesh government norms (typically 5 years for reserved categories) Ex-servicemen: As per the definition and rules of the Department of Personnel, Govt of HP.

1. General Awareness (The Scoring Section) This is the most critical section for this specific recruitment. Himachal Pradesh GK: History, Geography, Culture, and Economy of HP. Cooperative Knowledge: HP Cooperative Societies Act 1968, HP Cooperative Societies Rules 1971, and the history of the Cooperative Movement in Himachal. Banking: Basic Banking Awareness, RBI functions, and Current Affairs (Last 6 months). 2. Reasoning Ability Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: Linear, Circular, and Square seating; Floor and Box puzzles. Logical Reasoning: Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, and Coding-Decoding. Series: Alphanumeric and Number series. 3. Numerical Ability Calculation: Simplification and Approximation, Number Series, and Quadratic Equations. Arithmetic: Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, and Averages. Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, and Pie Charts. 4. English Language Grammar: Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, and Fill in the Blanks. Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Cloze Test. Comprehension: Reading Comprehension and Para Jumbles.