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HPPSC HPAS Admit Card 2026: Download & Exam Day Guide
HPPSC does not post admit cards. Provisionally admitted candidates download the HPAS 2026 e-admit card from the Commission's website by logging in with their OTR user ID and password. A passport-size photograph, self-attested or attested by a Gazetted Officer, must be pasted on the printed admit card; without it, entry to the Prelims is refused. The admit card will be released ahead of the Prelims on 13 December 2026.
1. Admit card overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online download only (no postal admit card) |
| Where | hppsc.hp.gov.in, through OTR login |
| Login details | User ID and password created at One Time Registration |
| Release | Before the Prelims on 13 December 2026; exact release date to be notified |
| Photograph | Paste a passport-size photograph, self-attested or attested by a Gazetted Officer |
| Mains admit card | Issued separately after the Mains application |
2. How to download
- Visit hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Open the OTR login page and sign in with your user ID and password.
- Find HPAS Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination-2026 on the dashboard.
- Download the e-admit card and the exam instructions.
- Print on A4 paper and paste the attested photograph in the space provided.
3. Details to check on the admit card
- Name, father's name and date of birth as per Matriculation certificate
- Roll number and application number
- Photograph and signature
- Category
- Exam centre address and reporting time
- Paper timings
If anything is wrong, contact HPPSC immediately on 1800-180-8004 or 0177-2629738, or e-mail hppsc_shimla@msn.com.
4. Exam centres
Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Dharamshala, Palampur, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Nahan, Solan, Una, Sundernagar and Rampur Bushahr. HPPSC may add Sub-Divisional centres if applications are high and can allot any centre when needed. Appearing at a centre other than the allotted one leads to rejection.
5. Exam day checklist
| Carry | Do not carry |
|---|---|
| Printed e-admit card with attested photograph | Mobile phone, smartwatch, pager or scanner |
| Original photo ID | Bluetooth or any communication device |
| Black ballpoint pen (as instructed) | Notes, books or loose paper |
| Scribe permission letter (if applicable) | Calculator (unless permitted) |
Reach early. Entry closes 30 minutes before each paper. Your face is matched against the live photograph captured during the application.
6. OMR sheet care
Write and encode your roll number, application number and test booklet series correctly. If these are wrong both in writing and in encoding, the OMR sheet is not evaluated at all.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
Will HPPSC send the HPAS admit card by post?
No. It must be downloaded from the HPPSC website.
When will the HPAS 2026 admit card be released?
Before the Prelims on 13 December 2026. HPPSC will announce the exact release date on its website.
What login details do I need?
The user ID and password you created at One Time Registration.
Is a photograph required on the admit card?
Yes. Paste a passport-size photograph, self-attested or attested by a Gazetted Officer. Without it you will not be allowed to appear.
What if I forget my OTR password?
Use the password recovery option on the OTR login page, or contact the HPPSC helpline.
Can I request a change of exam centre after the admit card is issued?
No. Centre changes are not allowed.
Is the same admit card valid for Mains?
No. A separate admit card is issued for the Main Exam.
What happens if my OMR details are wrongly filled?
If the roll number, application number and booklet series are written and encoded wrongly, the answer sheet is not checked.
What should I do if my photograph is missing on the admit card?
Contact HPPSC immediately on the helpline or by e-mail before the exam.
Which ID proof should I carry?
Carry an original valid photo ID along with the admit card, as instructed on the admit card.
Can I enter the exam hall after the gate closes?
No. Entry closes 30 minutes before each paper.
Are mobile phones allowed in the exam hall?
No. Possessing a mobile phone or any communication device is treated as unfair means.
Is identity verified at the centre?
Yes. Your face is matched with the live photograph captured during the application.
Where can PwD candidates request a scribe?
By writing to the Commission with a disability certificate at least seven days before the exam.
Do I need to carry the admit card for both papers?
Yes. Keep it with you for both sessions on exam day.
What happens if I appear at the wrong centre?
Your candidature will be rejected.
Can the Commission change my allotted centre?
Yes. HPPSC can allot any centre when circumstances require.
Is there a separate admit card for the interview?
HPPSC informs interview candidates of the schedule and requirements separately.
What pen should I use on the OMR sheet?
Use the pen specified in the admit card instructions, typically a black ballpoint.
Where are the exam instructions?
They are downloaded along with the e-admit card.
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