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    HPAS Syllabus 2020 - Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains

    HPAS Syllabus 2020 - Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains

    Mohit DhyaniUpdated on 01 Jul 2020, 03:15 PM IST

    HPAS Syllabus 2020 - HPPSC prescribes HPAS 2020 syllabus in the official notification. Candidates preparing for the exam must check the syllabus of HPAS 2020. With the help of HPAS syllabus 2020, applicants can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Candidates can also prepare an effective study plan to score good in exams. HPAS 2020 syllabus will be released separately for each stage of the exam. The selection process of HPAS exam comprises prelims exam, mains exam and viva voice. Candidates who qualify the preliminary exam can check the syllabus for the mains exam. The prelims exam of HPAS comprises two papers of general studies and aptitude test. For more details about HPAS syllabus 2020, candidates can check the table given below.

    HPAS Syllabus 2020 - Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains
    HPAS Syllabus 2020 - Subject Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains

    HPAS Syllabus 2020 For Prelims Exam

    Subject

    Topics

    Paper-I General Studies


    • History, political, geography, art & culture and socio economic development of Himachal Pradesh

    • Current events of national and international importance

    • History of India and Indian national movement

    • Indian and World Geography-physical, social, economic

    • geography of India and the world.

    • Indian polity and governance – Constitution,Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, political system, Rights issues, etc

    • Economic and social development – sustainable development poverty, inclusion, demographics, social sector initiatives, etc

    • General issues on environmental biodiversity, ecology and climate Change – that do not require subject specialization

    • General science.

    Paper-II Aptitude Test


    • Comprehension

    • Interpersonal skills including communication skills

    • Logical reasoning and analytical ability

    • Decision making and problem solving

    • General mental ability

    • Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level).

    • English Language comprehension skills (Class X level)

    HPAS Syllabus 2020 For Mains Exam

    The exam conducting authorities mentions the HPAS mains exam syllabus in the official notification. HPAS mains exam will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates also need to

    select optional subjects for the mains exam.

    HPAS Mains Syllabus 2020 - Download Here

    HPAS Exam Pattern 2020 For Prelims Exam

    The exam conducting authorities releases the exam pattern in the official notification. The questions asked in the prelims exam will be objective type. Each question will carry two marks and there will be no negative marking. Applicants must also check HPAS syllabus 2020 along with the exam pattern for effective preparations. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam will be called for the mains exam of HPAS.

    HPAS Exam Pattern 2020

    Subject

    Number of questions

    Maximum marks

    Paper-I General Studies

    100

    200

    Paper-II Aptitude Test

    100

    200

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    Questions related to HPAS

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    Have a question related to HPAS ?

    Hi Pranesh,

    The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) 2025 examination is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). The application process for HPAS 2025 is expected to commence on May 18, 2025, with the last date to apply being June 14, 2025.

    (https://www.collegedisha.com/exams/hpas-exam?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

    The preliminary examination is tentatively

    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

    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

    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

    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