Last updated: 5 June 2026
HPPSC HAS / HPAS Combined Exam 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) conducts the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) Combined Competitive Examination — commonly called HAS — to recruit officers for HP Administrative Service, HP Police Service, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer and allied Class-I/II posts. The 2026 cycle notification is expected in April 2026 with Prelims in June, Mains in September–October and interviews in December 2026 – January 2027.
HPPSC HAS 2026 notification expected April 2026 — prelims tentatively June 2026. Track hppsc.hp.gov.in for apply link →
Latest HPPSC Updates
- HPPSC HAS 2026 notification expected April 2026 — online application on hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Tentative schedule: Prelims June 2026 · Mains September–October 2026 · Interview Dec 2026 – Jan 2027.
- 85 vacancies across HP Administrative Service, Police Service, Tehsildar & allied posts.
- Prelims: 2 papers (GS + Aptitude), 400 marks total with ⅓ negative marking.
- Mains: 9 papers (English & Hindi qualifying) + Essay + GS I–III + Optional — 900 marks + 150 interview.
- Application fee ₹400 (General) · ₹100 (SC/ST/OBC of HP) · exempt for HP female, blind & ex-servicemen.
HPPSC HAS / HPAS Combined Exam 2026 — Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Exam Name | HPAS Combined Competitive Examination (HAS) |
| Total Vacancies | 85 (expected) |
| Services | HP Administrative Service, HP Police Service, Tehsildar, BDO & allied posts |
| Notification | Expected April 2026 |
| Application Window | April – May 2026 (tentative) |
| Prelims Exam | June 2026 (tentative) |
| Mains Exam | September – October 2026 (tentative) |
| Interview | December 2026 – January 2027 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 21 – 35 years (as on 01.01.2026; +5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD of HP) |
| Nationality | Indian citizen; knowledge of HP customs & dialects desirable |
| Application Fee | ₹400 (General) · ₹100 (SC/ST/OBC of HP) · Exempt for HP female, blind, ex-servicemen |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (7th CPC, post-wise) |
| Help Desk | 0177-2624313 · hppsc_shimla@msn.com |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
| Exam Name | Authority | Eligibility | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPPSC HAS / HPAS Combined Exam 2026 | HPPSC | Graduation (any discipline) | 31 May 2026 |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission · 85 vacancies · Apply by 31 May 2026
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Vacancies
85
Last Date
31 May 2026
Age Limit
21–35 yrs
Qualification
Graduation (any discipline)
How to Apply Online
Open hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc and click 'Apply Now' on the HAS notification.
Register as a new user with email, mobile and basic details.
Log in and complete the application form — personal, educational and category information.
Upload photograph and signature as per HPPSC specifications.
Pay ₹400 (General) or ₹100 (reserved of HP) online via card/net banking/UPI.
Submit and download the confirmation page — required for admit card.
Resource Hub
Download official documents and study materials.
Important Dates & Exam Schedule
HPPSC Exam Calendar — Full Schedule
Tentative dates for related HPPSC recruitment exams this session.
- Source: hppsc.hp.gov.in — dates are tentative until official notification is published.
- Prelims and Mains admit cards are released separately on the official portal.
- Negative marking: ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer in Prelims.
| Department | Exam Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| HAS 2026 ★ | Notification Release | April 2026 |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Online Application | April – May 2026 |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Preliminary Examination | June 2026 |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Prelims Result | July – August 2026 (expected) |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Mains Application | After Prelims result |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Main Examination | September – October 2026 |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Mains Result | November – December 2026 (expected) |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Personality Test / Interview | December 2026 – January 2027 |
| HAS 2026 ★ | Final Merit List | February – March 2027 (expected) |
Preparation Tips Using the Exam Calendar
- Prioritise Himachal Pradesh GK — 12 districts, princely states merger, rivers (Beas, Ravi, Satluj), passes, national parks and current HP schemes.
- Prelims Aptitude mirrors UPSC CSAT — practise comprehension, logical reasoning and Class X numeracy daily.
- Mains Essay: prepare 2-essay outlines on HP tourism, hydropower, tribal policy, disaster management and rural governance.
- Choose an optional subject from graduation background — HPPSC offers 31 subjects; Public Administration and Geography are popular.
- Qualifying English & Hindi papers are mandatory — practise précis, translation and composition before Mains.
- For the interview, study HP dialects, customs, culture and recent state government initiatives (Him Ganga, Sahara Yojana, etc.).
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) | 30 | General Administration Department |
| Himachal Pradesh Police Service (Deputy SP cadre) | 12 | Home Department — Police |
| Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar | 18 | Revenue Department |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | 10 | Rural Development & Panchayati Raj |
| Allied Class-I & Class-II Services | 15 | Various HP government departments |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other States | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / OBC / UR-BPL of HP | ₹100 |
| Ex-Servicemen of HP (normal tenure) | Exempt |
| Female / Blind / Visually Impaired of HP | Exempt |
Preparation Tips
- Prioritise Himachal Pradesh GK — 12 districts, princely states merger, rivers (Beas, Ravi, Satluj), passes, national parks and current HP schemes.
- Prelims Aptitude mirrors UPSC CSAT — practise comprehension, logical reasoning and Class X numeracy daily.
- Mains Essay: prepare 2-essay outlines on HP tourism, hydropower, tribal policy, disaster management and rural governance.
