You can now see your HPRCA JOA (IT) answers online. The Aayog released the provisional key and response sheets on 2 November 2026, and you have only until 4 November 2026 to challenge any answer.
If you took this tablet-based test between 28 September and 1 October, please do this today. See other updates on our Answer Key page.
Quick Details
| Point | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Office Assistant (IT), Job Trainee |
| Post Code | 26001 |
| Total Posts | 234 |
| Test Type | Digital OMR on a tablet |
| Key Type | Provisional, so it can change |
| Objections Until | 4 November 2026 |
What Is New
Your exam portal now has three useful things in one place. You get the question paper, the correct answers for your set, and a record of what you marked during the test.
That last one is the most helpful. You do not have to remember your answers, because the response sheet shows them.
Provisional Key: What It Means
Think of a provisional key as a first draft. Experts can still correct it after students point out mistakes.
So your score from this key is only a good guess. The final key may change a few answers, and your marks can move up or down because of that.
When Was Your Exam?
| Date | Exam Day |
|---|---|
| 28 September 2026 | First day |
| 29 September 2026 | Second day |
| 30 September 2026 | Third day |
| 1 October 2026 | Last day |
Note your date and shift first. You need both to find the right file.
How to Get Your Answer Key
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the portal link in the table below, or start from the HPRCA website |
| 2 | Find your exam date, shift and set in the list |
| 3 | Save the question paper and key for your set |
| 4 | Sign in to see your own response sheet |
How to Check Your Answers Properly
Here is a simple way that avoids mistakes. Take a notebook and draw three columns: right, wrong and left blank.
Now go question by question. Do not skip around, and do not check from memory. If your paper says Set A, use only the Set A key, because another set can have a different order.
How to Work Out Your Marks
We could not confirm marks per question or any negative marking for this test. Please look at your advertisement or the portal instructions for this.
Once you know the rule, the sum is easy. Count your right answers and multiply by the marks for each. If there is a penalty, take it away for your wrong answers.
How to Challenge an Answer
Found a wrong answer? You can object online through the login on the portal.
| Before You Object | Why |
|---|---|
| Write down question number, shift and set | You will need them in the form |
| Keep a good reference ready | A book or official source supports your claim |
| Read the portal rules | Any fee or format rule is given there |
Do not wait for the last hour, because portals often slow down near a deadline.
What Comes Next
The Aayog will study all objections and may correct the key. The next date is not announced yet. Keep your login details safe and check the official website from time to time.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Candidate Login | Click Here |
| Papers and Keys List | Click Here |
| HPRCA Website | Click Here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I forgot my answers. How will I compare?
You do not need to remember them. Your response sheet shows what the system recorded for you.
Can my marks change later?
Yes. They can change if the final key corrects any answer.
I took the test on 30 September. Is my key available?
Keys are listed by exam date, shift and set, so look for your own row.
How long do I have to object?
You have until 4 November 2026, as per the latest update.
Do I have to pay for an objection?
We could not confirm a fee, so please read the rules on the portal.
Where will the next update come?
Watch the official HPRCA website for the next notice.