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HPAS Syllabus 2026 — every subject & topic
The complete HPPSC HP Administrative Service (HPAS) Prelims syllabus: 2 subjects, 52 topics. Every topic links to free study notes, practice questions and topic-wise quizzes.
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- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India and freedom struggle
- Ancient Himachal — Janapadas
- Katoch dynasty of Kangra
- Bushahr state
- Bilaspur (Kahlur) state
- Chamba and Mandi states
- Suket, Kullu and Sirmaur
- Gorkha invasion (1803-15)
- Anglo-Sikh wars and British rule
- Praja Mandal and freedom movement
- Formation and statehood of HP
- World geography
- Indian geography
- Location and physiography of HP
- Rivers of Himachal Pradesh
- Climate and rainfall
- National parks and wildlife
- Glaciers and lakes
- Tribes of Himachal Pradesh
- Indian Constitution
- Indian polity and governance
- HP Legislative Assembly
- Special provisions and panchayati raj
- Indian economy
- Economic and social development
- HP economy overview
- Hydroelectric power
- Tourism and hill stations
- Horticulture — apple state
- HP state schemes
- Environment and ecology
- Climate change
- Himalayan ecology and glacier melt
- Physics in everyday life
- Chemistry basics
- Biology and human body
- Science and technology
- Folk dances of Himachal Pradesh
- Fairs and festivals
- Temples and monasteries
- Crafts and shawls
- HP current affairs
- National current affairs
Aptitude Test (Paper II)
- Reading comprehension
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy
- Data interpretation
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