HPPSC HPAS Final Answer Key 2023 Out for the Prelims exam on 2nd November 2023. This is the HPPSC HPAS Prelims final answer key 2023 for the exam held on 1st October 2023. HPPSC HPAS Mains application link is also active from 28th October 2023 onwards. Candidates who have qualified for the Prelims can apply online for the Mains Exam by 14th November 2023. The HPPSC announced the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) Competitive Examination 2023 for a total of 11 vacancies. Check all details and the latest updates of HPPSC HPAS Recruitment in this article.

• Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualification of possessing a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• The age limit for candidates is between 21 and 35 years.

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HPPSC HPAS Latest Updates

2nd November 2023: HPPSC HPAS Prelims Final Answer Key Out!

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially released the HPPSC HPAS revised answer key 2023 for the Prelims exam. Candidates can download the HPPSC HPAS Final Answer Key 2023 using the direct link given above. 

28th October 2023: HPPSC HPAS Mains CV Schedule out

HPPSC HPAS CV schedule for the mains exam has been Released on 26th October 2023. The admission link will be available on the official website from 28th October 2023. 

Download HPPSC HPAS Mains CV Schedule Notice

23rd October 2023: HPPSC HPAS Result Out

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Result Out. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission released the Prelims results on 23rd October 2023.  The exam was on 1st October 2023

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16th September 2023: HPPSC HPAS Prelims Admit Card Out!

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has officially released the HPPSC HPAS Admit Card for Prelims exam to be held on 1st October 2023. As per the official notice, aspirants can enter their registered user ID and password to download the HPPSC HPAS Prelims call letter. 

Direct Link to Download HPPSC HPAS Prelims Admit Card 2023

HPPSC HPAS Vacancy 2023

The HPPSC has announced a total of 11 vacancies for various posts. Check the post-wise and category-wise HPPSC HPAS vacancy distribution in the table below.

How to Apply for HPPSC HPAS Exam 2023? 

The applications for the HPPSC HPAS Exam must be submitted online. The last date for application submission is June 14, 2023. Follow the steps mentioned below to apply online.

Step-1: Visit the official website of HPPSC

Step-2: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab.

Step-3: Now click on the ‘online application registration link.

Step-4: Click on New Registration.

Step-5: Enter all the details asked on the page and complete the registration process.

Step-6: Fill the application form,

Step-7: Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature. You may use the Testbook Photo Cropping Tool to resize the documents for uploading,

Step-8: Pay the application fee.

Step-9: Submit the application form.

Note- 

• Candidates are supposed to apply for the examination online and no other mode of application is allowed. The applications have to be filled on the official website. 
• Candidates have to follow the instructions given on the website to fill the application form. 
• Applicants must make sure that they are eligible for Category, Age and Essential Qualifications, etc., as stated in the advertisement, in order to avoid rejection at a later stage. 
• Applicants will maintain due care when submitting their Mobile Numbers and E-Mail IDs in the Online Application Form for immediate details on their submission.
• The Candidates must opt for the optional subjects for the HPAS (Main) Written Examination while submitting the application form.

Fee For HPPSC HPAS Online Application Form 2023

Mode of Payment For HPPSC HPAS Exam

The application fee can be paid online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet
Banking. 

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process 2023

The selection process of the HPPSC HPAS Exam has 3 stages of the exam. 

• Preliminary exam
• Mains exam
• Viva voce

HPPSC HPAS Eligibility Criteria 2023

All applicants must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions specified by HPPSC. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility will be disqualified. Check the HPPSC HPAS Eligibility Criteria in the following sub-sections

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India.

HPPSC HPAS Educational Qualifications: 

• A candidate is supposed to hold a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• A candidate who has appeared for the examination and whose passing will make him qualified for the examination, but has not been told of the result, may apply for admission to the examination.
• Applicants who have completed the final professional M.B.B.S. or any other medical examination equivalent thereof, but have not finished their internship at the date of submission of their HAS applications, etc., will be provisionally accepted for the examination provided that they submit, along with their applications, a copy of the university/institution certificate from which they have passed the requisite examination. 

Age limit (As on 01-01-2023)

The age limit for the applicants is as mentioned below:

• Minimum age: 21 years (Not born born on or after 02-01-2002)
• Maximum Age: 35 years (Not born on or before 01-01-1988)

The age relaxations allowed is as follows:

HPPSC HPAS Exam Pattern 2023

The applicants must be aware of the HPPSC HPAS Exam Pattern. This would help them prepare well for the examination. 

HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Pattern

The Prelims examination will have 2 papers. Each of these sections will have objective-type (multiple choices) questions. The detailed exam pattern will be as mentioned below

• Paper-II (Aptitude Test) is only qualifying in nature. The minimum qualifying marks for the same are 33%.
•  For each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned will be deducted.

HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Pattern

The HPPSC HPAS Mains Examination comprises Compulsory and Optional Papers. candidates can choose the subjects for the optional papers at the time of submitting their applications. The detailed exam pattern for the Mains exam is as mentioned below:

Interview/Personality Test

The HPPSC HPAS Interview/ Personality Test is the final stage of the HPAS test. The viva-voce bears 150 marks. The candidates are expected to be aware of the local folklore of Himachal Pradesh. Local languages, Himachal-centric issues, the socio-economic structure of the state, the tribes of the state, and the likes. The final merit shall be drawn from the marks secured in the main (written) and the viva-voce. 

HPPSC HPAS Syllabus 2023

The applicants must go through the detailed HPPSC HPAS Syllabus before beginning their preparation for the examination. Knowing the syllabus would help the aspirants devise a proper preparation strategy for the examination without missing out on any key topics. Go through the HPPSC HPAS Syllabus presented below.

Download HPPSC HPAS Prelims Syllabus

Download HPPSC HPAS Mains Syllabus

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