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HPPSC HP Administrative Service (HPAS) Prelims
Himachal PSC HPAS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 200 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
Updated 14 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Katoch dynasty of KangraWhich Mughal emperor annexed the Kangra Fort from the Katoch rulers in 1620?
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डायग्नोस्टिक से शुरू करें
सिलेबस के 10 सवाल — देखें आप कहाँ खड़े हैं।
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~125 – 135 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~118 – 128 |
| 2023 | SC | ~105 – 115 |
| 2023 | ST | ~95 – 108 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
2025
120 प्रश्न
पेपर दीजिए →किसी भी मॉक को अपनी पसंदीदा भाषा में दें — मॉक के अंदर भाषा चयनकर्ता का उपयोग करें (हिंदी, तेलुगु, तमिल, बांग्ला और 15 अन्य)।
HPAS — Quick Practice
FULL20 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →HPAS — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL120 प्रश्न · 240 मिनट
मॉक शुरू करें →Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring. Want to drill a single topic? Every topic has its own 10-question test in the syllabus.
General Studies (Paper I)
117 QsAptitude Test (Paper II)
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What can I get from HPAS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Elite performance level
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The HPPSC has not yet released the HPAS 2026 notification as of mid-August 2026. The typical April–May notification window has passed, and the commission appears to be running behind schedule. Candidates should monitor hppsc.hp.gov.in for official updates.
The HPPSC announced the final HPAS 2025 result on 30 December 2025 based on performance in Mains Exam and Personality Test. The 2025 cycle recruited for 32 vacancies including posts for SDM, DSP, BDO, and Tehsildar.
The HPPSC conducted HPAS 2025 interviews from 22–30 December 2025 at various centers in Himachal Pradesh. The interview admit cards were released on 08 December 2025.
किसी भी टॉपिक पर टैप करें — नोट्स + 10 सवालों का टॉपिक टेस्ट
Ancient India
Indus Valley, Vedic age, Mauryas, Guptas, Buddhism and Jainism.
Medieval India
Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti and Sufi movements, Vijayanagar.
Modern India and freedom struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and independence.
Ancient Himachal — Janapadas
Audumbaras, Trigarta, Kuluta, Kulindas; references in Mahabharata and Puranas.
Katoch dynasty of Kangra
One of oldest surviving Rajput dynasties; Kangra fort; Maharaja Sansar Chand II — golden age (1775-1823).
Top-tier HPAS prospects
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong contender zone
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Mains qualification
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
HPAS 2025 Prelims Result declared
बीत गयाSat, 19 Jul, 2025
📍HPAS 2025 Mains Exam
बीत गयाThu, 25 Sept, 2025
Conducted from 25 Sept to 01 Oct 2025
HPAS 2025 Final Result declared
बीत गयाTue, 30 Dec, 2025
Interviews conducted 22–30 Dec 2025
HPAS 2026 Notification (expected)
23 दिन बादTue, 15 Sept, 2026
Delayed from typical Apr–May window; trackers expect Aug–Sep 2026 release
HPAS 2026 Application window closes (expected)
53 दिन बादThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Based on typical 30-day application window
📍HPAS 2026 Prelims Exam (expected)
91 दिन बादSun, 22 Nov, 2026
Trackers tentatively expect Nov 2026; official date awaited
📍HPAS 2026 Mains Exam (expected)
176 दिन बादMon, 15 Feb, 2027
Typically held 2–3 months after Prelims result
Reading comprehension
Passage-based questions on inference, vocabulary, main idea.
Interpersonal and communication skills
Effective communication and group behaviour.
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, deductive reasoning.
Decision-making and problem-solving
Ethical and managerial decision-making situations.
General mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions.
Basic numeracy
Numbers and orders of magnitude — Class X level.
Data interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency — Class X level.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
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