HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Date 2026: Tentatively 13 December in Two Sessions
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced, in a press note dated 24 September 2026, that the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2026 is tentatively fixed for 13 December 2026. The exam will be held in two sessions, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM.
The press note refers to Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 dated 26 August 2026 and applies to candidates who applied under the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026, which has the full notification, vacancies and eligibility. The date is tentative, so confirm it on the Commission’s website before you plan your travel.
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Date 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Exam | H.P. Administrative Service Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 59/8-2026, dated 26 August 2026 |
| Stage document | Press Note No. 3-17/2025-PSC (Exam)(Vol-I) |
| Release date | 24 September 2026 |
| Prelims date | 13 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Official website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
| Status | Date tentatively fixed |
HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2026 Exam Schedule (Tentative)
| Event | Date and Time (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Prelims, Session 1 | 13 December 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Prelims, Session 2 | 13 December 2026, 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM |
The press note says only that the date has been tentatively fixed. It does not give the admit card date, the exam centres, the reporting time or the mode of the exam, so none of these is stated here.
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Pattern
As the recruitment notification explains, the Preliminary Examination is a screening test with two objective papers of 2 hours each: Paper-I General Studies and Paper-II Aptitude Test. Merit for the Main Examination is drawn on Paper-I alone, while Paper-II is qualifying only.
What’s Next After HPAS Prelims 2026
The press note names no later stage or date. Under the recruitment notification, the Main Examination and then the Personality Test follow the Prelims.
About the HPPSC HPAS Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | HPAS, Block Development Officer, District Controller, District Treasury Officer, Tehsildar, Assistant Commissioner State Taxes and Excise |
| Vacancies | 35 |
| Advt / CEN No. | 59/8-2026 |
| Recruitment post | HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility |
HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Date 2026: Essential Links
- Download HPPSC HPAS Prelims Exam Date Press Note (PDF)
- Download HPPSC HPAS Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 (PDF)
- Check HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2026 Exam Date Notice
- HPPSC HPAS Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancies & Eligibility
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Note 13 December 2026 as the tentative Prelims date, with sessions at 10:00 AM and 02:00 PM, and check the HPPSC website for any change. GovtJobsAlert.in will cover the admit card when the Commission releases it.