| Recruiting Authority: | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post : | H.P. Administrative Services / Block Development Officer / District Controller / District Treasury Officer / Tehsildar |
| Advertiesment No: | 59/8-2026 |
| About Recruiting Authority: | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is the Public Service Commission of Himachal Pradesh mentioned as the recruiting authority in this notification. It has invited Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) from eligible candidates for recruitment to various posts in different departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh through the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026. |
| About Recruitment: | The H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 is being conducted for recruitment to 22 posts in various Departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment includes H.P. Administrative Services, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer, and Tehsildar posts. |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
HPPSC HPAS Examination 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 26 Aug 2026 • Last Date: 22 Sep 2026 • Payment Last date: 22 Sep 2026 • Exam Date: Notified Soon • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result Date: Notified Soon | • General / OBC / EWS: ₹600/- • SC / ST / PH / : ₹600/- The application fee can be paid via UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking. |
| Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026) | |
| Category | Age Limit / DOB Between |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 21–35 Years (DOB Between: 02-01-1991 & 01-01-2005) |
| SC of Himachal Pradesh | 21–40 Years* (DOB Between: 02-01-1986 & 01-01-2005) |
| ST of Himachal Pradesh | 21–40 Years* (DOB Between: 02-01-1986 & 01-01-2005) |
| OBC of Himachal Pradesh | 21–40 Years* (DOB Between: 02-01-1986 & 01-01-2005) |
| PwD of Himachal Pradesh | 21–40 Years* (DOB Between: 02-01-1986 & 01-01-2005) |
| WFF of Himachal Pradesh | 21–40 Years* (DOB Between: 02-01-1986 & 01-01-2005) |
| H.P. Government Employees – HPAS & Other Posts | Up to 45 Years |
| H.P. Government Employees – HPPS | Up to 42 Years |
| H.P. Government Employees – District Controller | Up to 42 Years |
| Total Vacant Posts – 22 |
| category-wise vacancies |
| Post Name | Category | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | Unreserved | 1 |
| Unreserved (Hearing Impaired of H.P.) – Backlog | 1 | |
| Scheduled Caste of H.P. (Ex-Servicemen of H.P.) – Backlog | 1 | |
| Scheduled Tribe of H.P. | 1 | |
| Total | 4 | |
| Block Development Officer | Unreserved | 5 |
| Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen of H.P.) | 1 | |
| Scheduled Tribe of H.P. | 1 | |
| OBC of H.P. | 2 | |
| EWS of H.P. | 1 | |
| Total | 10 | |
| District Controller | Unreserved (Visually Impaired of H.P.) – Backlog | 1 |
| Total | 1 | |
| District Treasury Officer | EWS of H.P. | 1 |
| Total | 1 | |
| Tehsildar | Unreserved | 3 |
| Scheduled Caste of H.P. | 1 | |
| Scheduled Tribe of H.P. | 2 | |
| Total | 6 | |
| Grand Total | 22 |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Programme Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | • Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.• Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination and whose result has not been declared may also apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.• Candidates intending to appear in the qualifying examination may apply, provided the qualifying examination is completed before commencement of the examination.• Candidates who have passed the final professional M.B.B.S. or equivalent Medical Examination but have not completed internship may be provisionally admitted, subject to the prescribed conditions. |
| Block Development Officer | • Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.• The above-mentioned conditions for qualifying examination/result-awaited candidates apply. |
| District Controller | • Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.• The above-mentioned conditions for qualifying examination/result-awaited candidates apply. |
| District Treasury Officer | • Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.• The above-mentioned conditions for qualifying examination/result-awaited candidates apply. |
| Tehsildar | • Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.• The above-mentioned conditions for qualifying examination/result-awaited candidates apply. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Document List | • 10th Marksheet • 12th Marksheet (Optional) • Bachelor’s Degree Certificate(s) Graduation Marksheet • Degree/diploma, semester-wise marksheets & relevant certificates. • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) • Aadhaar Card & PAN Card (otp varification) • Passport Size Photograph (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Email-id (otp) & Mobile Number (otp) • Other Supporting Documents, if required • Upload all documents clearly and in the prescribed format. • Attach educational qualification, experience and relevant certificates as required. • OBC-NCL/EWS certificates must be in the prescribed format for FY 2026-27. • Experience certificates must clearly mention the post, duration and nature of work. |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable |
| Signature | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Level / Salary |
|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | 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) |
| Structure of Examination |
| Selection Procedure |
| Selection Procedure | Details |
|---|---|
| A. Screening / Preliminary Examination | The Preliminary Examination consists of 2 Objective Type Papers: General Studies – 200 Marks and Aptitude Test – 200 Marks. Aptitude Test is qualifying with 33% minimum marks. |
| B. Shortlisting for Main Examination | About 20 times the total approximate number of vacancies will be admitted to the Main Examination, subject to qualifying the Preliminary Examination and fulfilling eligibility conditions. |
| C. Main Examination | Main Examination consists of 8 Papers: English – 100, Hindi – 100, Essay – 100, General Studies-I – 200, General Studies-II – 200, General Studies-III – 200, Optional Paper-I – 100 & Optional Paper-II – 100. |
| D. Qualification in Main Examination | Minimum 40% marks in each compulsory English & Hindi paper and 45% aggregate, excluding English & Hindi, are required to qualify the written examination. |
| E. Personality Test | Candidates declared qualified in the Main Examination on merit will be called for Personality Test. Candidates called for Personality Test will not exceed 3 times the notified vacancies, subject to the tie condition. |
| F. Final Merit | Main Examination + Personality Test marks determine the final merit. Preliminary Examination marks are not counted for final ranking. English & Hindi marks are also not counted for overall ranking. |
| G. Service / Post Allocation | Services/posts will be allotted according to the candidate’s rank in the examination and preference expressed for various services/posts. |
| Steps to apply the form | |
| • Select the relevant recruitment and apply online. • Keep a valid email ID for communication. • Fill in all required details carefully. • Pay the applicable Registration Fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / Prepaid Card / UPI. • After submission, download the application slip with the unique registration number. • Keep a copy of the application slip for future reference. • No hard copy/document is required to be sent by post. |
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