Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Junior Office Assistant (JOA) (IT) Recruitment - 2026 (234 Vacancies)

Junior Office Assistant

234

• i) Should have passed 10+2 Examination from a recognized Board of School Education/University.
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• Matriculation from recognized Board of School Education with one/two year's Diploma/Certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI)) in Information Technology (IT) & Information Technology Enabled Sectors (ITES) as notified by Director General of Employment & Training (Govt. of India) from time to time or three years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from a Polytechnic as approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICСTE): Provided that the candidate must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any School/Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh. Provided further that this condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.
• (ii) Computer typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. Provided that visually impaired persons selected/recruited under 1% quota will be exempted from acquiring Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology and passing of typing test instead they shall be imparted necessary basic training including computer training course by the Department concerned through Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Sundernagar or National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (NIVH), Dehradun or Composite Training Centre (CTC), Ludhiana. They shall have to complete the above training for which three chances will be afforded. If the incumbent fails to qualify the same his/her services shall be terminated. However, the incumbents already in the service shall be afforded sufficient number of chances to complete the aforesaid training: Provided further that differently abled persons who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical post as certified being unable to type, by the Medical Board, may be exempted from passing the typing test.
• (b) Desirable :- Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

How to Apply?

• Register on Portal : The candidate must first register on the HPRCA portal by clicking the "Sign Up" option to create a username and password.

• Provide Details : After successful sign-up, complete the One-Time Registration by entering personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience (if required).

• Upload Files : Upload a recent passport-size photograph (not older than 1 month) and scanned signature in JPG, JPEG, or PNG format (maximum size 1 MB each), along with relevant supporting documents.

• Review Profile : Only users with a completed profile can apply for posts, so verify all details and make any required updates to your qualifications or contact information before proceeding.

• Select Post : Navigate to the official HPRCA website ([https://hprca.hp.gov.in](https://hprca.hp.gov.in)), view the list of available posts under different categories, and click the "Apply" button corresponding to the JOA (IT) post.

• Choose District : Select your preferred district(s) for the examination from the dropdown menu, keeping in mind that HPRCA reserves the right to allot any center based on node availability.

• Review Form : The system will automatically populate your application using your profile information; carefully review all details before proceeding to payment.

• Make Payment : Pay the total fee of ₹800 (comprising a ₹100 examination fee and ₹700 processing fee for all categories) securely through the online payment gateway using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

• Complete Submission : Upon successful payment, your application will be finalized, and you should download/print a copy of the completed application form along with original certificates to present during document verification.

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