The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (PSC), Hamirpur (HP) just shared the exciting news in the employment newspaper on 31st December 2023. They’re looking to fill 24 positions for Election Kanungo, Extension Officer posts. In their official announcement, the authorities revealed that these 995 spots are up for grabs in the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 drive.
Here, the Mission Convergence Team introduces you to the promising vacancies offered by The Himachal Pradesh (HP) Public Service Commission (PSC), Hamirpur (HP).
HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024:
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPSC), Hamirpur (HP) has announced 24 vacancies for Election Kanungo, Extension Officer posts through an employment newspaper on 31st December 2023. Election Kanungo, Extension Officer is considered a premium job opportunity in the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission through HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Notification. As per the official press release, the authorities announced a total of 24 vacancies under the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024. It is a golden opportunity for candidates waiting for the HPPSC Subordinate Allied Services Recruitment drive. Interested candidates read this article till the end for information on official notification, eligibility, age limit, registration fees, and steps for submission of the Application Form.
The Official Notification of the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024:
On December 31, 2023, the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Notification for Election Kanungo, Extension Officer positions was published in the employment publication. The HPPSC recruiting examinations are publicized on the HPPSC website. The complete HPPSC Allied Services Recruitment 2023 Notification pdf will be available shortly at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/ Please see the link below for more information about the HPPSC 2024 Exam.
Overview of HPPSC Subordinate Allied Services Recruitment 2023:
Interested candidates read the below table for a brief on the HPPSC Subordinate Allied Services Recruitment 2023. After reading the table, candidates could understand the important facts easily. Applicants should visit the official website for their application submission and read the recruitment notification once before applying.
Summary of the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024
| SR. No. | Related Facts | Related Information |
| 1. | Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| 2. | Recruitment Authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| 3. | Post Name | Election Kanungo, Extension Officer |
| 4. | Total Vacancy | 24 |
| 5. | Official notification releasing Date | 31/12/23 |
| 6. | Application Submission Starts from | 31/12/23 |
| 7. | Last date for submission | 27/01/24 |
| 8. | Applying Mode | Online |
| 9. | Selection process | Written Test- Interview |
| 10. | Job category | Centre |
| 11. | Location | To be notified |
| 12. | Official website | http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
Important Dates of the HP Allied Services 2023:
Interested Candidates read this table for important dates of HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024. After reading it, candidates can apply on time and avoid last-minute hassle.
| SR.No | Important Events | Dates |
| 1. | Official Notification Released | 31/12/23 |
| 2. | Registration Starts From | 31/12/23 |
| 3. | Closing Date for Registration | 27/01/24 |
| 4. | Examination Date | Notified later |
The Official Notification of the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024:
On December 31, 2023, the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Notification for Election Kanungo, Extension Officer positions was published in the employment publication. The HPPSC recruiting examinations are publicised on the HPPSC website. The complete HPPSC Allied Services Recruitment 2023 Notification pdf will be available shortly at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/ Please see the link below for more information about the HPPSC 2024 Exam.
Vacancy Details of the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024:
Interested Candidates should check the following table for section-wise vacancy details. Candidates fill in their section wisely in their Application Form.
Vacancy Details of the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2023:
| Post Name | Total Vacancy |
| Election Kanungo | 15 vacancies (UR-10, EWS-02, SC-03) for Election department |
| Extension Officer | 09 vacancies (UR-06, EWS-02, SC-01) for Industries department |
HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link
The HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 online application link will be enabled on the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPSC) official website at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/ Eligible and interested applicants can apply for 24 Election Kanungo, Extension Officer positions via the official website or the direct link provided in the article. To avoid any technological issues on the final date, candidates were required to submit their application forms before the closing date.
Age-Limit Criteria of the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024:
Interested Candidates read the below points for information on their age criteria.
| SR. No. | Minimum | Maximum |
| Age | 18 years old | 45 years old |
Age Relaxation As Per Rules
Educational Qualification for the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024
- Minimum educational qualification:- A Candidate must hold a Bachelor degree of any of the universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be a deemed university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Note:- Candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications, which are recognized by the State Government as equivalent to professional or technical degree, would also be eligible for admission to the examination.
