HPPSC HPAS Result 2018 for the preliminary examination has been declared by the Commission. The result consists of the roll number of all the candidates who have been selected to give the HPPSC HPAS 2018 main examination. Out of the 17,489 candidates appeared, 527 candidates have been selected for the main examination. The selected candidates will still have to fill the application form for main to be eligible for the exam. The candidates qualifying the main will be called for the viva voce and the final result will be formulated considering the scores in written main examination and the viva voce. Get here complete information on HPPSC HPAS Result 2018 from this page.
HPPSC HPAS Result 2018
Out of the 527 selected for the main examination 331 candidates are from general category and the remaining from other categories. Out of these 527 candidates approximately 81 candidates will be selected for the viva voce. The complete schedule for HPPSC HPAS Result 2018 is given below.
| Event | Dates |
| Date of Prelims Exam | 26 May 2019 |
| Date of Result of Prelims Exam | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Main Exam date | From 09 Sep 2019 |
| Date of Result of Main Exam | To be announced |
Result: Click here to check the HPPSC HPAS Prelim Result 2018.
How to Check the HPAS Result 2018
The result for preliminary exam is now available. The result contains the roll number (as mentioned in the admit card) against each category and these qualified candidate will now have to fill the main application form and sit for the exam. The steps to check the result are as follows.
- Visit the official website of HPPSC or Click on the direct link which is available here.
- In the main page of the website, a Result tab will be shown on the left hand side.
- Click on the suitable link stating HPAS Result 2018.
- The pdf containing result will open. You can also download the result into your device.
- Search for your roll number or press Ctrl+F and enter your roll number. If it is mentioned on the result you are selected for the main examination.
After Declaration of HPAS Result 2018
The qualified candidates for Main Examination are required to download the Detailed Main Application Form from HPPSC website and fill the relevant columns. Also the candidate need to attach a demand draft for the application fees and also enclose attested photocopies of all the documents in support of their eligibility. All these must reach the commission office before the last date.
Preparation for Main Exam
The candidate must prepare differently for the main exam as compared to the preliminary exam. The important preparation tips are given below.
- Start making the habit to write because all the paper in main exam will be based on writing.
- Solve past year papers and reread your answers after solving and check for errors and for any improvements in content if any.
- Gain in depth knowledge of the subjects so that you have a lot of material to write from during the exam.
After the main exam is completed the qualified candidates will be called for the viva voce. The objective of the viva voce is to assess the personality of the candidate with regard to the service for which he/she has applied. The candidate must work on his/her communication skills, general knowledge and rehearse some of the common questions asked in interviews.
Tie Breaking Criteria for HPPSC HPAS 2018
The marks of the main examination will be evaluated for the selection of the candidates for the viva voce. However such cases may arise when the marks scored by two or more candidates are equal then the following tie breaking procedure is followed.
- In case there is tie between or amongst the candidates on account of having obtained equal minimum qualifying marks on the basis of written examination, all such candidates obtaining equal minimum marks will be called for the interview/personality test.
HPPSC HPAS 2018 Selection Process
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Combined Competitive Examination consists of three successive stages to complete the selection process.
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Viva-Voce
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary examination contain 400 marks overall. The paper two of preliminary examination which is Aptitude test is a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks of 33% and, therefore, marks obtained in this paper are not counted for determining the merit of the candidates. The merit is made on the basis of marks obtained in General Studies (Paper-I) of the Preliminary Examination. The marks in both the papers are calculated as per the answer key. The candidates qualifying the preliminary examination are eligible to give the main written examination.
Main Written Examination
The number of candidates to be called for Main written examination are about 20 times of the total number of vacancies to be filled. To be precise 527 candidates are called to write main examination this year. No candidate will be considered to have qualified the written examination unless he obtains at least 40% marks in Hindi and English (Compulsory Papers) and 45% marks in the aggregate. The marks obtained in English and Hindi (Compulsory Papers) will not be counted for the purpose of ranking though it would be necessary for the candidates to secure minimum 40% marks in each of these papers to qualify.
Viva-Voce
The candidates qualifying the main examination will be called for the viva-voce. The number of candidate to be called for the viva-voce will be three times of the total number of vacancies.
The final merit list which will be used for the final selection will be formed by the marks obtained by the candidate in the main written exam and the viva-voce. Marks obtained by the candidates in the (Preliminary) examination will not be counted for the purpose of final selection. The marks obtained in the Compulsory Papers of English and Hindi will not be counted for overall ranking.
Vacancies and Pay Scale for HPPSC HPAS 2018
The HPPSC conducts HPAS for filling the vacant posts in the Administrative Services. The vacancies are different for various posts. The pay scale also varies from post to post. The grade pay also follows the same cycle. The vacancies for each post along with the pay scale is given below.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
| Administrative Service Class-I (Gazetted) | 04 | Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.5400 (Grade Pay). |
| Tehsildar Class–I (Gazetted) | 02 | Rs.10300-34800 + Rs.5000 (Grade Pay). |
| Block Development Officers, Class–I (Gazetted) | 08 | Rs. 10300-34800 + Rs. 5000 (Grade Pay). |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies Class II (Gazetted) | 01 | Rs. 10,300-34,800 + Rs. 5000 (Grade Pay). |
| District Treasury Officer Department of Finance (Treasuries, Accounts & Lotteries) (Class-I Gazetted) | 02 | Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.5400 (Grade Pay). |
| Department of Finance (Treasuries, Accounts & Lotteries) (Class-II Gazetted) | 08 | Rs.10300-34800+ Rs.5000 (Grade Pay). |
