HPPSC Exam 2023: Latest News, Date, Eligibility, Salary & Vacancies

HPPSC or Himachal Pradesh PSC is also a subsidiary of UPSC. UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission. At the same time, HPPSC stands for Himachal Pradesh public service commission. Besides, HPPSC is structured under the guidelines of the Indian constitution. The company’s headquarters are in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. A department under the Himachal Pradesh government is in charge of organizing civil services and competitive exams for recruiting people to work in departments, in accordance with Article 320 of the Constitution.

HPPSC (Himachal Pradesh PSC) is a primary constitutional organization. It operates under the guidance of UPSC. Furthermore, Himachal Pradesh PSC is the principal establishment of Himachal Pradesh. It was founded on April 8^th, 1971, making the capital city Shimla Its headquarter. It is now under the supervision of Sh. Ajay Kumar. In particular, the current chairman of Himachal Pradesh PSC. According to the recent updates, HPPSC declared the list of cities for the examination center, and HPPSC selected ten cities for it.

Latest Updates:

• Admit Card for Civil Judge has been released. Exam to be conducted on 19th to 24th August 2023.

Exam Summary

Organization – Name of Conducting Body	Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission
Post Name	librarian, pharmacist, accountant,  statistical assistant, investigator,  stenographer, staff nurse, hppsc assistant professor and mining inspector,
HPSSC full form	Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission
Vacancy	To be announced
Exam Date	To be announced
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Offline
Duration	2 hours
Type of questions	Multiple choice Questions
Official website	http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/HPPSC

HPPSC Responsibility

The primary duty of the HPPSC is to scan for relevant vacancies. Altogether, It is to appoint officers for various departments. It is done as well as to maintain the proper functioning of state affairs.

Apart from recruitment, HPPSC deals with duty transfer and allocations. As per the new updates, HPPSC announced the report of urban communities, and as the estimated place, HPPSC chose ten urban communities for it.

The important responsibility of HPPSC is to examine for openings to select officers for different divisions. Consequently, The responsibility is to keep up with the legitimate work of state undertakings, apart from the recruitment HPPSC additionally manages during the exchange and distribution of duties.

HPPSC is partitioned into different sub-divisions. These sub-divisions are arranged to select the newcomers according to their qualifications. The sub-divisions are as follows –

• Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS)
• Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services (HPJS)
• State Accounts Services (L.A.D.) – S.A.S.-L.A.D.
• State Forest Services (HFS)
• Medical Officer (General Wing)
• HPSC- Personnel Department- Allied Services

HPPSC 2023 Important Dates

The important dates ofHPPSC exam 2023 are:

Important Events	Date
HPSSC Notification 2023	May 18, 2023
HPAS Application dates	May 18, 2023, to June 14, 2023
HPAS Prelims Admit card	To be announced
HPAS Prelims Exam	July 23, 2023
HPAS Main Exam DAF (Detailed Application Form)	To be announced
Main Exam of HPAS	To be announced
Interview call letter for HPAS	To be announced
Declaration of final HPPSC result	To be announced

HPPSC 2023 Vacancy

The following are the HPPSC Recruiting 2023 position details:

Post	Number of Vacancy
HPPSC Administrative Services	09
HPPSC Police Services	02
Veterinary Pharmacist	To be announced
Laboratory Assistant (Physics & Ballistics)	To be announced
Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry & Toxicology)	To be announced
Laboratory Assistant (Biology & Serology)	To be announced
Clerk	To be announced
Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 2	To be announced
Law Officer Grade 2	To be announced
Junior Office Assistant (Information Technology)	To be announced
Assistant Computer Programmer	To be announced
Dispenser	To be announced
Hostel Supdt.-cum-PTI	To be announced
Inspector Legal Metrology	To be announced
Junior Engineer (Civil)	To be announced
Lineman	To be announced
Sub-Station Attendant (SSA)	To be announced
Electrician (Electrical)	To be announced
Electrician Power House Electrical (PHE)	To be announced
Fitter (Hyd. Mech.)	To be announced
Market Supervisor	To be announced
Motor Vehicle Inspector	To be announced
Fisheries Officer	To be announced
Drawing Master	To be announced
Franking Machine Attendant	To be announced
Copy Holder	To be announced
Developer	To be announced
Mechanic	To be announced
Press Duftry	To be announced
Sanitary Supervisor	To be announced
Assistant Chemist	To be announced
Perfusionist	To be announced
Steno Typist	To be announced
Statistical Assistant	To be announced
Workshop Instructor (Welding)	To be announced
Workshop Instructor (Pattern Making)	To be announced
Workshop Instructor (Machinist)	To be announced
Psychologist-cum-Rehabilitation Officer	To be announced
Steno Typist	To be announced
Junior Office Assistant	To be announced
Workshop Instructor (Architecture)	To be announced
Workshop Instructor (Electrical)	To be announced
Law Officer	To be announced
Junior Office Assistant (IT)	To be announced
Junior Scale Stenographer	To be announced
Secretary in the Kinnaur Distt. Cooperative Marketing & Consumer Federation Ltd. Tapri	To be announced
Computer Operator	To be announced
Junior Engineer (Archaeology)	To be announced
Draughtsman	To be announced
Cultural Organizer	To be announced
Preservation Assistant	To be announced

