HPPSC HPAS 2026 Recruitment Notice Out for 22 Administrative Service, BDO, Tehsildar and Other Vacancies, Apply by September 22

• HPPSC has announced 22 vacancies through HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 for HPAS, BDO, Tehsildar and other posts.
• Graduates aged 21–35 years can apply online from August 26 to September 22, 2026.
• Posts offer Level 13–18 pay ranging from ₹46,000–₹1,77,500, with selection through Prelims, Mains and Personality Test.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has opened applications for 22 state government vacancies through the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026. The recruitment includes Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer and Tehsildar positions under Advertisement No. 59/8-2026.

The notification and online application process both commenced on August 26, 2026. Graduates who meet the prescribed age and other eligibility requirements can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) until 11:59 PM on September 22, 2026.

Block Development Officer accounts for the largest share with 10 vacancies, followed by six District Treasury Officer and four H.P. Administrative Services positions. One vacancy each has been announced for District Controller and Tehsildar. Candidates will be selected through the state combined competitive examination process involving Preliminary and Main examinations followed by a Personality Test and document verification.

HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Notification

HPPSC issued Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 on August 26 for recruitment to five categories of administrative and executive posts through the HP Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026.

HPPSC HPAS Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Details

The 22 vacancies are distributed across five administrative services and posts.

Block Development Officer is the largest recruitment category, accounting for 10 of the 22 vacancies.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the HPPSC HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 must possess a Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants should ensure that they satisfy any additional eligibility or documentary requirements applicable to their chosen service before submitting the final application.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age.

Relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable according to the prescribed government and HPPSC rules for eligible candidates.

HPPSC HPAS Salary and Pay Scale

The advertised posts fall within pay levels ranging from Level 13 to Level 18.

The stated pay range across the recruitment extends from Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 1,77,500, depending on the service/post. Candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement for the exact pay level applicable to each position.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the OTR and application process sufficiently before the closing time to allow for document uploads, examination-centre selection and online fee payment.

Application Fee

The stated examination/application fee is Rs. 600.

Payment can be completed through the online methods available on the HPPSC application portal, including Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process

Selection for the advertised posts will be conducted through the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination.

The recruitment process consists of:

1. Screening/Preliminary Examination
2. Main Written Examination
3. Personality Test/Interview
4. Document Verification

Candidates who qualify at the preliminary stage will progress to the Main examination in accordance with the Commission’s examination rules. The Personality Test will form a later stage of the competitive selection process.

Documents Required for Online Application

Applicants should keep the prescribed documents ready before completing the HPPSC online form. These include the Matriculation certificate, Graduation degree or marksheets and applicable category certificates.

Candidates are also required to capture the mandatory live photograph during the application process and upload the other documents specified by the Commission.

Examination Centre and Optional Subject

During the online application process, candidates are required to select their choice of examination centre.

Applicants must also choose one Optional Subject for the Main Examination. Candidates should therefore review the examination scheme and available optional subjects before final submission, as the information entered in the application should be checked carefully before acceptance of the online undertaking.

Important Links

How to Apply for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official HPPSC website and open the online application section.
2. Select One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.
3. New applicants should complete OTR registration using the required personal and contact information. Already registered candidates can log in to their existing dashboard.
4. Locate Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026.
5. Open the application and enter the required personal, educational and eligibility information.
6. Capture the mandatory live photograph and upload the required documents, including Matriculation and Graduation records and category certificates where applicable.
7. Select the preferred examination centre.
8. Choose one Optional Subject for the Main Examination.
9. Review the information entered in the Online Recruitment Application.
10. Accept the prescribed online undertaking and pay the Rs. 600 application fee through the available online payment method.
11. Submit the final application by 11:59 PM on September 22, 2026 and retain a copy for future reference.