SYLLABUS FOR HIMACHAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

HPPSC 

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Mains Examination
  • Viva Voce

HPAS Exam Pattern 2023-24

Aspirants appearing for the HPPSC HPAS Examination will be selected based on the prelims and mains exam. Candidates will be selected for the mains examination only if they qualify in the prelims examination. The weightage will be more on the Mains Examination with about 20 times total the approximate number of vacancies, so prepare well in order to grab this golden opportunity.

HPAS Exam Pattern 2023 –24 Prelims

 Paper Subjects Questions Marks
 I General Studies 100 200
IIAptitude Test 100 200
  Total 200 400
  • The prelims examination will consist of Objective Type Questions
  • Each question will carry 2 Marks
  • For every wrong answer, one-third of the marks will be deducted as penalty
  • The total duration of the examination will be 4 Hours i.e. 2 Hour for each paper

HPPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2020

S.NoPapers Subjects Marks
1CompulsoryEnglish 100
2Devanagari Hindi 100
3Essay 100
4General Study 1200
5General Study 2200
6General Study 3200
7OptionalPaper-I100
8Paper-II100
Aspirants who clear the prelims examination will have to undergo the mains examination, for which we have mentioned here the complete HPPSC HPAS Syllabus for Mains 2020 in detail.

FAQs

Who is eligible for HP Commission?

The candidate should have completed a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Any candidate who has appeared at an examination, qualifying which is necessary to become eligible to apply for HPPSC Exam, but the result for which is awaited can still appear for HPPSC Exam.

What is the maximum age limit for Hpssc?


Aspirants applying must note that the age limit criteria as mentioned by HPSSC are as follows: Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: 45 years.

How many attempts are there in HPAS exam?


It is conducted in two phases; the Preliminary Examination consisting of two papers and Mains consisting of written test and Viva Voice test. Age relaxation is given in various categories; the number of attempts for general candidates is three, ex-servicemen category candidates are allowed for three more attempts.