HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026 Notification: Eligibility, Test Pattern and District-wise Posts
If you hold a computer degree or diploma and have been waiting for a large IT opening in Haryana, this one is worth dropping everything for. Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (HARTRON) has invited online applications to update its panel of Junior Programmers, with 530 posts spread across all 23 districts of Haryana and a remuneration of ₹24,100. There is no age limit in this notification at all, which opens the door to candidates who have crossed the usual cut-offs elsewhere. Anyone following Haryana government job notifications should act on this immediately.
The application window is short — it opened on 30 July 2026 and closes on 9 August 2026, with admit cards available from 12 August 2026. One thing to understand clearly before you apply: this is a job work basis empanelment, not regular government employment. You clear the tests, join the panel, and get deployed when an indenting organisation raises a confirmed requirement. This article explains the district-wise posts, qualification, fee, the two-test process and the training stage in between. Read it fully, because GovtJobsAlert.in has broken down every condition for you.
Key Highlights of HARTRON Junior Programmer Recruitment 2026
HARTRON is the Haryana Government’s electronics and IT development corporation, headquartered at Chandigarh. It supplies trained computer professionals to government departments, boards and corporations across Haryana on a job work basis. This particular advertisement is for updation of the panel of Junior Programmers — the wider rolling advertisement also covers Software Developers, System Analysts, Networking Engineers, Web Designers and DTP Operators, but only Junior Programmer posts are being filled in this roster.
- Post Name: Junior Programmer (on Job Work Basis)
- Total Vacancies: 530
- Remuneration: ₹24,100
- Job Location: All 23 districts of Haryana
- Application Start Date: 30 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 9 August 2026
- Admit Card: 12 August 2026 onwards
What is the Category and District-wise Vacancy Breakdown for HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026?
The 530 posts follow the Haryana State Reservation Policy. Note that ESM (Ex-Servicemen) sub-columns are part of the 530, and the 29 PWD posts are a horizontal reservation already included within the total, not additional to it.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 194 |
| General (ESM) | 47 |
| EWS | 62 |
| DSC | 51 |
| DSC (ESM) | 20 |
| OSC | 35 |
| OSC (ESM) | 1 |
| BCA | 43 |
| BCA (ESM) | 21 |
| BCB | 40 |
| BCB (ESM) | 16 |
| PWD (horizontal, counted within 530) | 29 |
| Total | 530 |
The posts are further distributed district-wise across Haryana, and one candidate may apply in only one district. District-wise strength is shown below — note that the roster lists Hansi as a separate entry alongside Hisar.
| District | Posts |
|---|---|
| Mahendragarh | 35 |
| Kaithal | 34 |
| Yamuna Nagar | 33 |
| Kurukshetra | 30 |
| Nuh | 30 |
| Gurugram | 27 |
| Hisar | 24 |
| Jind | 24 |
| Rewari | 24 |
| Jhajjar | 23 |
| Palwal | 23 |
| Ambala | 22 |
| Rohtak | 22 |
| Bhiwani | 21 |
| Fatehabad | 21 |
| Karnal | 20 |
| Sonepat | 20 |
| Hansi | 18 |
| Panipat | 18 |
| Sirsa | 18 |
| Panchkula | 16 |
| Faridabad | 14 |
| Charkhi Dadri | 13 |
Reservation benefit is available only to bonafide residents of Haryana. Reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026?
The qualification list is generous — three separate routes qualify you, and no work experience is demanded.
Educational Qualification
You are eligible if you hold any one of the following, each with minimum 55% marks:
- Graduation with PGDCA, PDCA, PGDIT or APGDCA
- BCA, B.Sc (Computer Science or IT), MCA, M.Sc (Computer Science or IT), or B.Tech / M.Tech in any stream
- Three Years Diploma in Computer Application or IT from SBTE or a University, or an ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ Level course from DOE or NIELIT
Candidates holding an MCA or M.Tech through distance education or part-time mode must have that degree approved or permitted by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). Qualifications are determined with reference to the last date for receipt of online applications, and your certificates must have been issued by the competent authority before that cut-off date. If you are exploring similar roles, check our computer and IT government jobs and diploma government jobs pages.
Age Limit
The notification does not prescribe any minimum or maximum age limit, and no age reckoning date is given. Consequently there is no age relaxation table in this advertisement. This is unusual for a government-linked recruitment and is genuinely to your advantage if age has been a barrier elsewhere.
Documents, Certificates and Application Restrictions
- SC, BCA, BCB, EWS, ESM and PwD certificates must be issued by the competent authority before the last date of application
- The EWS certificate must be the Haryana Government format for Haryana jobs — a Central Government EWS certificate is not accepted, regardless of the income shown
- ESM candidates must produce an attested copy of the identity card issued by the concerned Zila Sainik Board along with the discharge certificate or book; family members of an ESM claiming the benefit need a valid eligibility certificate from that Board
- If you have already been taken on the panel for any post, you cannot apply again for at least 6 months — applying or appearing within that period means you will not be taken on the panel or deployed again
What is the Salary and Remuneration for HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026?
