HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 (22 Posts)

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HPAS Recruitment 2026 notification for filling 22 vacancies through the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026. Eligible candidates can submit Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) via the OTR (One Time Registration) portal. This recruitment is meant for candidates aspiring to serve in the Government of Himachal Pradesh through the HPAS examination process.

The recruitment is for posts across five departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh, covering H.P. Administrative Services, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer, and Tehsildar. The online application window is open from the advertisement release date and the last date to apply is 22 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates must apply online only through the ORA/OTR system on the HPPSC website, and the selection will be conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a Personality Test (Interview).

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University. Candidates who are awaiting results of a qualifying examination may also apply, provided they meet the conditions mentioned in the notification. Additionally, candidates appearing for the final-year M.B.B.S. or equivalent medical examination without completing internship may be provisionally admitted, subject to producing proof at the Personality Test stage.

Age Limit

As on 01.01.2026, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 35 years. Age relaxation is available for certain categories as per the notification, but it is applicable only under the conditions stated for reserved posts and relevant rules.

Age relaxation details:

Important note: Reserved category candidates from other states will be treated as General Category and will not receive reservation benefits.

Application Fee

The examination fee is payable online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital modes. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be reserved for any other examination.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official HPPSC website and select the “Apply Online” option available on the homepage.
2. Choose “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations” and complete registration by clicking “New Registration” if you have not registered earlier.
3. Log in to your OTR account. The dashboard will display the list of live advertisements.
4. Select the relevant advertisement/post and upload all required documents as specified in the notification.
5. Provide the required undertaking/declaration confirming that the uploaded documents are legible and true.
6. Pay the examination fee online. Your application is considered successfully submitted only after the fee payment is acknowledged.
7. During the application, choose one optional subject for the HPAS Main Examination from the list provided.

Application-related note: After submission, no change is allowed in the ORA except category changes as per the prescribed procedure. Candidates must also capture a live photograph during the application process, which will be used for identity verification at the examination hall.

Documents to upload:

• Matriculation Certificate (for age proof)
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate with marksheets
• Category certificate(s) such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/WFF/PwD, as applicable
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• EWS/BPL certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/service book (if applicable)

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification text provided does not mention the salary or pay scale for these posts. Candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement/notification PDF on the official HPPSC website for pay-related information.

Selection Process

The selection for HPAS Recruitment 2026 is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test (Interview). In the Preliminary stage, there are two objective-type papers—General Studies (Paper-I) and Aptitude Test (Paper-II)—each carrying 200 marks with 100 questions. Aptitude Test (Paper-II) is qualifying in nature with a minimum qualifying mark of 33%, while admission to the Main Examination is based solely on Paper-I marks. Negative marking applies in the Preliminary Examination: 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, multiple answers are treated as wrong, and there is no penalty for unattempted questions. Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in Paper-I will not qualify, and approximately 20 times the number of vacancies are called for the Main Examination. It is mandatory to appear in both Preliminary papers; otherwise, the candidate is disqualified.

The Main Examination includes compulsory papers and one optional subject. The compulsory papers are English (Paper-I), Hindi (Paper-II), Essay (Paper-III), and General Studies papers (Paper-IV to Paper-VI). The optional subject consists of two papers (Paper-VII and Paper-VIII). To qualify, candidates must score at least 40% in each of the English and Hindi papers and 45% in the aggregate of the other papers (excluding English and Hindi). Marks in English and Hindi are used only for qualifying and are not counted for overall ranking. The number of candidates called for the interview is limited to not more than three times the number of notified vacancies. All Main Examination papers are of 3 hours duration.

In the Personality Test stage, the interview assesses personal suitability, mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, social traits, and knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh. Final merit is determined based on the combined marks of the Main Examination (written) and the Personality Test. Preliminary Examination marks are not counted for final ranking.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their ORA registration, document upload, and fee payment well before 22 September 2026 (11:59 PM) to avoid last-minute issues.