HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 22 Posts

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 notification for the H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 22 vacancies across different departments of the Himachal Pradesh government.

The HPPSC HPAS 2026 application process is being conducted online. Eligible candidates can submit their applications and pay the examination fee by September 22, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement Number 59/8-2026, dated August 26, 2026.

HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The table below provides the main details of the HPPSC HPAS 2026 recruitment, including vacancies, eligibility, fee and application deadline.

HPPSC HPAS Vacancy 2026

HPPSC has announced 22 vacancies across five posts under the HP Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026. The largest number of vacancies is for Block Development Officer, with 10 posts.

The post-wise vacancy details are given below:

The Commission has also indicated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending on vacancies received from the government.

HPPSC HPAS Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed educational and age requirements.

Educational qualification:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• Candidates from any discipline can apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Age limit:

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.
• Age relaxation will be available to eligible categories as per Himachal Pradesh government rules.

HPPSC HPAS Application Fee 2026

The examination fee for the HPPSC HPAS 2026 recruitment is INR 600. The fee is uniform for candidates as specified in the recruitment details.

Candidates can pay the fee online through the available payment options on the HPPSC application portal. The fee payment deadline is also September 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

HPPSC HPAS Selection Process 2026

The HPPSC HPAS recruitment process consists of three major stages:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Personality Test/Interview

The Preliminary Examination is used for screening candidates for the Main Examination. Candidates who qualify for the subsequent stages will be considered for final selection according to the applicable recruitment rules.

How to Apply for HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application system. Candidates should complete the registration, application form and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official HPPSC website.
2. Open the Online Recruitment Application section.
3. Register or log in using the required credentials.
4. Select the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination-2026.
5. Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the INR 600 examination fee.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and save the submitted application for future reference.

HPPSC advises candidates to use the official website for recruitment-related information and application updates.

HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The following are the important dates candidates should remember for the recruitment.

HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026 FAQs