The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (HPSCB) has announced 91 vacancies for the post of Junior Clerk under the PACS and OCS quota in Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment process will be conducted through IBPS, Mumbai, and candidates will be selected through an online examination followed by document verification. Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 9th May to 29th May 2026 through the official website of the bank. The recruitment offers a stable banking career opportunity for eligible candidates seeking regular appointments in the cooperative banking sector of Himachal Pradesh.
HPSCB Junior Clerk Notification 2026 PDF
HPSCB released the detailed Junior Clerk Recruitment Notification on 8th May 2026. The official notification contains complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility conditions, reservation details, exam pattern, application process, salary, and important instructions for applicants. Candidates are advised to carefully read the notification before submitting the online application form to ensure they fulfill all eligibility requirements.
Download HPSCB Junior Clerk Notification PDF 2026
HPSCB Junior Clerk Vacancy 2026
HPSCB has notified a total of 91 vacancies for Junior Clerk posts under PACS and OCS quotas. The vacancies have been distributed across different reserved and unreserved categories as per Himachal Pradesh government reservation rules. The category-wise distribution of vacancies is provided below.
| Quota | Vacancies |
|---|
| PACS Quota | 74 |
| OCS Quota | 17 |
| Total | 91 |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of all important recruitment dates to avoid missing any event related to the application process or examination.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 8th May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 9th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29th May 2026 |
| Call Letter Release | Around 7 days before exam |
| Online Examination | Expected 5-6 weeks after application closing date |
| Result Declaration | Around 15 days after examination |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Apply Online Link
The online application process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 will be conducted only through the official website of the bank. Applications submitted through offline mode or any other method will not be accepted. Candidates must complete the registration process, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee before the last date, which is 29th May 2026.
HPSCB Junior Clerk Application Fees
Applicants should keep scanned copies of their photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration ready before starting the registration process. The application fee structure is given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|
| General/OBC of Himachal Pradesh | Rs. 1000/- |
| EWS Candidates | Rs. 800/- |
| SC/ST/IRDP/BPL/Antyodaya | Rs. 800/- |
| Female Candidates of All Categories | Rs. 800/- |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the HPSCB Junior Clerk post must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification, experience requirement, and age criteria mentioned in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
The educational requirements differ for PACS and OCS quota candidates. Candidates must possess the required qualification from a recognized university or institution. Candidates must have passed matriculation and 10+2 from an institution situated in Himachal Pradesh. However, this condition is exempted for bona fide Himachalis.
| Quota | Qualification Requirement |
|---|
| PACS Quota | Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 3 years continuous service as Secretary in PACS |
| OCS Quota | Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 5 years continuous service in a cooperative society |
Age Limit
Reserved category candidates belonging to Himachal Pradesh are eligible for upper age relaxation as per government norms. The prescribed age criteria for the recruitment are mentioned below.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 45 Years |
HPSCB Junior Clerk Selection Process
The selection process for HPSCB Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 will consist of an online examination followed by document verification. There will be no interview for the recruitment process. The online examination will be conducted in a single phase and candidates will be shortlisted based on merit. Candidates securing at least 40% marks in the examination will be considered for document verification.
HPSCB Junior Clerk Salary 2026
Candidates selected for the post of Junior Clerk will be appointed on a regular basis in the pay scale prescribed by the bank. Along with the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive admissible allowances and other benefits as per bank rules. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the area of operation of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank across Himachal Pradesh.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|
| Junior Clerk | Minimum Pay of Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2) + Allowances |
