22 Posts
A total of 22 vacancies have been announced under the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026.
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Online
Candidates must submit the Online Recruitment Application through the HPPSC online portal.
| Mode | Online |
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H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026
22 September 2026
The last date to submit the online application and complete the prescribed fee payment is 22 September 2026 until 11:59 PM.
| End Time | 23:59 |
|---|---|
| Application End Date | 2026-09-22 |
59/8-2026
21 to 35 Years
The general age requirement is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxations and service-specific conditions.
| Maximum Age | 35 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 |
| Reference Date | 2026-01-01 |
26 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-26 |
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Graduate
Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
| Qualification | Bachelor Degree or equivalent |
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Himachal Pradesh
| Location | Himachal Pradesh |
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6 Posts
UR: 3, SC of HP: 1 and ST of HP: 2.
| Sc | 1 |
|---|---|
| St | 2 |
| Ur | 3 |
4 Posts
UR: 1, UR Hearing Impaired of HP Backlog: 1, SC of HP Ex-Servicemen Backlog: 1 and ST of HP: 1.
| St | 1 |
|---|---|
| Ur | 1 |
| Sc Ex Servicemen Backlog | 1 |
| Ur Hearing Impaired Backlog | 1 |
10 Posts
UR: 5, UR Ex-Servicemen of HP: 1, ST of HP: 1, OBC of HP: 2 and EWS of HP: 1.
| St | 1 |
|---|---|
| Ur | 5 |
| Ews | 1 |
| Obc | 2 |
| Ur Ex Servicemen | 1 |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor Degree or equivalent |
|---|
21 Years
The candidate must have attained the minimum prescribed age of 21 years as on 01 January 2026.
| Minimum Age | 21 |
|---|---|
| Reference Date | 2026-01-01 |
35 Years
The general maximum age is 35 years as on 01 January 2026, subject to applicable age relaxations and special provisions.
| Maximum Age | 35 |
|---|---|
| Reference Date | 2026-01-01 |
As Per HP Government Rules
Eligible Himachal Pradesh reserved category candidates and other specified categories may receive age relaxation according to the applicable Government of Himachal Pradesh rules and notification conditions.
Age Relaxation: As per applicable Government of Himachal Pradesh rules
4 Posts
Four vacancies are available in the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service under the prescribed categories including regular and backlog vacancies.
| Pay Level | 13 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service |
| Salary Max | 146500 |
| Salary Min | 46000 |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
10 Posts
Ten vacancies are available for Block Development Officer in the Rural Development Department.
| Pay Level | 18 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Block Development Officer |
| Department | Rural Development |
| Salary Max | 177500 |
| Salary Min | 56100 |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
1 Post
One backlog vacancy is available for District Controller in the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.
| Pay Level | 17 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | District Controller |
| Salary Max | 170100 |
| Salary Min | 53600 |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
Department: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
1 Post
One vacancy is available for District Treasury Officer in the Department of Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries.
| Pay Level | 16 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | District Treasury Officer |
| Department | Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries |
| Salary Max | 154300 |
| Salary Min | 48700 |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
6 Posts
Six vacancies are available for Tehsildar in the Revenue Department.
| Pay Level | 16 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Tehsildar |
| Department | Revenue Department |
| Salary Max | 154300 |
| Salary Min | 48700 |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
22 Posts
Combined total vacancies under Advertisement No. 59/8-2026.
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
|---|
1 Post
UR Visually Impaired of HP backlog vacancy.
| Ur Visually Impaired Backlog | 1 |
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1 Post
EWS of HP: 1 vacancy.
| Ews | 1 |
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Rs. 600
A uniform examination fee of Rs. 600 is prescribed for the recruitment application.
| Fee | 600 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
Online
Candidates must use the prescribed online payment options available through the HPPSC application system.
| Payment Mode | Online |
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Candidates are required to use the prescribed HPPSC online application system and complete the required registration and application process.
| Application System | HPPSC Online Recruitment Application |
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Stage 1
Candidates will appear in the prescribed Preliminary Examination. Candidates qualifying the preliminary stage will proceed according to the HPPSC Combined Competitive Examination rules.
| Step | 1 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Preliminary Examination |
Stage 2
Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Examination will be required to appear in the prescribed Main Examination.
| Step | 2 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Main Examination |
Stage 3
Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be considered for the Personality Test or Viva-Voce stage according to merit and applicable recruitment rules.
| Step | 3 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Personality Test / Viva-Voce |
Final Verification
Candidates must produce original educational, category, age, identity and other prescribed documents for verification.
| Step | 4 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Document Verification |
Final Stage
Final appointment will be subject to applicable medical fitness, verification and other service conditions prescribed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
| Step | 5 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Appointment Formalities |
Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Personality Test or Viva-Voce and other prescribed verification or medical requirements.
| Selection Mode | Combined Competitive Examination |
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Level 13 - Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 1,46,500
Pay scale applicable to the advertised HP Administrative Service posts as prescribed.
| Pay Level | 13 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 146500 |
| Salary Min | 46000 |
Level 16 - Rs. 48,700 to Rs. 1,54,300
Pay scale applicable to District Treasury Officer and Tehsildar posts.
| Pay Level | 16 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 154300 |
| Salary Min | 48700 |
Level 17 - Rs. 53,600 to Rs. 1,70,100
Pay scale applicable to the District Controller post.
| Pay Level | 17 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 170100 |
| Salary Min | 53600 |
Level 18 - Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500
Pay scale applicable to the Block Development Officer posts.
| Pay Level | 18 |
|---|---|
| Salary Max | 177500 |
| Salary Min | 56100 |
A total of 22 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 59/8-2026.
Answer: A total of 22 vacancies have been announced.
Question: How many vacancies are available in HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
| Answer | 22 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. |
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Question: What is the last date to apply for HPPSC HPAS 2026?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions in the notification.
Answer: A Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University is required.
Question: What qualification is required for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
The general age limit is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation and special provisions.
Answer: The general age limit is 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026.
Question: What is the age limit for HPPSC HPAS 2026?
The recruitment includes Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer and Tehsildar posts.
Answer: HP Administrative Service, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer and Tehsildar.
Question: Which posts are included in HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
The prescribed uniform application fee is Rs. 600.
Answer: The prescribed application fee is Rs. 600.
Question: What is the application fee for HPPSC HPAS 2026?
Qualification: Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible Himachal Pradesh SC, ST, OBC, PwD and Children or Grand Children of Freedom Fighters categories as per Government of Himachal Pradesh rules. Separate upper age provisions may apply to eligible Himachal Pradesh
Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 was published by HPPSC on 26 August 2026.
Online Recruitment Applications are available through the HPPSC prescribed online system.
The last date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application is 22 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
The prescribed examination fee must be paid within the notified application deadline.
The Preliminary Examination schedule will be notified separately by HPPSC.
The Main Examination schedule will be notified separately for candidates qualifying the prescribed Preliminary Examination stage.
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