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HPAS 2025 - Check Exam Dates, Posts, Application form, Admit Card, Syllabus & Pattern
Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Nov 14, 2024 11:50 AM IST | #HPAS
HPAS 2025 - HPPSC conducts the HPAS exam. HPAS exam is a state level exam and is conducted for recruitment of Group A and B officers in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The HPAS exam is conducted in three stages - prelims, mains and interview. Aspirants qualifying all the three stages of the recruitment process will be inducted into different services notified under the HPAS notification 2025. For more information on the HPAS 2025 exam and other relevant details aspirants can go through the article below.
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HPAS 2025 Overview
Before going into the details of the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Combined Competitive Examination 2025, here is an overview of the same.
HPAS Exam 2025 Highlights
Name of the exam | Himachal Pradesh Administrative Combined Competitive Examination 2025 |
Official website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Commonly known as | HPAS exam |
Conducting authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Frequency of exam | Once per year |
Number of vacancies | To be announced |
Mode of application | Online |
Mode of exam | Offline |
Stages of exam |
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HPAS 2025 - Important Dates
The HPAS 2025 exam dates for the different steps starting from the release of the application to the declaration of the final result have been provided in the table below.
HPAS Exam Dates 2025
Events | Dates |
HPAS application dates | To be announced |
Last date to apply for HPAS 2025 | To be announced |
Last date to pay fee | To be announced |
HPAS prelims hall ticket | To be announced |
HPAS prelims exam | To be announced |
Prelims result | To be announced |
Hall ticket for HPAS mains exam | To be announced |
Mains exam | To be announced |
HPAS mains result | To be announced |
HPAS interview process | To be announced |
Final HPAS result 2025 | To be announced |
HPAS Posts 2025
HPAS recruitment 2025 exams are conducted to recruit eligible aspirants for Group A and B posts like District Controller, District Employment Officer, Principal, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, etc. in different departments of the Himachal Pradesh government such as health department, home department, Urban and rural development department, etc.
HPAS Eligibility 2025
Aspirants applying to appear for the HPAS 2025 exam should fulfill the various HPAS eligibility criteria as prescribed by the Commission of nationality, age, academic qualification, etc. Candidates doing so will be eligible for appearing for the HPAS 2025 examination.
Eligibility criteria of HPAS 2025
Nationality | Indian National |
Age Limit | 21 to 35 years for unreserved aspirants, relaxation in the upper age limit provided to aspirants of reserved categories |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
For more detailed information on the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Examination eligibility criteria aspirants can refer to the official HPAS notification 2025.
HPAS Application Form 2025
The HPAS application form 2025 will be released online for the aspirants to fill. The HPAS form will be made available on the HPPSC website - hppsc.hp.gov.in. Aspirants wanting to appear for the HPAS 2025 need to register themselves for the HPAS recruitment process by filling the application form and paying the application as set by the Commission. The application fee can be paid both via online and offline mode.
HPAS application fee
Category | Application Fee |
General | Rs 400 |
OBC/ SC/ ST | Rs 100 |
HPAS Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme 2025
The HPAS examination has two stages of written exam i.e. prelims and mains. And both prelims and mains are conducted in offline mode. The prelims exam is objective type in nature whereas the mains exam is subjective in nature. The prelims written exam has 2 papers of 200 marks each having 100 questions in each paper. Whereas the HPAS mains exam has eight papers and the total marks allotted to these eight papers is 900. There is ⅓ -ve marking for every wrong answer in the HPAS prelims exam. For more on the HPAS exam pattern 2025 check the tables below.
HPAS prelims exam pattern
Papers | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Paper 1 | General Studies | 100 | 200 |
Paper 2 | Aptitude Test | 100 | 200 |
HPAS mains exam pattern
Papers | Subjects | Maximum Marks |
Paper 1 | English (Qualifying Only) | 100 |
Paper 2 | Hindi (Qualifying Only) | 100 |
Paper 3 | Essay | 100 |
Paper 4 | General Studies 1 | 200 |
Paper 5 | General Studies 2 | 200 |
Paper 6 | General Studies 3 | 200 |
Paper 7 | Optional Subject – Paper 1 | 100 |
Paper 8 | Optional Subject – Paper 2 | 100 |
Total marks | 900 | |
HPAS 2025 Marking Scheme
HPAS exam stages | Maximum Marks |
Prelims | 400 |
Mains | 900 |
Interview | 150 |
HPAS Syllabus 2025
The HPAS syllabus for both prelims and mains stage is prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. Go through the tables below to get an overview of the HPAS prelims and mains examination syllabus.
HPAS prelims syllabus 2025
Subjects | Topics |
General Studies |
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Aptitude Test |
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HPAS mains syllabus 2025
Subjects | Topics |
English |
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Hindi |
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Essay | Topic can be from or on the following:
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General Studies 1 |
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General Studies 2 |
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General Studies 3 |
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Optional Paper 1 | Questions asked are of graduation level from one of the chosen subjects from a list of 31 subjects. |
Optional Paper 2 |
HPAS Admit Card 2025
The prelims HPAS 2025 admit card will be released in online mode. The admit card for both the HPAS prelims and mains exam is released separately on the HPPSC website. The HPAS admit card is released 10 to 15 days prior to the prelims and mains exam. It has various details printed on it like the candidate name, roll number, registration number, photograph & signature, category, examination date & time etc. Applicants need to carry the HPAS admit card to the examination venue or else they won't be allowed to appear for the HPAS exam 2025.
