HPPSC HPAS Notification 2024, Exam Dates, Vacancy, Salary

HPPSC HPAS Notification 2024

The HPPSC HPAS Notification 2024 is expected to be released in May-June 2024 on the commission’s website. The HPAS exam is conducted annually to recruit candidates for the prestigious Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services and other allied civil services.

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of nationality, age, educational qualifications etc. can apply once the notification is out. The exam comprises a preliminary screening test followed by the main exam and personality test for final selection. Aspirants should start preparing early based on the detailed HPAS syllabus and exam pattern given in the notification.

HPPSC HPAS Notification 2024 Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Post Name	HP Administrative Services HP Police Services
Notification Status	Not Released Yet
Vacancy	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Selection Process	Prelims – Mains – Personality Test/Interview
Exam Frequency	Annual
Age Limit	21 – 35 years
Salary	Rs 56,100
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Official Website	hppsc.hp.gov.in

HPPSC HPAS 2024 – Important Dates

Application and Exam dates will be updated after the notification releases.

Events	Dates
Notification Released	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Registration Begins	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Apply Last Date	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Admit Card	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Date	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Result	To be Notified
HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Date	To be Notified

HPPSC HPAS 2024 – Vacancy

The HPPSC is yet to release the official HPAS notification 2024. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission will update the vacancy details and positions when the notification is published, expected in mid-2024.

The category-wise breakup of available posts for general, SC, BC, EWS, ESM etc. will be provided in the 2024 notification. Aspirants should check the official notification when out to get authoritative vacancy information before starting their HPPSC preparation. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy positions will help candidates plan their exam strategy accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria for HPPSC HPAS

Aspirants should thoroughly check if they meet all prescribed eligibility conditions. Fulfilling the HPAS age, education, nationality and other norms is mandatory to be considered for the recruitment process. The key HPPSC HPAS eligibility conditions are – minimum 21 years of age, holding a bachelor’s degree, and Indian citizenship. The upper age limit varies based on categories. Candidates must have the related educational qualification before applying. Other criteria includes Himachali domicile requirements for reserved categories.

Know the detailed information about the Eligibility Criteria for HPPSC HPAS, click to check: HPAS HPPSC Eligibility Condition

Steps to Apply for HPAS HPPSC 2024

After meeting all the eligibility criteria, candidates must follow below steps to fill the application form.

1. Visit the official website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Click on “New Registration” and provide a valid email ID and phone number.
3. Fill in accurate information and upload a scanned passport-sized photograph.
4. Complete the fee payment procedure and submit it before the deadline.
5. Print The application form for future reference.

Documents to Upload in Application Form

Here are list of documents to be filled in the HPPSC HPAS Application form.

1. Matriculation certificate for age proof
2. Bachelor’s Degree Certificates along with Marks Sheets of all years/Consolidated Mark Sheet
3. Valid Category certificate(s) in support of their eligibility, if any, viz., S.C., S.T ., O.B.C., E.W .S., Ex-Servicemen, Ward of Ex. Servicemen, WFF and Persons with disabilities etc.
4. Bonafide Himachali Certificate in case of reserved category candidates.
5. Valid EWS/BPL Certificate.
6. Ex. Servicemen Discharge Certificate/Service Book

HPPSC HPAS Application Fee

The HPPSC HPAS Application Fee must be paid online by debit card, credit card, UPI, or any other digital online method.

Below table shows the application fee category-wise.

Category	Application Fee
General	₹400
SC/ST of HP	₹100
OBC of HP	₹100
General BPL of HP	₹100

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process 2024

The HPAS selection process 2024 comprises three stages – Prelims, Mains and Personality Test/Interview. The Prelims stage is an objective screening test. Candidates who qualify Prelims undergo the Mains exam which covers comprehensive syllabus in essay-type conventional papers. The Mains stage and Interview aim to test the candidate’s in-depth knowledge and analytical capabilities. Performance in the Mains and Interview determines the final selection and merit ranking.

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process for Prelims Exam 2024

• The preliminary exam is the first stage in the HPAS HPPSC selection process.
• The prelims exam pattern has two objective papers with multiple choice questions totaling 400 marks.
• The two sections are General Studies and Aptitude Test.
• The prelims is a screening test, marks do not determine final merit ranking.
• There is 1/3 negative marking for incorrect answers.
• The Aptitude Test paper is qualifying in nature with minimum 33% marks.
• Understanding the prelims exam pattern, sections, marking scheme is key for focused preparation.

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process for Mains Exam 2024

• The mains exam is the second stage in the HPAS and HPPSC selection process.
• The mains exam pattern has compulsory papers and one optional subject with two papers.
• Compulsory papers test English, Hindi, Essay writing, and General Studies.
• Candidates also select optional subject paper as per their choice.
• The marks obtained in the mains exam determine the final merit ranking.

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process for Interview 2024

The personality test/interview is the final selection stage carrying 150 marks. It evaluates aspirants’ intellectual abilities, awareness, and suitability for public administration services. The interview aims to assess aspirants’ overall merit for HPAS. Thorough preparation and having all documents ready is vital to clear this final selection stage.

Candidates must submit original documents for verification during the interview:

• Matric certificate showing date of birth
• Bachelor’s degree certificates and marksheets
• Valid category certificate if required
• Himachali domicile certificate for reserved candidates
• Valid EWS/BPL certificate
• Discharge book/certificate for ex-servicemen

To get more details: HPPSC HPAS Selection Process

HPPSC HPAS Exam Pattern

The HPAS Prelims comprises 2 objective papers with 400 maximum marks. It serves as a screening test, marks do not determine final merit. The mains exam covers 8 papers of conventional essay type questions across set syllabus areas. Thorough subject knowledge and analytical skills are essential to qualify this stage. The Mains and Interview marks decide the final list.

