The HP JOA IT Exam 2025 is a significant opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in the Information Technology sector within Himachal Pradesh’s government departments. Conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC), this exam aims to fill the position of Junior Office Assistant (IT). The recruitment process includes a Screening Test, a Written Examination, and a Typing Test. The Screening Test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering General Knowledge, Basic Computer Knowledge, and Reasoning. The Written Examination assesses English and Hindi language skills, as well as computer proficiency, totaling 80 marks. Candidates must also qualify a Typing Test with a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi. Successful candidates will be appointed as Junior Office Assistants (IT) in various government departments across Himachal Pradesh.

HP JOA IT Exam Schedule 2025

The HPPSC has scheduled the Junior Office Assistant (IT) examination for 2025. Below is the detailed exam schedule:

Event	Date
Application Start Date	28 February 2025
Last Date to Apply	27 March 2025
Exam Date	22 June 2025

Exam Pattern

The HP JOA IT examination consists of two papers:

Paper-I: Screening Test

• Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 1 hour
• Marks: 100
• Negative Marking: Applicable for incorrect answers
• Topics Covered:
  • Computer Science/Information Technology
  • General Knowledge
  • General English
  • General Hindi

Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)

• Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marks: 100
• Topics Covered:
  • Computer Science/Information Technology
  • General Knowledge
  • General English
  • General Hindi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)