What is HPPSC Allied Services 2027 exam pattern?

HPPSC Allied Services Prelims has 150 objective questions in 150 minutes: General Studies (100Q) and General English (50Q) with -0.33 negative marking. Mains has 5 papers including Essay, GS I, GS II, Optional I, Optional II, and General English. Total Mains carries 1,000 marks and Interview carries 150 marks.

What posts are filled through HP Allied Services examination?

HPPSC Allied Services fills Group A and B posts including Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), District Food and Supplies Controller, District Social Welfare Officer, Superintendent of Taxes, Transport Officer, District Horticulture Officer, and various other allied civil services posts in HP government.

What optional subjects are available in HP Allied Services?

HP Allied Services optional subjects include History, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Hindi Literature, Sanskrit, and Law. Geography and Public Administration are popular choices as they have significant overlap with General Studies content and UP/UPSC standard books are readily available.

What is the salary for HP Allied Services posts?

HP Allied Services Group A posts are in Pay Level 10-12 (Rs. 56,100-1,12,400 basic) and Group B posts are in Pay Level 8-9 (Rs. 47,600-91,300 basic) under 7th Pay Commission. With HP Hill Allowance, DA, and HRA, total salary ranges from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per month.

How is HPPSC Allied Services different from HP Administrative Services (HPAS)?

HPAS (conducted by HPPSC) fills Deputy Commissioner, SDM, and higher IAS-equivalent posts and has a more extensive examination. HP Allied Services fills slightly lower level but gazetted Group A/B positions. Both require HP domicile. HPAS has more vacancies but also more competition. Both share a similar syllabus structure.

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HP Allied Services Preparation Guide

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Your Complete Preparation Guide for HP Allied Services 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR)

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

August 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate in any discipline, age 18-45 years (HP domicile required)

ANumber of Attempts

As per HP government norms

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General English

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Optional Subject

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study HP-specific topics deeply: Kangra paintings, Chamba Rumal textile art, Kullu Dussehra significance, Himachali folk music and dance, and hill architecture for cultural GS questions

For English section, focus on comprehension passages, precis writing, grammar (tense, voice, narration), and vocabulary as 50 marks of prelims come from English alone

Choose your optional subject strategically — Geography is recommended for HP Allied Services as Himalayan geography, river systems, and climate form significant chunks of both GS and optional papers

Follow HP government gazette and CM announcements for current state-specific schemes, budget highlights, and new policies as 10-15 HP current affairs questions appear in prelims

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies	50	50	50 min
General English	50	50	50 min
Optional Subject	50	50	50 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

May 2027

Next Exam Date

August 2027

Conducted By

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

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