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Exam Overview
Exam OverviewThe HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog) is conducting the recruitment for the Junior Office Assistant (IT) as a Job Trainee.Post...
About HP JOA (IT) 2026
Exam Overview
The HPRCA (Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog) is conducting the recruitment for the Junior Office Assistant (IT) as a Job Trainee.
- Post Name: Junior Office Assistant (IT)
- Post Code: 26001
- Total Vacancies: 234
- Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Salary: ₹12,500 per month (Fixed consolidated stipend during training).
1. Educational Qualification
An applicant must satisfy at least one of the following three options:
- Option A: Passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) from a recognized Board or University.
- Option B: Passed Matriculation AND possess a 1 or 2-year ITI Diploma/Certificate in Information Technology (IT) or IT-Enabled Services (ITES).
- Option C: Passed a 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or IT from a Polytechnic approved by AICTE.
2. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
Providing a category-wise table helps users find their specific competition level instantly.
| Category | Vacancies | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 84 | SC (UR) | 45 |
| EWS | 30 | SC (BPL) | 09 |
| OBC (UR) | 39 | SC (WFF) | 03 |
| OBC (BPL) | 09 | ST (UR) | 09 |
| General (WFF) | 03 | ST (BPL) | 03 |
| Total | 234 |
Exams at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Total Duration | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
| Skill Test | Typing Test (Qualifying Only) |
| Typing Speed | English: 30 WPM |
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
1. Computer & IT (Core Subject)
This is the highest weightage section and the primary focus of the exam.
- Fundamentals: Generations, Input/Output Devices, and Memory Hierarchy (RAM, ROM, Cache).
- Systems: Operating Systems (Windows, DOS), Software types, and Logic Gates.
- Languages & Web: Programming in C and C++, HTML Basics, and Web Browsers.
- MS Office Suite: Deep dive into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and OneNote.
- Connectivity: Networking, Data Communication, Internet/Intranet, and Email protocols.
- Data Management: Database Management Systems (DBMS).
2. General Awareness & Social Science
- Himachal Pradesh GK: History, Geography, and Culture of HP.
- National/International: Current Affairs, Important Days, and Government Schemes.
- Core Social Science: Basic Indian History, Geography, Polity/Civics, and Economy.
3. Logical Reasoning
- Verbal: Number/Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Clocks & Calendars, and Ranking/Direction.
- Analytical: Analogy, Cubes & Dice, and Non-verbal reasoning.
4. Languages (Matric Level)
- English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, and Comprehension.
- Hindi: व्याकरण (Grammar), शब्दावली (Vocabulary), वाक्य शुद्धि (Sentence Correction), and पर्यायवाची/विलोम (Synonyms/Antonyms).
5. Everyday Science
- General Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on 10th-standard curriculum.
6. Skill Test (Typing)
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the typing test in a ratio of 1:4.
- English: 30 Words Per Minute (WPM).
- Hindi: 25 Words Per Minute (WPM).
- Nature: Qualifying only (marks are not added to the final merit).