HPPSC HPAS 2023: Mains (Dec 13), Conductor (Dec 10)

, HPPSC HPAS 2023 Conductor exam date released at hppsconline.hp.gov.in. HPPSC exam 2023 for Conductor, (Class III, Non-Gazetted) in HRTC under the Department of Transport will be conducted on Dec 10, 2023. HPPSC HPAS Main 2023 exam will start on Dec 13, 2023, and will end on Dec 19, 2023. HPPSC HPAS 2023 Main admit card was released on Nov 28, 2023.

On Dec 15, 2023, HPPSC HPAS Main exam 2022 will begin. HPPSC HPAS final exam will be held on Dec 22, 2023. HPPSC HPAS admit cards 2023 have been uploaded at hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.

HPPSC HPAS Prelims result 2023 will be available soon. Following the HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam, the HPPSC will announce a list of applicants who have been shortlisted for the Interview process.

HPPSC HPAS Admit Card 2023

HPPSC HPAS Syllabus 2023

Table of Contents

• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Admit Card
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam Date
• About HPPSC HPAS
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Application Form
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam Centre
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam Pattern
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Syllabus
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Reference Books
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Previous Years Question Papers
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Preparation Tips
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Answer Key
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Result
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Cut Off
• HPPSC HPAS 2023 Contact Details

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Admit Card

HPPSC admit card for the HPAS Main 2023 was announced by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission on Nov 28, 2023. Eligible applicants can obtain their HPAS hall tickets by visiting the official website at hppsc.hp.gov.in. HPPSC HPAS Main test will be held from Dec 13 to Dec 19, 2023.

Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form were issued HPPSC HPAS admit card 2023. The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services 2023 Admit Card for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 Mains exam will be released shortly.

How to Download HPPSC HPAS 2023 Admit Card?

Candidates who apply for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam can follow the steps shared below to download the HPPSC HPAS admit card 2023. 

• Step 1: Candidates must first visit the official website of HPPSC.
• Step 2: Then click on the 'Download Admit Card' option available at the top of the homepage.
• Step 3: Candidates will have to enter the login credentials in the given section.
• Step 4: A new page with the admit card shall open on the screen
• Step 5: Candidates are advised to go through the details of the admit card.
• Step 6: Now, finally candidates can download it by clicking on the 'Print' option available.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam Date

The date of the HPPSC HPAS 2023 Conductor exam has been published at hppsconline.hp.gov.in. On Dec 10, 2023, the HPPSC test 2023 for Conductor (Class III, Non-Gazetted) in HRTC under the Department of Transport will be held. HPPSC HPAS admit cards 2023 are now available at hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 important exam dates are tabulated below.

HPPSC Exam Event	HPPSC Exam Date
HPPSC HPAS Main Exam Admit Card	Nov 28, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Conductor (Class III, Non-Gazetted) Posts Exam	Dec 10, 2023
Release of HPPSC HPAS Prelims Result	Oct 21, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam Date	Dec 13 - 19, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam 2022	Dec 15, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Final Exam	Dec 22, 2023
Release of HPPSC HPAS Interview call letter	Dec 2023
Declaration of Final Result of HPAS	Dec 2023
Past Exam Events
HPPSC HPAS Application Form for Main Exam	Oct 25 - Nov 14, 2023
HPPSC HPAS SET Application Form 2023	Oct 20 - Nov 17, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Junior Scientific Officer Screening Test	Oct 29, 2023
Release of Notification	May 18, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Application Dates	May 18, 2023 - Jun 14, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Admit Card	Aug 2023
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam	Oct 1, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Answer Key	Oct 4, 2023

The important notices for HPPSC HPAS 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Links
HPPSC HPAS SET Application Form 2023	Download Here
HPPSC HPAS Junior Scientific Officer Screening Test	Download Here
HPPSC HPAS Conductor (Class III, Non-Gazetted) Posts Exam	Download Here
HPPSC HPAS 2023 Preliminary Exam Date Postpone Notice	Download Here
HPPSC HPAS 2023 Preliminary Exam Date Notice	Download Here

About HPPSC HPAS

HPPSC HPAS exam conducts various recruitment exams for the state of Himachal Pradesh. The exams are conducted for Tier I to Tier IV for various posts, such as Assistant Professor, Director, Physiotherapist, and more. 

