{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Himachal Pradesh Reopens Applications for 105 Health Department Posts Including OT Assistants and Radiographers",
  "summary": "The Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission has invited applications for 105 additional posts of Operation Theatre Assistants, Radiographers and Lab Technicians, with candidates able to apply online until July 25, 2026.",
  "content": "Himachal Pradesh's health department is getting a fresh round of hiring, with the Sukhu government opening applications for 105 additional posts of Operation Theatre Assistants, Radiographers and Lab Technicians. All these positions will be filled on a job trainee basis, the Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission has announced.\n\nBreakdown of the 105 new posts\nOf the 105 additional posts advertised, 60 are for Operation Theatre Assistants, the single largest category in this round. Another 30 posts have been opened for Radiographers, while 15 posts are for Senior Laboratory Technicians, also known as MLT Grade-2. The fresh vacancies aim to address a shortage of technical staff across state-run health institutions.\n\nPart of an ongoing recruitment drive\nThis is not the commission's first recruitment push this year. On February 28, 2026, the commission had issued a separate advertisement for 196 posts, which included 176 posts of Operation Theatre Assistant under post code 26008, 10 posts of Senior Laboratory Technician/MLT Grade-2 under post code 26012, and 10 posts of Radiographer under post code 26009. On March 30, 2026, the commission added 18 more posts across various categories to that same advertisement. The newly announced 105 posts will now be merged into the original February 28, 2026 advertisement along with the March 30, 2026 appendix.\n\nApplication window and deadline\nTo accommodate these additional posts, the commission has reopened the online application portal for all three post codes from July 11 to July 25, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications online until 11:59 pm on July 25, 2026. Those interested need to visit the Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission's official website to apply.\n\nNo need to reapply for existing applicants\nThe commission has clarified that candidates who have already applied under advertisement number 04/2026, dated February 28, 2026, or under the appendix issued on March 30, 2026, do not need to submit a fresh application. Only those who missed applying earlier, or who wish to apply for the newly added vacancies, need to use this reopened window.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: This is another opportunity for candidates preparing for paramedical and health sector government jobs, particularly those connected to Himachal Pradesh.\n• In Himachal Pradesh: Candidates qualified as Operation Theatre Assistants, Radiographers or Lab Technicians will get a chance to apply for 105 new government posts, while the staff shortage in state hospitals will also be eased to some extent.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many total posts has the Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission invited applications for?\nThe commission has invited applications for 105 additional posts, including 60 for Operation Theatre Assistants, 30 for Radiographers, and 15 for Senior Laboratory Technicians/MLT Grade-2.\n\n2. What is the last date to apply?\nCandidates can apply online until 11:59 pm on July 25, 2026.\n\n3. When is the application portal open?\nThe online application portal for all three post codes is open from July 11 to July 25, 2026.\n\n4. Do candidates who already applied need to reapply?\nNo, candidates who already applied under advertisement number 04/2026 (dated February 28, 2026) or the appendix issued on March 30, 2026 do not need to reapply.\n\n5. How many posts did the commission advertise earlier?\nOn February 28, 2026, the commission had advertised 196 posts, to which 18 more posts were added on March 30, 2026.\n\n6. On what basis will this recruitment be done?\nAll 105 posts will be filled on a job trainee basis.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/vacancies/himachal-ke-aspatalon-men-105-nai-naukariyan-otie-rediyographara-padon-para-avedana-ki-tarikha-barhai-gai-7556",
  "category": "Vacancies",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-14",
  "tags": [
    "Himachal Pradesh recruitment",
    "HPRCA recruitment 2026",
    "OTA vacancy",
    "radiographer recruitment",
    "lab technician jobs",
    "Himachal government jobs"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}