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HPSSSB Exam Dates Out! The Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (HPSSSB) conducts a recruitment process to provide opportunities to the suited candidates of various Ministries and the Departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates between the age of 18-45 can apply for various posts such as Junior Office Assistant, Clerk, Computer Operator, Data Operator, and Steno Typist. The aspiring candidates will have to undergo a selection process such as written tests, evaluation tests, and skill tests.
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HPSSSB Recruitment Notification 2023 for various post will be released by the board on its official website. Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (HPSSSB) is responsible for recruiting candidates and providing job opportunities across the state for various posts. The commission recruits suitable candidates for filling the vacant posts of subordinates in various ministries and the departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Name of the Organization |
HPSSSB, Government of Himachal Pradesh |
HPSSSB Full Form |
Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board |
Official Website |
|
Mode of Application |
Online |
Posts Name |
Clerk, Steno Typist, Lineman, etc |
Selection Process |
Written Exam, Skill Test |
Notification Release Date |
26th May 2023 |
Last Date to Apply |
30th June 2023 |
State |
|
Qualification |
The HPSSSB Exam Dates has been released for various posts like Clerk, Steno, Lineman, Junior Engineer etc. The exam are going to be started on 21st August 2022. The exams will be held till 25th December 2022. Check the official notice below.
The HPSSSB Station Fire Officer Physical Efficiency Test Result has been released on 29th June 2022. This is with reference to the Advt. No. 36-3/2020. Below is the direct link to check the PET result notice.
The HPSSSB Sericulture Inspector Final Result has been released. A total number of 5 candidates are selected. Below is the direct link to check the final result.
HPSSSB has released the rejection list of HPSSSB Draughtsman for Postcode 838. A total number of 50 candidates have been rejected. Below is the direct link to check the rejection notice below.
HPSSSB has released the allotment list of HPSSSB JE for postcode 695. A total number of 05 candidates are considered. Below is the direct link to check.
A total number of 1508 vacancies was released for HPSSSB Recruitment 2022 across various posts. Check the post-wise detailed vacancy table below.
Post Code |
Posts Name |
Vacancies 2022 |
Vacancy 2023 |
958 |
Veterinary Pharmacist |
188 |
To be Announced |
959 |
Laboratory Assistant (Physics & Ballistics) |
01 |
To be Announced |
960 |
Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry & Toxicology) |
01 |
To be Announced |
961 |
Laboratory Assistant (Biology & Serology) |
01 |
To be Announced |
962 |
Clerk |
82 |
To be Announced |
963 |
MLT Grade-II |
24 |
To be Announced |
964 |
Law Officer Grade-II |
03 |
To be Announced |
965 |
Junior Office Assistant (Information Technology) |
198 |
To be Announced |
966 |
Assistant Computer Programmer |
01 |
To be Announced |
967 |
Dispenser |
06 |
To be Announced |
968 |
Hostel Supdt cum PTI |
01 |
To be Announced |
969 |
Inspector Legal Metrology |
03 |
To be Announced |
970 |
Junior Engineer (Civil) |
11 |
To be Announced |
971 |
Lineman |
186 |
To be Announced |
972 |
Sub-Station Attendant (SSA) |
163 |
To be Announced |
973 |
Electrician (Electrical) |
112 |
To be Announced |
974 |
Electrician Power House Electrical (PHE) |
22 |
To be Announced |
975 |
Electrician (M&T) |
22 |
To be Announced |
976 |
Fitter (Hyd. Mech.) |
25 |
To be Announced |
977 |
Market Supervisor |
12 |
To be Announced |
978 |
Fisheries Officer |
02 |
To be Announced |
979 |
Motor Vehicle Inspector |
04 |
To be Announced |
980 |
Drawing Master |
314 |
To be Announced |
981 |
Franking Machine Attendant |
01 |
To be Announced |
982 |
Copy Holder |
02 |
To be Announced |
983 |
Developer |
01 |
To be Announced |
984 |
Mechanic (Printing) |
01 |
To be Announced |
985 |
Press Duty |
03 |
