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Recruitment of Environment Officer HPPSC (Date Extended) – Apply Now

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for 12 posts of Environment Officer, Class-I (Gazetted), under the Department of Environment, Science, Technology, and Climate Change. Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or M.Tech. in relevant fields and possess 5 years of post-qualification experience. The recruitment includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test, followed by a Personality Test. Applications close on 31st December 2024, with fees payable by the same date. Only bonafide Himachali candidates qualify for reserved category benefits, and Aadhaar-linked identity verification is required.

Important Dates

EventDate/Deadline
Notification Date4th December 2024
Application Deadline31st December 2024 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline31st December 2024 (11:59 PM)
Extended Date05.02.2025

Vacancies

Post NameTotal PostsCategory-Wise Distribution
Environment Officer12UR: 6, SC (H.P.): 1, ST (H.P.): 1, OBC (H.P.): 1, EWS (H.P.): 1, UR-Ex.SM (H.P.): 1, Blind (H.P.): 1

Age Limit

CriteriaAge
Minimum Age18 years
Maximum Age45 years (as of 01/01/2024)
Relaxation for Reserved CategoriesAs per Govt. norms

Educational Qualifications

EssentialDesirable
M.Sc. in Environmental Science/Chemistry/Botany or M.Tech. in Environment/Civil EngineeringKnowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh

Application Fees

CategoryFee (₹)
General/EWS/UR-Physically Disabled600
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC) of H.P.150
Ex-Servicemen & Female CandidatesExempted

Pay Scale

PostPay Band (Level-16)
Environment Officer₹48,700 – ₹1,54,300

Exam Pattern

PaperDurationMarksDetails
Paper-I1 Hour100MCQ on GK (H.P., National, International), Hindi & English Knowledge
Paper-II (SAT)3 Hours120Descriptive Aptitude Test
Personality TestN/A30Minimum 40% (General) and 30% (Reserved) marks required to qualify

How to Apply

  1. Visit HPPSC Official Website.
  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
  3. Submit the online application along with required documents and fee payment.

Selection Process

StageDescription
Screening Test/Preliminary ExamMCQ-based CBT or Offline Test
Descriptive Aptitude Test (SAT)Evaluated only for candidates clearing Paper-I
Personality TestFinal selection based on combined scores

Important Links

Detailed NotificationClick Here
Date Extension Notice Click Here
Apply OnlineClick Here
Admit CardClick Here
ResultsClick Here
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