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Himachal Pradesh Staff Service Commission holds a state service examination to choose qualified and capable candidates in a three-stage process that comprises a screening test, the main exam, and an interview. Candidates between the ages of 18 and 45 years old are eligible to apply for this HPSSC Recruitment 2022.

Latest Notification

The HPSSC recruitment announcement is released by the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC) in December of the examination year. The HPSSC 2022 official announcement is likely to be posted soon on the HPSSC official website.

Registration

Step 1: HPSSC Registration Process

Candidates must first register for the exam on the HPSCC official website. Candidates should take the following steps:

Go to http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/ and click on the Apply Now button next to the position you want to apply for.
Click the "Sign Up" option on the ORA to register.
Fill in all the mandatory details such as the name of the candidate, parent's name, date of birth, phone number, and email address.
Then press the Submit button.
Note down the registration ID and password that the system generates for you.

Step 2: HPSSC Application Form

Following that, candidates must fill out the HPSSC application form by following the instructions below:

The first step is to enter the login and password, then click the "Apply" button.
Select the post for which you want to apply, as well as your desired District and Tehsil for the examination.
Fill in your personal information, and contact info, and submit your scanned photo and signature in the format specified.
If relevant, scan and upload experience documents.
Complete the ORA process by paying the money.
Save or download the fully completed form for future use.

Eligibility Criteria

HPSSC Age Limit and Relaxation

Aspirants should be aware of the age limit criteria set forth by the commission, which are as follows:

Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 45 years

The following is a list of age relaxations for the upper age limit:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC	5 Years
Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters/ PWD	5 Years
Ex-servicemen candidates of H.P	As per Himachal Pradesh Government rule

HPSSC Educational Qualifications

Candidates must go through the minimum educational qualification required to be accepted for HPSSC different positions are listed below. To be eligible for certain positions, you must have the necessary experience, which is also listed in the table:

Posts	Qualification
Medical Laboratory Technician Gr-II	10+2,B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology/B.Sc. Medical Technology Laboratory/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory)/B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences/B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Lateral)
Investigator	Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/ Economics/Commerce
Steno Typist	Must have completed 10+2
Laboratory Technician	10+2 with DMTL/B.Sc. Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Field Investigator	Bachelor‟s Degree in Science or Arts with Economics/Statistics/Mathematics
Junior Scale Stenographer	10+2
Junior Office Assistant (Accounts)	B.Com.
Staff Nurse	Qualified „A‟ Grade Nurse (Diploma in GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing
Radiographer	B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging)/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radio Diagnosis & Radiotherapy)/B.Sc. Medical Technology (X-Ray /Radiodiagnosis)/B.Sc. Radiation Technology/B.Sc. Medical imaging Technology/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiodiagnosis & Imaging)/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiography & Imaging)/B.Sc. in Allied Health Science/Medical Imaging Technology/B.Sc. in Medical Radio & Imaging Technology/Bachelor of Radiation & Imaging Technology/Bachelor of Radiation Technology (Lateral Entry)
Laboratory Assistant	10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Operation Theatre Assistant	10+2 with OTA/B.Sc. Degree in Medical Technology
Sanitary Inspector	Graduation with Diploma in Sanitation
Junior Technician (Weaving Master/Instructor)	Diploma/Certificate in Textile Technology
Junior Office Assistant (IT)	10+2 with ITI in IT
Assistant Mining Inspector	10+2 examination with Science
Junior Draughtsman (Electrical)	Diploma or Degree in Architectural Assistantship/Architecture
Pharmacist (Allopathy)	Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Technician	B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology/B.Sc. Medical Technology Laboratory/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Laboratory)/B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences/B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (Lateral)
Operation Theatre Assistant	10+2 with OTA/B.Sc. Degree in Medical Technology
Laboratory Assistant	10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Radiographer	B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiology & Imaging)/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radio Diagnosis & Radiotherapy)/B.Sc. Medical Technology (X-Ray/Radiodiagnosis)/B.Sc. Radiation Technology/ B.Sc. Medical imaging Technology/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radio diagnosis & Imaging)/B.Sc. Medical Technology (Radiography & Imaging)/B.Sc. in Allied Health Science/Medical Imaging Technology/B.Sc. in Medical Radio & Imaging Technology/ Bachelor of Radiation & Imaging Technology/Bachelor of Radiation Technology (Lateral Entry)
Statistical Assistant	B.Com or B.Sc./BA with Economics/Mathematics/Statistics
Junior Technician (Electrical)	Matric + ITI
Accountant	B.Com/C.A. inter or MBA (Finance).
Librarian	B.A. second class (50%) with second class (50%) B.lib/diploma in library science
Accountant	B.Com.
Junior Accountant	Bachelor Degree in Commerce
Mining Inspector	B.Sc. Degree in Science with Geology
Pharmacist (Allopathy)	Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy
Boiler Operator	Matriculate with second class Boiler Attendant certificate of competency
Medical Social Worker	Post Graduate in Social Science or Sociology