HPPSC 2023 Eligibility

Candidates are recommended to review the eligibility requirements before submitting their application. The specifics are provided below:

Educational Qualification

The following lists the educational requirements for different positions:

Post	Educational Qualifications
Veterinary Pharmacist	Must have completed 12th grade or its equivalent.
Laboratory Assistant (Physics & Ballistics)	Should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science (second class) from a recognized university.
Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry & Toxicology)	Should have a B.Sc. (Medical) degree with specialization in Chemistry from a recognized university.
Laboratory Assistant (Biology & Serology)	Must possess a bachelor’s degree in B.Sc. (Medical) with specialization in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology from a recognized university.
Clerk	Should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Must have a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.
Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 2	Must have completed 12th grade in Science and hold a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related fields from a recognized university or institution.
Law Office Grade 2	Must possess a professional Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university.
Dispenser	Should have passed 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics from a recognized Board of Education.
Junior Office Assistant (IT)	Should have passed 12th grade from a recognized Board of Education/University.
Hostel Supdt. Cum PTI	Should have passed Matriculation (10th grade) and hold a certificate/diploma in Physical Education/Training from a recognized university or institution
Inspector Legal Metrology	Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or a recognized Diploma in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
Lineman	Must have passed Matriculation (10th grade) with certification in Wireman/Electrician trade from an ITI or hold a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Nationality

The applicant must be a native of India to apply for HPPSC.

Age Limit

The minimum age requirement is 21, while the maximum is 35. The HPPSC Shimla begins to calculate the assessment year’s age on January 1st. Students who fall within the reserved category are granted relaxation.

Category	Age relaxation
General	5yrs
OBC	5yrs
PwD/ Family of Freedom fighters of Himachal Pradesh	5yrs

HPPSC 2023 Application

When the online application process begins, candidates who meet the requirements may complete the HPPSC Recruitment 2023 application form.

Application Steps

The following are the steps for applying:

• The official website is located at www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
• You may discover the most recent job adverts by visiting the new area of the HPPSC webpage.
• Download the most recent Himachal Pradesh PSC Notification by clicking on it.
• Click the apply online option to begin the application procedure after completing all requirements.
• Enter your personal information, including your name, address, and educational background. You should also submit any scanned documentation in the format specified in the instructions.
• Pay the application fee online or request a draft, then double-check all the information you supplied to ensure no errors.
• Once all the information has been verified by selecting the preview option, choose “Submit” from the menu.
• The registration number and a password for later use are shown on a new page that will appear.
• Take a printout of the application preview page to save all the information for later use.

Application Fee

Below are the application cost data broken down by category:

Category	Application Fee
General Category/E.W.S., Ex-Servicemen of HP	Rs. 360
General IRDP, Ward of Freedom Fighter, HP Ex-Servicemen, S.C., S.T., O.B.C., BPL, and EWS (BPL) of HP, as well as Physically Handicapped	Rs. 120
Female candidates, Ex-Servicemen of H.P.	Exempted

HPPSC 2023 Admit Card

The HPPSC Recruitment 2023 test admit card is often made available 10 to 15 days beforehand.

Steps to Download Admit card

To get the HPPSC (Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission) admission card, you may follow these steps:

• Visit the official website of HPPSC. The website URL is normally “www.hppsc.hp.gov.in“.
• Look for the “Admit Card” or “Download Admit Card” section on the homepage of the HPPSC website. It is frequently prominently displayed or included under the “Notifications” or “Latest Updates” section.
• Click the “Admit Card” or “Download Admit Card” link. This will lead you to the admit card download page.
• You will be requested to provide your login details on the admission card download page. This may contain your registration number, date of birth, and other essential facts. Enter the information accurately.
• After providing the relevant information, click the “Submit” or “Download” button.
• The HPPSC admit card for the particular test or recruitment will be shown on the screen.
• Review the facts on the admission card, such as your name, examination date, location, and other relevant instructions.
• If everything seems okay, click the “Download” or “Print” option to store a copy of the admission card on your device or take a printout.
• It is suggested to maintain multiple copies of the admit card for future reference and to bring the printed admit card to the test centre as per the instructions given on it.

