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HPPSC HAS Previous Year Question Papers
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, ShimlaHimachal Pradesh15 papers · 2020–2025Verified 4 Oct 2026
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About HPPSC HAS
The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive Examination is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for recruitment to the HP Administrative Service and allied state services. Under the HP Administrative Service Rules as amended in 2016, an objective Preliminary Examination of General Studies and an Aptitude Test screens candidates for a written Main Examination of six compulsory papers and one optional subject, followed by an interview or personality test.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers of 200 marks each, General Studies (Paper I) and Aptitude Test (Paper II); the Aptitude Test is qualifying at 33%
- 2
Main Examination
English, Hindi, Essay and General Studies I-III compulsory papers plus two papers of one optional subject
- 3
Interview / Personality Test
Interview / personality test of 150 marks
History, geography, polity, art & culture and socio-economic development of Himachal PradeshCurrent events of national and international importanceHistory of India and Indian national movementIndian and World GeographyIndian polity and governanceEconomic and social developmentEnvironmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate changeGeneral scienceComprehension, communication skills, logical reasoning and decision makingBasic numeracy and data interpretation (Class X level)English (compulsory)Hindi (compulsory)EssayOptional subject (two papers)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Two objective (multiple choice) papers carrying a maximum of 400 marks: General Studies (Paper-I) and Aptitude Test (Paper-II), each 200 marks with 100 questions and two hours. Paper-II is qualifying with minimum 33%; merit for admission to the Main Examination is drawn on Paper-I only. One third (0.33) of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer, and multiple answers count as wrong.HP Administrative Service (Second Amendment) Rules 2016, Rajpatra 2 July 2016 (Appendix-V); questions and duration from the HPPSC HPAS (Prel) Examination notice · source |
| Main Examination | Compulsory papers: I English 100, II Hindi 100, III Essay 100, IV-VI General Studies I-III 200 each; Optional subject Paper-I and Paper-II 100 each. All papers three hours. Candidates need at least 40% in the English and Hindi papers, whose marks are not counted for ranking, and 45% in the aggregate of the other papers.HP Administrative Service (Second Amendment) Rules 2016, Rajpatra 2 July 2016 (Appendix-III) · source |
| Interview / Personality Test | Interview / personality test of 150 marks; candidates called for interview do not exceed three times the number of vacancies.HP Administrative Service (Second Amendment) Rules 2016, Rajpatra 2 July 2016 · source |
Preparing with HPPSC HAS papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview / Personality Test.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download HPPSC HAS previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 15 HPPSC HAS papers from 2020 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts HPPSC HAS?
HPPSC HAS 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 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Shimla — official website
- Amendment in HPAS syllabus: HP Administrative Service (Second Amendment) Rules 2016, Rajpatra 2 July 2016
- HPPSC notice on the HPAS (Preliminary) Examination papers and negative marking
- HPPSC detailed syllabus of HPAS (Main) Examination (amended)
- HPPSC Previous Question Papers: H.P.A.S
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