To be Announced |
986 |
Sanitary Supervisor |
03 |
To be Announced |
987 |
Assistant Chemist |
01 |
To be Announced |
988 |
Perfusionist |
04 |
To be Announced |
989 |
Steno Typist |
47 |
To be Announced |
990 |
Statistical Assistant |
02 |
To be Announced |
991 |
Workshop Instructor (Welding) |
02 |
To be Announced |
992 |
Workshop Instructor (Pattern Making) |
02 |
To be Announced |
993 |
Workshop Instructor (Machinist) |
04 |
To be Announced |
994 |
Psychologist cum Rehabilitation Officer |
01 |
To be Announced |
995 |
Steno Typist |
01 |
To be Announced |
996 |
Junior Office Assistant (Accounts) |
23 |
To be Announced |
997 |
Workshop Instructor (Architecture) |
01 |
To be Announced |
998 |
Workshop Instructor (Electrical) |
03 |
To be Announced |
999 |
Law Officer |
01 |
To be Announced |
1000 |
Junior Office Assistant (IT) |
01 |
To be Announced |
1001 |
Junior Scale Stenographer |
01 |
To be Announced |
1002 |
Secretary |
01 |
To be Announced |
1003 |
Computer Operator |
12 |
To be Announced |
1004 |
Junior Engineer (Archaeology) |
03 |
To be Announced |
1005 |
Draughtsman |
01 |
To be Announced |
1006 |
Preservation Assistant |
03 |
To be Announced |
1007 |
Cultural Organizer |
01 |
To be Announced |
Total |
1508 |
To be Announced |
The interested candidates can apply for the HPSSSB Exam through the online mode only. The applicants are advised to read and understand the detailed notification carefully before proceeding to the online application form to avoid any discrepancies. To apply online for the HPSSSB exam, the applicants can follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board
Step2: The candidates should register themselves on the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) by using the “Sign up” option given on the official website
Step 3: In the next step, the candidates should proceed to the application form with the help of the username & password created during registration
Step 4: The detailed information of posts as per different categories will be displayed on the official web page
Step 5: In the next step, the applicants need to choose the preferred District and Tehsil for allocation of the examination center
Step 6: The next step involves filling in personal and contact details in the online application form
Step 7: The candidates have to now upload their scanned photograph and signature.
Step 8: Now, the applicants need to provide the details of their educational qualifications as per the post
Step 9: In case of experience requirement, the page will be redirected accordingly else it will proceed to the payment options
Step 10: The last step involves payment of the application fee and submission of the application form
Step 11: The candidates should recheck the online application form to avoid future discrepancies before clicking on the final submission button
Step 12: Moreover, the applicants are advised to take a printout of the application form for further reference
Once the necessary details have been provided in the online application form, the candidates have to now pay the application fee as per their categories. The examination fee can be paid through “Online Payment Gateway” using any one of the online payment modes such as Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/Offline computer generated Challan/Lokmitra Kendra.
The application fee for HPSSSB Recruitment 2022 as per the different categories is mentioned below:
Category |
Fee |
General Category/EWS/Ex-Servicemen (relieved through VRS) of Himachal Pradesh |
360/- |
Physically Handicapped, General IRDP, Ward of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, Ward of Freedom Fighter |
120/- |
SC/ST/OBC/BPL Categories of Himachal Pradesh |
120/- |
Blind/Visually Impaired and Ex-Servicemen (relieved after completion of normal tenure) of Himachal Pradesh |
No Fee |
The conceptual understanding, intelligence, and skill proficiency of the candidates are the key determinants in their selection. However, the selection procedure of the HPSSSB Recruitment is multi-dimensional and consists of various stages of recruitment. The candidates will be selected based on their performance in written test and skill test.
