About This Update
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog has put out the answer key for the Junior Office Assistant (IT) recruitment, Post Code 26001, under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The written exam for 234 posts was held on 28, 29 and 30 September and 1 October 2026, and the key was released on 7 October 2026 through the online exam login. This is the first look candidates get at the official answers, and it helps them judge whether they are likely to move on to the typing test.
Key Highlights
- 234 Junior Office Assistant posts, with a monthly pay of Rs. 12,500.
- Category split: Gen (UR) 84, EWS 30, SC (UR) 45, OBC (UR) 39, SC (BPL) 9, OBC (BPL) 9, ST (UR) 9, plus smaller reserved shares for Gen (WFF), SC (WFF) and ST (BPL).
- The application window ran from 27 January to 27 February 2026, with a fee of ₹800 for all candidates.
Exam Pattern
The written test has 120 objective questions worth 1 mark each, to be answered in 1 hour 30 minutes. It covers general knowledge with a focus on Himachal Pradesh, current affairs, everyday science, logical reasoning, social science, general English and general Hindi, along with Class 12-level subjects and computer knowledge.
What To Do Now
- Log in through the answer key link with your exam credentials.
- Compare the official answers with your responses and total up your expected marks.
- If you are confident of qualifying, start practising typing: the post needs 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi.
Points To Remember
After the written exam and typing test, shortlisted candidates go through document verification and a medical examination. Keep your Class 12 certificate and the documents for any category you claimed in the form ready for verification. The age limit was 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation as per rules.