The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced through Addendum-I an update regarding the HPAS, declaring 13 additional vacancies for the post of Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes and Excise. The initial notification for the recruitment listed 22 vacancies, but 13 more positions were added later, bringing the total number of vacancies to 35. HPPSC is recruiting for Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS), Block Development Officer (BDO), District Treasury Officer (DTO), District Controller, Tehsildar, Assistant Commissioner State Taxes & Excise (Group-B). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 26 August 2026 to 15 October 2026 through the official website.
Candidates who have completed their Graduation and are waiting for the final result can apply for the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026. The selection process consists of three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test. Selected candidates will receive a Pay level of ₹6,000 to ₹1,77,500 per month as per Govt. rules. This article provides eligibility criteria, vacancies, age, application fee, exam pattern, and other details.
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Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 59/8-2026 |
| Post Name | Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS), Block Development Officer (BDO), District Treasury Officer (DTO), District Controller, Tehsildar, Assistant Commissioner State Taxes & Excise (Group-B) |
| Total Vacancies | 35 Posts (22+13 New) |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
| Pay Level | Pay Level 13 – Pay Level 18 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹600/- |
| Official Website | www.hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
Notification Released: 25 August 2026
Online Application Starts: 26 August 2026
Application Form Last Date (Extended): 15 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date: 15 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Total Vacancies
HPPSC has announced 35 vacancies for various posts and reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies and extend the application deadline, if required.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| H.P. Administrative Service | 4 |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | 10 |
| District Treasury Officer | 1 |
| District Controller | 1 |
| Tehsildar | 6 |
| Assistant Commissioner State Taxes & Excise (Group-B) | 13 |
| Total | 35 |
Category-wise vacancies:
1. H.P. Administrative Service – 4 Posts
- UR – 1
- ST – 1
- UR Hearing Impaired – 1 (Backlog)
- SC of Ex-Servicemen – 1 (Backlog)
2. Block Development Officer – 10 Posts
- UR – 5
- UR Ex-Servicemen – 1
- ST – 1
- OBC – 2
- EWS – 1
3. District Treasury Officer – 1 Post
- EWS – 1
4. District Controller – 1 Post
- UR Visually Impaired – 1 (Backlog)
5. Tehsildar – 6 Posts
- UR – 3
- SC – 1
- ST – 2
6. Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes & Excise
- UR (Unreserved) – 04
- UR Ex-Servicemen – 02
- UR WFF of HP – 01
- SC of HP – 01
- ST of HP – 02
- EWS of HP – 03
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university.
- Candidate who have completed graduation and are waiting for their results are eligible to apply.
Age Criteria
The minimum age for HPAS Recruitment is 21 years, and the maximum age is 35 years as on 01 January 2026.
SC/ST/OBC/PwD/WFF: 5 Years
HP Government Employees: Up to 45 Years
HP Ex-Servicemen: As per applicable rules
District Controller – For HP Govt. employees: Up to 42 Years
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a salary according to their respective posts, including TA, DA, and other allowances. The salary is broken down in the table below.
H.P. Administrative Service (HPAS): Level-18 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500)
Block Development Officer (BDO): Level-17 (₹53,600 – 1,70,100)
District Controller: Level-16 (₹48,700 – 1,54,300)
District Treasury Officer: Level-16 (₹48,700 – 1,54,300)
Tehsildar: Level-13 (₹46,000 – 1,46,500)
Assistant Commissioner State Taxes & Excise: Level-13 (₹46,000 – 1,46,500)
Selection Process
The HPAS Recruitment exam will be conducted in three phases:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test
Preliminary Examination
- The duration of the General Studies and Aptitude Test will be 2 hours. 33% marks are required to qualify for the aptitude test, and these marks will not be included in the merit list.
