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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.
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ఉచిత HPAS మాక్ టెస్టులు, గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్ల సాధన — ఇప్పుడే మొదలుపెట్టండి.
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Updated 31 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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HPAS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 35 years (General)21-35 for General. OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10. Reference date is 1 January of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Hindi proficiency required for state-specific posts.
- HP-domicile preferred for reservation benefits; open-merit posts open to all.
HPAS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 200 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~125 – 135 |
| 2023 | OBC | ~118 – 128 |
| 2023 | SC | ~105 – 115 |
| 2023 | ST | ~95 – 108 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
HPAS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
HPAS (entry — SDM / SDM-equivalent)
Pay Level 10 (HP)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 (Shimla, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
HPAS — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
HPAS సన్నద్ధతకు Shishya ఉచితమా?
Shishyaలో HPAS ప్రాక్టీస్ ప్రశ్నలు ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయి?
HPAS గత సంవత్సరాల ప్రశ్నపత్రాలు అందుబాటులో ఉన్నాయా?
గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
120 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుగత సంవత్సరాల ప్రశ్నపత్రాల ప్రాక్టీస్: ప్రతి సంవత్సరం ఒక PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నల సెట్ — ఆ సంవత్సరం పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో కొత్తగా రాసినవి, పేపర్ మాత్రం కాదు. అసలు పేపర్‌తో పోలిస్తే ఎన్ని ప్రశ్నలు ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
2025 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 120 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
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మీ ర్యాంక్
ఈ పరీక్ష తీసుకున్న అందరితో పోల్చితేలీడర్బోర్డ్లో మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి మాక్ తీసుకోండి.
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.
Top 1-2% — Merit list toppers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •HP Administrative Service (HAS) — top merit rank, choice of service
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — premium postings (Shimla/Dharamshala)
- •Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — accelerated career trajectory
- •HP Forest Service (HFS) — Chief Conservator track
- •Secretariat posting (Under Secretary level) — high probability
- •Interview performance will fine-tune final rank; expect top-10 overall merit
Top 5% — HPAS assured
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •HP Administrative Service (HAS) — virtually assured
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — choice postings
- •Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) track — fast-track consideration
- •HP Forest Service (HFS) — senior Class-I posts
- •Administrative Officer (Secretariat cadre) — strong probability
- •Service allocation depends on Mains rank and optional subject performance
Strong qualifier — HPAS probable
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •HP Administrative Service (HAS) — high probability allocation
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — preferred districts likely
- •HP Forest Service (HFS) Class-I — strong contention
- •District level administrative postings — SDM/Tehsildar track
- •Treasury Officer Class-I — almost certain
- •Mains + Interview will determine final service allocation
Mid-tier — HAS/HPAS contention
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •HP Administrative Service (HAS) — genuine contention
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — strong probability
- •HP Forest Service (HFS) — Class-I posts possible
- •Treasury Officer (Class-I cadre) — good chances
- •Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies — competitive
- •Likely to score interview call; Mains performance critical
Prelims qualifier — Allied Services range
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •HP Allied Services (Class-II) — strong contention
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — possible allocation
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — good chances
- •HP Forest Service (HFS) — Class-II posts
- •Treasury Officer / Assistant Registrar — competitive for these cadres
- •Focus heavily on Mains essay and HP-specific GS
Borderline — marginal qualifier
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
Candidates can apply online through the HPPSC portal until September 22, 2026 (11:59 PM). The application fee is ₹600 for all candidates, with concessions available for reserved categories.
Multiple sources report that HPPSC released Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 for the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 on August 25, 2026, announcing 22 posts across HP Administrative Service, BDO, Tehsildar, and other departments. Applications reportedly open until September 22, 2026.
HPAS 2025 Prelims exam held on June 29, 2025
95 d క్రితంHPPSC conducted the HPAS Preliminary Examination 2025 on June 29, 2025. The previous cycle (2025) recruited for 32 vacancies, with the final result declared in December 2025.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
HPAS 2026 notification released
గడిచిపోయిందిఇంకా అధికారిక తేదీ లేదు — నోటిఫికేషన్ అంచనా తేదీ దాటిపోయింది
అంచనాAdvertisement No. 59/8-2026 for 22 posts; could not verify on official HPPSC site directly
Application start date
గడిచిపోయిందిఇంకా అధికారిక తేదీ లేదు — దరఖాస్తు ప్రారంభ అంచనా తేదీ దాటిపోయింది
అంచనాOnline applications through HPPSC OTR portal
Application closing date
గడిచిపోయిందిఇంకా అధికారిక తేదీ లేదు — దరఖాస్తు ముగింపు అంచనా తేదీ దాటిపోయింది
అంచనాLast date to apply: 11:59 PM on September 22, 2026
Prelims admit card release (expected)
24 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 1 Nov, 2026
అంచనాTypically released 10-15 days before exam; exact date awaited from HPPSC
📍Prelims exam (expected)
38 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 15 Nov, 2026
అంచనాTentatively projected for November 2026; exact date to be announced by HPPSC
Prelims result (expected)
83 రోజులు మిగిలాయిWed, 30 Dec, 2026
అంచనాBased on typical HPPSC timeline; usually 4-6 weeks after Prelims
📍Mains exam (expected)
158 రోజులు మిగిలాయిMon, 15 Mar, 2027
అంచనాMulti-day descriptive examination; typically 2-3 months after Prelims result
Mains result (expected)
265 రోజులు మిగిలాయిWed, 30 Jun, 2027
అంచనాUsually 2-3 months after Mains exam completion
Interview/Personality Test (expected)
311 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 15 Aug, 2027
అంచనాFinal stage; typically 1-2 months after Mains result
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్‌పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General Studies (Paper I)
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).