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam Centre

The exam centre for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam shall be mentioned on the HPAS admit card 2023. The exam will be centered in different districts of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates are advised to go through the details mentioned on the HPAS admit card 2023 carefully.

HPAS HPPSC 2023 exam will be conducted in various districts of Himachal Pradesh, such as Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Dharamshala, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Nahan, Solan, Una, Keylong, Reckong Peo.

Aspirants are also recommended to try and visit the exam centre a day before to avoid any last minute confusion or rush. Every centre has a particular centre code alloted to it which is mentioned in the respective admit cards.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam Pattern

The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services is subdivided into three parts, which are namely HPAS Prelims (preliminary examination), HPAS Mains and finally the HPAS Viva Voice.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Prelims Exam Pattern

The HPPSC HPAS 2023 prelims exam comprises of two main categories of papers. Both the papers shall have objective type questions. Refer to the table below for a detailed exam pattern.

1. General Studies
2. Aptitude Test

Few quick pointers regarding the HPPSC HPAS 2023 prelims exam is as follows:

• The Paper2, i.e., the Aptitude Test, is only qualifying in nature.
• The minimum qualifying marks is 33%.
• The prelims paper has negative marking of 1/3rd mark.
• Each question carries 2 mark value.

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
General Studies	100	200	1 hr
Aptitude Test	100	200	1 hr
Total	200	400	2 hr

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates who clear the prelims round of the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services examination will be allowed for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 Mains. The HPAS Mains examination part comprises six subjects that are mandatory, however, it offers two subjects as a choice for the candidates.

The compulsory subjects along with the allotted marks for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam are as follows:

Paper Name	Total Marks
English	100 marks
Essay	100 marks
Hindi	100 marks
General Science I	200 marks
General Science II	200 marks
General Science III	200 marks

The optional subjects along with their allotted marks in the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam are as follows:

Paper Name	Total Marks
Optional Subject I	100 marks
Optional Subject II	100 marks

Few quick pointers for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam regarding the mains paper are as follows:

• The optional subject has many options, such as- History, Pol. Science, Maths, Statistics, Commerce, Economics, Chemistry, Botany, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Management, Geography, and others.
• In order to proceed furthe with the copy evaluation, the candidates need to score the minimum marks.
• The minimum marks required for the compulsory subjects, i.e., Hindi and English is 40%.
•  The minimum marks required for the non-compulsory subjects is 45%.
• The Hindi and English papers are just qualifying in nature.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Viva Voice Exam Pattern

The Viva Voice/ Personality test section of the HPPSC HPAS 2023 examination is the final process. The candidates are shortlisted to attend the Viva Voice based on their scores in the HPAS Mains.

The interview is for a total of 150 marks. In order to successfully qualify the interview round, candidates must have a sound knowledge of Himachal Pradesh. Certain things such as folklore, dance, culture, languages, socio-economic and political condition of Himachal Pradesh must be at the tongue.

The final merit of the candidates shall be based on the Mains exam and interview.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Syllabus

The HPPSC HPAS syllabus is different for each of its sections. The candidates appearing for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam are advised to prepare accordingly. The detailed prelims and mains syllabus for the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam is shared below for the candidate's reference.

The official HPPSC HPAS syllabus pdf is available on the official website of HPPSC.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Prelims Syllabus

The HPAS 2023 Prelims Syllabus contains two subjects; General Studies and Aptitude Test.

Topics under General Studies

• General Sciences, aspects of the state like Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Political and Socio-Economic aspects and Art and Culture of the state.
• Current events of National and International significance.
• Social and Economic development
• Indian History and National Movement of India
• Indian and World Geography
• Governance and Indian Polities

Topics under Aptitude Test:

• Communication and other interpersonal skills
• Logical reasoning and Analytical abilities
• Problem-solving
• English Language comprehension skills and paragraph writing
• Basic Numerics

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Mains Syllabus

The candidates who clear the HPPSC HPAS exam 2023 prelims will be allowed to attend the HPPSC HPAS 2023 Mains examination. The syllabus for the HPAS 2023 Mains examination are as follows:

English paper:

The English paper is evaluated on the basis of the candidate’s ability to understand and implement the language. The topics for the English paper include English Grammar, Usage and Vocabulary, English Composition Letter/Application/Report, Comprehension and Precis writing. Each of the topics mentioned above comprises 20 marks, totalling 100 marks for this paper.