HPSSC Overall Eligibility Criteria 2022

The table below shows the age limit and other key eligibility criteria for candidates:

Particulars	Details
Age Limit	Minimum age: 18 years Maximum age: 45 years
Nationality	Indian
Number of Attempts	No details mentioned
Important Points	According to Himachal Pradesh government guidelines, the upper age limit can be relaxed for specific categories. The eligibility criteria and selection process for each post are different.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General Category/ E.W.S., Ex-Servicemen of HP	Rs. 360/-
General IRDP, Physically Handicapped, Ward of Freedom Fighter, Ward of Ex-Servicemen of HP	Rs. 120/-
S.C. of H.P./S.T. of H.P./O.B.C. of H.P./BPL of H.P./EWS (BPL), SC/ST/OBC wards of Ex-SM of H.P, SC/ ST/OBC Persons with Disability	Rs. 120/-
Female candidates, Ex-Servicemen of H.P., /Blind/Visually Impaired of H.P	No Fee

Exam Pattern

Paper	Paper 1	Paper 2
Mode of Exam	Offline	Offline
Number of Sections	1	1
Name of Sections	Written Test (MCQ)	Socio-Economic Criteria and experience
Maximum number of questions	170 questions	As per criteria
Type of Questions	Objective-based	Objective-based
Maximum number of marks	85	15

HPSSC Written Screening Test of 85 MarksThe exam pattern for Medical Laboratory Technician Gr-II, Investigator, Laboratory Technician, Field Investigator, Junior Office Assistant (Accounts), Operation Theatre Assistant, Assistant Mining Inspector, Statistical Assistant, and Medical Social Worker is given below:

Subject	Total No. of Questions
Subject(s)/field(s) concerned are prescribed as necessary qualification(s) in the R&P Rules and as given in the advertisement.	120
General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard.	50

HPSSC Steno-Typist Exam PatternThe exam pattern for Postcode 928 i.e. Steno-Typist is given below:

Subject	Total No. of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2 standard and Hindi of Matric standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Everyday Science, Word Processing, Social Science, Current affairs & Logic.	170
Skill test in Shorthand either i.e. in Hindi or English and typewriting in both the languages at the initial recruitment with the following minimum speeds for those who qualify for the objective type of screening test. Speed in Shorthand English 60 WPM Hindi 60 WPM Speed in typewriting English 25 WPM Hindi 25 WPM	Skill Test will be qualifying in nature

HPSSC Junior Scale Stenographer Exam PatternThe exam pattern for Postcode 931 (Junior Scale Stenographer) is given below:

Subject	Total No. of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2 standard and Hindi of Matric standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Everyday Science, Word Processing, Social Science, Current affairs & Logic.	170
Skill test in Shorthand either i.e. in Hindi or English and typewriting in both the languages at the initial recruitment with the following minimum speeds for those who qualify the objective type of screening test. Speed in Shorthand English 80 WPM Hindi 70 WPM Speed in typewriting English 40 WPM Hindi 30 WPM	Skill Test will be qualifying in nature

HPSSC Junior Office Assistant (IT) Exam PatternThe exam pattern for Postcode 939 - Junior Office Assistant (IT) is given below:

Subject	Total No. of Questions
Syllabus relating to Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology (IT)/ Information Technology Enabled Sectors (ITES)/Information Practices (IP) prescribed as essential qualification(s) in the R&P Rules and as notified in the advertisement.	120
General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard	50

