The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for the HP Administrative Services Combined Competitive Examination-2025 (Advt. No. 34/4-2025). A total of 30 vacancies are announced across posts like HP Administrative Services, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, and Assistant Commissioner, State Taxes & Excise. Online applications are open from April 13 to May 10, 2025. The selection process includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Personality Test. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be aged between 21 and 35 years (with relaxations as per rules). Applications must be submitted via www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
April 13, 2025
Start of Online Application
April 13, 2025
Last Date to Apply
May 10, 2025
Last Date to Pay Fee
May 10, 2025
Preliminary Exam
To be notified
Vacancies
Post
Vacancies
HP Administrative Services (Level-18)
2
Block Development Officer (Level-17)
9
Tehsildar (Level-13)
9
Assistant Commissioner (Level-13)
10
Total
30
Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2025)
Category
Age Limit
General
21 to 35 years
Govt. employees (HPAS/BDO)
Up to 45 years
Govt. employees (HPPS)
Up to 42 years
SC/ST/OBC/Ex-SM/WFF (of HP)
5-year relaxation
Educational Qualifications
Qualification
Details
Essential
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge of Himachali customs/dialects
Pay Scale
Post
Pay Level
HPAS
Level-18 (₹56100–177500)
BDO
Level-17 (₹53600–170100)
Tehsildar/Asst. Commissioner
Level-13 (₹46100–146500)
Application Fees
Category
Fee
Gen/EWS/Other States
₹600
SC/ST/OBC/EWS (BPL)/Ex-SM (SC/ST/OBC) (HP)
₹150
Ex-SM (Normal retirement) & Blind (HP)
No Fee
Female Candidates
No Fee
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
Paper
Questions
Marks
Duration
Type
General Studies
100
200
2 hours
Objective
Aptitude Test
100
200
2 hours
Objective
Note: Paper II is qualifying (33% minimum). Negative marking applies.
