The start of 2026 has brought significant opportunities for government job aspirants in Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, and the HPPSC, Shimla, have both released critical notifications that you should not miss.
1. HPRCA JOA IT Recruitment 2026 (234 Posts)
The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Junior Office Assistant (IT) as Job Trainees.
- Total Vacancies: 234 Posts
- Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: January 27, 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 12th grade OR 10th grade with a one-year ITI/ITES diploma in a relevant field. A prescribed typing speed on a computer is also required.
- Selection Process: The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a qualifying typing test.
- How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through the official HPRCA portal at hprca.hp.gov.in.
2. HP SET 2026 Notification for Assistant Professors
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is currently accepting applications for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026. This is a mandatory qualifying test for anyone wishing to pursue a career as an Assistant Professor in Himachal’s colleges and universities.
- Last Date to Apply: January 30, 2026
- Number of Subjects: 22 subjects
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Tentative Exam Date: Expected in the first week of April 2026.
3. Himachal Current Affairs: Quick Updates for Today
Stay ahead in your competitive exam preparation with these latest local highlights:
- MSME Technology Centres: The central government has approved two new MSME Technology Centres in Himachal—one in Pandoga (Una) and another in Parwanoo (Solan).
- Republic Day 2026: Himachal Pradesh is set to showcase its unique cultural heritage through a special tableau at the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
- Apple Import Duty: The HP State Government has recently urged the Centre to raise the import duty on foreign apples to 100% to protect local orchardists.
4. Active Recruitments Closing Soon
- HP Patwari Recruitment: Be mindful of the upcoming deadlines and correction windows for the 530 Patwari (Job-Trainee) posts recently announced by HPRCA.
- Dak Sevak Bharti: Registration for Himachal’s Postal Circle is ongoing, where selection is based directly on 10th-grade merit.
Preparation Tip: For JOA IT and other HPRCA exams, focus on Computer Science basics and Himachal GK. You can download previous year question papers directly from our Question Paper Section.
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