Admit card details

1. Candidate’s Name: As mentioned during the application process, your full name will be printed on the admit card.
2. Roll Number: A unique identification number assigned to each candidate for the examination.
3. Examination Date and Time: The date and time when the examination is scheduled to take place. Make sure to arrive at the exam venue well in advance.
4. Examination Venue: The complete address of the examination centre where you are required to report for the exam.
5. Photograph: A passport-sized photograph of the candidate, usually uploaded during application.
6. Signature: The digital or printed copy of your signature provided during the application process.
7. Instructions: Important guidelines and instructions to be followed by the candidate during the examination, including items to be carried, prohibited items, reporting time, and other relevant instructions.

Exam Centre Details

Shimla

Mandi

Dharamsala

HPPSC 2023 Exam Pattern

The preliminary test, the main examination, and the personal interview round make up the HPPSC Recruitment 2023 HPAS Combined Competitive examination. The test format is given below:

Preliminary Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is provided below:

Questions Type	Multiple Choice questions- Objective
Number of Papers	Paper 1- General Studies Paper 2- Aptitude Test
Duration of Exam	2 hours each paper
Number of Questions	100 questions per paper So 200 questions in total for Prelims
Marking Scheme	2 marks for every correct answer
Negative Marking	Yes, 1/3rd of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Main Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is provided below:

Paper No.	Subject	Maximum Marks
1	English	100(Qualifying Only)
2	Hindi	100(Qualifying Only)
3	Essay	100
4	General Studies – I	200
5	General Studies – II	200
6	General Studies – III	200
7	Optional Subject – Paper I	100
8	Optional Subject – Paper II	100
	Main Exam	900
	Viva-voce	150
	Total	1050

HPPSC Interview Round

The interviewers may inquire about events of significance nationally and worldwide and their socioeconomic and political awareness of the circumstances in Himachal Pradesh throughout the exam. The prospective applicant has to be familiar with Himachal Pradesh’s local traditions, culture, and dialect. Additionally, applicants will be assessed on their soft skills, such as leadership potential, communication prowess, mental flexibility, and critical thinking.

HPPSC 2023 Syllabus

The following information is the complete curriculum for the HPPSC Recruitment 2023 exam:

Preliminary HPPSC Syllabus

General Studies

• GK subjects
• Current events of importance on the national and international levels
• Indian Civics and history
• India’s physical, social, and economic geography
• HP’s socioeconomic, political, and cultural settings
• Indian Politics and administration
• environmental awareness and general science knowledge

Ability test

• 10th-grade level for fundamental mathematics
• Comprehension and composition in English
• Logical Analysis
• Skills in Communication
• Basic Mental Capacity
• Mathematical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning

Main Syllabus for HPPSC

English Exam Schedule

The English test will evaluate your language proficiency, grammatical expression, and comprehension:

• Understanding of unknown chapters
• English use and vocabulary in writings such as essays, letters, applications, notes, and reports
• English grammar is written precisely

Syllabus for Hindi papers

• This essay will evaluate Hindi written in Devnagri script.
• Hindi to English translation
• English to Hindi translation
• Hindi passage explanations, composition writing, idioms, and corrections

Essay Paper Curriculum

A 900-word essay is required from each applicant on any two of the options provided on the question paper. The paper aims to evaluate the applicants’ capacity for logical argumentation and cohesive viewpoint expression. For the essay, writing a unique composition using proper grammar is encouraged. The following knowledge is required of the candidates:

• Social awareness
• Political concerns
• Economic circumstances
• Cultural influences
• Historical information and comprehension

HPPSC 2023 Results

Steps to Check Result

Please read the instructions below to understand how to get HPPSC outcomes for 2023.
Step 1: Go to the HPPSC’s official website. Candidates can also verify the results by going to the exact website we gave above.
Step 2: Next, scroll down a bit to the “results” area.
Step 3: The choice (Screening examination, written examination, etc.) by which the exam was administered must be chosen by the candidates.
Step 4: A selection of different recruiting outcomes will be shown after choosing an option. Decide which applicant will be examined.
Step 5: The results of the HPPSC are then shown on the screen. To obtain the download, applicants must click the button.

