ABOUT ALLIED SERVICES EXAMINATION
The Allied Services Examination conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is an important recruitment process for various administrative positions within the state government of Himachal Pradesh. The examination is designed to select candidates for different posts that fall under the umbrella of Allied Services in the state.
Key features of the Allied Services Examination conducted by HPPSC:
- Recruitment Scope:
The examination aims to fill vacancies in various Allied Services, which include positions like Excise Taxation Inspector, Cooperative Society Inspector, Election Kanungo, Extension Officer (Industries) and other subordinate administrative position.
- Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must fulfill certain eligibility criteria, such as educational qualifications and age limits, as specified by HPPSC for the Allied Services Examination. See official notification at last of this page.
HPPSC Allied Services Syllabus & Pattern
The HPPSC Allied Services Examination is divided into two phases, the prelims and the Main Examination. The HPPSC Allied Services Syllabus 2020 for Prelims and the main examination are quite different for both the papers. The below table holds the complete details of the HPPSC Allied Services Syllabus for both parts.
HPPSC Allied Services Syllabus for Screening and Mains.
| For Screening Test | Syllabus |
| Paper-I (General Knowledge based on Himachal Pradesh, Modern history, General awareness and current affairs) |
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| For Mains Exam | Syllabus |
| Paper-I English (Conventional) |
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| Paper-II Hindi (Conventional) |
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| Paper-III General Knowledge |
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- Exam Pattern:
The examination typically consists of multiple stages, including a preliminary examination, a main examination, and document verification.
The HPPSC Allied Services exam pattern is different for both parts Prelims as well as the Main examination.
The below table holds all the details of HPPSC Allied Services exam pattern for all the different phases.
HPPSC Allied Services Exam Pattern for Preliminary Examination
| Sr.no | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | History, Geography and socio-economic development of Himachal Pradesh. | 60 | 3 hours |
| 2 | Knowledge of current events of national and international importance and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. | 60 | |
| 3 | Modern History (From 1857 onwards) of India, Indian culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography of India, and Disaster Management. Environment and Gender issues and teaching of Mahatma Gandhi. | 80 |
HPPSC Allied Services Exam Pattern for Main Examination
| Mains Exam | Subject Name | Total Marks | Exam duration |
| Paper-I | English(Conventional) | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper-II | Hindi(Conventional) | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper-III | General Knowledge | 200 | 3 hours |
Evaluation of the HPPSC Allied Services Examination will be based on certain parameters. The details of which are further detailed in the table given below for your reference:
| Sr.no | Parameters of Evaluation | Total Marks |
| 1. | Written Test:{Percentage of marks obtained in the written test to be calculated out of 85 marks. For example, a candidate getting 50 % marks in a written test will be given 42.5 marks}. | 85 marks |
| 2. | Evaluation of candidates to be made in the following manner: | 15 marks |
| (i) | Weightage for the minimum educational qualification prescribed in the Recruitment & Promotion Rules: {Percentage of marks obtained in the educational qualification would be multiplied by 0.025. For example, an individual has secured 50 % marks in the required educational qualification, he/she will be allowed 1.25 marks (50×0.025=1.25)} | 2.5 marks |
| (ii) | Belonging to notified Backward Area or Panchayat, as the case may be. | 1 mark |
| (iii) | Land less family/ family having land less than 1 Hectare to be certified by the concerned Revenue Authority. | 1 mark |
| (iv) | Non employment Certificate to the effect that none of the family members is in Government / Semi Government service. | 1mark |
| (v) | Differently abled persons with more than 40% impairment/disability/ infirmity. | 1 mark |
| (vi) | NSS (at least one year) /certificate holders in NCC /The Bharat Scout and Guide / Medal winner in National Level sports competitions. | 1 mark |
| (vii) | BPL family having family annual income (from all sources) below Rs.40,000/- or as prescribed by the Govt. from time to time. | 2 marks |
| (viii) | Widow/divorced/destitute/single woman. | 1 mark |
| (ix) | Single daughter/Orphan | 1 mark |
| (x) | Training of atleast 6 months duration related to the post applied for from a recognised University/Institution | 1 mark |
| (xi) | Experience upto a maximum of 5 years in Govt./ Semi Govt. Organisation relating to the post applied for (0.5 marks only for each complete year) | 2.5 marks |
Interested candidates need to apply online, filling out the application form and paying the requisite fees within the specified time frame. Click on the button to see the official notification and click on apply Online button at the bottom of this page.