The provisional answer key for HPRCA Junior Office Assistant (IT) came out on 2 November 2026, along with candidates’ response sheets. Objections are open only until 4 November 2026, so this is a short window.
The key covers 234 posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026, Post Code 26001. More keys are listed on our Answer Key page.
HPRCA JOA Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) |
| Post | Junior Office Assistant (IT), Job Trainee |
| Advertisement and Post Code | 01/2026, Post Code 26001 |
| Vacancies | 234 |
| Exam Mode | Tablet-Based Test (Digital OMR) |
| Key Status | Provisional |
| Objection Last Date | 4 November 2026 |
Latest Answer Key Update
The Aayog has opened an exam portal where candidates can see the question papers, set-wise keys and their own recorded responses. The portal lists files by exam date, shift and set, such as Shift 1 of 28 September 2026.
This is why the exam date and shift matter. A key from another shift or set will give you a wrong comparison.
Provisional or Final Key
A provisional key is the first published version. It can still change after objections are reviewed.
The final key comes after that review. No date for the final key has been announced yet, so treat any score you work out now as an estimate only.
Exam Details
| Exam Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 28 September 2026 |
| Day 2 | 29 September 2026 |
| Day 3 | 30 September 2026 |
| Day 4 | 1 October 2026 |
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit hprca.hp.gov.in and look for the notice on Post Code 26001.
- Open the exam portal link given there.
- Find the row with your exam date, shift and set.
- Download the question paper and its key.
- Log in with your candidate details to see your response sheet.
How to Check Your Answers
Keep three things open together: the question paper, the key and your response sheet. Go through them one question at a time and mark each answer as correct, wrong or not attempted.
Pay attention to the set name on your paper. Question numbers may not match across sets, so use only your own set’s file.
How to Calculate Expected Marks
The notice details available to us do not state marks per question or negative marking for this test. Please take these from your advertisement or the instructions on your exam portal before you calculate anything.
Once you have the scheme, multiply your correct answers by the marks per question. Then subtract any penalty for wrong answers, if the scheme has one.
Objection Process
Candidates can raise objections online through the login on the exam portal. The last date reported is 4 November 2026.
- Note the question number, shift and set before you log in.
- Keep proof ready for your objection, such as a textbook or an official reference.
- Read the instructions on the portal for any fee or format rules, because these are not confirmed in the details we have.
What Happens After the Objection Process
The Aayog will review the objections received. If an answer is found wrong, the key can be corrected before results are prepared. The next stage and its date have not been announced, so keep checking the HPRCA website.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Answer Key and Response Sheet Login | Click Here |
| Exam-wise Question Papers and Keys | Click Here |
| HPRCA Official Website | Click Here |
Also see: HPRCA Teacher Recruitment 2026 and our Sarkari Results page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the final HPRCA JOA answer key?
No. This key is provisional and may change after the objection review.
What is the last date for objections?
The reported last date is 4 November 2026.
Which post does this key cover?
It covers Junior Office Assistant (IT), Job Trainee, under Post Code 26001.
Can I see my own responses?
Yes. Response sheets are available through the candidate login on the exam portal.
When will the result come?
No result date has been announced yet.
Is negative marking confirmed here?
The details we have do not confirm it, so check your advertisement or portal instructions.