Recruitment for 22 Administrative Posts in Himachal; Applications Open Until September 22
HPPSC has released the advertisement for HPAS Recruitment 2026. Recruitment will be conducted for 22 posts, including HPAS, BDO, DTO, District Controller, and Tehsildar. The deadline for applications is September 22.
There is good news for young aspirants preparing for government jobs in the Himachal Pradesh administrative services. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued the recruitment advertisement for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination (HPAS)-2026. Through this recruitment drive, 22 administrative posts across various departments will be filled.
The Commission released advertisement number 59/8-2026 on August 25, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for these posts via the Commission's official website. The last date to apply is September 22, 2026.
Recruitment for 22 Administrative Posts
This HPPSC recruitment drive covers various administrative posts. The highest number of vacancies is for the post of Block Development Officer (BDO).
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) | 4 |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | 10 |
| District Treasury Officer (DTO) | 1 |
| District Controller, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs | 1 |
| Tehsildar | 6 |
| Total | 22 |
Among these, the posts of HP Administrative Service, BDO, DTO, and District Controller fall under Group-A, while the post of Tehsildar falls under Group-B.
Applications Accepted Until September 22
HPPSC has set September 22, 2026, as the final date for applications. Candidates are advised to complete their online applications well in advance to avoid issues such as server problems. The Commission has clarified that applications will be accepted only through the online mode; applications sent via post, email, or any other medium will not be considered.
Selection via HPAS Examination
This recruitment will be conducted through the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination. Candidates for the various administrative posts will be selected based on the competitive examination process prescribed by the Commission. The schedule, admit cards, and other important information regarding the examination will be released by the Commission from time to time.
Largest Share: 10 Posts for BDO
This recruitment drive includes 10 posts for Block Development Officers (BDOs), representing the largest portion of the total 22 vacancies. BDOs play a crucial role in administrative tasks related to rural development. Additionally, the recruitment process includes 6 posts for Tehsildars. Furthermore, there will be recruitment for 4 HPAS posts and two key district-level positions: one post each for District Treasury Officer and District Controller.
