The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the notification for the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026. Through this examination, eligible candidates will be recruited for 22 vacancies across different departments of the Himachal Pradesh Government, including H.P. Administrative Services, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer, and Tehsildar posts. The notification was issued on 26 August 2026, and candidates can submit online applications until 22 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Authority: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Examination Name: H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026
- Advertisement No.: 59/8-2026
- Total Vacancies: 22
- Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Application Mode: Online
- Notification Date: 26 August 2026
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Important Dates
| Notification Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 22 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Closing Date | 22 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Vacancy
A total of 22 vacancies have been notified under five different posts.
| Department | Post Name | Vacancies |
| Personnel-IV | H.P. Administrative Services | 4 |
| Rural Development | Block Development Officer | 10 |
| Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs | District Controller | 1 |
| Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries | District Treasury Officer | 1 |
| Revenue-A | Tehsildar | 6 |
| Total | All Posts | 22 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Other/Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | 4 |
| Block Development Officer | 6 | – | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 10 |
| District Controller | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| District Treasury Officer | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Tehsildar | 3 | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | 6 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
The Commission has mentioned that the number of vacancies and the reservation of posts may increase, decrease, or otherwise change.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. |
| Age Limit | Min: 21 years & Max: 35 years |
| Candidates Awaiting Results | Candidates who have appeared in a qualifying examination but are awaiting the result may apply provisionally, subject to the conditions prescribed by HPPSC. |
| Candidates Appearing in Qualifying Examination | Such candidates may apply provided the qualifying examination is completed before the commencement of the HPAS examination. |
| Medical Graduates | Candidates who have passed the final professional MBBS or an equivalent medical examination but have not completed their internship may be provisionally admitted subject to the conditions specified by HPPSC. |
| Desirable Qualification | Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state. |
HPPSC HPAS Age Relaxation 2026
| Category / Candidate | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh, Children/Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh | 5 years(only if post is reserved for that category) |
| Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh | As per applicable Government rules |
| HP Government Employees | Up to 45 years for HPAS, BDO, Tehsildar, Treasury Officer and other specified posts |
| HP Government Employees – HPPS, HP Government Employees – District Controller | Up to 42 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
| All Candidates, irrespective of category | ₹600 |
The examination fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or another permitted online digital payment mode.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Examination Centres
Candidates can choose their preferred examination centre from Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Dharamshala, Palampur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Nahan, Solan, Una, Sundernagar and Rampur Bushahr. HPPSC may also conduct the Preliminary Examination at the Sub-Divisional level if required. If fewer than 100 candidates opt for a particular centre, the Commission may close that centre and allot candidates their second-choice centre.
HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
The selection process consists of three stages:
| Stage | Selection Stage |
| 1 | Screening / Preliminary Examination |
| 2 | Main Examination |
| 3 | Personality Test |
The official notification confirms these three stages as the selection procedure.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 MCQs | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Aptitude Test | 100 MCQs | 200 | 2 Hours |
- The Preliminary Examination is a screening test only.
- Preliminary Examination marks will not be counted towards the final merit list.
- Paper II (Aptitude Test) is qualifying in nature with a minimum qualifying mark of 33%.
- Merit for admission to the Main Examination will be based on General Studies Paper I.
- Approximately 20 times the total number of vacancies may be admitted to the Main Examination.
- Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in General Studies Paper I will not qualify.
- There will be one-third negative marking for each incorrect answer.
- Candidates must appear in both Preliminary Examination papers.
Main Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Maximum 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 |
- The Main Examination consists of compulsory papers and one optional subject.
- Candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each compulsory Hindi and English paper.
- Candidates must secure at least 45% marks in aggregate, excluding the compulsory Hindi and English papers.
- The number of candidates called for the Personality Test will ordinarily not exceed three times the notified vacancies, subject to the tie provision mentioned in the notification.
- All Main Examination papers are of three hours’ duration.
- Marks obtained in compulsory English and Hindi papers will not be counted for overall ranking.
Personality Test
- Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination on merit will be called for the Personality Test.
- The test assesses the candidate’s suitability for the services/posts for which they have applied.
- It evaluates qualities such as mental alertness, critical thinking, logical expression, balance of judgment, leadership, social traits, intellectual and moral integrity, current affairs awareness, and knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
- Preliminary Examination marks will not be included in the final merit.
- Final merit will be determined using marks obtained in the Main Examination and Personality Test, subject to the exclusions specified for compulsory English and Hindi papers.
Documents to be Uploaded
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while submitting their application:
- Matriculation Certificate as proof of age.
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate along with marksheets of all years or a consolidated marksheet.
- Valid Category Certificate, wherever applicable, such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Ward of Ex-Servicemen, WFF or Persons with Disabilities certificate.
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for reserved-category candidates.
- Valid EWS/BPL Certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate/Service Book, where applicable.
- NOC and other prescribed documents for eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates, wherever required.
- SSCOs released on or after 13 February 2020 must upload proof of having received gratuity, where applicable.
How to Apply for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.
- Click on the “Apply Online” option available on the homepage.
- Select “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.”
- New candidates should complete registration by selecting “New Registration.”
- Candidates already registered should log in using their existing OTR credentials.
- Open the list of live advertisements available on the dashboard.
- Select the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026 advertisement.
- Fill in all required information carefully.
- Select one optional subject for the Main Examination.
- Upload all required certificates and supporting documents in clear and readable form.
- Preview the uploaded documents and application details before final submission.
- Pay the prescribed ₹600 examination fee using an accepted online payment method.
- Submit the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Candidates should retain the submitted application and payment details for future reference.
An online application will be treated as successfully submitted only after the examination fee has been acknowledged and credited to the Commission’s account.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Candidates should verify their age, educational qualification, category and other eligibility conditions before applying.
- Reservation benefits for the specified reserved categories are generally available to bona fide residents of Himachal Pradesh, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.
- Reserved-category candidates from other states will be treated as General/Unreserved candidates for the purposes stated in the notification.
- Candidates should upload clear and readable copies of all required documents.
- The latest photograph uploaded with the application must belong to the candidate.
- Candidates qualifying for the Main Examination will be required to submit a separate Online Recruitment Application along with the requisite examination fee, within the period subsequently notified by HPPSC.
- Original certificates must be produced at the Personality Test/document-verification stage.
- E-admit cards will be made available online and will not be sent by post.
- Candidates should carefully select their examination centre while submitting the application.
Important links
| HPPSC Official Website | Click here |
| HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click here |
FAQs on HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available under HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
HPPSC has announced 22 vacancies across five posts.
What is the last date to apply for HPPSC HPAS 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the educational qualification required for HPPSC HPAS 2026?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
What is the age limit for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
The general age limit is 21 to 35 years as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is available to eligible categories according to the conditions prescribed by HPPSC.
What is the application fee for HPPSC HPAS 2026?
A uniform examination fee of ₹600 is applicable to all candidates irrespective of category.
