Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has released a recruitment notification for 234 Junior Office Assistant (JOA) posts. Candidates with 12th pass or 3 year Diploma qualifications can apply online.
12th pass from recognized Board/University OR Matric with IT/ITES ITI certificate OR 3 years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from AICTE-approved Polytechnic with prescribed typing speed
Total Vacancies
234
Apply Mode
Online
Advt No.
01/2026
Salary
Consolidated fixed amount of Rs. 12,500/- per month
Last Date To Apply
27 February 2026
Qualification & Eligibility
Essential Qualifications: 10+2 Examination from a recognized Board of School Education/University. OR Matriculation from recognized Board of School Education with one/two year Diploma/Certificate from an ITI in Information Technology (IT) & Information Technology Enabled Sectors (ITES) as notified by Directorate General of Employment & Training, Government of India, from time to time; OR three years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from a Polytechnic approved by AICTE.
Provided that the candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any School/Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh; this condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis
Computer typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi is required.
Visually impaired persons selected/recruited under 1% quota are exempted from acquiring Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Application/IT and passing of typing test; they shall be imparted necessary basic and computer training by designated institutions and must qualify the training within the prescribed chances.
Differently abled persons otherwise qualified to hold clerical post, certified as being unable to type by the Medical Board, may be exempted from passing the typing test.
Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners & dialects of Himachal Pradesh & suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
Salary/Stipend
The post of Junior Office Assistant (IT) (Job Trainee) carries a consolidated fixed amount of Rs. 12,500/- per month.
The recruitment and engagement as per this advertisement are governed by Department of Personnel guidelines referred to in the notification.
Application Fee
Total Examination Fee
₹800
Correction Fee
₹100
Correction Window
Open for 7 days, starting 3 working days after the closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORAS)
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 45 years
The upper age limit for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities categories who are domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, employees of Himachal Pradesh Government and Ex-servicemen of Himachal Pradesh is relaxable up to five (05) years as per Government of Himachal Pradesh orders.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test/Written screening test of 120 marks of 1½ hours duration (or as decided by the Aayog) followed by a Typing Test, which shall be mandatory and qualifying in nature.
The objective type screening test will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark.
How to Apply Online
Candidates must first sign up on the HPRCA portal (https://hprca.hp.gov.in) to create a username & password.
After sign-up, candidates must complete One-Time Registration by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), uploading recent photograph, signature & relevant supporting documents.
Only users with a completed profile can apply for posts, profile can be updated for changes in qualifications or contact details.
Candidates can view available posts on HPRCA portal and click “Apply” for the desired post (Junior Office Assistant (IT) (Job Trainee), Post Code 26001).
Applicants must select preferred exam district(s) from the dropdown; HPRCA reserves the right to allot any district/centre due to constraints like availability of computer nodes.
The system auto-fills application details from profile; candidates must review & confirm application details.
Candidates must pay application fee through the prescribed online payment gateway, no other mode is accepted.
After successful payment, the application is considered complete; candidates should ensure no column is wrongly filled or left blank and that all required documents/certificates are uploaded.
The notification also provides a checklist and detailed steps for uploading Matric, qualification, experience, category and other certificates, which must be produced in original at documentation.