Hindi paper:

The Hindi paper of the HPAS comprises Translation, Idioms and Composition, Explanation of Hindi language in prose and poems.

Essay paper:

Essay paper for the HPAS Mains comprises current affairs, socio-political and socio-economic issues, historical and cultural aspects and finally topics that are given to the candidates to test their ability of understanding issues and the way they express their views and opinions through Hindi and English. There will be two sections, A and B, and candidates must choose one essay from each section. In total, they will be writing 2 essays.

General Studies I, II and III of the HPAS Mains are divided into 3 major units, which in turn are subdivided into 3 more parts. The following is the detailed syllabus for all the three General Studies.

General Studies I (Topic-wise syllabus)

Topic 1

Sub Division 1:

• Indian history in the modern ages from the mid-18th century to 1980 and the Freedom Struggle.
• Indian Culture and Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 on the basis of Historical perspective.

Sub Division 2:

• Boundary settlement issues post First and the Second World Wars.
• Nationalism and Socialism, Decolonization, Modernity and Globalization.
• Capitalism and the Industrial Revolution.

Sub Division 3

• Hill States under Colonial power with respect to political aspects.
• Early medieval states.
• Cantonments of British
• Praja Mandal contributions to the National Movement of India
• The Hill States’ relations with the Mughals and Sikhs.
• Invasion of the Gorkhas
• Begar and Reet.
• Hill states development.
• Temples and Buddhist Monasteries.

Topic 2

Sub Division 1

• Relationship between disaster and development.
• Disaster management in India.
• Introduction to Disasters. Impacts of disasters on Social and Environmental aspects.
• Disaster profile of the country.
• Disaster models and Risk Reductions.
• First responders

Sub Division 2

• Population distribution, Urban Population and Internal Migration.
• Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns and other Human aspects.
• Indian Geography, Unit of Geographical Study of India.
• Aspects of the Physical Geography of India including Climatic and Structural aspects.

Sub Division 3

Topic 3

• Quantitative, Qualitative and Temporal characteristics of Population and Urbanization.
• Forest, Industries and Tourism Policies.Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Profile of the State.
• Geography of Himachal Pradesh including vegetation, drainage etc.
• Climate and zones in Himachal Pradesh. Geographical Regions of Himachal Pradesh like low valleys, outer valleys etc.

Sub Division 1

• Women empowerment and social justice, empowering women through policies and laws in India.
• Child Rights and Right to Education. Rights for the differently-abled.
• Significant features of Unity in Diversity, Indian Society and Social Institutions in India

Sub Division 2

• Right to information, codes of conduct, Objectivity, Challenges relating to corruption and political pressures.
• Core Values in public service. Public service and Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability.
• Gandhian Thought: Truth and Non-violence, Satyagraha.

Sub Division 3

• Tribes of Himachal Pradesh and aspects of their history, customs, legalization etc.
• Family, marriage, Heredity, Culture, Religion and Customary of the people in the state.

General Studies II Syllabus (Topic wise syllabus)

Topic 1

Sub Division 1

• Amending processes of the Constitution and its structure.
• Historical underpinning, evolutionary, features and other aspects of the Indian Constitution.
• Fundamental Rights, Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.

Sub Division 2

• Features of the Representation of People's Act.
• Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of constitutional bodies in India. Parliament and State legislatures, Union and State Executive and the Judiciary functions and organizations.
• Functions and responsibilities of Union and States, challenges related to the federal structure and local level finances and challenges.

Sub Division-3

• Sub-regionalism and pressure groups.
• Structure and organization of Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial bodies in Himachal Pradesh. Reorganization of statehood.
• Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and performance in the Assembly and Parliamentary elections in the state.

Topic 2

Sub Division 1

• District Administration.
• Institutional framework and Policies for development in various sectors in India.
• Governance, public service delivery, transparency, accountability and ethics in governance in India.

Sub Division 2

• Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Civil Society in Indian Governance and administration.
• Issues of quality of life. Constituted Policies, Schemes for welfare of Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, Minorities, and children.

Sub Division 3

• Himachal Pradesh governance. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act 2011.
• Administrative reforms for effective public service delivery in Himachal Pradesh.
• 73rd& 74th Constitutional amendments implementations in Himachal Pradesh.
• Programmes and policies for the welfare of differently-abled persons, women and children in Himachal Pradesh.

