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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced HP Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (HPAS) for total 22 posts. Candidates who want to apply for HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 can submit their online application form from 26/08/2026 to 22/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
HPPSC Combined Competitive Examination Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 59/8-2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 26/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 22/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 22/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Not Available
- Exam Date: Not Available
Application Fees
- General / SC / ST / OBC / EWS (All Candidates): ₹600/-
- Fee is uniform for all categories, no concession available
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or other online digital modes
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 35 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Freedom Fighter’s family of HP (only if post reserved for them) | 5 Years (up to 40 Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen of HP (for HPAS / HPPS posts) | As per Ex-Servicemen (Reservation of Vacancies) Rules 2020, max 3 attempts |
| Ex-Servicemen of HP (for other posts) | As per Demobilized Armed Forces Personnel Rules 1972, no attempt limit |
| HP Govt Servants – HPAS & other posts (Tehsildar, BDO, Treasury Officer) | Up to 45 Years |
| HP Govt Servants – HPPS | Up to 42 Years |
| HP Govt Servants – District Controller (Class-I, Gazetted) | Up to 42 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 22
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Administrative Service (HPAS) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Block Development Officer | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| District Controller | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| District Treasury Officer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tehsildar | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Grand Total | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Candidates who are yet to receive their final year results can also apply, but they must produce proof of passing within two months from the start of the exam.
- MBBS or equivalent medical candidates who have cleared their final professional exam but haven’t finished internship can apply provisionally, and must submit their degree or internship completion certificate at the time of the Personality Test.
- Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, along with suitability for the state’s working conditions, is desirable.
HPPSC Combined Competitive Examination: Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| HP Administrative Service | Level-18 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Block Development Officer | Level-17 (₹53,600 – ₹1,70,100) |
| District Controller | Level-16 (₹48,700 – ₹1,54,300) |
| District Treasury Officer | Level-16 (₹48,700 – ₹1,54,300) |
| Tehsildar | Level-13 (₹46,000 – ₹1,46,500) |
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HPPSC Combined Competitive Examination: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
HPPSC will select candidates for the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026 through three successive stages, explained below.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
The Preliminary exam has two objective type papers of 2 hours each. This stage is only for screening, marks from this stage are not added to the final merit.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Aptitude Test | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Appearing in both papers is compulsory, else the candidate is disqualified.
- Paper-II (Aptitude) is only qualifying in nature with 33% minimum marks required; its marks are not counted for screening merit.
- Merit for the Main exam is prepared only on the basis of Paper-I (General Studies) marks. Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in Paper-I get disqualified.
- Negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks is applicable for each wrong answer; no marks are cut for unattempted questions.
- Around 20 times the total vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
The Main exam is descriptive in nature with compulsory papers plus one optional subject, chosen from 31 available subjects. Every paper runs for 3 hours.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | English (10+2 level) | 100 |
| Paper-II | Hindi (10+2 level) | 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 |
- Candidates must score at least 40% marks in each of the Hindi and English compulsory papers to qualify; marks of these two papers are not counted towards final merit.
- A minimum of 45% aggregate marks (in the remaining papers, excluding Hindi & English) is needed to qualify for the Personality Test.
- Candidates up to 3 times the number of vacancies will be called for the Personality Test, based on Main exam merit.
Stage 3: Personality Test (Interview)
The interview checks a candidate’s personal suitability, mental ability, social qualities, leadership skills and knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s local customs and dialects. Final merit is decided by adding Main exam marks (excluding Hindi & English) with Personality Test marks.
Tie-Breaking Rule (when final scores are equal)
- Candidate with higher marks in the Personality Test ranks higher.
- If still tied, higher marks in the aggregate of compulsory subjects (excluding English & Hindi) decides the rank.
- If still tied, higher marks in the Essay paper decides the rank.
- If still tied, the elder candidate is placed higher in the final merit list.
HPPSC Combined Competitive Examination: Important Questions
How many posts are there in HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
HPPSC has advertised a total of 22 posts under Advt No. 59/8-2026, spread across HP Administrative Service, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer and Tehsildar.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application, along with the fee payment, must be completed by 22 September 2026, till 11:59 PM.
What is the application fee for this exam?
A flat fee of ₹600 applies to all candidates, irrespective of category, and it must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
What is the age limit for this exam?
Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories, ex-servicemen and HP government employees as per rules.
What is the minimum qualification needed?
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized university is required. Candidates awaiting their final year result can also apply, subject to producing proof later.
How many stages are there in the selection process?
Selection happens in three stages: a Preliminary screening exam, a Main written exam, and a Personality Test (interview).
What is the pay scale for HP Administrative Service post?
The HPAS post carries Pay Band Level-18, ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month. Other advertised posts carry lower pay levels as per their grade.