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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

  • Exam Mode : Offline
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  • Examination category : Civil Services
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  • Conducting Body : Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Overview

This exam is organized by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). The purpose of this exam is to hire eligible applicants for the Administrative posts. This is a good occasion for desiring applicants who want to join the HPPSC. All Graduates and above level passed applicants are suitable to appear in the exam. Applicants can apply for the exam in online mode through the official website. Applicants are required to qualify the three stages of recruitment i.e. Stage 1 (Prelims), Stage 2 (MAINS) and Stage3 (Interview). Aspirants who qualify the prelims go through the next stage.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Conducting Body

This exam is a State level recruitment exam organized by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission in offline mode. The exam is a written based objective type test. Aspirants eager to appear and enter for these posts are required to qualify the offline exam. The exam is held once in a year.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Important Dates:

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Registration Date

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Offline

http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppscoafs/login.aspx

Application Date

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Admit Card

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Exam Date

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Interview Date

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Result Date

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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Selection Procedure: 

The selection process of HPPSC Administrative Posts exam is on the basis of given following rounds:

  • Preliminary Examination

  • Mains Examination 

  • Interview

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Exam Pattern

The Offline examination is of Objective type. All the questions will be from 10th,12th standard which generally covers subjects such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. The language mode of questions are Hindi and English. There is a negative marking of 1/4th for the wrong answer.

Preliminary Examination(Objective Type) consists of two exams:

Paper 1 (General Studies)

Paper 2 (Aptitude Test)

Marks - 200

Time Duration - 2 hours

Marks - 200

Time Duration - 2 hours

Mains Examination: Candidates after qualifying the Pre test get selected for Mains.

Interview: Only candidates, who qualify Pre and Mains, are selected for Interview round.

Note: The selection of applicants purely depends on merit depending on performance in the three stages of recruitment.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Eligibility criteria:

  • Age Criteria: Must be between 21 to 35 yrs old as per their class 10th. Age relaxation to SC/ST and OBC applicants is as per government rules.  

  • Exam frequency: Exam held in two years.

  • Educational Qualification: Applicants having minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Graduation, Post-graduation from a recognized board are eligible to apply. Marks relaxation to reserved categories as per government rules and regulations.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Syllabus:

GK & Current Affairs:

  • History (India and World).

  • Geography (India and World).

  • Indian Polity

  • Indian Economy

  • Current Affairs (India and World).

  • Static GK

  • General Science( Up to 10)

  • Sports Current Affairs, Awards and Honors in Sports.

  • Awards and Honors (India and World).

Maths:

  • Relation and Function

  • Conic Sections

  • Permutation and Combination

  • Logarithm

  • Complex Numbers

  • Quadratic Equations

  • Sequence and Series

  • Trigonometry and Applications to trigonometry

  • Straight Lines

  • Circles

  • Vector

  • Sets and Set theory

  • Statistics

  • Geometry

  • Differentiation

  • Integration

  • Matrices

  • Determinants

  • Probability

  • Limits and Continuity

Physics:

  • Physical World and Measurement

  • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiations,

  • Principles of Communication

  • Kinematics

  • Laws of Motion

  • Thermodynamics,

  • Oscillations

  • Waves

  • Electrostatics

  • Current Electricity

  • Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism

  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current

  • Optics

  • Work, Energy, and Power

  • Gravitation

  • Fluid Dynamics.

Chemistry:

  • Metals and Non-Metals

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Solid, liquid or gaseous

  • Elements, the periodic table, chemical reactions

English:

  • Passage

  • Preposition

  • Correction of sentences

  • Active-passive voice

  • Direct indirect sentences

  • Verbs/Tense/Non-Finites

  • Punctuation

  • Substituting phrasal verbs for expression

  • Synonyms and Antonyms

  • Use of an adjective

  • Compound preposition

  • Determiners

  • Use of pronouns.

Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning:-

  • Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding

  • Number Series

  • Embedded figures

  • Figural Series

  • Problem Solving

  • Blood relation

  • Similarities and differences

  • Word Building

  • Coding and de-coding

  • Other sub-topics

  • Numerical operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy,

  • Figural Analogy

  • Classification

  • Drawing inferences.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) FAQs:

Ques 1. What is the purpose of the HPPSC posts exam?

Ans. The Administrative posts are a recruitment exam which is held by HPPSC for the recruitment of candidates in various branches of the HPPSC. The candidates are recruited at Permanent Service.

Ques 2. Is there any age limit for the Selection post exam?

Ans. 21-35 yrs.

Ques 3. Does the candidate make changes to the examination center?

Ans. No. Changes are not allowed in the center.

Ques 4. What is the educational qualification for joining the HPPSC?

Ans. Graduation.

Ques 5. Which documents Requisites of Online Application?

Ans: All documents should be scanned:

  • Photograph

  • Signature

  • Class 10th/12th Certificate

  • Class 10th Certificate as Age Proof

  • Graduation Semesters Certificate

  • Other Educational Certificate

Ques 6. Are girls eligible for joining HPPSC posts?

Ans: Yes, girls are eligible for joining administrative posts. Vacancies are released for both male and female candidates by HPPSC.

Ques 7. How do I prepare for the HPPSC exam?

Ans. You need to prepare well as per the given above prescribed detail syllabus: reasoning, mathematical aptitude, English, and general awareness.

Ques 8. When will be the HPPSC exam held?

Ans. January - February 2022.

Ques 9. How many posts lead to the HPPSC exam?

Ans. Various posts for different levels. Go through the official notification.

Ques 10. Any graduate can apply for this exam?

Ans. Go through the educational qualifications section given above.

Conclusion: Eligible aspirants who want to make their careers in the HPPSC have a good opportunity through this exam. This is a good occasion for desiring applicants who want to make their careers in this sector. Aspirants must take the benefit of this opportunity that is given to them by this exam. The applicants must study hard to prepare well for the exam. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.

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