HARTRON has printed a single remuneration figure for this post, with no pay level, pay band, grade pay or allowance structure attached to it.
- Remuneration: ₹24,100 as printed in the eligibility criteria table of the notification
- Engagement type: Job work basis — panel empanelment and deployment, not regular government employment
- Panel validity: two years from the date the result is published, extendable by HARTRON up to a maximum of five years
The notification states the remuneration for Junior Programmer as ₹24,100, without specifying a pay level or any separate allowances.
There is one more cost to plan for. After clearing the first test, you must deposit a security deposit of ₹1,500 before training. It is refundable — but only if you attend training with at least 75% attendance, clear the second test within the permitted attempts, and cause no damage to corporation property. Otherwise it is forfeited. Also remember: clearing the tests and joining the panel does not guarantee placement.
What is the Selection Process for HARTRON Junior Programmer Recruitment 2026?
This recruitment has an unusual six-stage structure with a compulsory training block sitting in the middle of it.
Stage 1: First Test — Domain Knowledge Test
A computer based objective test (MCQs) with questions on general computer topics plus questions specific to the domain you applied for. Once you clear it, the result stays valid for one year from the date the posts were advertised. Number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking are not disclosed in the notification. Prepare using our exam syllabus and pattern resources.
Stage 2: Scrutiny of Documents
Documents of candidates who clear the first test are scrutinised against the eligibility conditions and category claims.
Stage 3: Compulsory Training
A one-month training of roughly 50 hours at IDDC Ambala or HMSDC Gurugram, after depositing the ₹1,500 security deposit. Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays, or Monday to Friday, as HARTRON decides. Minimum 75% attendance is compulsory. Training for a category is planned only when at least 5 candidates are available.
Stage 4: Second Test — Practical / Project Test
Open only to those who complete training with the required attendance. The notification requires candidates in the Programmer, Junior Software Developer, System Analyst, Software Developer and Sr. System Analyst categories to give the second test using MVC (Model-View-Controller); it does not separately state the tool for Junior Programmers, so confirm this on your admit card. A maximum of 2 attempts are allowed against a single advertisement, and training may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
Stage 5: Merit and Panel Preparation
Merit is prepared by giving equal weightage to the first Domain Knowledge Test and the second practical test. A panel is made for each reserved category clearing the second test.
Stage 6: Deployment
Candidates are recommended for deployment only when a confirmed requirement is received from the indenting organisation, as per the reservation roster.
How to Apply Online for HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
Applications are accepted online only, between 30 July and 9 August 2026. Keep your qualification certificates, category certificate, domicile proof and a working e-mail ID ready.
- Visit the HARTRON deployment portal for online applications (link in Essential Links below).
- Register yourself and open the Junior Programmer application form.
- Select one district only — applying in more than one district is not allowed.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates.
- Fill your category and qualification details accurately — documents are scrutinised only after you clear the first test, and every certificate must be dated before the last date of application.
- Pay the applicable application fee online as per your category, including GST.
- Submit the form and save a copy of the confirmation for your records.
- Download your admit card from the website from 12 August 2026 onwards — no individual communication is sent.
Do read the terms and conditions printed on the admit card before appearing for the test. Test centres are only at IDDC Ambala and HMSDC Gurugram, so plan your travel accordingly.
What are the Important Dates for HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 30 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | 12 August 2026 onwards |
| First Test and Document Scrutiny | Second week of the month, as per the rolling schedule |
The notification does not print an exact test date. It only states that the first test and document scrutiny are held in the second week of that month under the rolling-basis schedule, so watch the website after downloading your admit card.
HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026 Application Fees: Category-wise Charges
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General male candidates of Haryana and male candidates of all categories from other states | ₹300 + GST |
| Female candidates | ₹150 + GST |
| Haryana SC, BC, EWS and ESM candidates (male and female) | ₹75 + GST |
| PWD candidates of Haryana | Nil |
The fee is payable online along with GST, and the exact GST amount is not stated in the notification. Separately, a refundable security deposit of ₹1,500 becomes payable only after you clear the first test and are called for training — it is not part of the application fee.
Essential Links for HARTRON Junior Programmer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for HARTRON Junior Programmer 2026
- Visit HARTRON Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Haryana Government Jobs
530 posts, no age limit and no experience requirement — for a computer graduate or diploma holder in Haryana, this combination is rare. The window is only eleven days wide and there is no extension mentioned, so pick your district, arrange your certificates and apply before 9 August 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Haryana job notifications and admit card updates.