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HPAS

HPAS

Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Exam
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Exam Pattern

The HPPSC HPAS Prelims exam consists of two papers: Paper I consist of General Studies while Paper II consists of an Aptitude Test.

  • The questions are objective in nature (multiple-choice based)
  • Each subject has 100 questions worth 200 points.
  • The total number of points is 400.
  • There is a negative marking for incorrect responses. In other words, one-third of the marks allocated to that question will be deducted.
  • If you provide more than one response, it will be considered incorrect.
  • There will be no deduction of marks if a question is left unanswered.
  • The duration of papers I and II will be two hours each.

FAQ

Q1. Is there an age limit for the HPAS exam?
Ans. The general category candidates must be at least 21 years old. The HPAS test has an upper age restriction of 35. However, reserved category candidates are given age relaxation.

Q2. Is there an offline option for paying the application cost for the HPAS exam?
Ans. Candidates cannot pay the application fee offline. Only fees paid online will be accepted by the commission.

Q3. Does the HPAS Prelims test have any negative marking?
Ans. Yes, there is a one-by-three penalty for each incorrect response. An incorrect response will result in a deduction of one-third of the marks given to the question.

Q4. Can final-year students take the HPAS Exam?
Ans. Yes, individuals in the final year of their qualifying exam are eligible to take the HPAS Exam.

Q5. Is it possible to attempt HPAS multiple times?
Ans. There is no mention of attempt restrictions in the official announcement. Candidates who meet the qualifying conditions, such as age, can take the HPAS test as many times as they choose.

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