HPRCA Hamirpur: JOA (IT) Post Code 26001 Exam Dates Announced
The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC), Hamirpur has announced the examination schedule for the post of Junior Office Assistant (IT) – Post Code 26001. The exam will be conducted using Digi OMR Tablets instead of the traditional paper-based OMR sheets.
📅 Exam Schedule
| Post | Post Code | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Office Assistant (IT) | 26001 | 28, 29, 30 September & 1 October 2026 |
💻 What is a Digi OMR Sheet?
A Digi OMR (Digital OMR) sheet is a tablet-based version of the traditional paper OMR answer sheet. Instead of darkening circles with a pen, candidates tap their answers directly on a handheld tablet device provided at the exam centre.
🖊️ How It Works in Practice
- Login/Verification: At your seat, the invigilator or system verifies your roll number and identity on the tablet.
- Question Paper Display: Questions may be shown on a separate booklet/screen; the tablet is used only for marking answers (format can vary by exam).
- Marking Answers: For each question, tap the option (A/B/C/D) directly on the tablet screen — similar to selecting a bubble on paper, but digital.
- Review Option: Most Digi OMR systems allow you to review and change your answers before final submission, unlike paper OMR where erasing can cause errors.
- Submission: Once the exam time ends or you submit manually, answers are locked and transmitted electronically — no manual scanning needed.
- Instant Data Capture: Since responses are recorded digitally, evaluation is faster and reduces human error from misread bubbles or stray marks.
✅ Tips for Candidates
- Reach the exam centre early to get familiar with the tablet interface.
- Listen carefully to the invigilator’s instructions on how to tap/select and submit answers.
- Double-check your selected option before moving to the next question.
- Do not tap randomly — accidental taps may register as an answer.
📌 Admit Card & Updates
Candidates can download their Admit Card about a week before the exam from the official website: hprca.hp.gov.in. Roll number and exam centre details will also be sent via SMS.
For further queries, contact the Commission office at 01972-222204 on any working day.
🖥️ JOA (IT) Practice Questions
Try this demo to get familiar with how the Digi OMR tablet interface works. Tap/select one option per question, just like you will on the actual exam tablet.
📌 Note for Candidates
This practice interface is for familiarization purposes only and does not reflect actual exam questions. Refer to the official syllabus on hprca.hp.gov.in for accurate exam preparation.