HPPSC HPAS 2022 main exam schedule was released online on October 18. The HPPSC HPAS main exam 2022 was started on December 15. The last paper was conducted on December 22. There was no paper on December 20. Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) conducted the HPAS prelims exam on October 16 and the provisional answer key was released online on October 17. The candidates need to send their representation in the format provided by the Commission at the end of the answer key itself.
HPPSC HPAS notification 2022 was released online on June 17 and the last date to apply online was July 14. The Commission released the notification for 29 posts, which include 7 posts of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS).
- What is HPAS?
- HPAS 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
- HPAS 2022 Eligibility Criteria
What is HPAS?
HPAS is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service. The HPAS officers are the fulcrum of the administrative setup of Himachal Pradesh. They work under the guidance of IAS officers and also help the newly joined IAS officers to understand the work culture. Departments like Land, Revenue, General Administration, Agriculture and the likes are the most important where these administrative officers get their postings.
The HPAS exam notifies the vacancies for the following positions:
- Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service
- Himachal Pradesh Police Service
- District Controller
- Block Development Officer
- Assistant Registrar
- Tehsildar
HPPSC HPAS Exam 2022 Highlights
| Exam Name |
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services(HPAS) |
| Conducting Body |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level |
State Level - Himachal Pradesh |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Application Fee |
INR 400 |
| Vacancies |
29 (7 post of HPAS) |
| Exam Stage |
3 Stage (HPAS Prelims -- HPAS Mains -- Interview) |
| Exam Duration |
4 Hours - Paper-I General Studies (2 Hours), Paper-II Aptitude Test (2 Hours) |
| Language |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose |
To shortlist candidates for Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service and other services of the state |
| No. of Test Cities |
10 cities across the state |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
0177-2624313 & 2629738, 18001808004 |
| Official Website |
www.hp.gov.in/hppsc |
Also Read: HPAS 2022 Syllabus
HPAS 2022 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HPAS 2022 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 15 Dec ' 22 - 22 Dec ' 22 | HPAS Main Exam 2022 Dates |
| 16 Oct ' 22 | HPAS 2022 Prelims Exam Day |
| 17 Jun ' 22 - 14 Jul ' 22 | HPAS Exam Application dates |
HPAS 2022 Eligibility Criteria
HPAS is the most prestigious exam conducted by HPPSC. It recruits the top layer of the state bureaucracy. HPAS notification defines the HPAS eligibility criteria.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India. An Indian citizen can join the HPAS and other state-allied services.
Educational Qualification for HPAS
The minimum educational qualification essential to appear in the HPAS is a graduate degree from any recognised university. It does not mention any minimum percentage required in the bachelor’s degree course. Candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation course can also appear in the HPAS exam, but their examination process should end before the commencement of this exam. They have to produce the mark sheet of the qualifying exam after the exam ends or within two months of the exam.
Age limit for HPAS
The age limit defined the HPAS notification published by HPPSC. The lower age limit is 21 years and the upper age limit is 35 years. HPPSC counts the age from January 1 of the examination year so the age will be counted from January 1, 2022. The candidates born on or after 02-01-2001 are underage whereas applicants born on or before 01-01-1987 are overage. But there are relaxations provided to the candidates belonging to certain reserved categories.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST of Himachal Pradesh | 5 years |
| OBC of Himachal Pradesh | 5 Years |
| Persons with disabilities and Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh | 5 years |
Age relaxation is also available to Ex-servicemen candidates of H.P. as per provisions in Rules/ Instructions of H.P. Govt.
The candidates should note that age, as entered the matriculation certificate, will only be considered for the above purpose.
Also Read: HPAS Exam Pattern
HPAS Exam Dates
The HPAS exam dates are very important because it is the toughest exam of Himachal Pradesh and it requires a rigorous preparation of over one year.
HPPSC give updates about the HPAS exam dates from time to time, helping the candidates to moderate their preparation strategy.
HPAS Exam Dates
| Exam Event |
Important Dates |
Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| HPAS exam notification |
17-06-2022 |
The HPPSC issued the HPAS notification online only |
| HPAS online application commencement date |
17-06-2022 |
The HPAS online application 2022 was started with the official notification |
| HPAS online application end date |
14-Jul-2022 |
This was the last date to fill out the HPAS online application |
| HPAS Prelims admit card |
06-Oct-2022 |
HPPSC released the HPAS prelims admit card online only |
| HPAS Prelims exam |
16-Oct-2022 |
The HPAS prelims exam will be conducted offline at 15 districts of the state in two sessions |
| HPAS Prelims answer key |
October 2022 (Tentative) |
HPPSC will release the HPAS prelims answer key within a week of the exam |
| HPAS Prelims exam result |
November 2022 (Tentative) |
HPPSC will declare the HPAS prelims result online only |
| HPAS Main exam |
December 2022 (Tentative) |
HPAS main exam will be conducted at Shimla and Dharamshala simultaneously. |
| HPAS Main exam result |
March 2023 (Tentative) |
The HPAS main exam result will be released online. |
| HPAS Result |
May 2023 (Tentative) |
The HAS result will be declared by the HPPSC online only. |
The dates given above are tentative and will be updated as announced by the HPPSC. The HPPSC issues the HPAS admit card three weeks before the commencement of the exam.
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