HPAS · Exam date, notification, admit card & result
HPAS 2026: exam date, notification, admit card, result & cutoff
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Key dates
Admit card
1 Nov 2026
Expectedin 51 days
Exam day
15 Nov 2026
Expectedin 65 days
Answer key
20 Nov 2026
Expectedin 70 days
Result
30 Dec 2026
Expectedin 110 days
Expected dates are estimates from previous cycles, not announcements. Verify on the official site before acting. · Data updated 1 Sept 2026
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Full timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HPAS 2025 Prelims Result declaredSource ↗ | Sat, 19 Jul, 2025Reported | Done |
| HPAS 2025 Mains Exam Conducted from 25 Sept to 01 Oct 2025 Source ↗ | Thu, 25 Sept, 2025Reported | Done |
| HPAS 2025 Final Result declared Interviews conducted 22–30 Dec 2025 Source ↗ | Tue, 30 Dec, 2025Reported | Done |
| HPAS 2026 notification released Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 for 22 posts; could not verify on official HPPSC site directly Source ↗ | Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Expected | Done |
| Application start date Online applications through HPPSC OTR portal Source ↗ | Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Expected | Done |
| Application closing date Last date to apply: 11:59 PM on September 22, 2026 Source ↗ | Tue, 22 Sept, 2026Expected | in 11 days |
| Prelims admit card release (expected) Typically released 10-15 days before exam; exact date awaited from HPPSC | Sun, 1 Nov, 2026Expected | in 51 days |
| Prelims exam (expected) Tentatively projected for November 2026; exact date to be announced by HPPSC | Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Expected | in 65 days |
| Prelims answer key (expected) Typically released within 3-5 days of exam | Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Expected | in 70 days |
| Prelims result (expected) Based on typical HPPSC timeline; usually 4-6 weeks after Prelims | Wed, 30 Dec, 2026Expected | in 110 days |
| Mains exam (expected) Multi-day descriptive examination; typically 2-3 months after Prelims result | Mon, 15 Mar, 2027Expected | in 185 days |
| Mains result (expected) Usually 2-3 months after Mains exam completion | Wed, 30 Jun, 2027Expected | in 292 days |
| Interview/Personality Test (expected) Final stage; typically 1-2 months after Mains result | Sun, 15 Aug, 2027Expected | in 338 days |
Latest updates
Older updates →Candidates can apply online through the HPPSC portal until September 22, 2026 (11:59 PM). The application fee is ₹600 for all candidates, with concessions available for reserved categories.
Multiple sources report that HPPSC released Advertisement No. 59/8-2026 for the HPAS Combined Competitive Examination 2026 on August 25, 2026, announcing 22 posts across HP Administrative Service, BDO, Tehsildar, and other departments. Applications reportedly open until September 22, 2026.
HPPSC conducted the HPAS Preliminary Examination 2025 on June 29, 2025. The previous cycle (2025) recruited for 32 vacancies, with the final result declared in December 2025.
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Questions students ask
When is the HPAS 2026 exam?
Prelims exam (expected): estimated around 15 Nov 2026 — not announced yet. Confirm on the official website.
When is the HPAS 2026 notification?
HPAS 2026 notification released was expected around 25 Aug 2026 — an estimate from previous cycles, not an official notice.
What is the last date to apply for HPAS?
Application closing date: estimated around 22 Sept 2026 — not announced yet. Confirm on the official website.
When will the HPAS admit card be released?
Prelims admit card release (expected): estimated around 1 Nov 2026 — not announced yet. Confirm on the official website.
When is the HPAS result expected?
Prelims result (expected): estimated around 30 Dec 2026 — not announced yet. Confirm on the official website.