{"id":1131,"date":"2026-01-22T03:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/?p=1131"},"modified":"2026-01-22T04:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:01:50","slug":"hprca-advertisement-for-the-recruitment-joa-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/?p=1131","title":{"rendered":"HPRCA advertisement for the recruitment JOA (IT)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\"><strong>The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Junior Office Assistant (IT) as Job Trainees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-22-at-09.21.09-1024x784.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1132\" style=\"width:605px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-22-at-09.21.09-1024x784.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vracademy.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-22-at-09.21.09-300x230.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vracademy.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-22-at-09.21.09-768x588.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vracademy.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-22-at-09.21.09.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Dates &amp; Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advertisement Date:<\/strong> January 21, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Date for Applications:<\/strong> January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date for Applications:<\/strong> February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correction Window:<\/strong> A seven-day window opens three working days after the closing date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vacancy Details &amp; Salary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Posts:<\/strong> 234 vacancies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post Break-up:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consolidated Salary:<\/strong> $\u20b912,500$ per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Qualifications:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10+2 from a recognized Board\/University<sup>12<\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OR<\/strong> Matriculation with a 1-2 year ITI Diploma in IT\/ITES or a 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering\/CS\/IT from a polytechnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory Requirement:<\/strong> Candidates must have passed Matric and 10+2 from an institution within Himachal Pradesh, unless they are <strong>Bonafide Himachalis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typing Speed:<\/strong> 30 words per minute in English <strong>OR<\/strong> 25 words per minute in Hindi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mode of Selection &amp; Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Screening Test:<\/strong> A Computer Based Test (CBT) or written screening test consisting of <strong>120 Multiple Choice Questions<\/strong> (MCQs) worth 120 marks. The duration is 1.5 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qualifying Marks:<\/strong> 45% for General category and 40% for reserved categories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syllabus:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill Test:<\/strong> A qualifying typing test on computer for those who pass the screening test<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9800 (\u20b9100 examination fee + \u20b9700 processing fee) for all categories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correction Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed Syllabus Breakdown<\/strong><br><strong>1. Computer Science &amp; Information Technology (Core Subject)<\/strong><br>This section is typically the most significant part of the JOA (IT) exam, covering the essential qualifications notified in the advertisement.<br><strong>Computer Fundamentals:<\/strong> History of computers, generations, and types of computers.<br><strong>Hardware:<\/strong> Input\/Output devices, memory units (RAM, ROM, Cache), and storage devices.<br><strong>Software:<\/strong> System software vs. Application software, Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, DOS).<br><strong>MS Office Suite:<\/strong> Deep dive into MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access (including shortcuts and formulas).<br><strong>Data Communication &amp; Networking:<\/strong> OSI Model, TCP\/IP, network topologies (Bus, Star, Ring), LAN\/WAN\/MAN, and networking devices (Routers, Switches).<br><strong>Internet &amp; Security:<\/strong> Web browsers, search engines, email protocols, viruses\/malware, firewalls, and cyber security basics.<br><strong>Programming Concepts:<\/strong> Basics of HTML, CSS, and introductory concepts of languages like C, C++, or Java.<br><strong>Database Management (DBMS):<\/strong> Basic SQL queries, tables, keys (Primary, Foreign), and ER diagrams.<br><strong>2. General Knowledge &amp; Current Affairs<\/strong><br><strong>Himachal Pradesh GK:<\/strong> History, geography, economy, culture, dialects, and customs of Himachal Pradesh.<br><strong>National &amp; International GK:<\/strong> Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, and Economy.<br><strong>Current Affairs:<\/strong> Recent national and international events, awards, sports, and government schemes.<br><strong>3. General Science &amp; Aptitude<\/strong><br><strong>Everyday Science:<\/strong> Basic Physics, Chemistry, and Biology relevant to daily life (Matric standard).<br><strong>Logical Reasoning:<\/strong> Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, series completion, coding-decoding, and blood relations.<br><strong>Social Science:<\/strong> Fundamental concepts of History, Civics, and Geography at the Matric level.<br><strong>4. Language Proficiency (Matric Standard)<\/strong><br><strong>General English:<\/strong> Grammar, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, and sentence correction.<br><strong>General Hindi:<\/strong> Grammar (Vyakaran), vocabulary, and comprehension.<br><br><strong>Skill Test (Qualifying Phase)<\/strong><br>Candidates who pass the written screening test will move to the typing test.<br><strong>English Typing:<\/strong> 30 words per minute.<br><strong>Hindi Typing:<\/strong> 25 words per minute.<br><strong>Note:<\/strong> The skill test is mandatory but qualifying in nature; marks are not added to the final merit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hprca.hp.gov.in\/advertisements\">Click here for HPRCA OFFICAL NOTIFICAL PDF FILE<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"HPRCA JOA IT 2026 latest notification\/\/ joa IT Latest syllabus 2026 HPRCA Latest notification \" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TZDaz-ynsvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1131"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1138,"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1131\/revisions\/1138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}