Those candidates who qualify for all the stages of the selection process are promoted further for the final selection. After documents verification and applicability of reservations and other policies of the recruitment process, the candidates are finally allocated their posts.
Given below are the required HPSSSB eligibility criteria for Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (HPSSSB) Recruitment 2023.
The applicants must be citizens of Himachal Pradesh state only to be eligible for applying online.
The educational qualification for different posts is mentioned below:
Post Name | Educational Qualification |
Medical Laboratory Technician Gr-II | The candidate should have completed B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical Laboratory Sciences) |
Investigator | The candidate should hold certifiation of Matriculation, 10+2, PG (Relevant Discipline) |
Steno Typist | The candidate should have passed 10+2 with typing knowledge |
Laboratory Technician | The candidate should have passed a Diploma/ Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology |
Field Investigator | The candidate should be a graduate in the Relevant Discipline |
Junior Scale Stenographer | The candidate should have passed 10+2 with typing knowledge |
Junior Office Assistant (Accounts) | The candidate should have completed their Matriculation, 10+2, B.Com, M.Com |
Staff Nurse | The candidate should have completed their Diploma (GNM)/ B.Sc (Nursing) |
Radiographer | The candidate should have completed their Degree (Relevant Discipline) |
Laboratory Assistant | The candidate should have completed their 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
Operation Theater Assistant | The candidate should have completed their 10+2, OTA Course, Degree (Medical Technology) |
Sanitary Inspector | The candidate should be a graduate. |
Junior Technician (Weaving Master/ Instructor) |
The candidate should hold degree of Matriculation, 10+2, Diploma (Textile Technology) |
Junior Office Assistant (IT) | The candidate should have passed 10+2, ITI |
Assistant Mining Inspector | The candidate should have passed 10+2 |
Junior Draughtsman (Electrical) | The candidate should have completed their Diploma/Degree (Relevant Discipline) |
Pharmacist (Allopathy) | The candidate should hold a degree of graduation or diploma in Pharmacy |
Medical Laboratory Technician Grade-II |
The candidate should hold Degree (Medical Laboratory Technology/ Medical Technology Laboratory) |
Radiographer | The candidate should hold a degree of graduation in relevant discipline |
Statistical Assistant | The candidate should hold degree of B.Com/ B.Sc./ BA (Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics) |
Junior Technician (Electrical) | The candidate should be Matric pass |
Accountant | The candidate should hold a degree of B.Com/C.A. inter/ MBA (Finance) |
Librarian | The candidate should hold a degree of BA/ B.lib/diploma (library science) |
Accountant | The candidate should hold a degree of B.Com, Computer Knowledge |
Junior Accountant | The candidate should hold a degree of Commerce with Computer Knowledge |
Mining Inspector | The candidate should hold a degree of B.Sc (Science & Geology) |
Boiler Operator | The candidate should be a Matriculation pass |
Medical Social Worker | The candidate should hold PG degree in Social Science/ Sociology |
Category |
Age Relaxation |
OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh |
5 Years |
The syllabus of the HPSSSB recruitment is divided across various subjects along with specified subjects as per different posts. The major subjects covered under the official syllabus are General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi. The candidates should be well versed with a detailed and comprehensive understanding of these subjects so that they can crack the exam with flying colors.
Check more details on HPSSSB Syllabus Exam Pattern here
As mentioned earlier in the article, the candidates will go through an offline written examination followed by the screening and skill tests for the final selection. The applicants need to prepare well as this examination is quite competitive due to the huge number of applications from across the state. To prepare well and develop a conceptual understanding, it is important for the candidates to go through the HPSSSB exam pattern. Below are the post-wise exam pattern details.
Below is the detailed exam pattern for the written examination.
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Number of Marks |
Subject Field |
120 |
60 |
General Knowledge, Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard. |
80 |
40 |
Below is the detailed exam pattern for the written examination.
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Number of Marks |
General Knowledge, Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard. |
200 |
100 |
Below is the detailed exam pattern for the written examination.