- For each incorrect answer, 1/3 of the marks will be deducted. No penalty will be deducted for leaving a blank question.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper-I | General Studies | 200 |
| Paper-II | Aptitude Test | 200 |
Main Examination
The total for the written exams will be 1,100 marks. English and Hindi marks will not be considered in the final merit list.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper-I | English | 100 |
| Paper-II | Hindi | 100 |
| Paper-III | Essay | 100 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies-I | 200 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-II | 200 |
| Paper-VI | General Studies-III | 200 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject – Paper-I | 100 |
| Paper-VIII | Optional Subject – Paper-II | 100 |
| Total | 1,100 |
Optional Subjects
Candidates can choose one optional subject during the main exam from the list prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). The optional subject consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks, for a total of 200 marks. Candidates should select subjects based on their educational background.
| S. No. | Optional Subject | S. No. | Optional Subject |
| 1 | Indian History | 17 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 2 | Political Science & International Relations | 18 | Electrical Engineering |
| 3 | Mathematics | 19 | Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Statistics | 20 | Hindi |
| 5 | Economics | 21 | Sanskrit |
| 6 | Commerce & Accountancy | 22 | Urdu |
| 7 | Chemistry | 23 | English Literature |
| 8 | Botany | 24 | Psychology |
| 9 | Zoology | 25 | Geology |
| 10 | Philosophy | 26 | Physics |
| 11 | Law | 27 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| 12 | Sociology | 28 | Anthropology |
| 13 | Public Administration | 29 | Forestry |
| 14 | Management | 30 | Horticulture |
| 15 | Geography | 31 | Medical Sciences |
| 16 | Agriculture |
Required Documents
After clearing the HPAS written exam, candidates must bring the prescribed documents for submission. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the exam and the documents.
Matriculation Certificate: Age Proof
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate: Educational Qualification
Marksheets: All years/Marksheet
Category Certificate: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD/Ex-Servicemen etc., if applicable
Bonafide Himachali Certificate: Reserved category candidates
EWS/BPL Certificate: EWS candidates, if applicable
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate/Service Book: Ex-Servicemen candidates, if applicable
PPO No., Rank & NOC details: HP Ex-Servicemen claiming reservation
Application Fee
An application fee has been prescribed for all categories. The fee must be paid after submitting the application form.
| Post | Application Fee |
| All Categories | ₹600/- |
Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Last Date (Extended) Notification PDF | Click here |
| Application Status | The job is closed. Last Date: 15 October 2026 |
How To Apply Online
- First, visit the HPPSC official website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- On the homepage, candidates can see the Apply Online button and click.
- After clicking the button, the login page will open.
- Enter your name and password, then register.
- Select the advertisement: HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026.
- Upload a recent-size photograph and documents in a specified format.
- After submitting the form, pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- After payment, download the application form and take a printout for your future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026?
HPPSC is a recruitment organisation that conducts the HPAS Examination for various posts and other state examinations.
2. How many total vacancies in HPPSC HPAS Recruitment?
There are 35 vacancies for HPAS Recruitment 2026, which include the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS), Block Development Officer (BDO), District Treasury Officer (DTO), District Controller, Tehsildar, and Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes and Excise (Group B).
3. What is the educational qualification?
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university/institute.
4. What is the age limit?
The candidate’s age should be 21 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026.
5. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online (Extended) is 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
6. What is the application fee?
The application fee for HPAS Recruitment 2026 is ₹600 for all Categories.
7. What is the selection process?
The selection process comprises: the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test.
8. How many optional subjects are available for HPAS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can choose 31 optional subjects and may select their desired subject as prescribed.
9. What new vacancy has been added for HPPSC HPAS?
The HPPSC HPAS department has recently added 13 posts for Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes and Excise.
Important Instructions
- The application form must be submitted by 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Once the payment is made, the application fee will not be refunded.
- The application form may be rejected if incomplete information is provided.
- After qualifying in the preliminary examination, the candidate must submit the ORA for the main examination and pay the prescribed fee.
- The exam center cannot be changed after submitting the application form.
- After taking the Preliminary Examination and Main Examination, a candidate cannot apply for re-checking or re-evaluation.
- Original documents will be given importance during the Personality Test.