HPAS Answer Key 2025
HPPSC releases the HPAS prelim exam answer key after a few days of the examination. The HPAS answer key 2025 is released online on the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission website - hppsc.hp.gov.in for the prelims exam. The answer key makes it easy for the aspirants to check their responses and get an idea of how they performed in the exam. It also helps the aspirants to calculate their prelims score.
HPAS Result 2025
The HPAS 2025 result will be declared by the Commission on their official website for all the stages of the HPAS examination. Aspirants qualifying all the stages will be selected for inducement to various posts released under HPAS 2025 exam. The final HPAS result is based on the marks obtained by the aspirant in the mains exam stage and interview stage of the selection process.
HPAS Cut Off 2025
The HPAS Cutoff is the minimum mark required by the aspirant to clear a particular phase of the exam and move on to the next phase. HPAS cutoff for both prelims and mains stage of the HPAS exam is released separately. Aspirants clearing the cutoff of prelims exam are eligible to appear for mains exam and candidates qualifying the mains exam cutoff are eligible for the interview round. For more details about the cutoff read the article HPAS Cutoff 2025.
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HPAS Exam Centres 2025
There are multiple examination centres available across the state of Himachal Pradesh for the HPAS 2025 exam. The centres for both prelims and mains exams are different. Aspirants can select the exam centre preference while applying for the HPAS exam. List of exam centres for prelims exam is given below.
HPAS prelims exam centres
Shimla |
Solan |
Mandi |
Kangra |
Dharamshala |
Kullu |
Bilaspur |
Una |
Chamba |
Nahan |
Hamirpur |
HPAS Selection Process 2025
The HPAS recruitment process has three stages. Aspirants qualifying all three stages are eligible for induction to different services under the HPAS exam 2025. The three stages of selection process are as follows:
Prelims
Mains
Interview
The final HPAS selection is based on the marks obtained by the aspirant in the mains exam and interview. For more details on the HPAS selection process see the HPAS notification.
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Subscribe NowFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the HPAS exam conducted online or offline?
The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services exam is conducted in offline mode.
2. Recruitment through HPAS exam is done for which posts?
The HPAS 2025 exam is conducted for recruitment to posts like District Controller, District Employment Officer, Principal, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, etc.
3. Is there -ve marking in HPAS prelims exam?
Yes, there is ⅓ -ve marking in HPAS prelims exam.
4. What is the minimum age requirement to appear for the HPAS exam?
The minimum age requirement to appear for the HPAS exam is 21 years.
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Hy,
Yes, in the HPAS (Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service) exam, you can choose different mediums for different papers. Here's how it generally works:
1. General Studies (GS) and Essay Paper
- Medium : You can write the General Studies (GS) and Essay papers in Hindi or English, depending on the options provided in the exam notification. Typically, candidates can choose the medium of examination for these papers according to their preference.
2. Optional Subject Paper
- Medium : For the optional subject paper, you can choose the medium of examination based on the language in which the optional subject material is available. If the optional subject material is available in English, you would usually write the optional paper in English.
Steps to Follow
- Check the Official Notification : Review the HPAS exam notification and guidelines carefully to confirm the medium options available for each paper.
- Indicate Your Choice : During the application process, indicate your choice of medium for each paper as per the options provided by the HPAS exam authorities.
- Prepare Accordingly : Ensure you have study materials and resources in the language you choose for each paper. For instance, if you choose Hindi for GS and Essay but English for the optional subject, gather relevant materials in both languages.
Summary
- General Studies and Essay Papers : You can typically choose Hindi or English.
- Optional Subject Paper : The medium should align with the language in which the optional subject materials are available.
Radhika Goyal 30 August,2024
Hi,
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) have not released any official notification yet, but will be released soon. HPAS prelims exam will be tentatively held on 20th of may while the HPAS main will be held tentatively on 4th August. The mode of examination will be offline.
For more details regarding fees for registration, eligibility and syllabus refer to this link: https://competition.careers360.com/exams/hpas
I hope this helped you.
snigdha vig 03 April,2021
According to official and different website last date will be around 2 nd week of February 2021. Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) conducts a state-level combined competitive examination called Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS). Jobs to various posts of Administrative services will be given through this recruitment process. Candidates can apply online from the official website as at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Abhishek Singh Tomar 01 December,2020
Hi Shilpa
HAS exam is for various posts under HPPCS.
So , following are the eligibility criteria:-
1. Can you do it must be a citizen of India
2. Candidate's age should be from 21 years to 35 years
3. Candidates who are familiar with Himachal Pradesh dialect , customs , environment and traditions will be preferred over those who don't.
So even if you are from Punjab and not from Himachal Pradesh will not matter much.
But it will be like icing on cake if you would know about Himachal Pradesh's customs , traditions and dialects.
Best Of Luck!!!!
Mayank Thakur 01 December,2019
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