HPSSC Part-II: Evaluation of 15 MarksShortlisted candidates will be evaluated for 15 marks after passing a written objective screening test, physical/ subjective testing, and skill tests/practical tests, if any, based on the following criteria:

Detailed criteria of 15 marks	Marks	Competent authority to issue the certificates
Marks for the minimum educational qualification as per the Recruitment & Promotion Rules. (Percentage of marks obtained in the educational qualification would be multiplied by 0.025, For example, if an individual has secured 50 % marks in the required educational qualifications, he /she will be allowed 1.25 marks (50 X 0.025 = 1.25)	2.5 Marks	Concerned University/Board
On notified Backward Area or Panchayat, as the case may be	1 Mark	Concerned SDO(C)/ Tehsildar/ Naib Tehsildar.
Landless families/family having land less than 1 Hectare have to be certified by the concerned Revenue Authority	1 Mark	Concerned SDO(C)/ Tehsildar/ Naib Tehsildar
Non-employment Certificate to the impact that none of the family members is in the Government/Semi-Government sector	1 Mark	Concerned SDO (C)/ Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar or concerned Panchayat Secretary/Sahayak and countersigned by concerned Gram Panchayat Pradhan/Up Pradhan.
Certificate of differently-abled persons with more than 40% impairment/ disability/ infirmity	1 Mark	Health & Family Welfare authorities/ Medical Boards.
NSS (for at least one year), certificate holders should have been in NCC/The Bharat Scout and Guide. Medal winner in National level sports competitions	1 Mark	Concerned Head of Institution. Certificates of medal winners will be issued by the concerned District Youth Services and Sports Officer/Head of Institution.
BPL family having the family annual income (from all sources) below Rs. 40,000 /- or as specified by the Govt. from time to time.	2 Mark	Concerned BDO by taking the authenticated entries in the “Parivar Register” as the basis of such certificate or concerned Panchayat Secretary/Sahayak and countersigned by concerned Gram Panchayat Pradhan.
Widow/destitute/divorced/single woman	1 Mark	Concerned BDO by taking the authenticated entries in the “Parivar Register” as the basis of such a certificate.
Orphan/Single daughter	1 Mark	Concerned BDO by taking the authenticated entries in the “Parivar Register” as the basis of such certificate
Training of at least 6 months period related to the post applied for from an acknowledged University/Institution	1 Marks	The competent authority of the concerned University/Institution
Experience up to an utmost of 5 years in Govt./semi-Govt. organization relating to the post applied for (0.5 mark only for each completed year).	2.5 Marks	The competent authority of the concerned Govt. /Semi Govt. Organization.

Syllabus

Subjects	Syllabus
General English	Para Completion Error Correction (Underlined Part) Spelling Test Passage Completion Sentence Arrangement Fill in the blanks Transformation Sentence Improvement Joining Sentences Error Correction (Phrase in Bold) Articles Gerunds Identify the Errors Tense Synonyms Prepositions Active and Passive Voice Spotting Errors Substitution Adjectives Homophones Identify the Sentences Nouns Synonyms Antonyms Sentence Completion Prefix Sentence Pattern Tag Questions Plural Forms Odd Words Prepositions Suffix Idioms and Phrases
Current Affairs	Economy Banking Awards Sports International Affairs Current Events Logical Ability Non-Verbal Series Blood Relations Mirror Images Directions Clocks & Calendars Arithmetical Reasoning Embedded Figures Coding-Decoding Analogy Current Affairs Number Ranking Cubes and Dice Number Series Alphabet Series Decision Making Indian Financial System Current Ministers & Governors Books & Authors Science & Technology Sports, Capitals & Currencies Government Schemes Abbreviations and Economic Terminologies Summits & Conferences
General Hindi	Antonyms Synonyms Fill in the blanks Comprehensions Prepositions Idioms Spelling Mistakes Sentence Correction Joining Sentences
Logical Reasoning	Coding and Decoding Syllogism Conclusions and Decision Making Similarities and Differences Jumbling Mathematical operations Relationships Analogies Directions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions Alphabetical and Number Series Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Analytical reasoning Classification

Eligibilty Criteria