- A candidate shall be eligible for appointment to Class-III post(s), if he / she has passed matriculation and 10+2 from any School / Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh; Provided this condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachali’s.
Application Fees for the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024:
Interested and eligible Candidates know their applicable fees. The following table has category-wise Registration Fees details.
| Sr. No. | Category | Fees in Rupees |
| 1. | Male candidates of General, General Physically Disabled (orthopedically disabled, Deaf & Dumb andHearing Impaired), Economic Weaker Section (EWS) (not included in BPL category), Wards of FreedomFighter categories (WFF) andGeneral – Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh who are relieved from the Defence Services on their own request before completion of their normal tenure of service under the Government of India. | 400 /- |
| 2. | All Male candidates of Other States (including reserved category(s) candidates of other states). | 400 /- |
| 3. | Male candidates of SC, ST, OBC and EWS covered under UR – BPL categories of Himachal Pradesh and Ex-Servicemen candidates of Himachal Pradesh belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories who are relieved from the Defence Services on their own request before completion of their normal tenure of service under the Government of India. | 100 /- |
| 4. | The Ex-Servicemen male candidates of Himachal Pradesh who are relieved from the Defence Services after completion of their normal tenure of service under the Government of India and the Blind and Visually Impaired male candidates of Himachal Pradesh are exempted from paying the examination fee. | No Fee |
HPPSC Subordinate Allied Services Selection Process 2023
| 1 | SCREENING TEST |
| 2 | MAIN EXAMINATION |
| 3 | DOCUMENT VERIFICATION |
HPPSC Allied Services Exam Pattern 2024
Initially, an objective type Preliminary Examination of three hours’ duration, will be conducted consisting of one paper of 200 Questions one mark each of multiple choice answers for short listing the candidates for the Main examination. The marks obtained by the candidates in the Preliminary Examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit.
Note:- There will be negative marking for incorrect answers (as detailed below) for all questions:-
(a) There are four alternatives for the answers to every question i.e. A,B, C, D. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deduced as penalty.
(b) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one of the given answers happen tobe correct and there will be same penalty as above for that question.
(c) Where there are two correct answers instead of one correct answer out of four options ( A,B,C,D) of a question, all thosecandidates, who will click or encircle / blacken any one of these two correct answers will be awarded marks allotted to that question.
The number of candidates to be called for (Main) written examination will be 20 times of the total number of posts advertised. The candidates having been declared qualified in the Preliminary Examination will have to fill the online application for Main Examination along with requisite Examination fees. Only those candidates will be given admission to the (Main) written examination, who submit requisite application along with the fees for Main Examination consisting of three papers. The candidate shall have to pass all the three subjects. No separate intimation will be issued in this regard.
Preference list for the posts advertised under rules, as mentioned in the Application Form shall be filled in / indicated by the candidate at the time of submission of application form for the main examination and the candidate will be selected in order of merit in accordance to the order of preference list. Once preference list has been submitted, no change / amendment therein shall be permitted and no representation will be considered in this regard.
The candidates will be considered for selection only for those posts and in the order as indicated by him/her in the preference list. They will not be considered for any post not mentioned by them in the preference list, irrespective of the fact that in the order of merit they are eligible for selection to the posts.
If a candidate has not submitted the preference list duly filled in, to the Commission, or has submitted the preference list without his/her signature or has not expressed any choice / preference whatsoever in the preference list, will be considered for all posts in the order in which these have been listed in the advertisement.
HPPSC Allied Service Prelims Syllabus
- Paper of three hours’ duration consisting of 200 marks (General Knowledge) (Objective type).
