HPAS PRE TEST
H.P. ADMINISTRATIVE COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2013
HPAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES
Himachal Administrative Services (HPAS) examination is a state level exam conducted for selecting appropriate candidates for state level services. By far the exam has been conducted all most every year skimmed the best brains in the state. The exam comprises of three phases with Prelims being the first exam.
The Preliminary exam is an elimination test which comprises of two objective types Papers:-
Paper 1:- GENERAL STUDIES:- This paper is a test of candidates general awareness and understanding of disciplines like History, Polity, Economy with special reference to Himachal Pradesh.
Paper II: - CSAT:- This paper test the general IQ of an individual through Mathematics , Reasoning & Comprehension as well as the aptitude for civil services. After clearing Prelims the next phase is called Mains exam which comprises of FOUR papers & two OPTIONAL SUBJECTS :
Essay
Hindi
English
GS
Optional Subject 1
Optional Subject II
This exam is followed by one to one interview which determines along with performance in mains exam the rank of an individual. At S.N.M.IAS Academy Chandigarh the aspirants are trained and nurtured to clear this state specific exam by imparting them knowledge and desired skills.
The enriched classroom lectures, updated study material, current issues coverage and state specific general knowledge equips the candidate to hit the targets. Our greatest strength is conceptual clarity and performance monitoring through tests which cover newspapers, NCERT books & the prescribed syllabus of the exam. It is because of this systematic preparation strategy which S.N.M. IAS academy follows that we have produced Rank 2 Shipli Beakta who is II to DC in Mandi and Rank 4 Jagan Thakur who is an S.D.M in Rekong- Peo.
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service ExaminationHimachal Pradesh Administrative Service Examination (
HPAS) conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Service Commission for the right candidates in the different posts of Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services.
HPAS Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Post/Service with their pay Scale (2012)
| S.No |
Name of the Post |
Pay Scale |
No of Posts(Appx.) |
| 1 |
Administrative Service |
Rs.15600-39100 + 5400 (Grade Pay). |
09 |
| 2 |
D.S.P |
Rs.15600-39100 + 5400 (Grade Pay)
|
04 |
Structure of HPAS Exam:
The HPAS examination consists of THREE Stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Viva test.
STAGE ONE: Preliminary Examination
It has Objective Type/ Multiple Choice for screening purpose only. It shall comprise of 2 papers.
PAPERS SUBJECT MAXIMUM MARKS DURATION
Paper I General Study 200 2 hr.
Paper II General Aptitude 200 2 hr.
PAPER- 1 GENERAL STUDIES
There shall be 100 Objective type questions.
Syllabus:
HP State: History, Geography, Political, art & culture & Socio economic development of HP.
History of India & Indian National Movement.
Indian & World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India & the World.
Indian Polity & Governance – Constitution, Political system, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues.
Economic & Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives.
Environmental Ecology, Bio- Diversity & Climate Change.
PAPER II APTITUDE TEST
There shall be 100 Objective type questions.
Syllabus:
Comprehension
Interpersonal Skills including communication skills
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Decision Making & Problem Solving
General Mental Ability
Basic Numeracy
Data Interpretation
English Language Comprehension Skills
STAGE TWO: Mains Examination
The Mains examination is divided into two, the Compulsory papers and the two Optional papers.
Compulsory papers:
- English: 100 marks
- Hindi: 100 marks
- Essay: 100 marks
- General Studies: 100 marks
Syllabus English
- Grammar
- Précis Writing Expansion
- Tests In Vocabulary
Hindi
- Composition
- Hindi Passage, Prose & Poetry
- Translation Of An English Passage Into Hindi
General Knowledge
- Current Events
- Economic Importance
- Geography
- History
- Scientific Aspects
Optional Papers:
The candidates have to select any of the two optional subjects from the list of 23 subjects. The most popular, practical & scoring Humanities optional subjects have been;
Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology; History; Political Science & Geography. But some combinations are not allowed, so before selecting the optional the students need to check the availability of the combinations.
PAPERS COMPULSORY PAPERS MAXIMUM MARKS
Paper I English 100
Paper II Hindi 100
Paper III Essay 100
Paper IV General Study 150
OPTIONAL PAPERS (TWO)
Paper V 1
st Optional Paper - I 150
Paper VI 1
st Optional Paper – II 150
Paper VII 2
nd Optional Paper - I 150
Paper VIII 2
nd Optional Paper – II 150
STAGE THREE: VIVA VOCE
The qualified candidates are asked to appear for the viva part and then for the personal interview round. The rank list is made on the overall marks obtained by the students.
