HPAS
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Exam Overview
Basic InformationExam Name:Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS)Conducting Body:Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)Exam Level...
About HPAS
Basic Information
Exam Name:
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS)
Conducting Body:
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Exam Level:
State Civil Services Examination
Frequency:
Once a year
Mode of Examination:
Offline (Pen & Paper based)
Language of Exam:
English & Hindi (except language papers)
Exam Stages & Pattern
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Purpose: Screening test (marks not counted in final merit)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 200 | 2 Hours |
- CSAT is qualifying in nature (minimum qualifying marks required)
- Negative marking applicable
- Merit for Mains is based on Prelims GS Paper-I only
HPAS Main Examination – Updated Pattern
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
Total Marks (Mains): 900
(Interview marks added separately)
Compulsory Papers
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | English (Qualifying) | 100 |
| Paper II | Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 |
| Paper III | Essay | 100 |
General Studies Papers
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper IV | General Studies – I | 200 |
| Paper V | General Studies – II | 200 |
| Paper VI | General Studies – III | 200 |
Total GS Marks: 600
(Counted for final merit)
Optional Subject
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper VII | Optional Subject | 100 |
| Paper VIII | Optional Subject | 100 |
Total Optional Marks: 200
Interview / Personality Test
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Interview | 150 |
Final Merit Calculation
Final Merit = GS (600) + Essay (100) + Optional (200) + Interview (150)
(Language papers are qualifying only)