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HPPSC Allied Services Previous Year Question Papers
Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Allied Services/Posts (Group-C) Examination
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, ShimlaHimachal Pradesh11 papers · 2016–2019Verified 10 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About HPPSC Allied Services
HPPSC fills a group of Group-C (formerly Class-III, non-gazetted) posts across Himachal Pradesh government departments through this combined examination; the 2023 cycle was advertised as Advt. No. 45/12-2023 (31.12.2023). A three-hour preliminary examination of 200 objective questions shortlists twenty times the posts for a conventional main examination in English, Hindi and General Knowledge, followed by document verification.
Eligibility (summary)
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university; age 18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2023 (Advt. No. 45/12-2023). Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Three-hour objective General Knowledge paper of 200 one-mark questions
- 2
Main Examination
English (150), Hindi (150) and General Knowledge (200), conventional papers of 3 hours each
- 3
Document Verification
Scrutiny of documents for candidates in the zone of consideration
General KnowledgeHistory, Geography and Socio-Economic Development of Himachal PradeshEnglish (Conventional)Hindi (Conventional)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Objective preliminary examination of 3 hours: one paper of 200 one-mark multiple-choice questions on General Knowledge (H.P. 60, current events 60, modern India, polity, economy, geography, disaster management, environment, gender issues and Gandhi 80); one-fourth (0.25) of the marks deducted per wrong answer; marks not counted for final merit; twenty times the posts admitted to the main examinationAdvt. No. 45/12-2023 (H.P. Subordinate Allied Services/Posts Examination-2023) · source |
| Main Examination | Main examination of three conventional papers, 3 hours each: English 150 marks, Hindi 150 marks and General Knowledge 200 marks; candidates must pass all threeAdvt. No. 45/12-2023 (H.P. Subordinate Allied Services/Posts Examination-2023) · source |
Preparing with HPPSC Allied Services papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2019) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Document Verification.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download HPPSC Allied Services previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 11 HPPSC Allied Services papers from 2016 to 2019, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts HPPSC Allied Services?
HPPSC Allied Services is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Shimla. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Shimla — official website
- HPPSC Advertisement Number 45/12-2023 (H.P. Subordinate Allied Services/Posts Examination-2023)
- HPPSC syllabus: H.P. Subordinate Allied Services/Posts Examination
- HPPSC Advertisement No. 24/2019 (H.P. Subordinate Allied Services Examination-2019)
- HPPSC Syllabi & Previous Year Question Papers page
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