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HPPSC HPAS 2026 Notification — Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Examination

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission • 26 Vacancies • Himachal Pradesh

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Advt No: 01/2026

Total Vacancies

26 Posts

Himachal Pradesh

Last Date to Apply

2 May 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

A candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 35 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Band Level-18 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500)

Recruitment Overview

Shimla-based HPPSC conducts HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026. Selection through Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

4 April 2026

Online registration opens

closed

Last Date to Apply

2 May 2026

Closing of online application

closed

Exam Date

30 June 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

closed

Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS Class-I) 8 Bachelor's Degree in any stream
Himachal Pradesh Police Service (HPPS Class-I) 4 Bachelor's Degree + Physical Standards
Tehsildar (Class-I Gazetted) 6 Bachelor's Degree in any stream
Block Development Officer (BDO Class-I) 8 Bachelor's Degree in any stream

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • A candidate must possess a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST/OBC/WFF of HP: 5 years (up to 40 years) | PwD of HP: 5 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS Class-I)8Bachelor's Degree in any stream
Himachal Pradesh Police Service (HPPS Class-I)4Bachelor's Degree + Physical Standards
Tehsildar (Class-I Gazetted)6Bachelor's Degree in any stream
Block Development Officer (BDO Class-I)8Bachelor's Degree in any stream
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / Unreserved / Other States: ₹400 | SC / ST / OBC / EWS of HP: ₹100 | Female Candidates / Ex-Servicemen of HP: Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective - GS & Aptitude, 400 Marks)
  2. 2Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive - 6 Papers, 900 Marks)
  3. 3Stage 3: Personality Test / Viva-Voce (150 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Merit List (1050 Marks)
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Prelims Paper I: General Studies (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)
  • Prelims Paper II: Aptitude Test (100 Questions, 200 Marks, Qualifying 33%)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per incorrect response
  • Mains: English (100M), Hindi (100M), Essay (100M), GS-I, GS-II, GS-III (200M each)
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

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Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: 01/2026

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

33%
1

Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (01/2026) published by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 4 Apr 2026 – 2 May 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 30 Jun 2026
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

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Authority: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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