Bushahr state
Erstwhile princely state of Kinnaur-Shimla region; only HP ruler hostile to British in 1857; capital Sarahan/Rampur.
Bilaspur (Kahlur) state
Founded by Bir Chand; merged with India 1948; later submerged by Bhakra dam reservoir.
Chamba and Mandi states
Chamba — founded by Sahil Varman c. 920 CE; Bhuri Singh Museum; Mandi 'Kashi of the Hills'.
Suket, Kullu and Sirmaur
Suket and Kullu Pal dynasties; Sirmaur of Nahan; Raja Shamsher Prakash.
Gorkha invasion (1803-15)
Gorkhas under Amar Singh Thapa; defeat by British in Anglo-Gorkha war; Treaty of Sugauli 1816.
Anglo-Sikh wars and British rule
Maharaja Ranjit Singh's annexation of Kangra 1809; British takeover after First Anglo-Sikh war 1846.
Praja Mandal and freedom movement
Dhami firing 1939, Pajhota agitation 1942; Yashwant Singh Parmar; Suket satyagraha 1948.
Formation and statehood of HP
Part C state 1948 from 30 hill states; reorganisation 1966 (Punjab hill areas); full statehood 25 January 1971 — 18th state.
World geography
Continents, oceans, climatic zones, world physical features.
Indian geography
Himalayas, peninsular plateau, rivers, monsoon, agriculture.
Location and physiography of HP
Western Himalayas; bordered by China (Tibet); 12 districts; three altitudinal zones — Shivalik, Inner, Greater Himalayas.
Rivers of Himachal Pradesh
Five perennial — Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna; tributaries Spiti, Parbati, Tons, Pabbar.
Climate and rainfall
Sub-tropical to alpine; Dharamshala among wettest; Spiti-Lahaul cold desert in rain shadow.
National parks and wildlife
Great Himalayan NP (UNESCO), Pin Valley NP, Inderkilla, Khirganga, Simbalbara; snow leopard, Western Tragopan (state bird).
Glaciers and lakes
Bara Shigri, Beas Kund, Chandra; lakes — Chandratal, Suraj Tal, Renuka, Khajjiar, Manimahesh.
Tribes of Himachal Pradesh
Gaddi, Gujjar, Kinnaura, Lahaula, Pangwala, Bhot, Swangla — distribution in tribal districts.
Indian Constitution
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, basic structure, amendments.
Indian polity and governance
Union, state and local government; panchayati raj; constitutional bodies.
HP Legislative Assembly
68-seat unicameral assembly; CM, Council of Ministers; HP HC at Shimla.
Special provisions and panchayati raj
HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act; Section 118 restricting non-Himachali land purchase; PRI structure.
Indian economy
GDP, banking, RBI, GST, Union Budget, NITI Aayog.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
HP economy overview
Hydropower, tourism, horticulture (apple), pharma cluster of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh.
Hydroelectric power
27,000 MW potential; Bhakra-Nangal, Pong, Nathpa Jhakri (1500 MW), Karcham Wangtoo, Parbati, Koldam.
Tourism and hill stations
Shimla (summer capital of British India), Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kullu, Khajjiar, Spiti.
Horticulture — apple state
Apple bowl of India (Shimla, Kinnaur, Kullu); Y.S. Parmar — Father of Green Revolution in HP apples; cherry, plum, kiwi.
HP state schemes
Mukhya Mantri Sukh Ashraya Yojana, HIMCARE, Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana, Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi.
Environment and ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, environmental laws.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs and Net Zero by 2070.
Himalayan ecology and glacier melt
Glacier retreat in Lahaul-Spiti; cloudbursts and flash floods; HP State Disaster Management Authority.
Physics in everyday life
Force, motion, electricity, light, sound.
Chemistry basics
Periodic table, acids/bases, polymers, fertilizers.
Biology and human body
Cells, organ systems, nutrition, diseases.
Science and technology
ISRO, AI, biotechnology, IT — recent advances.
Folk dances of Himachal Pradesh
Nati (Sirmauri Nati — Guinness record 2016), Chham (Lahaul), Kayang (Kinnaur), Dangi (Chamba), Losar Shona Chuksam.
Fairs and festivals
Kullu Dussehra (international), Minjar (Chamba), Lavi (Rampur), Shivratri (Mandi), Phulaich (Kinnaur), Halda.
Temples and monasteries
Hidimba Devi (Manali), Jwalamukhi, Chamunda Devi, Naina Devi, Baijnath; Tabo, Key, Dhankar monasteries.
Crafts and shawls
Kullu and Kinnauri shawls (GI), Chamba rumal (GI), Kangra miniature painting, Pashmina, woollens.
HP current affairs
State schemes, budget, sports, awards, recent appointments and policies.
National current affairs
Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments — last 12-18 months.
Aptitude Test (Paper II)
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.