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Number of Marks |
Subject Field |
120 |
60 |
General Knowledge, Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard. |
80 |
40 |
Recently, the board has released the exam dates. Let's have a look at important dates related to the HPSSSB Recruitment 2023.
Sr No |
Name of Post |
Post Code |
Date of Exam |
Session |
1 |
Laboratory Assistant (Chemistry & Toxicology) |
960 |
21.08.2022 |
Morning |
2 |
Law Officer Grade-II |
964 |
21.08.2022 |
Evening |
3 |
Inspector Legal Metrology |
969 |
28.08.2022 |
Morning |
4 |
Market Supervisor |
977 |
28.08.2022 |
Evening |
5 |
Workshop Instructor (Electrical) |
998 |
04.09.2022 |
Morning |
6 |
Draughtsman |
1005 |
04.09.2022 |
Evening |
7 |
Junior Engineer (Civil) |
970 |
10.09.2022 |
Morning |
8 |
Electrician (M&T) |
975 |
10.09.2022 |
Evening |
9 |
Electrician Power House Electrical (PHE) |
974 |
11.09.2022 |
Morning |
10 |
Fitter (Hyd. Mech.) |
976 |
11.09.2022 |
Evening |
11 |
Clerk |
962 |
18.09.2022 |
Noon (11:00 AM To 01.00 PM) |
12 |
Lineman |
971 |
25.09.2022 |
Morning |
13 |
Sub Station Attendant |
972 |
25.09.2022 |
Evening |
14 |
Franking Machine Attendant |
981 |
27.09.2022 |
Morning |
15 |
Perfusionist |
988 |
27.09.2022 |
Evening |
16 |
Press Duftry |
985 |
28.09.2022 |
Morning |
17 |
Developer |
983 |
28.09.2022 |
Evening |
18 |
Culture Orgainizer |
1007 |
29.09.2022 |
Morning |
19 |
Mechanic (Printing) |
984 |
29.09.2022 |
Evening |
20 |
Drawing Master |
980 |
08.10.2022 |
Morning |
21 |
Secretary |
1002 |
08.10.2022 |
Evening |
22 |
Electrician (Electrical) |
973 |
09.10.2022 |
Morning |
23 |
JOA (IT) |
1000 |
09.10.2022 |
Evening |
24 |
Veterinary Pharmacist |
958 |
16.10.2022 |
Morning |
25 |
Motor Vehicle Inspector |
979 |
16.10.2022 |
Evening |
26 |
Workshp Insturctor (Pattern Making) |
992 |
19.10.2022 |
Morning |
27 |
Psychologist-cum- Rehabilitation Officer |
994 |
19.10.2022 |
Evening |
28 |
Law Officer |
999 |
20.10.2022 |
Morning |
29 |
Workshop Instructor (Architecture) |
997 |
20.10.2022 |
Evening |
30 |
Sanitary Supervisor |
986 |
21.10.2022 |
Morning |
31 |
Copy Holder |
982 |
21.10.2022 |
Evening |
32 |
JOA (IT) |
965 |
06.11.2022 |
Noon (11:00 AM To 01.00 PM) |
33 |
Statistical Assistant |
990 |
12.11.2022 |
Morning |
34 |
Steno Typist |
995 |
12.11.2022 |
Evening |
35 |
Computer Operator |
1003 |
13.11.2022 |
Morning |
36 |
Steno Typist |
989 |
13.11.2022 |
Evening |
37 |
JOA (Accounts) |
996 |
20.11.2022 |
Morning |
38 |
Junior Scale Stenographer |
1001 |
20.11.2022 |
Evening |
39 |
Workshop Instructor (Machinist) |
993 |
27.11.2022 |
Morning |
40 |
Workshop Instructor (Welding) |
991 |
27.11.2022 |
Evening |
41 |
Dispenser |
967 |
04.12.2022 |
Morning |
42 |
Assistant Computer Programmer |
966 |
04.12.2022 |
Evening |
43 |
Fisheries Officer |
978 |
10.12.2022 |
Morning |
44 |
Preservation Assistant |
1006 |
10.12.2022 |
Evening |
45 |
Assistant Chemist |
987 |
11.12.2022 |
Morning |
46 |
Junior Engineer (Archaeology) |
1004 |
11.12.2022 |
Evening |
47 |
Laboratory Assistant (Biology & Serology) |
961 |
18.12.2022 |
Morning |
48 |
Medical Laboratory Technician |
963 |
18.12.2022 |
Evening |
49 |
Hostel Supdt. Cum PTI |
968 |
25.12.2022 |
Morning |
50 |
Laboratory Assistant (Physics & Ballistics) |
959 |
25.12.2022 |
Evening |
The candidates can download their HPSSSB Admit Card once it is released by the exam conducting authority. We are here to provide details regarding how to download the admit card step-by-step guide.
