HPPSC HPAS Examination 2026: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 for recruitment to various posts in different departments of the Himachal Pradesh Government. The notification is issued under Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 dated 26 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the HPPSC portal.
The recruitment includes posts such as Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer and Tehsildar. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. The last date to submit the online application and examination fee is 22 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Examination | HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 59/8-2026 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹600/- |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Personality Test |
| Closing Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Official Website | HPPSC |
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 26 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 September 2026 |
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The official notification prescribes a uniform examination fee of ₹600/- for all candidates irrespective of category. The fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or another prescribed digital payment mode. Once paid, the examination fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹600/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Vacancies, Qualification
The vacancies notified through the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026 are as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services | 4 | Level-18 ₹56,100–1,77,500 |
| Block Development Officer | 10 | Level-17 ₹53,600–1,70,100 |
| District Controller | 1 | Level-16 ₹48,700–1,54,300 |
| District Treasury Officer | 1 | Level-16 ₹48,700–1,54,300 |
| Tehsildar | 6 | Level-13 ₹46,000–1,46,500 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University. Candidates appearing in a qualifying examination may also apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the prescribed conditions and producing proof of qualification within the stipulated period.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 35 years as on 01 January 2026. Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh according to government rules. Certain Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for additional age provisions specified in the notification.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary / Screening Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
The Preliminary Examination is a screening stage and its marks are not counted in the final merit. Final ranking is based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Personality Test, subject to the applicable rules.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Aptitude Test | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
The Aptitude Test is qualifying with a minimum requirement of 33% marks. Merit for admission to the Main Examination is based on General Studies Paper-I, subject to the prescribed conditions. There is negative marking of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for an incorrect answer.
Main Examination
The Main Examination contains six compulsory papers and two papers of one optional subject:
| Paper | Subject | 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 |
All Main Examination papers are of 3 hours duration. English and Hindi are qualifying papers and their marks are not counted for overall ranking.
Optional Subjects
Candidates can choose one optional subject from the subjects prescribed by HPPSC, including Indian History, Political Science & International Relations, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce & Accountancy, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Management, Geography, Agriculture, Engineering subjects, Hindi, English Literature, Psychology, Physics, Medical Sciences, Forestry, Horticulture and others.
Personality Test
Candidates qualifying the Main Examination on merit are called for the Personality Test. The test assesses suitability for the services, including mental alertness, judgment, logical expression, leadership qualities, social traits, current affairs awareness and knowledge of Himachal Pradesh customs, manners and dialects.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates are required to upload relevant documents with the online application, including:
- Matriculation Certificate for age proof
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Marks Sheets of all years / Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/WFF/PwD certificate, wherever applicable
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for applicable reserved-category claims
- Valid EWS/BPL Certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate/Service Book and required details, wherever applicable
- NOC and other supporting documents where required
The Commission specifically requires candidates to upload documents supporting their eligibility and category claims.
How to Apply for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should visit the official HPPSC website and use the Apply Online facility. Candidates who are not already registered must complete One Time Registration (OTR), create their profile and then log in to the OTR dashboard. After selecting the live HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026 advertisement, candidates must complete the application, upload the required documents, verify the preview and pay the prescribed examination fee online. The application is considered successfully submitted only after the fee has been acknowledged and credited to the Commission.
Candidates should carefully enter all details because changes in the submitted ORA are generally not permitted except as provided under the applicable rules. The official notification also advises candidates to keep their User ID and password safely for downloading e-admit cards and receiving examination-related information.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Important Links
