Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission Announces 234 Junior Office Assistant Vacancies
Exciting Job Opportunities in Himachal Pradesh
HPRCA Junior Office Assistant Recruitment 2026: Great news for job seekers in Himachal Pradesh! The Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission (HPRCA) has opened applications for 234 Junior Office Assistant (IT) roles. The registration process begins today and will remain open until February 27th. Candidates who have completed their 12th grade are eligible to apply. It is recommended that applicants thoroughly review the official notification prior to submission. The official notice can be accessed below in PDF format.
Key Dates for Application
Application Deadline: February 27th
The commission published the recruitment advertisement (01/2026) on January 21, 2026, on its official website hprca.hp.gov.in. The application window opens on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM and closes at 11:59 PM on February 27, 2026. Candidates who have completed 12th grade or possess an IT/computer-related diploma are eligible to apply. Important dates related to this recruitment are as follows:
- Advertisement Release Date: January 21, 2026
- Online Application Starts: January 27, 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application: February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Eligibility Determination Date: February 27, 2026
- Correction Window: 7 days from 3 working days after the application closing date
Vacancy Breakdown
Available Positions:
The recruitment drive aims to fill 234 Junior Office Assistant (IT) (Job Trainee) positions. This includes vacancies across various categories such as General, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC, along with quotas for BPL and Women Freedom Fighters (WFF).
Vacancy Details:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 84 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 30 |
| General (WFF) | 3 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC-UR) | 45 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC-BPL) | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC-WFF) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST-UR) | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST-BPL) | 3 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-UR) | 39 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-BPL) | 9 |
| Total Posts | 234 |
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary of ₹12,500 per month.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- 12th pass from a recognized board/university, or
- Matriculation + 1 or 2 years IT/ITeS Diploma or Certificate (from ITI), or
- 3-year Diploma in Computer/IT from an AICTE-recognized polytechnic
Additionally, candidates must possess a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
Local eligibility requires that Matriculation and 10+2 should generally be from a school in Himachal Pradesh; however, bona fide Himachali candidates are exempt from this requirement.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age Requirements:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not older than 45 years as of January 1, 2026. A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwD candidates, Himachal Pradesh Government employees, and ex-servicemen.
Recruitment Details
Recruitment Overview:
Recruiting Organization: Himachal Pradesh State Selection Commission (HPRCA), Hamirpur
Post Name: Junior Office Assistant (IT) - Job Trainee
Total Posts: 234
Application Start Date: January 27, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Educational Qualification: 12th Pass or Matriculation + IT/ITES Diploma or 3-year Diploma in Computer/IT
Age Limit: 18 to 45 years (as of January 1, 2026)
Salary: ₹12,500 per month (Consolidated)
Selection Process: Written Examination + Typing Test
Application Fee: ₹800
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: hprca.hp.gov.in
Selection Process
Selection will occur in two phases. The first phase involves a written examination (CBT) consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark, with a total duration of one and a half hours. This will be followed by a mandatory typing test, which is qualifying in nature.
Application Fee Structure
Applicants must pay a total fee of ₹800 to apply for this recruitment. This includes ₹100 as the examination fee and ₹700 as the processing fee. An additional ₹100 will be charged for any modifications made during the correction window.
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Process:
1. Register on the official HPRCA website hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. Create a username and password.
3. Fill in personal and educational details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
5. After completing your profile, apply for the post.
6. Select your examination district.
7. Review the application form.
8. Complete the application by paying the fee online.