Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission — Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Section Officer (HPF&AS), announcing a total of 26 vacancies located in Himachal Pradesh. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 05 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of regular service in H.P. Government entities. and be within the prescribed age limit of 18-45 years as of 2026-01-01, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Pay Band Level-13 (Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 1,46,500). The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam followed by Main Entrance Exam and pre-induction training.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
05 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Section Officer (HPF&AS) |
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| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of regular service in H.P. Government entities. |
| Age Limit | 18-45 years as of 2026-01-01 |
| Salary | Pay Band Level-13 (Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 1,46,500) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 600 for all categories |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam followed by Main Entrance Exam and pre-induction training. |
Prescribed Age: 18–45 Years (As on 05 Aug 2026)
Pay Level 13 (Grade Pay ₹8,700) • Starting Basic: ₹123,100/month
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the notification (Advertisement Number 56/7-2026) for the selection of 26 candidates for pre-induction training leading to the Himachal Pradesh Finance & Accounts Service (HPF&AS). This selection is specifically for serving employees of the H.P. Government departments, boards, corporations, and autonomous bodies.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Section Officer (HPF&AS) |
| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| Application Mode | Online (OTRS Portal) |
| Application Deadline | 2026-08-05 |
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria as of the application deadline:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 17 |
| UR (Hearing Impaired) | 1 |
| UR (Intellectual/Multiple Disability) | 1 |
| SC of H.P. | 2 |
| ST of H.P. | 2 |
| OBC of H.P. | 3 |
The recruitment process involves a two-stage examination:
Note: Candidates must qualify with at least 40% in each paper and 45% in aggregate. Shortlisting for the Main exam is based on a 1:10 ratio against vacancies.
Only regular, serving employees of the H.P. Government, including its boards, corporations, and autonomous bodies, are eligible to apply.
The examination fee is Rs. 600 for all candidates, payable via the OTRS portal.
Yes, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) is mandatory for candidates to appear in the Main Examination.
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