Himachal Pradesh Junior Office Assistant (IT) Recruitment 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released an official advertisement (No. 01/2026) for the direct recruitment of Junior Office Assistant (IT) as Job Trainees. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for 234 vacancies.
Important Dates
Vacancy Details & Salary
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a two-stage process:
Application Fee
Fees must be paid online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
How to Apply
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released an official advertisement (No. 01/2026) for the direct recruitment of Junior Office Assistant (IT) as Job Trainees. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for 234 vacancies.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 21.01.2026
- Opening Date for Online Application: 27.01.2026 (10:00 AM)
- Closing Date for Online Application: 27.02.2026 (11:59 PM)
- Correction Window: Opens for seven days, starting three working days after the closing date.
Vacancy Details & Salary
- Post Name: Junior Office Assistant (IT) (Job-Trainee)
- Post Code: 26001
- Total Posts: 234
- Pay: Consolidated fixed amount of ?12,500 per month
- Category-wise Break-up:
- General: UR-84, EWS-30, WFF-03
- SC: UR-45, BPL-09, WFF-03
- ST: UR-09, BPL-03
- OBC: UR-39, BPL-09
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Government Employees of Himachal Pradesh.
- Educational Qualification
- Passed 10+2 Examination from a recognized Board/University.
- OR Matriculation with a one/two-year ITI Diploma/Certificate in IT or ITES.
- OR Three-year Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from a Polytechnic.
- Skill Requirement: Computer typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
- Regional Requirement: Must have passed Matric and 10+2 from an institution within Himachal Pradesh (not applicable to Bonafide Himachalis).
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a two-stage process:
- Written Screening Test (120 Marks): A 1.5-hour objective test consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Syllabus includes: 10+2 level subjects, Computer Science/IT, General Knowledge (including HP), Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic, and Language (English/Hindi).
- Typing Test: Mandatory and qualifying in nature for those who pass the screening test.
Typing Speed: 30 words per minute (WPM) in English OR 25 WPM in Hindi on a computer.
Application Fee
Fees must be paid online via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
- Examination Fee: ?100
- Processing Fee: ?700
- Total Fee: ?800
How to Apply
- Registration: Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
- Complete Profile: Fill in personal, educational, and work experience details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature (Max 1 MB each).
- Submit ORA: Apply for Post Code 26001, select your preferred exam district, and pay the fee.
