The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Junior Office Assistant (IT) as Job Trainees
Key Dates & Application Process
Advertisement Date: January 21, 2026.
Opening Date for Applications: January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Closing Date for Applications: February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Correction Window: A seven-day window opens three working days after the closing date.
Vacancy Details & Salary
Total Posts: 234 vacancies.
Post Break-up: 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.
Consolidated Salary: $₹12,500$ per month.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 18 to 45 years as of January 1, 2026. Relaxation of up to five years is provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and certain other categories from Himachal Pradesh.
Educational Qualifications:
10+2 from a recognized Board/University12.
OR Matriculation with a 1-2 year ITI Diploma in IT/ITES or a 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering/CS/IT from a polytechnic.
Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have passed Matric and 10+2 from an institution within Himachal Pradesh, unless they are Bonafide Himachalis.
Typing Speed: 30 words per minute in English OR 25 words per minute in Hindi.
Mode of Selection & Syllabus
Screening Test: A Computer Based Test (CBT) or written screening test consisting of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) worth 120 marks. The duration is 1.5 hours.
Qualifying Marks: 45% for General category and 40% for reserved categories.
Syllabus: Includes subjects of 10+2 level, Computer Science/IT relating to the essential qualification, General Knowledge of HP, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic Reasoning, Social Science, and Matric-standard English and Hindi.
Skill Test: A qualifying typing test on computer for those who pass the screening test2.
Fees
Total Fee: ₹800 (₹100 examination fee + ₹700 processing fee) for all categories.
Correction Fee: ₹100.
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown 1. Computer Science & Information Technology (Core Subject) This section is typically the most significant part of the JOA (IT) exam, covering the essential qualifications notified in the advertisement. Computer Fundamentals: History of computers, generations, and types of computers. Hardware: Input/Output devices, memory units (RAM, ROM, Cache), and storage devices. Software: System software vs. Application software, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, DOS). MS Office Suite: Deep dive into MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access (including shortcuts and formulas). Data Communication & Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, network topologies (Bus, Star, Ring), LAN/WAN/MAN, and networking devices (Routers, Switches). Internet & Security: Web browsers, search engines, email protocols, viruses/malware, firewalls, and cyber security basics. Programming Concepts: Basics of HTML, CSS, and introductory concepts of languages like C, C++, or Java. Database Management (DBMS): Basic SQL queries, tables, keys (Primary, Foreign), and ER diagrams. 2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs Himachal Pradesh GK: History, geography, economy, culture, dialects, and customs of Himachal Pradesh. National & International GK: Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, and Economy. Current Affairs: Recent national and international events, awards, sports, and government schemes. 3. General Science & Aptitude Everyday Science: Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology relevant to daily life (Matric standard). Logical Reasoning: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, series completion, coding-decoding, and blood relations. Social Science: Fundamental concepts of History, Civics, and Geography at the Matric level. 4. Language Proficiency (Matric Standard) General English: Grammar, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, and sentence correction. General Hindi: Grammar (Vyakaran), vocabulary, and comprehension.
Skill Test (Qualifying Phase) Candidates who pass the written screening test will move to the typing test. English Typing: 30 words per minute. Hindi Typing: 25 words per minute. Note: The skill test is mandatory but qualifying in nature; marks are not added to the final merit.
