Crack HP JOA IT 2026: The Ultimate HPRCA Mock Test Series
Master the new 200-mark exam pattern with Paper I & Paper II practice sets. Designed by experts to match the latest HPRCA syllabus and difficulty levels.
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 |
3. Exam Pattern (CBT)
The selection process consists of two written papers conducted via a Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Aptitude (HP GK, National GK, Hindi, English) | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Paper II | Subject Aptitude (Computer Science / IT) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 3 Hours |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Normalization: The Z-Score method will be used if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
4. Subject-Wise Syllabus
Paper I: General Aptitude
- HP GK (30 Marks): History, Geography, Culture, and Economy of Himachal.
- National/International GK (30 Marks): Current Affairs, Indian Polity, and Science.
- English (20 Marks): Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms, and Comprehension (10+2 Level).
- Hindi (20 Marks): Grammar, Sandhi, and Vocabulary (Matric Level).
Paper II: Subject Aptitude (IT/Computer)
- Core Fundamentals: Hardware, Software, Operating Systems (Windows/Linux).
- MS Office: Detailed knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, Internet protocols, and Cyber Security.
- Programming & Web: HTML, CSS, SQL, and basic Logic Gates.
5. Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure these minimum marks to stay in the selection process.
| Category | Minimum % | Required Marks (out of 200) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 45% | 90 Marks |
| SC / ST / OBC / WFF | 40% | 80 Marks |
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).