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Upcoming
Exam: 25 Jul 2026
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) 2026
HPPSC annually conducts the HPAS combined competitive exam to fill administrative, police, and various government vacancies within Himachal Pradesh.
1. Exam Dates
- Application Month: February - March 2026.
- Prelims Exam: Expected in July 2026.
- Mains Exam: Expected late 2026.
2. Associated Posts
- Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS)
- Himachal Pradesh Police Service (HPPS)
- Tehsildar
- Block Development Officer (BDO)
3. Registration
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Read Notice | Adv. PDF |
| Portal Apply | HPPSC Online Form |
| Download Syllabus | Syllabus Section |
4. HPAS Preparation Focus
- The preliminary exam gives heavy weightage to Himachal Pradesh GK (History, Geography, Economy, Culture).
- CSAT is purely a qualifying paper (33%).
Important Dates
Exam Timeline
Notification Released10 February 2026
Application Starts15 February 2026
Exam Date25 July 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Age Criteria
21 to 35 Years
Qualification
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Attempts
Limits
No Limit
How to Apply
Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the HPPSC HAS Exam 2026 application form correctly.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
- Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
Syllabus & Pattern
Download Official Syllabus
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.
Download Notification PDF