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Pattern

Himachal Pradesh HPAS Prelims Exam is the first stage of the recruitment process. The test contains two papers and paper contains 100 multiple-choice objective type questions for each paper.

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

Paper	Subject	Marks	Questions	Time Duration
I	General Studies	200	100	2 hours
II	General Studies (Aptitude Test)	200	100	2 hours
	Total	400

HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Pattern

The HPAS mains syllabus covers 8 papers across set subject areas. Paper I is English, Paper II is Hindi, Paper III is Essay writing. Papers IV, V and VI are General Studies I, II and III respectively. Papers VII and VIII are optional subjects selected by the candidate. All the papers are compulsory.

HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Pattern 2024

Paper	Nature	Subject	Marks	Time Duration
I	Qualifying	English	100	3 hours
II	Qualifying	Hindi	100	3 hours
III	Compulsory	Essay	100	3 hours
IV	Compulsory	General Studies-I	200	3 hours
V	Compulsory	General Studies-II	200	3 hours
VI	Compulsory	General Studies-III	200	3 hours
VII	Optional	Optional Paper I	100	3 hours
VIII	Optional	Optional Paper II	100	3 hours

HPPSC HPAS Syllabus

Below given are HPPSC Prelims and Mains syllabus. Check the topic-wise details.

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Syllabus

The Prelims syllabus covers two papers – General Studies I and General Studies II (Aptitude Test). Each 200 mark paper has 100 multiple choice questions. The objective screening papers total 400 marks. Understanding the broad General Studies subjects and aptitude topics outlined in the syllabus is key for focused Prelims preparation.

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Syllabus 2024

Paper-I: General Studies

1. History, Geography, Political, Art & Culture, and Socio-Economic Development of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Current events of National and International importance.
3. History of India and Indian National Movement.
4. Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the world.
5. Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights issues, etc.
6. Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
7. General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization.
8. General Science.

Paper-II: Aptitude Test

1. Comprehension.
2. Interpersonal skills, including communication skills.
3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
4. Decision-making and problem-solving.
5. General mental ability.
6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. – Class X level).
7. Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level).
8. English Language comprehension skills (Class X level).

HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Syllabus

The detailed syllabus of HPAS Mains Exam as per HPPSC are as follows:

Paper I: English

1. English Grammar
2. Usage and vocabulary
3. English Composition – Letter/Application/Report/Note writing
4. Comprehension of unseen passages
5. Precise Writing

Paper II: Hindi

1. Translation of an English passage into Hindi
2. Translation of Hindi passage into English
3. Explanation of Hindi passage in Prose and Poetry
4. Composition (Idioms, corrections, etc.)

Paper III: Essay

1. Current affairs
2. Socio-political issues
3. Socio-economic issues
4. Aspects of culture and history
5. Reflective topics to test candidates’ understanding and expression in English or Hindi language.

To download the syllabus PDF and HPPSC HPAS mains syllabus, click here: HPAS Syllabus

HPPSC HPAS 2024 – Salary

The selected HPAS candidates will get good salary and benefits set by HPPSC. This includes basic pay, allowances, deductions, etc. per post level. Know the full pay structure to understand your earnings as an HPAS officer.

To know more about the job profile and in-hand salary, Check HPPSC HPAS Salary

HPPSC HPAS Post-Wise Salary Structure 2024

HPAS HPPSC Posts	Pay Scale	Grade Pay
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 15600-39100	5400
District Controller, FCS&CA	Rs. 15600-39100	5400
District Employment Officer (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 15600-39100	5400
District Treasury Officer (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 15600-39100	5400
Himachal Pradesh Police Services (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 15600-39100	5400
Principal (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 10300-34800	5000
Tehsildar (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 10300-34800	5000
Block Development Officers (Class 1 Gazetted)	Rs. 10300-34800	5000
Excise and Taxation Officer (Class I Gazetted)	Rs. 10300-34800	5000

Steps to Download HPPSC HPAS Admit Card

Here are the steps to download the HPPSC HPAS admit card:

• Go to the official HPPSC website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in
• Find and click on the HPAS admit card download link on the homepage.
• Enter your application number and date of birth to login.
• Download the HPAS prelims/mains admit card from your account.
• Verify all the details on the HPAS admit card are correct.
• Print the Admit card.
• Make sure to carry the printed HPAS admit card to the exam hall along with an ID proof.
• Carefully follow all the instructions mentioned on the admit card.

Details Mentioned on the Admit Card

Here are the key details mentioned on the HPPSC HPAS admit card.

• Candidate’s Name
• Father’s Name
• Application Number
• Roll Number
• Photograph
• Signature
• Exam Name
• Exam Date & Time
• Exam Center Address
• Reporting Time
• Instructions for Candidates

Candidate must check all the details on the admit card carefully after downloading it from the official website. Any discrepancy in particulars on the HPAS admit card should be immediately reported to the HPPSC for necessary corrections.

Steps to Check the HPPSC HPAS Result

Here are the steps to check the HPPSC HPAS result :

• Visit Official Website – Go to the official HPPSC website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in
• Click on Result – Find and click on link for the HPAS Prelims or Mains result.
• Enter Details – Fill in your registration number and date of birth.
• View Result – The HPAS result will be displayed on screen.
• Check Marks – Verify your subject-wise and total marks scored in the exam.
• Verify Details – Ensure all personal details on the result are correct.
• Take Printout – Take a printout of the HPAS result page for future reference.

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