- Choose an optional subject from graduation background — HPPSC offers 31 subjects; Public Administration and Geography are popular.
- Qualifying English & Hindi papers are mandatory — practise précis, translation and composition before Mains.
- For the interview, study HP dialects, customs, culture and recent state government initiatives (Him Ganga, Sahara Yojana, etc.).
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — Paper I (General Studies) + Paper II (Aptitude Test), 200 marks each, 400 total (screening)
- Main Examination — English & Hindi (qualifying) + Essay + GS I–III + Optional I & II (900 merit marks)
- Personality Test / Viva-voce — 150 marks
- Document Verification, Medical & Character Verification
- Service allocation — HPAS, Police Service, Tehsildar, BDO & allied posts as per merit
Previous Year Indicative Cutoff
Figures are indicative based on prior year results. Actual cutoff varies.
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Out of | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 210 | 400 | 52.5% |
| OBC (HP) | 192 | 400 | 48.0% |
| SC (HP) | 170 | 400 | 42.5% |
| ST (HP) | 158 | 400 | 39.5% |
Exam Centres
Major cities where this exam is typically conducted.
Exam Pattern 2026
HPPSC HAS follows a three-tier UPSC-style pattern. Prelims has two objective papers (400 marks, screening only). Mains has nine papers — English and Hindi are qualifying; Essay, GS I–III and two Optional papers count toward merit (900 marks). Interview carries 150 marks. Final merit = Mains + Interview (1050 marks).
- Prelims: 2 hours per paper; 100 MCQs per paper, 2 marks each
- Negative marking: ⅓ mark deducted for every wrong answer
- Prelims marks are not counted in final merit — screening stage only
- Mains English & Hindi: 100 marks each, qualifying only
- Mains merit papers: Essay (100) + GS I–III (200 each) + Optional I & II (100 each) = 900 marks
- Interview: 150 marks — HP current affairs, culture, dialects and administrative aptitude
- Final merit = Mains written (900) + Viva-voce (150) = 1050 marks
Subject-wise Breakdown
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I — General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| Paper II — Aptitude Test | 100 | 200 |
| Prelims Total | 200 | 400 |
Mains Examination — 7 Papers
| Paper | Subject | Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English | Descriptive (qualifying) | 100 |
| Paper II | Hindi (Devanagari) | Descriptive (qualifying) | 100 |
| Paper III | Essay | Descriptive (2 × ~900 words) | 100 |
| Paper IV | General Studies I | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper V | General Studies II | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper VI | General Studies III | Descriptive | 200 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject — Paper I | Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper VIII | Optional Subject — Paper II | Descriptive | 100 |
| Viva-voce | Personality Test / Interview | Oral | 150 |
Syllabus Highlights
- Prelims GS — 200 marks: HP GK, Indian history, geography, polity, science & current affairs
- Prelims Aptitude — 200 marks: numeracy, English comprehension, reasoning, mental ability
- Mains English & Hindi — 100 marks each, qualifying papers
- Mains Essay — 100 marks (2 essays); GS I–III — 200 marks each
- Optional — 2 papers from 31-subject HPPSC list (100 marks each)
- Interview — 150 marks; heavy emphasis on HP culture, dialects and current affairs
- Negative marking in Prelims: ⅓ mark per wrong answer
Important Details
- Department: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Application window: 1 April 2026 – 31 May 2026
- Age cut-off date: 1 January 2026
- Salary / Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Tentative exam date: 15 June 2026
- Note: HPPSC HAS (HPAS) 2026 — HP Administrative Service, Police Service, Tehsildar & allied posts. Prelims (Jun) → Mains (Sep–Oct) → Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HPPSC HAS / HPAS exam? ▼
The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Combined Competitive Examination (HAS/HPAS) is the state civil services exam conducted by HPPSC for HP Administrative Service, Police Service, Tehsildar, BDO and allied posts.
How many vacancies in HPPSC HAS 2026? ▼
Approximately 85 vacancies are expected across HPAS, Police Service, Tehsildar, BDO and allied Class-I/II posts. Confirm from the official notification.
What is HPPSC HAS age limit? ▼
21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026 for General category. SC/ST/OBC/PwD and freedom-fighter descendants of HP get 5 years relaxation.
What is HPPSC HAS exam pattern? ▼
Prelims (2 papers, 400 marks, screening) → Mains (9 papers, 900 merit marks) → Interview (150 marks). Final merit = 1050 marks.
What is HPPSC HAS application fee? ▼
₹400 for General and other-state candidates; ₹100 for SC/ST/OBC of HP. Exempt for HP female, blind and ex-servicemen (normal tenure).
Can final-year graduates apply for HPPSC HAS? ▼
Yes. Candidates in the final year of graduation can apply, provided they obtain the degree before document verification for Mains.
What is the age limit for HPPSC HAS / HPAS Combined Exam 2026? ▼
For the General category the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 35 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Thursday, 1 January 2026.
How do I apply for HPPSC HAS / HPAS Combined Exam 2026? ▼
Visit the authorised website for Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Sunday, 31 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.
What is the last date to apply for HPPSC HAS / HPAS Combined Exam 2026? ▼
The closing date was Sunday, 31 May 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. The examination is tentatively scheduled on Monday, 15 June 2026.
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