HPPSC Cut-Off 2023

The HPPSC cutoff for 2023 depends on several variables, such as the previous year’s cutoff. Thus it is impossible to forecast with certainty. However, here are the cut-offs of 2022:

Category	HPPSC HPAS Cut Off Marks
General	105
SC	95
ST	90
Ex-Serviceman	85

HPPSC 2023 Salary

In the table below, the remuneration information for HPPSC Recruitment 2023 is provided:

Post	Salary
Medical Laboratory Technician Gr-II	Consolidated contractual emoluments of Rs. 5910+3000-20200 GP and 150% of GP per month are both options.
Investigator	Rs. 10300+3600-34800 GP
Steno Typist	Rs. 5910+2000-20200 GP
Laboratory Technician	Rs. 7860/- per month (Fixed Remuneration)
Field Investigator	Rs. 5910+2400-20200 GP
Staff Nurse	Rs. 10300+3200-34800 GP
Junior Scale Stenographer	Rs. 5910-20200+2800 GP
Junior Office Assistant (Accounts)	A fixed contractual salary of Rs. 7860 is paid each month. The salary range for the position is, however, Rs. 5910-20200+ Rs. 1950 Grade salary.
Laboratory Assistant	5910-20200+2000 GP Statutory minimum of pay band+GP+150% of GP combined
Radiographer	A) Consolidated contractual emoluments of Rs. 5910+3000-20200 GP B) Rs. 5910+3000-20200 GP +150% of GP per month
Operation Theater Assistant	a) 5910-20200+2000 GP b)Combined fixed contractual emoluments of RS. 10000 per month
Sanitary Inspector	Sanitary Inspector, Rs. 10300-34800+3600 GP (on a contract basis).
Junior Technician (Weaving Master/Instructor)	Rs. 5910+1900-20200 GP
Medical Social Worker	Rs. 10300+3800-34800 GP
Boiler Operator	Rs. 5910+2400-20200 GP
Pharmacist (Allopathy)	Rs. 5910+3000-20200 GP
Mining Inspector	Rs. 5910+2800-20200 GP
Contract Employees	8710/-.
Junior Accountant	i) Rs. 5910+2800-20200 GP. ii) Emoluments for  Rs.
Accountant	i) Rs. 10300+3800-34800GP. ii) Emoluments for Contract Employees Rs. 14100/-.
Librarian	Rs. 10300+3200-34800 GP
Junior Technician (Electrical)	Rs. 5910+1900-20200 GP
Statistical Assistant	Rs. 10300+3800-34800 GP (Minimum of the pay band plus Grade Pay)
Junior Office Assistant (IT)	i) Regular appointees get a monthly salary of Rs. 5910-20200+1950 GP. ii) Rs. 7860 (minimum pay band of Rs. 5910 plus grade pay of Rs. 1950 plus Rs. 2925, or 150% of grade pay), total aggregated contractual payment of Rs. 10785 per month for contract appointees.
Assistant Mining Inspector	Rs. 5910+2400-20200 GP

Perks and Benefits

Candidates who take the HPSSC (Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission) exam can benefit in several ways. A few of the main advantages of taking the HPSSC exam are:

• Opportunities for Government Employment: In Himachal Pradesh, the HPSSC administers recruitment tests for positions in numerous government agencies and institutions. Passing the HPSSC exam increases your chances of getting a state government job.
• Job security: Government employment is renowned for its stability and job security. Candidates chosen after taking the HPSSC exam can benefit from a safe and secure career.
• Good Pay and Benefits: HPSSC government jobs provide competitive pay and a range of allowances and benefits. The salary is determined by the position and pay scale, and it typically complies with state government regulations.
• Work-Life Balance: Government jobs frequently offer a better work-life balance than private sector jobs. They frequently have set workdays, holidays, and vacation policies that help employees strike a work-life balance.
• Growth and Promotions: Through the HPSSC, government positions offer chances for professional advancement. Employees can advance in their departments based on performance, experience, and qualifying exams.
• Employee Benefits: Following government regulations and policies, government employees are entitled to various benefits, including access to medical care, housing allowances, travel reimbursements, and other perks.
• Social Status and Prestige: In society, jobs in the government have a certain level of social status and prestige. They are frequently seen as respected and respectable vocations.
• Retirement Benefits: Upon retirement, government personnel are entitled to post-retirement benefits such as gratuity, provident fund, and other retirement benefits, assuring financial stability in their later years.
• Possibilities for Skill Development: Government positions via HPSSC give possibilities for skill development and training programs, boosting the knowledge and competence of workers.

Preparation Tips

Some preparation advice that is typically given to applicants taking such exams is as follows:

• When studying for such level exams, it is important to remain focused and committed to your primary goal and avoid being sidetracked.
• However, don’t forget to maintain a calm and peaceful state of mind during the procedure in order that it can function well throughout the exam if necessary.
• Continue to review the ideas until they are crystal clear in your mind; this will make it simpler for you to comprehend.
• Try engaging in a variety of activities during your downtime that will make you pleased to be sane amid such an intense routine of studying and achieving your goals.
• In order to handle the issue boldly and confidently, try not to stress and be calm with it.
• Give more attention to issues that are challenging and take longer to process than others.
• Keep in mind to have a strong mastery of the topic that you find simple and that makes you feel really secure when engaging in this process of constantly attempting the more difficult things.
• Try to make points from the information; that way, it will be simple to recall.

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