HPPSC HPAS Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

HPPSC HPAS Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) - Government of Himachal Pradesh

Vacancies

22

Job Type

Permanent

Full time

Apply By

22 Sep 2026

About This Job

Apply for 22 HPAS, BDO and allied posts in HPPSC. Graduates eligible. Last date: 22 Sep 2026. Apply online at hppsc.hp.gov.in.

HPPSC HPAS Multi-Post Recruitment 2026: Overview

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is running the H.P. Administrative Services Combined Competitive Examination for executive and field-administration roles across the state government. The recruitment brings Personnel, Rural Development, Food and Civil Supplies, Treasuries and Revenue posts into one competitive process, so you submit one application and indicate the services that match your preference. Block Development Officer is the main field-development role in this cycle, while the other services cover general administration, district finance, public distribution and revenue work.

Posts and Disciplines

  • H.P. Administrative Service: general state-administration work under the Personnel Department, with assignments that may move between field offices and the secretariat.
  • Block Development Officer: rural-development administration at block level, linking gram panchayats with state schemes and district planning.
  • District Controller: district oversight of food supplies, consumer affairs and the public-distribution network.
  • District Treasury Officer: treasury operations, government receipts, payments, accounts and financial controls at district level.
  • Tehsildar: tehsil-level revenue administration, land-record supervision and coordination during elections, relief work and other field duties.

Post-wise Duties

H.P. Administrative Service

You may lead a field office, coordinate departments and turn government policy into district-level action. The work calls for sound decisions, clear public communication and careful supervision of statutory processes.

Block Development Officer

You will coordinate panchayat programmes, inspect project progress and help local bodies use rural-development funds correctly. You also bring field problems to the district administration and track whether schemes reach the intended households.

District Controller

You will supervise the public-distribution system, inspect supply arrangements and handle consumer-affairs administration. The role combines regulatory checks with coordination among dealers, warehouses and district officials.

District Treasury Officer

You will oversee treasury transactions, government accounts and payment controls while protecting financial accuracy and compliance. Your office supports departments, pensioners and authorised drawing officers across the district.

Tehsildar

You will manage revenue cases, supervise land-record work and support the district during elections, disaster response and public hearings. Regular contact with residents and subordinate revenue staff is central to the role.

Service Conditions and Caveats

  • State-wide service: Appointments belong to Himachal Pradesh government departments, and field posting or transfer within the state is part of the service.
  • Service preference: Your final allotment depends on merit, the service preferences recorded in the application and the category position available for that service.
  • Himachal knowledge: Familiarity with the state's customs, manners and dialects is treated as a desirable advantage for work in its varied mountain districts.
  • Reservation claims: State-category benefits depend on the prescribed Himachal Pradesh certificates. A claim entered in the form must match the supporting record available during scrutiny.
  • Provisional admission: Permission to sit the examination does not by itself confirm final eligibility. HPPSC checks qualification, age and category claims against the records you provide.

Responsibilities

  • Lead administrative work in the department or field office allotted after selection
  • Coordinate government schemes with district, block and local authorities
  • Review public-service delivery, records and statutory compliance
  • Manage revenue, development, treasury or supply functions for the allotted service
  • Prepare official reports and brief senior government officers
  • Handle public grievances and support fair, timely decisions
  • Supervise staff, inspections and emergency administrative duties

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university

Preferred Qualification

Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh

Required Skills

General studies, analytical ability, decision-making, communication and public administration

Age Limit

21 - 35 years (as on 01 Jan 2026)

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST/OBC/PwD and Children/Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh: 5 years

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Selection Process

  1. 1 Written Exam
  2. 2 Interview
  3. 3 Document Verification

Exam Pattern

The preliminary examination has 2 objective papers, each carrying 100 questions for 200 marks. You will get 2 hours for each paper.

Paper I: General Studies

  • Himachal Pradesh: history, geography, polity, art, culture and socio-economic development
  • National and world topics: current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, environment and general science

Paper II: Aptitude Test

  • Aptitude areas: comprehension, communication, reasoning, decision-making and general mental ability
  • Numeracy: Class 10 level basic numeracy, data interpretation and English comprehension

Qualifying rule: Paper II is qualifying with 33%; preliminary merit is based on Paper I.

Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer. An unanswered question carries no penalty.

Exam Type: Objective MCQ papers marked on OMR sheets, followed for qualifiers by the main written examination and personality test.

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How to Apply

Application Mode: Online

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Required Documents:

  • Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
  • Matriculation or secondary certificate showing date of birth
  • Valid photo identity proof
  • Recent photograph and signature
  • Himachal Pradesh category certificate, where a reservation or relaxation is claimed
  • Ex-serviceman or government-service records, where applicable
  • Other certificates supporting claims made in the online application

Frequently Asked Questions

You can submit the online application and fee until 22 September 2026.

You need a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university and must meet the prescribed age conditions.

Use the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application portal, complete your profile and apply against the current combined-examination advertisement.

You first take the preliminary examination; qualifiers proceed to the main written examination, personality test and record checks.

The general age range is 21 to 35 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation under Himachal Pradesh rules.

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