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

Job Description

The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has invited online applications for the recruitment of Junior Office Assistant (IT) under various departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Selected candidates will be appointed on regular basis and will be responsible for clerical work, data entry, computer operations, office documentation, and departmental assistance.

The selection process includes:

• Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Typing Skill Test

• Document Verification

Candidates must apply only through the official HPRCA website. Offline applications are not accepted.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following qualifications:

• Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) examination from a recognized Board or University
  OR

• Passed Matriculation (10th) from a recognized board along with a one or two-year ITI Diploma/Certificate in:

  • Information Technology (IT)

  • Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES)
    as notified by the Directorate General of Employment & Training, Government of India
    OR

• Possess a three-year Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology from an AICTE-approved Polytechnic Institute.

Note: Candidates must have completed both Matriculation and 10+2 from schools/institutions located in Himachal Pradesh.
This condition is not applicable to Bonafide Himachali candidates.

Typing Skill Requirement

Applicants must have the following minimum typing speed:

• 30 words per minute in English, or

• 25 words per minute in Hindi

Special Provisions for Differently Abled Candidates

• Visually impaired candidates selected under the 1% reservation category are exempted from computer diploma qualification and typing test.
  They will be provided basic computer training through designated institutions and must successfully complete the training within the prescribed attempts.

• Other differently abled candidates, who are otherwise eligible for clerical posts and are medically certified as unable to type, may also be granted exemption from the typing test as per rules.

Desirable Qualification

• Familiarity with the local customs, traditions, dialects, and working conditions of Himachal Pradesh will be considered an added advantage for appointment.

Mode of Selection

The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages as outlined below:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test

   • Total Marks: 120

   • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

   • The final structure may be modified by the Aayog if required.

2. Typing Skill Test

   • Conducted only for candidates who qualify the written examination

   • Mandatory in nature but qualifying only

   • Minimum typing speed required:

     • 30 words per minute in English, or

     • 25 words per minute in Hindi

Written Examination Pattern

• The screening test will consist of 120 objective-type multiple choice questions

• Each question carries 1 mark

• No descriptive questions will be asked

Syllabus Coverage

The CBT/Written test will include questions from the following areas:

• Subjects of 10+2 standard related to the prescribed essential qualification

• Topics from Computer Science / Computer Applications / IT / ITES / Information Practices

• General Knowledge, including:

  • Himachal Pradesh General Awareness

  • Current Affairs

  • Everyday Science

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Social Science

  • General English (Matric level)

  • General Hindi (Matric level)

Qualifying Marks

Minimum marks required to qualify the written test:

• General Category: 45%

• SC / ST / OBC / Wards of Freedom Fighters: 40%

The Aayog may relax the qualifying percentage by up to 5%, if necessary, with proper justification recorded officially.

Shortlisting for Skill / Physical Tests

• Candidates will be shortlisted for typing or skill tests based on merit in CBT/MCQ examination

• Shortlisting ratio may be up to five times the number of advertised posts

• In cases where vacancies range between 30–40 or exceed 40 posts, specific shortlisting limits will apply as decided by the Aayog

Normalization of Scores

If the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, the final merit will be prepared using the Z-Score normalization method (Mean and Standard Deviation) to ensure fairness across all shifts.

Waiting List / Panel

• A category-wise waiting panel will be prepared

• The waiting list shall remain valid for one year from the date recommendations are sent by HPRCA to the appointing authority

• The size of the waiting panel will depend on the number of advertised vacancies

General Information & Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only through the official website:
  👉 https://hprca.hp.gov.in
  Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

• Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before submitting the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).

• Applicants are advised to carefully read all instructions, eligibility conditions, and terms before submitting the form.

• A printed copy of the submitted online application along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies must be produced at the time of document verification or whenever required.

Eligibility Cut-off Dates

• Eligibility regarding qualification and experience will be determined as on the last date of ORA submission.

• Age limits (minimum and maximum) are calculated as on 01 January 2026.

• Category-wise age relaxation is applicable only to domiciles of Himachal Pradesh, as per government rules.

Communication Details

• Candidates must provide a valid mobile number and email ID in the application form.

• All updates including admit cards, exam notices, and results will be communicated through:

  • SMS

  • Email

  • Official HPRCA website

Vacancy Status

• The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease.

• Posts governed by similar Recruitment & Promotion (R&P) Rules may be clubbed up to 31 May 2026 or till the CBT date, whichever is earlier.

Reservation Rules

• Reservation benefits are applicable only to Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.

• Candidates belonging to reserved categories of other States will be treated as General (UR) and will not receive reservation or fee relaxation.

• Eligibility for appointment requires Matriculation and 10+2 from institutions situated in Himachal Pradesh, except for Bonafide Himachalis.

Document Verification

• Admission to the selection process is purely provisional.

• Final eligibility will be verified during document verification.

• Any false, incomplete, or incorrect information may result in cancellation of candidature.

Certificates Guidelines

• Candidates must possess valid certificates related to:

  • OBC

  • EWS

  • BPL

  • PwBD
    on the closing date of application and also at document verification stage.

PwBD Provisions

• Persons with benchmark disabilities having functional limitations may avail:

  • Scribe/Reader facility

  • Compensatory time
    as per official guidelines, subject to prior approval and submission of required documents.

Disqualification Conditions

A candidate may be disqualified if he/she:

• Has been dismissed from government service

• Has been convicted of offences involving moral turpitude

• Attempts to influence the recruitment process

• Enters prohibited marital relationships

• Is declared an un-discharged insolvent

(as detailed in the official notification)

Authority Rights

HPRCA reserves the right to:

• Modify or cancel any condition of the advertisement

• Correct errors or omissions

• Club or reallocate posts

• Decide selection criteria where eligible candidates are limited

• Implement government instructions issued during the recruitment process