Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Examination
Himachal 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.
