HPRCA Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 234 Posts

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 234 Junior Office Assistant Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official HPRCA website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the HPRCA Junior Office Assistant Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

HPRCA Junior Office Assistant (IT) (Job Trainee) Recruitment 2026 Overview

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HPRCA Junior Office Assistant (IT) (Job Trainee) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Qualification: 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 and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and 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.

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.

Application Fee

• Examination and other processing fees are prescribed category-wise in the notification under “EXAMINATION AND OTHER PROCESSING FEES”; fee is payable only through online payment (no other mode is acceptable).
• Fee once paid will not be refunded and will not be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

Fee structure for an examination process.

• Total Examination Fee: ₹800.00
• Fee Breakdown: ₹100/- for examination fee and ₹700/- for processing fee.
• Correction Fee: ₹100.00
• Correction Window: Open for seven days, starting three working days after the closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORAS).

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Mode of Selection: 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.
• Scope of syllabus:
  – Subjects of 10+2 level prescribed as per essential qualification and as notified in the advertisement.
  – Syllabus relating to Computer Science/Computer Application/IT/ITES/Information Practices prescribed as essential qualification.
  – General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard.
• Skill test on computer with minimum typing speed of 30 wpm in English or 25 wpm in Hindi for those who qualify screening test; skill test is of qualifying nature.
• Minimum qualifying marks in written screening test/OMR/CBT: 45% for General category candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/ Wards of Freedom Fighters; Aayog may relax qualifying percentage by a maximum of 5% if required and record reasons in writing.
• Where skill/physical test is essential, candidates will be shortlisted for such tests based on merit of MCQ/CBT as per ratios given (up to five times, specific caps for 30–40 and more than 40 posts).
• In case of multiple-shift CBT examination, scores shall be normalized using Z-Score (Mean and Standard Deviation) method for merit preparation.
• A category-wise waiting list/panel will be prepared, valid for one year from the date of sending recommendation by HPRCA to appointing authority; size of waiting panel depends on number of advertised posts as specified.

General Information/Instructions

• Online Applications are invited through the official website of HPRCA (https://hprca.hp.gov.in); no offline application form will be accepted.
• Candidates must be registered on One Time Registration (OTR) portal before filling the ORA and should carefully read instructions/terms and conditions before applying.
• The downloaded copy of online application form along with necessary original certificates and self-attested photocopies must be brought at the time of document verification or whenever required by HPRCA.
• Date for determining eligibility in respect of essential qualifications and experience shall be the prescribed closing date for submission of ORA.
• Minimum and maximum age limits are reckoned as on 01.01.2026; category-wise relaxations apply only to domiciles of Himachal Pradesh as per rules.
• Candidates must provide working mobile number and email ID in ORA and ensure their validity till completion of selection process; communication will be through SMS/e-mail and official website notices.
• Number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease; posts of similar R&P Rules may be clubbed up to 31.05.2026 or till date of CBT/written test.
• Benefit of reservation is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved category candidates from other States will be treated as General (UR) and will not get reservation/fee concession.
• The candidate shall be eligible for appointment if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh; this condition does not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
• Candidates of reserved categories of other States will be treated as General (UR) and the benefit of reservation and fee concession shall not be admissible.
• Candidates will be admitted to selection process provisionally subject to verification of eligibility at document verification stage; furnishing incorrect information may lead to rejection.
• Detailed instructions are given for validity and use of OBC, BPL, EWS and other certificates; candidates must possess valid certificates on the last date of ORA and at document verification.
• PwBD candidates with functional limitations may avail scribe/reader and/or compensatory time as per detailed guidelines subject to prior authorization from HPRCA and necessary documentation.
• Disqualifications include dismissal from previous service, conviction for offences involving moral turpitude, influence in selection process, prohibited marriages and being an un-discharged insolvent, as detailed in notification.
• HPRCA reserves the right to change terms of advertisement, rectify errors, club posts, determine criteria where eligible candidates are fewer, and to implement clarifications/instructions from Government during recruitment process.

How to Apply

• Candidates must first sign up on the HPRCA portal (https://hprca.hp.gov.in) to create a username and password.
• After sign-up, candidates must complete One-Time Registration by providing personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), uploading recent photograph, signature and 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 and 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.

HPRCA Junior Office Assistant Important Links

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