The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced the exam date for the HP Subordinate Allied Services (Group C). This exam is important for people who want to get government jobs in different administrative roles in Himachal Pradesh.
The exam will fill 64 vacancies across different posts such as Election Kanungo, Extension Officer (INDS), Excise & Taxation Inspector, and Inspector (Audit). Candidates who have applied for this exam must download their HPPSC Group C admit cards to participate in the September 8, 2024 examination. The admit card is a mandatory document that provides essential details about the candidate and the examination.
HPPSC Group C Admit Card 2024
| State Concerned | Himachal Pradesh |
| Name of the Post | HP Subordinate Allied Services (Group C) |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 64 |
| Exam Date | 08-09-2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
The starting date for online applications is March 6, 2024, and the last date to apply online is March 27, 2024. Previously, the last date to apply online and pay the fee was January 27, 2024, but it was extended till the above-mentioned date.
HP Group C Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for the HP Subordinate Allied Services (Group C) begins with the Preliminary Examination, which serves as a qualifying test for the Main Examination. Only candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
Similarly, candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be called for the Interview/Personality Test. The final selection will be based on the combined marks obtained in the Main Examination and the Interview/Personality Test.
Examination Schedule
The HP Subordinate Allied Services (Group C) 2023 examination is set to commence with the Preliminary Exam scheduled for September 8, 2024. After that, the Main Examination will be conducted, the date of which will be announced in due course.
Himachal Pradesh Group C Paper Pattern
The HPPSC Group C exam tests candidates on different areas such as general knowledge, language skills, and job-related knowledge.
| Stage | Type | Subjects/Papers | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Objective Type (MCQs) | General Knowledge, General English, General Hindi, Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 200 | 3 hours |
| Main Examination | Descriptive | Paper I: English (Essay writing, Precis writing, Comprehension, Grammar) | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper II: Hindi (Essay writing, Translation, Precis writing, Grammar) | 150 | 3 hours | ||
| Paper III: General Knowledge (History, Geography, Socio-Economic development of HP, Current events, Modern History of India) | 200 | 3 hours | ||
| Paper IV: Optional Subject (Candidates choose one subject from the list provided by HPPSC) | 100 | 3 hours | ||
| Interview/Personality Test | Personal Interview | Communication skills, Personality traits, General awareness, Problem-solving, and Decision-making skills | 100 | – |
How to Download the HPPSC Group C Admit Card?
To download the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Group C Admit Card, follow these steps. In case of technical difficulties while downloading the admit card, try accessing the website during non-peak hours or use a different browser. If the problem persists, contact the HPPSC support team for assistance.
- Visit the official HPPSC website: HPPSC Official Site.
- Navigate to the “Admit Card” section.
- Click on the link for “HP Subordinate Allied Services (Group C) 2023 Admit Card”.
- Enter your registration number and password/date of birth.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
- Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.