HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026
H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026
Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 | Dated: 26 August 2026
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HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Examination | H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 59/8-2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 22 Posts |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | As per HPPSC online application portal |
| Closing Date for Application | 22 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Closing Date for Fee | 22 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Fee | ₹600/- for all candidates |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPAS 2026 Vacancy Details
HPPSC has advertised a total of 22 vacancies under the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026. The post-wise details are given below:
| S.No. | Department | Name of Post | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category-wise Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personnel-IV | H.P. Administrative Services | 4 | Level-13 ₹46,000–₹1,46,500 |
Unreserved – 1 Unreserved (Hearing Impaired of HP) – 1 (Backlog) Scheduled Caste of HP (Ex-Servicemen of HP) – 1 (Backlog) Scheduled Tribe of HP – 1 |
| 2 | Rural Development | Block Development Officer | 10 | Level-18 ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
Unreserved – 5 Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen of HP) – 1 Scheduled Tribe of HP – 1 OBC of HP – 2 Economically Weaker Section of HP – 1 |
| 3 | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs | District Controller | 1 | Level-17 ₹53,600–₹1,70,100 |
Unreserved (Visually Impaired of HP) – 1 (Backlog) |
| 4 | Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries | District Treasury Officer | 1 | Level-16 ₹48,700–₹1,54,300 |
Economically Weaker Section of HP – 1 |
| 5 | Revenue-A | Tehsildar | 6 | Level-16 ₹48,700–₹1,54,300 |
Unreserved – 3 Scheduled Caste of HP – 1 Scheduled Tribe of HP – 2 |
| Total | 22 | Posts | |||
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Educational Qualification
The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
A candidate who has appeared in an examination, the passing of which would render him/her eligible to appear in this examination, but whose result has not yet been declared, may also apply.
A candidate who intends to appear in such a qualifying examination may also apply, provided the qualifying examination is completed before the commencement of the examination. Such admission shall be provisional and subject to production of proof of passing the qualifying examination within the prescribed period.
Candidates who have passed the final professional M.B.B.S. or equivalent Medical Examination but have not completed their internship at the time of application may also be provisionally admitted, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official advertisement.
Age Limit
For the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026, a candidate must:
- Have attained the age of 21 years; and
- Must not have attained the age of 35 years on or before 01 January 2026.
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities and Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh, as declared by the Government from time to time, only if a post is reserved for the respective category.
Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh and Government employees shall be available as per the applicable Government rules and instructions mentioned in the official advertisement.
Application Fee
A uniform examination fee of ₹600/- shall be charged from all candidates irrespective of category.
The examination fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances and cannot be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
Mode of Payment
The examination fee can be paid online through:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
- Other prescribed online digital modes
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers. Each paper carries 200 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 MCQs | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Aptitude Test | 100 MCQs | 200 | 2 Hours |
Important Preliminary Examination Rules
- The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test.
- Preliminary marks will not be counted for final merit.
- Aptitude Test (Paper-II) is qualifying with a minimum of 33% marks.
- Merit for admission to the Main Examination will be based on General Studies (Paper-I), subject to qualifying Paper-II.
- A candidate must appear in both papers of the Preliminary Examination.
- A candidate scoring zero or negative marks in General Studies (Paper-I) will not be considered qualified.
- The number of candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be approximately 20 times the total number of vacancies.
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
Paper-I: General Studies – 200 Marks
- History, Geography, Political, Art & Culture and Socio-Economic Development of Himachal Pradesh
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social and Economic Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy and Rights Issues
- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics and Social Sector Initiatives
- General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
- General Science
Paper-II: Aptitude Test – 200 Marks
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- General Mental Ability
- Basic Numeracy – Class X level
- Data Interpretation – Charts, Graphs, Tables and Data Sufficiency
- English Language Comprehension Skills – Class X level
Main Examination Pattern
The Main Examination consists of compulsory papers and one optional subject. The candidate has to select one optional subject from the subjects prescribed by the Commission.
Compulsory Papers
| Paper | Subject | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | English | 100 |
| Paper-II | Hindi | 100 |
| Paper-III | Essay | 100 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-I | 200 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-II | 200 |
| Paper-VI | General Studies-III | 200 |
Optional Subject
The candidate has to choose one optional subject. The selected optional subject will have two papers of 100 marks each.
| S.No. | Optional Subject | S.No. | Optional Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian History | 17 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 2 | Political Science and International Relation | 18 | Electrical Engineering |
| 3 | Mathematics | 19 | Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Statistics | 20 | Hindi |
| 5 | Economics | 21 | Sanskrit |
| 6 | Commerce and Accountancy | 22 | Urdu |
| 7 | Chemistry | 23 | English Literature |
| 8 | Botany | 24 | Psychology |
| 9 | Zoology | 25 | Geology |
| 10 | Philosophy | 26 | Physics |
| 11 | Law | 27 | Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science |
| 12 | Sociology | 28 | Anthropology |
| 13 | Public Administration | 29 | Forestry |
| 14 | Management | 30 | Horticulture |
| 15 | Geography | 31 | Medical Sciences |
| 16 | Agriculture | — | |
All Main Examination papers are of three hours duration. The standards and contents of general papers are broadly similar to Degree-level examinations, while compulsory English and Hindi papers are of 10+2 level.
The marks obtained in compulsory English and Hindi will not be counted for overall ranking, although qualifying marks in both papers are mandatory.
Personality Test / Interview
Candidates qualifying the Main Examination on the basis of merit will be called for the Personality Test.
The Personality Test is intended to assess the candidate's suitability for the services/posts for which he/she has applied. The Commission may assess intellectual qualities, social traits, current affairs awareness, knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, logical exposition, balance of judgement, leadership ability and intellectual and moral integrity.
How to Apply Online for HPPSC HPAS 2026
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online only through the official HPPSC website.
- Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link on the Home Page.
- Select “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations”.
- If not already registered, complete the New Registration process and create your profile.
- Login to the OTR account.
- The list of live advertisements will be displayed on the dashboard.
- Select the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026 advertisement and apply online.
- Upload all requisite documents as prescribed in the advertisement.
- Carefully check the preview of all uploaded documents before final submission.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee of ₹600/- through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application and keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
Once submitted, the Online Recruitment Application will generally not be allowed to be changed except for category change as per the applicable provisions of the H.P. PSC rules.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications through any mode other than the prescribed online mode will not be accepted.
- Candidates must carefully enter their Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate.
- Once a Date of Birth has been claimed and entered in Commission records, subsequent change will not normally be allowed.
- Government employees must inform their Head of Office/Department regarding their application as prescribed.
- Candidates should carefully select their examination centre while filling out the application form.
- More than one application giving different examination centres will not be accepted. Where multiple applications are submitted, the last application may be treated as the final application as per the advertisement provisions.
- In case of bilingual papers, if there is any difference between the English and Hindi versions of a question or answer option, the English version shall be treated as correct and final.
- Entry to the examination premises will be closed 30 minutes before commencement of the examination.
Examination Centre
If a large number of candidates apply for the Preliminary Examination, the examination may also be conducted at the Sub-Divisional level in Himachal Pradesh.
The Commission will have discretion regarding allotment and establishment of examination centres at District Headquarters or Sub-Divisional level.
If the number of candidates opting for a particular District Headquarters/Sub-Division is less than 100, the Commission may close that centre and allot the candidate another examination centre according to the second choice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Closing Date for Application | 22 September 2026 – 11:59 PM |
| Closing Date for Fee Payment | 22 September 2026 – 11:59 PM |
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification / Advertisement | View Notification |
| Apply Online / OTR | Apply Online |
| Official Website | HPPSC Website |
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