Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Junior Office Assistant (JOA) (IT) Recruitment - 2026 (234 Vacancies)

Short Info : Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), has published the notification for Junior Office Assistant (JOA) (IT) Recruitment - 2026 (234 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can Apply Online from 27 January, 2026 to 27 February, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

27 January, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

27 February, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

27 February, 2026

Exam Date

28 September to 01 October, 2026

Admit Card for Exam

24 September, 2026

Eligibility Details

Age Limit

18-45 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

The upper age limit for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities categories who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh and for the employees of Himachal Pradesh Government and Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh

05 Years

Application Fees Info

For All Candidates

800 Rs./-

Correction Charges

100 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) Junior Office Assistant (JOA) (IT) Recruitment - 2026 (234 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Post Name												Total Post	Qualification
Junior Office Assistant												234	i) Should have passed 10+2 Examination from a recognized Board of School Education/University. OR Matriculation from recognized Board of School Education with one/two year's Diploma/Certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI)) in Information Technology (IT) & Information Technology Enabled Sectors (ITES) as notified by Director General of Employment & Training (Govt. of India) from time to time or three years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from a Polytechnic as approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICСTE): Provided that the candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any School/Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. Provided further that this condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis. (ii) Computer typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. Provided that visually impaired persons selected/recruited under 1% quota will be exempted from acquiring Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology and passing of typing test instead they shall be imparted necessary basic training including computer training course by the Department concerned through Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Sundernagar or National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH), Dehradun or Composite Training Centre (CTC), Ludhiana. They shall have to complete the above training for which three chances will be afforded. If the incumbent fails to qualify the same his/her services shall be terminated. However, the incumbents already in the service shall be afforded sufficient number of chances to complete the aforesaid training: Provided further that differently abled persons who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical post as certified being unable to type, by the Medical Board, may be exempted from passing the typing test. (b) Desirable :- Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Category Wise Vacancies
Category	Vacancies
Gen (UR)	84
EWS	30
Gen (WFF)	03
SC (UR)	45
SC (BPL)	09
SC (WFF)	03
ST (UR)	09
ST (BPL)	03
OBC (UR)	39
OBC (BPL)	09
Total	234
How to Apply?
Step 1 : Sign Up Register on Portal : The candidate must first register on the HPRCA portal by clicking the "Sign Up" option to create a username and password. Step 2 : One-Time Registration Provide Details : After successful sign-up, complete the One-Time Registration by entering personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience (if required). Upload Files : Upload a recent passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month) and scanned signature in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format (maximum size 1 MB each), along with relevant supporting documents. Step 3 : Complete or Update Profile Review Profile : Only users with a completed profile can apply for posts, so verify all details and make any required updates to your qualifications or contact information before proceeding. Step 4 : Apply for a Post Select Post : Navigate to the official HPRCA website (`[https://hprca.hp.gov.in](https://hprca.hp.gov.in)`), view the list of available posts under different categories, and click the "Apply" button corresponding to the JOA (IT) post. Step 5 : Preferred Exam District Choose District : Select your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu, keeping in mind that HPRCA reserves the right to allot any center based on node availability. Step 6 : Confirm Application Details Review Form : The system will automatically populate your application using your profile information; carefully review all details before proceeding to payment. Step 7 : Pay Application Fee Make Payment : Pay the total fee of ₹800 (comprising a ₹100 examination fee and ₹700 processing fee for all categories) securely through the online payment gateway using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Step 8 : Application Submission Confirmation Complete Submission : Upon successful payment, your application will be finalized, and you should download/print a copy of the completed application form along with original certificates to present during document verification.
Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Knowledge (Including HP GK), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English, General Hindi	120	120	01:30 Hour
Subjects up to 12th Level
Computer Knowledge
Grand Total	120	120	01:30 Hour
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test : The first stage is an objective-type screening test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each, with a total duration of 1.5 hours (one and a half hours) or as decided by the Aayog. Minimum Qualifying Marks : Candidates must secure at least 45% marks for general category candidates and 40% marks for SC, ST, OBC, and Wards of Freedom Fighters candidates. The Aayog may relax this qualifying percentage by a maximum of 5% if needed. Shortlisting for Skill Test : Based on the merit of the MCQ examination/CBT, candidates will be shortlisted for the skill test in a specific ratio: 5 times the number of posts advertised (if posts are less than 30), 150 candidates (if posts are between 30 and 40), or 4 times the number of posts advertised (if posts are greater than 40). Skill Test (Typing Test) : A mandatory skill test on a computer with a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi, which is qualifying in nature. Visually impaired and certain differently abled persons are eligible for exemptions or alternative arrangements as per rules. Document Verification : Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification where they must produce downloaded/printed copies of their online application form along with necessary original certificates and self-attested photocopies. Department/District Allocation : For posts across various departments or district cadres, candidates must give their preferences in writing during the documentation process, and allocation is made based on a "Merit-Cum-Option-Cum-Availability of Post" formula.