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HP Allied Services Syllabus 2027

HPPSC Himachal Pradesh Allied Services Examination

Himachal Pradesh Public Service CommissionOffline (OMR)As per notification
Total Questions150
Duration150 min
Total Marks150
Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.33 negative marking

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1General Studies5050
2General English5050
3Optional Subject5050
Total150150

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

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

ANumber of Attempts

As per HP government norms

Exam Schedule

Frequency

As per notification

Next Exam Date

August 2027

Registration Opens

May 2027

Preparation Tips

  • 1Study 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
  • 2For English section, focus on comprehension passages, precis writing, grammar (tense, voice, narration), and vocabulary as 50 marks of prelims come from English alone
  • 3Choose 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
  • 4Follow 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

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