About HP Subordinate Allied Services Exam
HPPSC Allied Services (Class‑III Non‑Gaz.)
Conducted by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Group-C (Non-Gazetted) posts in state departments. As per Advertisement No. 09/2019, posts include Inspector (Cooperation), Election Kanungo, and Extension Officer (Industries) on a contractual basis with fixed monthly remuneration.
- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- Age: 18–45 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/HP residents as per rules)
- Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners & dialects of HP
- Exam centres: Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Solan, Hamirpur, etc.
Why Career Pathway?
9+
Years of HPPSC coaching legacy
180+
Selections in Allied & other state exams
24
HP GK modules & monthly current affairs
Exam Pattern (as per HPPSC)
Preliminary Examination (Objective)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | HP General Knowledge (incl. current affairs of HP) | 200 | 2 hrs |
| II | National / International Affairs & General Studies | 200 | 2 hrs |
*Negative marking (1/3rd). Both papers are qualifying for Mains.
Mains Examination (Descriptive)
- English (qualifying, descriptive) 100 marks
- Hindi (qualifying, descriptive) 100 marks
- General Knowledge (descriptive – HP specific + national) 200 marks
- Essay / HP dialect & culture part of GK
Posts Notified (Advt. 09/2019)
Inspector (Cooperation)
43 Posts
Department: Cooperation
Pay: Fixed contractual ₹13,900/month
Election Kanungo
07 Posts
Department: Election
Pay: Fixed contractual ₹11,910/month
Extension Officer
04 Posts
Department: Industries
Pay: Fixed contractual ₹13,900/month
More departments and posts may be added in future cycles. The pattern remains consistent.
Comprehensive Syllabus & Desirable
Himachal Pradesh GK core
- History & freedom struggle (Pahari dynasties, British rule)
- Geography (rivers, districts, climate, tribal areas)
- HP Economy, budget, tourism, horticulture
- Art, culture, fairs (Kullu, Lavi, Minjar, etc.)
- HP current affairs (schemes, policies, budget)
- Customs, manners & dialects (desirable)
National & International
- Indian Polity (Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary)
- Economy (budget, inflation, five-year plans)
- General Science & tech (ISRO, defence, awards)
- Geography of India (physiography, monsoon, soils)
- International relations (UN, summits, organizations)
Current Affairs & Misc
- National events (awards, reports, govt schemes)
- International summits & agreements (G20, WTO)
- Sports, books, personalities in news
- Himachal specific news (yearly review, policies)
- Environmental issues & ecology
Desirable as per HPPSC notification: "Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh." – We cover this in HP culture module.
Essential: Bachelor's degree from recognized university
Download Syllabus PDF (coming soon)
Why Career Pathway Institute
HPPSC Faculty
Ex-experts & HP GK specialists
HP GK Notes
District-wise coverage, dialects & customs
40+ Test Series
Prelim + Mains descriptive tests
Interview Prep
Mock interviews by panel
200+ HP GK MCQs daily
Current affairs magazine (HP specific)
Weekend HP budget classes
Eligibility Criteria (as per Advt. 09/2019)
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Nationality: Citizen of India
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Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
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Age Limit: 18 to 45 years as of 01-01-2019. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwD of HP as per government norms.
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Desirable: Knowledge of customs, manners & dialects of HP.
Our 5-Step Preparation Strategy
1
NCERT & Concept Building
2
Himachal Pradesh GK Focus (District-wise)
3
Daily MCQ Practice & Current Affairs
4
Mains Answer Writing & Essay Practice
5
Mock Interviews & Personality Development