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- HPBOSE released a list of 97 rejected candidates for the LDR Exam 2026 on February 20, 2026.
- The LDR Exam is scheduled for February 22, 2026.
- Applications were rejected due to non-payment of the prescribed examination fee.
- The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,427 teaching posts; 1,534 applications were received, with 1,427 deemed valid.
- Candidates can check the rejected list on the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org.
SHIMLA, INDIA (Azat TV) – The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released a list of 97 candidates whose applications for the upcoming Limited Direct Recruitment (LDR) Examination, scheduled for February 22, 2026, have been rejected. This pre-exam announcement, made on February 20, 2026, clarifies the final roster of eligible aspirants for the 1,427 teaching posts, primarily due to non-payment of application fees.
The HPBOSE confirmed that a total of 97 applications were declared invalid out of 1,534 received. The primary reason for these rejections was the applicants’ failure to submit the prescribed examination fee within the stipulated timeframe. This administrative oversight means that these candidates will not be permitted to appear for the LDR examination, a critical step in filling vacant teaching positions across the state.
HPBOSE LDR Exam Rejection Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill a significant 1,427 teaching posts within Himachal Pradesh’s education system. While the board initially received 1,534 applications, a thorough scrutiny process determined that only 1,427 were valid. The remaining 97 were rejected exclusively because the applicants did not complete the mandatory fee payment, according to the official notification released by the HPBOSE.
Candidates whose names appear on the rejected list, which is accessible on the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org, will be barred from taking the examination. This strict adherence to application requirements underscores the board’s commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process, ensuring only fully compliant applications proceed.
Accessing the Rejected Candidates List
For candidates seeking to verify the status of their applications, the HPBOSE has made the rejected list readily available online. Aspirants are directed to visit the official website, hpbose.org. From the homepage, they should navigate to the “Notifications” or “Latest Updates” section and click on the link specifically titled “LDR Exam 2026 — Rejected Applications List.” The list is provided in PDF format, allowing applicants to easily search for their name or application number to confirm their status.
Eligibility Criteria for Teaching Posts
The LDR examination has specific eligibility conditions that applicants were required to meet to be considered for the 1,427 teaching posts. Key among these was that candidates must have been appointed under the School Management Committee (SMC) policy, which dates back to July 17, 2012. Furthermore, applicants needed to have completed a minimum of five years of continuous service. The submission of a complete application form, coupled with the prescribed examination fee, was also a non-negotiable requirement for an application to be deemed valid.
The HPBOSE has reiterated that only those candidates with approved and fully compliant applications will be allowed to sit for the examination on February 22, 2026. The board advises all aspirants to continuously monitor its official website for any additional updates, notices, or announcements pertinent to the recruitment process.
The timely release of the rejected candidates list prior to the examination date allows for clear communication and administrative transparency, preventing last-minute confusion for both the board and the affected applicants regarding their eligibility for the crucial teaching positions.