HPPSC HPAS 2026: Himachal announces vacancies for various posts across five departments; what are the application criteria?
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the recruitment notification for the HP Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026. Through this recruitment drive, 22 posts across five state government departments will be filled. Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the Commission's official website. The last date to apply is September 22, 2026.
Department | Name of Post | Number of Posts
--- | --- | ---
Personnel-IV | HP Administrative Service | 4
Rural Development | Block Development Officer | 10
Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs | District Controller | 1
Treasuries, Accounts & Lotteries | District Treasury Officer | 1
Revenue-A | Tehsildar | 6
Total | | 22
What are the application conditions?
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Candidates awaiting their final-year exam results may also apply, subject to prescribed conditions. Candidates who have passed the final year of MBBS or an equivalent examination but have not yet completed their internship may also apply provisionally; they will be required to submit the relevant proof at the time of the personality test. As of January 1, 2026, the candidate's age must be between 21 and 35 years.
What is the Preliminary Examination pattern?
The preliminary examination will consist of two papers. Both papers will contain 100 questions each and carry 200 marks each. A duration of 2 hours will be allotted for each paper. Paper-I will cover General Studies, and Paper-II will be an Aptitude Test. Securing a minimum of 33% marks in Paper-II is mandatory. Selection for the Main Examination will be based on the marks obtained in Paper-I. One-third of the marks will be deducted for incorrect answers, while no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions. Appearing for both papers is mandatory.
What is the Main Examination pattern?
The Main Examination will comprise a total of eight papers. Compulsory papers will include English, Hindi, Essay, and three papers on General Studies. Additionally, candidates must appear for two papers in an optional subject.
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
Paper-VII Optional Subject - Paper-I 100
Paper-VIII Optional Subject - Paper-II 100
What is the application fee?
Candidates from all categories are required to pay an examination fee of ₹600 while applying for this recruitment. The fee is the same for all candidates.
Documents to be uploaded
Matriculation certificate (proof of age)
Bachelor's degree and mark sheets
Category certificate, if applicable
Himachali certificate (for reserved category candidates)
EWS/BPL certificate, if applicable
Ex-serviceman discharge certificate/service book, if applicable
Exam centers
Examination centers for the HPAS Recruitment Exam 2026 have been established at Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Dharamshala, Palampur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Nahan, Solan, Una, Sundernagar, and Rampur Bushahr.
How to apply?
First, visit the official website of HPPSC.
Click on the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) link provided on the homepage.
Register and log in to the portal using your login ID.
Open the HPAS Recruitment 2026 application form and enter the required information.
Fill in details regarding educational qualifications and other necessary information.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the prescribed application fee online.
After submitting the application form, take a printout and keep it safe.
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