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HPPSC HPAS Exam Date 2026: Prelims, Mains & Interview Schedule
The HPAS 2026 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for Sunday, 13 December 2026. The application window closed on 22 September 2026, so candidates have about 11 weeks between the deadline and the exam. Both Prelims papers are held on the same day. The Mains, Personality Test and final result dates will be notified after the Prelims result.
Mark your calendar: HPAS 2026 Prelims is on 13 December 2026. Watch hppsc.hp.gov.in for the e-admit card release and exam-day instructions.
1. HPAS 2026 schedule
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification (Advt. No. 59/8-2026) | 26 August 2026 | Released |
| Online application | 26 August to 22 September 2026 | Closed |
| Fee payment deadline | 22 September 2026, 11:59 PM | Closed |
| Preliminary Exam (GS Paper I and Aptitude Paper II) | 13 December 2026 | Scheduled |
| e-Admit card | Before 13 December 2026 | Awaited |
| Prelims answer key and objections | After 13 December 2026 (5-day window) | Awaited |
| Prelims result | To be notified | Awaited |
| Mains application | After Prelims result | Awaited |
| Main Exam | To be notified | Awaited |
| Personality Test | To be notified | Awaited |
| Final result | To be notified | Awaited |
2. How previous cycles ran
Where only a year is shown, check the exact date in the HPPSC archive
| Cycle | Applications closed | Prelims | Mains | Personality Test | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPAS 2025 | 10 May 2025 | 29 June 2025 (result 19 July 2025) | 2025 | 2025 | 30 December 2025 |
| HPAS 2024 | 2024 | 30 June 2024 | 2024 | 2024 to 2025 | 2025 |
| HPAS 2020 | 2021 | 26 September 2021 | 15 to 21 December 2021 | 15 to 21 June 2022 | 21 June 2022 |
In earlier cycles Prelims came within about two months of the application deadline. For 2026 the gap is longer, about 11 weeks, which gives candidates extra revision time. The full cycle from Prelims to final result has usually taken six to nine months.
3. Paper timings on Prelims day
| Paper | Duration | Usual slot |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Studies | 2 hours | Morning session |
| Paper II: Aptitude Test | 2 hours | Afternoon session |
Entry to the exam premises closes 30 minutes before each paper starts. The exact timings are printed on the e-admit card.
4. What to do before 13 December 2026
- Plan an 11-week revision cycle ending on 13 December 2026. Our preparation roadmap has a phased plan.
- Keep your OTR user ID and password safe; you will need them to download the e-admit card.
- Keep a self-attested passport-size photograph ready to paste on the admit card.
- Start answer-writing for Mains in parallel. The gap between Prelims and Mains has often been short.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
When is the HPAS 2026 Prelims exam?
On 13 December 2026.
When was the HPAS 2025 Prelims held?
On 29 June 2025.
How long after the application deadline is the Prelims usually held?
In 2025 the gap was about seven weeks. It varies from cycle to cycle.
Are both Prelims papers held on the same day?
Yes. Paper I (GS) and Paper II (Aptitude) are held on the same day, two hours each.
When does entry to the exam hall close?
30 minutes before the paper begins.
How long does a full HPAS cycle take?
Typically six to nine months from Prelims to the final result. The 2025 cycle ran from June to December 2025.
When will the HPAS 2026 Mains be held?
HPPSC will announce the Mains dates after the Prelims result.
Where will the exam date be announced?
On hppsc.hp.gov.in. Candidates also receive alerts on their registered e-mail and mobile.
When did the HPAS 2026 application window close?
22 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
When was the HPAS 2024 Prelims held?
On 30 June 2024.
When was the HPAS 2025 Prelims result declared?
On 19 July 2025.
When was the HPAS 2025 final result declared?
On 30 December 2025.
How long is each Prelims paper?
Two hours.
How long is each Mains paper?
Three hours.
Is the HPAS Prelims held in a single day?
Yes. Both papers are held on the same day.
How many weeks are left for HPAS 2026 Prelims?
About 11 weeks from the application deadline of 22 September 2026 to the exam on 13 December 2026.
How can I get the exam date alert?
Keep checking hppsc.hp.gov.in and your registered e-mail and phone.
Can the HPAS exam date be changed?
HPPSC can reschedule exams. Any change to the 13 December 2026 date would be announced on the Commission's website.
When will the Mains exam be held?
HPPSC will notify the Mains schedule after the Prelims result.
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