HPPSC Deputy Director Sainik Welfare Recruitment 2026 – 4 Posts, Apply Online
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) from eligible candidates for recruitment to 4 posts of Deputy Director, Sainik Welfare, Class-I (Gazetted), Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.
HPPSC Deputy Director Sainik Welfare Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 60/9-2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 02 September 2026 |
| Department | Department of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh |
| Post Name | Deputy Director Sainik Welfare |
| Total Vacancies | 04 Posts |
| Job Type | Job Trainee – Group-A, Class-I (Gazetted) |
| Application Mode | Online (ORA) |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Examination Centre | Shimla |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPPSC Deputy Director Vacancy 2026
| Sr. No. | Department | Post Name | Total Posts | Category-wise Vacancies | Emoluments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainik Welfare | Deputy Director Sainik Welfare | 04 |
UR (Ex-Servicemen of HP) = 03 ST of HP (Ex-Servicemen of HP) = 01 |
₹32,500/- per month |
Educational Qualification / Eligibility
Candidates applying for the post of Deputy Director Sainik Welfare should fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions given below:
Essential Qualification:
The candidate should be a retired/released Ex-Indian Army Commissioned Officer of the rank of Colonel, Lt. Colonel, Major or Captain, or equivalent status in the Indian Navy/Air Force.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the peculiar conditions prevailing in the State.
Age Limit
The candidate should be below 57 years of age. The age of the candidate shall be reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
Candidates should carefully enter their date of birth in the application form. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted by the Commission.
For H.P. Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, age relaxation will be applicable as per Government instructions issued from time to time and the detailed provisions mentioned under the prescribed Age Limits.
Emoluments / Pay
Selected candidates appointed as Job Trainee for the post of Deputy Director Sainik Welfare will receive:
The recruitment and engagement under this advertisement shall be governed by the scheme for engagement of Job Trainees on a fixed amount in State Government departments, issued by the Department of Personnel vide notification dated 19 July 2025, along with subsequent orders/guidelines issued in this regard.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹600/- |
A uniform examination fee of ₹600/- will be charged from all candidates irrespective of category or gender.
Mode of Payment
The examination fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or any other prescribed online digital mode through the OTR portal. Candidates should pay only the specified examination fee within the prescribed deadline.
Selection Process
The selection process for HPPSC Deputy Director Sainik Welfare Recruitment 2026 will consist of the following stages:
| Stage | Selection Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test |
| 2 | Personality Test |
HPPSC Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I: Screening Test
Paper-I will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test of 1 hour duration, consisting of objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The paper will carry 100 marks and will include negative marking for incorrect/wrong answers.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| General Knowledge of National & International Affairs | 30 |
| Knowledge of Hindi Language | 20 |
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
Paper-II will be a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of 3 hours duration carrying 120 marks. The syllabus for the Subject Aptitude Test will be decided by the Commission from time to time.
Examination Centre
The examination centre/city mentioned for this recruitment is:
The Commission reserves the right to change the examination centre(s) at its discretion. Every effort will be made to allot the centre selected by the candidate, but a different centre may be allotted whenever circumstances warrant.
In case of CBT examination, the centre may be allotted anywhere in Himachal Pradesh depending on the availability of computer test laboratories.
How to Apply Online for HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official HPPSC website. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Click on “Apply Online” on the Home Page.
- Open “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations”.
- If not already registered, complete the New Registration process.
- Login to the OTR account.
- Select the relevant live advertisement for Deputy Director Sainik Welfare.
- Fill in all required details carefully.
- Upload the required documents, latest photograph and signature.
- Pay the prescribed ₹600 examination fee through the available online payment mode.
- Preview all uploaded documents and verify that they are clear, readable and correct.
- Submit the application before the closing date and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents & Application Instructions
Candidates must upload the requisite documents as prescribed in the advertisement. The application may be rejected if the required scanned latest photograph or signature is not uploaded.
Before submission, candidates are required to provide an undertaking/declaration confirming that they have checked the preview of all uploaded documents and that the documents are legible, readable and true.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 02 September 2026 |
| Closing Date for Application | 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Closing Date for Fee | 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
HPPSC Deputy Director Sainik Welfare Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q.1. How many vacancies are available in HPPSC Deputy Director Sainik Welfare Recruitment 2026?
There are 4 vacancies for the post of Deputy Director Sainik Welfare.
Q.2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 29 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
Q.3. What is the application fee?
The examination fee is ₹600/- for all candidates.
Q.4. What is the maximum age limit?
The candidate should be below 57 years as on 01 January 2026, subject to the prescribed relaxation rules.
Q.5. Who can apply for the post?
A retired/released Ex-Indian Army Commissioned Officer holding the rank of Colonel, Lt. Colonel, Major or Captain, or equivalent rank in the Indian Navy/Air Force, as prescribed in the advertisement, can apply.
Q.6. What is the monthly emolument?
The Job Trainee emolument is ₹32,500/- per month.
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