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Apply for Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination Recruitment 2026. Check eligibility, key dates, and vacancy details below.Total Posts: 22
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is inviting online applications for the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026. This recruitment aims to fill a total of 22 vacancies across various posts, including HPAS, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer, and Tehsildar. Selected candidates will be placed in different pay levels, ranging from Pay Band Level - 13 (Rs. 46000 - 146500) to Pay Band Level - 18 (Rs. 56100 - 177500).
| Application Start Date | 26/08/2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22/09/2026 |
| Fee Last Date | 22/09/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 22 Posts |
| Age Limit | •SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/WFF of H.P.: 5 years •H.P. Govt. Employees (HPAS, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Treasury Officer): Up to 45 years •H.P. Govt. Employees (Himachal Pradesh Police Service, District Controller): Up to 42 years •Ex-Servicemen of H.P.: As per rules |
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The closing date for submitting online applications and paying the fee for the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 is 22/09/2026, 11:59 PM.
A total of 22 vacancies have been announced for various posts through the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026. This includes 4 for HPAS, 10 for Block Development Officer, 1 for District Controller, 1 for District Treasury Officer, and 6 for Tehsildar.
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 35 years as on 01-01-2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh and government employees as per rules.
A uniform examination fee of Rs. 600/- is charged from all candidates, irrespective of their category. The fee is non-refundable.
The selection process consists of three stages: a Screening/Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and a Personality Test/Interview. Marks from the Preliminary Exam are for screening only and not counted for final merit.
The salary varies by post. For HPAS, it is Pay Band Level - 18 (Rs. 56100 - 177500). For Block Development Officer, it is Pay Band Level - 17 (Rs. 53600 - 170100). For District Controller and District Treasury Officer, it is Pay Band Level - 16 (Rs. 48700 - 154300). For Tehsildar, it is Pay Band Level - 13 (Rs. 46000 - 146500).
Yes, there is negative marking in the Preliminary Examination. For each wrong answer, one-third (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized University. Candidates awaiting results or appearing for their final qualifying examination may also apply provisionally.
Yes, candidates from other states can apply. However, they will be treated as General Category candidates and will not be eligible for any reservation benefits applicable to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.
| All Categories | ₹ 600 |
| Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II Aptitude Test | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Examination Total | 200 Qs | 400 Marks | 4 hours (240 mins) |
History, Geography, Political, Art & Culture and Socio Economic Development of Himachal Pradesh; Current events of National and International importance; History of India and Indian National movement; Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the world; Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc.; Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.; General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization; General Science.
Comprehension; Interpersonal skills including communication skills; Logical reasoning and analytical ability; Decision making and problem solving; General mental ability; Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level); English Language comprehension skills (Class X level).
The detailed syllabus for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Main Examination is available on the official website of the Commission.
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