Topic 3

Sub Division 1

• India’s relations with the United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Maldives and Middle East Countries.
• Bilateral and Global alliances and agreements involving India’s interests. India’s

Sub Division 2

• Important international Institutions, agencies and their structures.
• Developed and developing countries’ policies affecting India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.

Sub Division 3

• Various policies framed by the Government for development in aspects of socio-economic fronts.
• Tribal welfare administration, sub-plan and Single line administration in the state.
• Means to control Drugs and menace in the state. Enactments by Himachal Pradesh Government in order to protect and promote the interests of an agrarian society.

General Studies III Syllabus (Topic-wise Syllabus)

Topic 1

Sub Division 1

• Poverty and Inequality, Unemployment, inflation and industrial growth of the country.
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Commercial, Regional and Rural Banks.
• Monetary policies. Foreign Trade policies like Privatization and Globalization.
• Indian Economic characteristics. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Employment.

Sub Division 2

• Current and latest developments in Schemes and policies like Swachh Bharat.
• International Financial and Economic Organizations which includes the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO) etc.
• Economic Planning in India. Five Year Plans.
• Fiscal Policy and Responsibility. Debt and Investments in India.
• Sustainable development and Inclusive growth.
• Measurement of economic development with respect to various aspects like the Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI).

Sub Division 3

• Revenue generation
• Small Scale Industries. Development in financial and Infrastructural aspects.
• Economy of Himachal Pradesh.
• Diversification in Agriculture and State Industrialization.

Topic 2

Sub Division 1

• Observation Missions of lunar, interplanetary and earth.
• Communication satellites.
• Remote sensing applications
• Applications of space technology for aspects of natural resources, development and communications.
• Historical evolution of Indian Space Programme.

Sub Division 2

• Renewable and non-conventional forms of energy
• Sustainable development with Energy
• Hydropower and other non-conventional sources of energy developments.

Sub Division 3

• Policies of Himachal Pradesh IT
• Modern technologies and initiatives for research and developments of Horticulture and other aspects
• Strategy and the factors for change in biodiversity.
• Himachal Pradesh Endangered and threatened species.

Topic 3

Sub Division 1

• Pollution and environmental act
• Biosphere reserve and other aspects of the ecology of the state.
• Issues of Climatic changes

Sub Division 2

• Enhancing agriculture, medicinal and herbal resources with the help of latest developments and innovations
• Integrated development of horticulture and other agricultural developments

Sub Division 3

• Eco-Tourism, green tourism and other tourism policies
• Tourism aspects like social and cultural etc. Concerns of the tourism industry with respect to the economy.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Viva Voice Syllabus

The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Viva Voice questions are asked based on the Topics of the Mains and prelims exam sections. The candidates while attending the HPAS Viva Voice can expect questions testing their knowledge on subject matters or general language understanding and reasoning oriented questions.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Reference Books

The important HPPSC HPAS books and study materials for the various categories for the 2023 examination are shared below:

HPAS 2023 Reference Books

Subjects	Books	Remarks
History	Ancient History NCERT Medieval History NCERT Modern History NCERT	The History subject for the HPAS examination is broadly classified into 3 major parts namely, Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. The books mentioned are very efficient for this subject.
Geography	Physical Geography NCERT class XI and XII GC Leong Physical and Human Geography	This subject focuses on the geographical aspects of India. The questions related to this subject in the HPAS 2021 examination would be of great significance because of its mark weighting.
Indian Polity and governance	Polity by Laxmikant	This subject revolves around the understanding of the Indian State level and Central level government administrations and functions.
Current Affairs	Newspapers	Another important subject for the HPAS 2021 Examination is the Current Affairs Subject, which deals with day to day occurrences and incidents Nationwide and also which links to all the other subjects for the HPAS 2021 Exam.
Scientific and Technological aspects	Science and Technology update pages in newspapers.	This subject of the HPAS 2021 Examination comprises the day to day technological and scientific updates and the latest news on the same.
Environmental Studies	Environmental Studies Books by IGNOU	This subject deals with the local environmental and climatic issues of the Himachal Pradesh State and is a relatively new subject in the HPAS 2021 Examination.
Indian and State Economy	Indian Economic Developments NCERT Reports by Nitin Aayog.	The candidates are expected to understand and to have knowledge about the economic aspects of India and the state of Himachal Pradesh

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Previous Year Question Papers

Solving the HPPSC HPAS Previous Years Question Papers is a very efficient and effective way of learning since it helps increase practice and efficiency, and also helps to clear the exam conveniently since there is a high probability for the repetition of previous years questions in this HPPSC HPAS 2023 Exam.

