Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) HPAS Notification 2026 has been released on 26/08/2026 on the official website hppsc.hp.gov.in. A total of 35 vacancies have been announced through the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 for the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026.
Candidates aged 21 to 35 years as on 01/01/2026 who have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university are eligible to apply for these HPAS vacancies. The online application process for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 will remain open until 15/10/2026, 11:59 PM.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
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HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Examination Name | H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 59/8-2026 |
| Notification Date | 26/08/2026 |
| Total Posts | 5 |
| Total Vacancies | 35 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Government Job |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
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HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep note of the following key dates for the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 26/08/2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | |
| Closing Date for Fee Payment | 22/09/2026, 11:59 PM |
The application start date is not specified in the provided notification. Dates for the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test will be announced separately by the Commission.
HPPSC HPAS Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 35 vacancies are available across five posts under different departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The Commission has clarified that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.P. Administrative Services | 4 |
| 2 | Block Development Officer | 10 |
| 3 | District Controller | 1 |
| 4 | District Treasury Officer | 1 |
| 5 | Tehsildar | 6 |
Note: It is notified for the information of all concerned that 13 more posts (UR =04, UR Ex.SM=02, UR WFF of HP=01, SC of HP =01, ST of HP=02 & EWS of HP=03) of Assistant Commissioner State Taxes and Excise, Group B (Gazetted) in the Pay Band Level - 13 (Rs. 46000 - 146500) in the Department of State Taxes and Excise
HPPSC HPAS Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department | Category-Wise Break-up | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | Personnel-IV | Unreserved = 1, Unreserved (Hearing Impaired of HP) = 1 (Backlog), Scheduled Caste of HP (Ex-Servicemen of HP) = 1 (Backlog), Scheduled Tribe of HP = 1 | Pay Band Level-18 (Rs. 56100-177500) |
| Block Development Officer | Rural Development | Unreserved = 5, Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen of HP) = 1, Scheduled Tribe of HP = 1, OBC of HP = 2, Economically Weaker Section of HP = 1 | Pay Band Level-17 (Rs. 53600-170100) |
| District Controller | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs | Unreserved (Visually Impaired of HP) = 1 (Backlog) | Pay Band Level-16 (Rs. 48700-154300) |
| District Treasury Officer | Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries | Economically Weaker Section of HP = 1 | Pay Band Level-16 (Rs. 48700-154300) |
| Tehsildar | Revenue-A | Unreserved = 3, Scheduled Caste of HP = 1, Scheduled Tribe of HP = 2 | Pay Band Level-13 (Rs. 46000-146500) |
Desirable qualification for these posts: knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
HPPSC HPAS Eligibility Criteria 2026
HPPSC HPAS Qualification
- A candidate must be a citizen of India.
- A candidate must possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- Candidates awaiting results of a qualifying examination, or those about to appear, may also apply subject to the conditions specified in the official notification.
- Candidates who have passed the final professional M.B.B.S. or an equivalent medical examination but have not completed internship may be provisionally admitted, subject to submitting proof at the time of the Personality Test.
HPPSC HPAS Age Limit
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 35 years as on 01-01-2026.
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Persons with Disabilities/Children and Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh, only where a post is reserved for these categories.
- Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen of HP for HPAS and HP Police Service posts is as per the Ex-Servicemen (Reservation of Vacancies, Pay Fixation and Regulation of Seniority in the HPAS) Rules, 2020.
- Government servants of HP holding substantive/officiating/contractual appointments are eligible up to 45 years for HPAS and other posts (Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Treasury Officer), 42 years for HP Police Service, and 42 years for District Controller (Class-I Gazetted).
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
HPPSC HPAS Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay bands based on the post:
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | Pay Band Level-18 (Rs. 56100-177500) |
| Block Development Officer | Pay Band Level-17 (Rs. 53600-170100) |
| District Controller | Pay Band Level-16 (Rs. 48700-154300) |
| District Treasury Officer | Pay Band Level-16 (Rs. 48700-154300) |
| Tehsildar | Pay Band Level-13 (Rs. 46000-146500) |
HPPSC HPAS Application Fee 2026
A uniform examination fee is charged from all candidates, irrespective of category:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (Uniform Fee) | Rs. 600 |
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance.
- Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or any other prescribed online digital mode.
- Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
HPPSC HPAS Selection Process 2026
Candidates will be selected through a three-stage process:
- Preliminary Examination (Screening): Two objective-type papers of 200 marks each - General Studies and Aptitude Test. This is a qualifying/screening stage only; marks are not counted for final merit.
- Main Examination: Includes compulsory papers (English, Hindi, Essay, General Studies I, II, III) and two papers of one optional subject. Candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each of the Hindi and English compulsory papers and 45% in the aggregate (excluding Hindi and English) to qualify.
- Personality Test (Interview): Candidates qualifying the Main Examination are called for a Personality Test to assess overall suitability.
Final merit is based on marks obtained in the Main Examination (written papers, excluding Hindi and English) and the Personality Test.
How to Apply for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026
HPPSC HPAS Apply Online
- Visit the official HPPSC website: https://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link on the homepage.
- Click on "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and complete "New Registration" if not already registered.
- Log in to the OTR account and select the relevant advertisement from the list of live advertisements on the dashboard.
- Fill in the application form and upload the requisite documents as per the advertisement.
- Confirm the declaration regarding the uploaded documents.
- Pay the examination fee online and submit the application.
Applications received through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted.
Documents Required
- Matriculation certificate for age proof
- Bachelor's degree certificate along with mark sheets of all years or consolidated mark sheet
- Valid category certificate(s), where applicable (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Ward of Ex-Servicemen, WFF, Persons with Disabilities)
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for reserved category candidates
- Valid EWS/BPL Certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate/Service Book, where applicable
HPPSC HPAS Examination Centres
The Preliminary and Main Examinations will be conducted at the following stations: Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Dharamshala, Palampur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Nahan, Solan, Una, Sundernagar, and Rampur Bushahr.
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