State PSC
HPPSC HAS 2026
HPPSC HAS 2026 is expected to release To be announced (2025 cycle had 32 vacancies for SDM, DSP, BDO & Tehsildar posts) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Mode
Offline
Level
Graduate
Vacancies
To be announced (2025 cycle had 32 vacancies for SDM, DSP, BDO & Tehsildar posts)
Fee
To be announced
Last updated: July 4, 2026
Key dates
Notification
Expected Aug 2026
Application Window
Expected Aug-Sep 2026
Prelims Exam
Tentatively Nov 2026
Quick Summary
HPPSC HAS is Himachal Pradesh's flagship civil services exam (SDM, DSP, BDO, Tehsildar and allied Group A/B/C posts), conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission with a UPSC-CSE-style Prelims/Mains/Interview pattern. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree, age 21-35 years. Prelims has General Studies + qualifying CSAT; Mains has 8 papers (English, Hindi, General Studies, 2 Optional subjects from 31 choices); Interview decides final merit alongside Mains. As of July 2026, the 2026 cycle notification is not yet released — expected around August 2026 with Prelims tentatively in November 2026. The 2025 cycle had 32 vacancies (SDM/DSP/BDO/Tehsildar).
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any discipline
- Age limit: 21 to 35 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC as per Himachal Pradesh norms
- Himachal Pradesh domicile requirements as specified in the official notification
Syllabus
- Prelims Paper I (General Studies): History of India, Geography of India and Himachal Pradesh, Indian Polity, Economic and Social Development, Environmental issues
- Prelims Paper II (CSAT): Aptitude Test — qualifying only, not counted in final ranking
- Mains: 8 papers including English (100 marks) and Hindi (100 marks), plus General Studies and two Optional subject papers chosen from 31 available options
- Interview/Personality Test for Mains qualifiers
Exam Pattern
- Prelims: Two objective papers — General Studies and CSAT (CSAT qualifying at 33%)
- Mains: 8 descriptive papers including English, Hindi, General Studies papers, and 2 Optional Subject papers (chosen from 31 subjects)
- Interview for Mains qualifiers
- Final merit based on Mains and Interview marks; Prelims is qualifying only
Exam overview
HPPSC HAS (Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service) is Himachal Pradesh's flagship state civil services examination, conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission to recruit officers for Group A, B, and C administrative posts including SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police), BDO (Block Development Officer), and Tehsildar. Its three-stage pattern (Prelims, Mains, Interview) closely mirrors UPSC CSE and other state PCS exams, making it a natural target for candidates already preparing for the broader civil services track.
As of July 2026, the 2026 cycle notification has not yet been released; it is tentatively expected around August 2026, with Prelims likely in November 2026 based on the typical annual pattern. The previous (2025) cycle recruited 32 vacancies across SDM, DSP, BDO, and Tehsildar posts. Candidates should treat all 2026-specific dates and vacancy figures on this page as provisional until HPPSC releases the official notification on hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Preparation tip
Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.