Candidates are advised to solve many previous year question papers, sample and mock papers before sitting for the exam. This will help the candidates have a sound knowledge of the exam pattern and they may also get various repeated questions too.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Preparation Tips

Are you worried over how to prepare for HPPSC HPAS exam? Cheer Up!

Candidates must take the steps given below and follow them strictly to clear the HPPSC HPAS 2023 exam.

• Candidates must make notes and study those notes daily in a timely manner.
• Candidates must study the syllabus thoroughly and revise the subjects weekly.
• The candidates must also work on their accuracy and time management.
• Candidates must seek professional help if they have any doubts.
• Candidates must also focus on and clear the basics of the subjects.
• The candidates must practice online mock tests in order to get a rough idea about the exam.
• Candidates most importantly must look at the previous year's question papers and keep practising them.

Candidates must be very thorough with their revision and cover the prelims syllabus of HPPSC HPAS 2023.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Answer Key

HPPSC administered the HPAS prelims test on Oct 16, 2023, and the tentative answer key was made available online on Oct 17, 2023.HPPSC provisional answer key was released on Oct 4, 2023, at hppsconline.hp.gov.in. Candidates who want to send suggestions related to their answers can do so by Oct 8, 2023.

Candidates can raise objections to HPPSC answer key till the last date. Applicants must ensure that they provide relevant documents to support their objection.

HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2023 PDF

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HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2023 Objections

The candidate filing the objection must pay a non-refundable charge of INR 100/- every objected question up to a maximum of INR 500/- (per Paper) through online mode, for which a link will be provided before the final submission of the objection. No other method of filing objections or depositing fees will be accepted. "Objections without payment of the required fees will not be considered/ entertained," the notification states.

HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2023 Objection Link

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Candidates can access the answer key by entering their login credentials such as user ID, password, and captcha text. HPPSC 2023 final answer keys will be published on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through HPPSC HPAS 2023 answer key for their respective papers and match their answers.

Steps to Download HPPSC HPAS 2023 Answer Key

Candidates are advised to follow these steps to download HPPSC HPAS answer key 2023.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of HPPSC hppsconline.hp.gov.in.
• Step 2: Choose the 'Press Note/ Notice' section on the homepage.
• Step 3: Now, candidates must search for the 'HPPSC HPAS 2023 Answer Key' link and click on the notice.
• Step 4: In the notice HPPSC HPAS answer key details are there with the link.
• Step 5: Click on the HPPSC answer key link.
• Step 6: Enter your login details such as user ID, password, and captcha text.

• Step 7: Then, candidates are advised to 'Download/ Print' HPPS HPAS answer key 2023 and match with their attempts.

HPPSC HPAS Answer Key Dates

The exam was conducted on Oct 1, 2023, and HPPSC HPAS 2023 answer key was released on the official website on Oct 4, 2023.

Events	Dates
HPPSC HPAS Exam 2023	Oct 1, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Answer Key 2023	Oct 4, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Challenge Window Opens	Oct 4, 2023
HPPSC HPAS Challenge Window Closes	Oct 8, 2023

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Result

HPPSC HPAS 2023 result will be released by the conducting authorities after the completion of exams. Candidates can download HPPSC HPAS 2023 results from the official website hppsconline.hp.gov.in.

The candidates who clear the HPPSC HPAS 2023 Prelims can attend the Mains examination. The candidates will be required to submit the Mains examination application form, which can be found on the official website, before attending HPAS 2023 Mains examination. The application requires certain documents like age certification, educational qualification certificates, and caste certificates.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Cut Off

HPPSC HPAS cut off 2023 for the exam shall be released only after the result has been released. HPPSC HPAS 2023 cut off contains the minimum percentage of marks required by the candidates to clear any particular paper or exam.

HPPSC 2023 cut off released shall be different for the prelims, mains, and final cut off.

HPPSC HPAS 2023 Contact Detail

Canddiates can refer to the below details for any queries:

Address: 

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission,

Nigam Vihar, Shimla,H.P. - 171002 (INDIA)

Phone Number: 1800-180-8004/ 0177 - 2624313

Email ID: hppsc_shimla@msn.com