HPPSC Exam 2025: Notification, Eligibility, Vacancy, Exam Pattern

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) announced the HPPSC Exam 2025 notification on April 13, 2025, declaring 30 vacancies for HPAS and related services.

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The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) announced the HPAS Exam 2025 notification on April 13, 2025, declaring 30 vacancies for HPAS and related services. The HPPSC HPAS CCE 2025 is one of the most coveted civil service examinations organized by the Himachal Pradesh government to appoint candidates for Class-I Gazetted positions.
This article gives complete information regarding the HPPSC HPAS Exam 2025, such as eligibility criteria, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, and how to apply.

HPPSC HPAS Exam 2025

The HPPSC’s official website provides all the information regarding the recruitment process, including registration dates, job openings, eligibility requirements, etc.

HPPSC HPAS Exam 2025
Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	HPPSC HPAS Exam
Posts	HP Administrative Services Tehsildar Block Development Officer Treasury Officer
Notification Release Date	13th April 2025
Stages of Exam	The exam has 3 Stages, Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Qualification	Graduation Degree
Mode of Exam	Offline
Number of Papers	Two papers
Marking Scheme	0.5 marks for every correct answer
Duration	2 hours
Type of Questions	Multiple choice questions
Official website	hppsc.hp.gov.in/

HPPSC HPAS Notification 2025

HPPSC has released the HPAS Notification 2025 with announcements in various posts. HPPSC has mentioned all the related details on its official website, such as registration dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, etc. Download the HPPSC HPAS Notification 2025 by using the direct link below for your reference or from the official website.

HPPSC HPAS Notification 2025

HPPSC HPAS Vacancies 2025

The HPPSC aims to fill 30 vacancies across various departments. Here is the detailed breakdown:

Post Name	Number of Posts	Pay Scale
H.P. Administrative Services	02	Level-18 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Block Development Officer (BDO)	09	Level-17 (₹53,600 – ₹1,70,100)
Tehsildar	09	Level-13 (₹46,100 – ₹1,46,500)
Assistant Commissioner (State Taxes & Excise)	10	Level-13 (₹46,100 – ₹1,46,500)

HPPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates who are preparing for the HPPSC exam and want to appear for it must be well aware of the HPPSC Eligibility Criteria for the HPPSC Exam. Check the table below for a basic understanding of the eligibility criteria of the exam as age limit, and educational qualification:

HPPSC Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit	Minimum Age – 21 years Maximum Age – 37 years
Educational Qualification	Graduation degree from a recognised University

HPPSC HPAS Syllabus 2025

Before starting to study for the examination, aspirants must read through the comprehensive HPPSC HPAS Syllabus. The applicants might create a solid preparation strategy for the exam without skipping any important sections if they were aware of the curriculum.

HPPSC HPAS Exam Pattern 2025

Given the number of candidates for this position, candidates must be well-prepared. Once the official notification is released, this page will be updated with any changes to the exam format for the HP Civil Services Exam.

HPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
I	General Studies	100	200
II	Aptitude Test	100	200
Total		200	400

HPPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025

HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Pattern
Paper No.	Subject	Maximum Marks
Compulsory Papers
I	English	100
II	Hindi	100
III	Essay	100
IV	General Studies – I	200
V	General Studies – II	200
VI	General Studies – III	200
Optional Papers
VII	Optional Subject – Paper I	100
VIII	Optional Subject – Paper II	100

HPPSC HPAS Salary 2025

Name of the Posts	Pay Scale
H.P. Administrative Service, Class-1 (Gazetted)	Pay Band Level-18 (Rs.56100– 177500)
District Controller, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Class-1 (Gazetted)	Pay Band Level-18 (Rs.56100-177500)
District Welfare-cum- Probation Officer, Class-1 (Gazetted) (on contract basis)	Pay Band Level-13 (Rs.46000-146500)
Tehsildar, Class-I (Gazetted)	Pay Band Level-13 (Rs.46000-146500)
District Panchayat Officer, Class-I (Gazetted)	Pay Band Level-13 (Rs.46000– 146500)
Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies, Class- II (Gazetted)	Pay Band Level-13 (Rs.46000-146500)

HPAS Optional Subjects List

Candidates can choose from a list of optional subjects for the Main Examination, such as:

History
Political Science
Sociology
Public Administration
Geography
Philosophy
Law
Economics
Psychology

Documents Required for HPPSC HPAS

Candidates must upload the following documents during application:

Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)
Graduation degree/mark sheet
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Himachali Bonafide certificate (if applicable)
Ex-serviceman or PWD certificate (if applicable)

HPPSC Notification 2025 FAQs

Who takes the HPAS Exam?

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission takes the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) examinations each year.

How many stages are there in the HPPSC Exam?

Just like UPSC, the HPPSC exam consists of three levels – Prelims, Mains and Interview.

Where can I find the HPPSC Exams syllabus?

Candidates can check the official website of the government (http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/) for syllabus related details.

Is there any negative marking in the HPPSC Prelims exam?

Yes, candidates will lose one-third of their marks on every incorrect option.

Is HPAS exam difficult?

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) HPAS test is essentially identical to the UPSC exam, which is the toughest exam in the country and requires constant attention and rigorous practice to pass