1. History, Geography and socio economic development of Himachal Pradesh. (60 Marks)
2. Knowledge of current events of national and international importance and such matters of every day observationand experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. (60 Marks)
3. Modern History (From 1857 onwards) of India, Indian culture, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography of India,Disaster Management, Environment and Gender issues and teaching of Mahatma Gandhi. (80 Marks)
HP Allied Services Syllabus for Main Examination
| Paper No. | Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration of paper |
| I | English (Conventional) | 150 Marks | 03 hours |
| Candidates will be required to answer questions designed to test their understanding of English and workmen like use of words .Some of the questions will be devised to test also their reasoning power, their capacity to perceive implications their ability to distinguish between the important and the less important and to write an Essay. Passage will usually be set for Summary or Précis. Credit will be given for concise and effective expression. | |||
| Paper No. | Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration of paper |
| Paper No.II | Hindi (Conventional) | 150 Marks | 03 hours |
| i) Translation of an English Passage into Hindi.ii) Explanation of Hindi passage in Prose and Poetry in same language. iii) Composition (Essay, Idioms, Correction etc). | |||
| Paper No. | Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration of paper |
| Paper No. III | General Knowledge | 200 Marks | 03 hours |
| History, geography and socio economic development of Himachal Pradesh. Knowledge of current events of National and International importance and of such matter of every day observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on Modern History (From 1857 onwards) of India, Indian culture, Indian polity, Indian Economy and Geography of India of such nature as candidates should be able to answer without special study and question on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. | |||
Note:- No candidate would be considered to have qualified for the Written test unless he obtains 40% marks in aggregate in all papers and at least 35% marks in each paper. On the basis of merit Main Examination ( Written), in the ratio of 1:2, candidates will be called for document verification in support of their eligibility. After document verification, the result on the basis of merit in the written Examination will be declared in accordance to a number of posts.
Note- i In case of bilingual papers, if there is any difference in the English and Hindi versions of the question and the answer options or any other mistake, the English version shall be treated as correct and final.
(ii) The final answer key along with the question paper shall be uploaded on the website of the Commission after the declaration of the result. No objection(s)/ representation(s) shall be entertained against the final answer key.
(iii) The answer key of CBT (objective type) shall be uploaded online on the MY EXAMINATION MY ONLINE
REVIEW‟ in the User IDs of all appeared candidates while that of the offline test shall be uploaded on the website of the Commission immediately after the conduct of the test and depositing of the answer sheets in the Commission, for inviting objection(s) from the appeared candidates. A time period of 05 (five) days excluding the day of publishing of the key shall be given to them to submit their objection(s) with supporting documents/references. A non – non-refundable fee of Rs 100/- per objected question subject to a maximum of Rs 500/- will be charged from the candidates.
The objections have to be filed in online mode only through the HPPSC website by uploading the supporting documents. No other mode shall be entertained and no objection shall be entertained/considered without depositing the requisite fees.
(iv) The received objection(s), if any, will be got verified from the Subject Expert/ Paper Setter. Based on the opinion/ decision of the Subject Expert/ Paper Setter to the objection(s) raised by the candidates, the revised answer key shall be prepared and finalized. In respect of the scrapped question(s) no credit to appeared candidates shall be given and passing marks will accordingly be proportionally reduced.
(v) Final order of merit shall be determined in accordance with highest marks secured in the Mains Examination.
Note:- No candidate would be considered to have qualified the Written test unless he obtains 40% marks in aggregate in all papers and at least 35% marks in each paper. On the basis of merit Main Examination ( Written), in the ratio of 1:2, candidates will be called for document verification in support of their eligibility. After document verification, the result on the basis of merit in written Examination will be declared in accordance to number of posts.
Note- I In case of bilingual papers, if there is any difference in English and Hindi version of the question and the answer options or any other mistake, the English version shall be treated as correct and final.
Steps to Fill in the Application Forms of HPPSC Allied Services Recruitment 2023:
Applicants must visit the official website to fill in their Application Form. Candidates should read the official notification once before applying. You can follow the below steps to fill your Application Form.
Applicants visit the official website (http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/ )
1.Click on the ‘Recruitment or Vacancy’ section
2. Open the HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Application Form page
3. Fill in the required details, like name, address, age, gender, education, and category
4. Pay your Application Fees [if applicable]
5. Verify the Application Form details once before submitting.
6. Get your Registration no. and payment slip acknowledgement
7. Candidates can take a printout of their Application Form and Payment Slip for future reference.
| HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| HP Allied Services Recruitment 2024 Apply Online | Click Here |
| HPPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Wishing you the best as you embark on this remarkable expedition with HPPSC.
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