HP Forest Department JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026 – 2 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Application Form
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has invited applications for the post of Junior Office Assistant (IT) – JOA (IT) from eligible candidates belonging to the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category. The recruitment has been notified through Advertisement No. Ft.HB(15)-437/2026(E-III).
HP Forest Department JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Department | Himachal Pradesh Forest Department |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Office Assistant (IT) – JOA (IT) |
| Total Posts | 2 |
| Category | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
| VI Posts | 1 |
| HI Posts | 1 |
| Mode of Application | Simple Application Form |
| Employment Type | Contractual Appointment |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 Years |
| Residence Requirement | Bonafide Resident of Himachal Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | Ft.HB(15)-437/2026(E-III) |
HP Forest Department JOA (IT) Vacancy 2026
| Post | Total Posts | VI | HI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Office Assistant (IT) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
A total of 2 posts are available, including 1 post for Visually Impaired (VI) candidates and 1 post for Hearing Impaired (HI) candidates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the post of JOA (IT) must fulfill any one of the prescribed educational qualifications:
- Should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized Board of School Education/University.
- OR Matriculation from a recognized Board of School Education with one/two years Diploma/Certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Information Technology (IT) & Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), as notified by the Director General of Employment & Training (Government of India), from time to time.
- OR three years Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT from a Polytechnic approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Typing Speed Requirement
Candidates should possess a minimum computer typing speed of:
- 30 words per minute (WPM) in English, or
- 25 words per minute (WPM) in Hindi.
Age Limit
The age of the candidates should be between 18 and 45 years.
Important Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate should be a Bonafide resident of Himachal Pradesh.
- The recruitment is specifically for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
- The candidate should possess a valid disability certificate and submit an attested copy along with the application.
- Educational qualification and age proof should also be submitted with the application.
- The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
- The appointment will be made on a contractual basis.
- The contractual appointee will not have any right to claim regularization or permanent absorption in Government service.
- The candidate should possess knowledge of computers.
Bonafide Himachali Requirement
Candidates must furnish proof of their Himachali Bonafide along with the application. The notification specifically states that candidates should be Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Application Process
Eligible candidates are required to apply through the prescribed simple application form. The completed application, along with legible and duly attested copies of the required documents, should be submitted to the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Talland, Shimla-1.
Documents to Attach
- Disability Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Date of Birth/Age Proof
- Himachali Bonafide Certificate
- Employment Registration Number/details
- Experience Certificate, if applicable
- Other documents as required in the prescribed application form
- Recent passport-size photograph
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / Requisition | 09 September 2026 |
| Receipt of Applications | 30 September 2026 |
| Scrutiny of Documents & Issue of Call Letters | 05 October 2026 |
| Last Date mentioned in detailed note for receipt of applications | 10 October 2026 |
Important: The notification contains different dates in its recruitment schedule and detailed note. The schedule mentions 30/09/2026 for receipt of applications, while the note states that applications should reach the office on or before 10/10/2026. Candidates should carefully verify the official advertisement before submitting their application.
Application Address
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF)
Himachal Pradesh Forest Department
Talland, Shimla-1
Himachal Pradesh
Proforma / Application Form Details
The prescribed application proforma requires the following information:
- Name
- Father’s/Husband’s Name
- Post for which applied
- Correspondence Address
- Permanent Address
- Mobile Number
- Date of Birth
- Educational Qualification
- Employment Registration Number
- Type of Disability
- Certificate of Bonafide Himachali
- Experience, if any
- Whether the candidate has ever been convicted by the Court, with details if applicable
Selection Process
Applications received by the department will be scrutinized by the concerned departmental committee. Eligible candidates will subsequently be informed about the screening process/call letter as per the recruitment schedule.
HP Forest Department JOA (IT) Recruitment 2026 – Key Points
- Post: Junior Office Assistant (IT)
- Vacancies: 2
- VI: 1 post
- HI: 1 post
- Qualification: 10+2 OR prescribed ITI qualification OR 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/IT
- Typing: 30 WPM English or 25 WPM Hindi
- Age: 18–45 years
- Residence: Bonafide Himachali
- Appointment: Contractual
- Application Mode: Offline/simple application form
| Notificaion | CLICK HERE |
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