HP Administrative Service Notification 2025: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the most awaited recruitment notification for the Posts to be filled up on the basis of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination–2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 30 Administrative Service Posts. Eligible/Interested candidates can apply for HP Administrative Service Recruitment 2025 up to 10 May 2025 through online mode. Candidates can apply online application from official website of HPPSC i.e., http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/.
HP Administrative Service Notification 2025
Online Recruitment Applications (ORA*) are invited through Online Web portal from desirous and eligible candidates for recruitment to the following posts to be filled up on the basis of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination–2025.
Interested candidates can fill out the online application form through the official website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/.
The application process will be open from April 13, 2025, to 10th May, 2024 till 11.59 P.M. After this date, the application link will be disabled. Candidates can download the HP Administrative Service Notification 2025 from the link provided below.
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HPAS Notification 2025 Overview
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | HPAS 2025 |
| Vacancies | 30 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to apply | 10 May 2025 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Salary | Rs.46100-177500 (Varies Post Wise) |
| Category | Recruitment |
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Important Dates : HP Administrative Service 2025
The Online application process starts from 13 April 2025 & the last date for submission of online application form at official website 10 May 2025.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12 April 2025 |
| Starts Date to Apply | 13 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 May 2025 |
Application Fee for HPAS 2025
The candidates need to submit the below mentioned fee (application + processing fee) as per the details given below: (Check Official Notification Before Applying)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General applicants | Rs. 600 |
| Candidates from other states | Rs. 600 |
| SC/ST/OBC | Rs. 150 |
| Ex-servicemen & Female Candidates | No Fee |
HP Administrative Service Vacancy 2025 : Post Wise Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | Total=02 {UR=01 & Scheduled Caste of HP (EXSERVICEMEN) =01 |
| Block Development Officer, Class-I (Gazetted) | Total=09 {UR=03,SC of HP=01, OBC of HP=01, UR-Wards of Ex-Servicemen (Backlog) =03, UR (Person with Disabilities) Hearing Impaired (Backlog)=01}. |
| Tehsildar, Class-I | Total=09 {UR=04, SC of HP=02(including01 Backlog post), OBC of HP=01(Backlog), UR-Wards of Ex-Servicemen=01, URWards of Freedom Fighter (WFF) (Backlog)=01}. |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes & Excise, Class-I | Total= 10 posts {UR=05,SC of HP =01,OBC of HP =01, Economically Weaker Section (EWS)=01,UR-Ex-Servicemen of H.P.=01,UR-Wards of Freedom Fighter (WFF)=01}. |
Eligibility Criteria For HPPSC HPAS 2025
Candidates, intending to apply for above post should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria specified by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for respective post:
Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University. |
| Block Development Officer, Class-I (Gazetted) | A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University. |
| Tehsildar, Class-I | A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University. |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes & Excise, Class-I | A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent of a recognized University. |
Age Limit
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 35 years.
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
HPAS Salary Structure 2025
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| H.P. Administrative Services | Pay Band Level – 18 (Rs. 56100 – 177500) |
| Block Development Officer, Class-I (Gazetted) | Pay Band of Level-17 of Pay Matrix (Rs.53600-170100) |
| Tehsildar, Class-I | Pay Band of Level-13 of Pay Matrix (Rs.46,000- 1,46,500) |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes & Excise, Class-I | Pay Band of Level-13 of Pay Matrix (Rs.46100-146500) |
Selection Process Process for HPAS 2025
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
HPAS Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Prelims Exam is the first stage of the recruitment process. It consists of two papers with 100 multiple-choice objective questions in each paper.
| Subjct | Marks | Questions | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Studies (Aptitude Test) | 200 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Negative Marking: There will be a 1/3rd mark deduction for every wrong answer.
- Qualifying Paper-II: The Aptitude Test (Paper-II) is qualifying in nature, and candidates must score a minimum of 33% to qualify.
HPAS Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The HAS Mains exam consists of eight papers, some of which are descriptive and others include essay and optional subjects. Here’s a detailed overview of the exam pattern based on the information in the table above:
| Nature | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Qualifying | Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Compulsory | Essay | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Compulsory | General Studies-1 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Compulsory | General Studies-2 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Compulsory | General Studies-3 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional | Optional Paper 1 | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Optional | Optional Paper 2 | 100 | 3 Hours |
Viva Voce Interview: 150 Marks
Key Points
- Papers I and II (English and Hindi) are of qualifying nature.
- Papers III to VIII are compulsory, including two optional papers chosen by the candidate.
- The Viva Voce (Interview) carries 150 marks.
How to apply for HP Administrative Service 2025 : Step By Step
Follow these steps to apply for the HP Administrative Service Recruitment 2025.
- Visit the official website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/.
- Click on the “Recruitment” button.
- Now download the official notification of HP Administrative Service Vacancy 2025 and read it carefully.
- Click on the online application form which is given in official website.
- Fill all the personal details.
- Upload Important documents
- Pay Application Fee.
- Submit Application form Successfully.
This is a wonderful opportunity for those who want to join Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. Good luck to all the applicants!
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
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FAQ’s- HP Administrative Service 2025?
What is the Official Website to apply for HP Administrative Service Recruitment 2025?
http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/
What is the Last date to apply for for HP Administrative Service Vacancy 2025?
10 May 2025