Note* The download link will be activated soon once the admit card is released.
Step 1: Firstly, the candidates should visit the official website
Step 2: In the next step, the applicants can download their admit cards by entering their application ID, name, and date of birth
Step 3: An OTP will be sent to their registered mobile/email address for verification purposes before downloading the admit cards
Step 4: The candidates will also be informed through messages on their registered mobile/email address once the admit card is out
The posts covered under the HPSSSB recruitment are purely governmental and belong to several subordinate positions in the Ministries and the Departments of the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The salary of the subordinate employees differs from post to post and covers all the privileges provided to the government employees like DA, TA, HRA, etc. We will provide complete information regarding salary as per different posts once the official notification is out.
Check more details on HPSSSB Salary Job Profile here
The official HPSSSB cut-off for the current recruitment process will be released after the competition of the exam. However, for the ease of the candidates, we are here providing previous cut-off to make a comparative analysis thereof.
Previous Year cut-off
Category |
Sub-category |
Cut-off |
General |
UR |
41.17 |
General |
BPL |
38.39 |
OBC |
UR |
36.23 |
OBC |
BPL |
39.11 |
SC |
UR |
38.40 |
SC |
BPL |
39.09 |
ST |
UR |
42.10 |
ST |
BPL |
38.89 |
The HPSSSB Answer Key is expected to be released by the competent authority within 2-3 weeks of the successful completion of the exam. The candidates can check the official answer key and estimate their scorecards after making a detailed analysis. The direct link to download the official answer key will be available here once the official answer key is out.
Download HPSSSB Answer Key 2023
The HPSSSB recruitment drive attracts a huge number of aspiring candidates looking forward to becoming government employees. This approach makes the exam quite competitive and thus well-planned preparation becomes significant for cracking the exam. Nowadays, along with offline study materials such as books, notes, reference materials, the online mode of learning has also become very popular. The online mock tests and tests series can be useful tools for effective and efficient preparation.
If you are preparing for the exam the you can download HPSSSB previous year paper here!
Given below are some of the HPSSSB Best Books for Preparation as recommended by our experts for a thorough preparation of the HPSSSB Recruitment 2023.
Books |
Author/Publication |
Significance of the Book |
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh |
Dr. Syed & RPH Editorial |
To explore details regarding GK of HP and score better in the concerned section. |
General English |
RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal |
To improve the knowledge of General English and get familiar with different aspects. |
Logical Reasoning |
Dr. R.S. Aggarwal |
To enhance the decision-making abilities, and problem-solving approach. |
The HPSSSB Result 2023 will be declared soon after the successful completion of the exam. The candidates can check their results on the official website to ascertain whether they have qualified for further process or not. The direct link to check the results will be updated soon once declared officially by the commission.
We hope that this article on the HPSSSB Recruitment 2022 was informative and helpful for you. You can reach out to us for any queries or doubts in the comments section. You can also download our app Testbook for latest updates and details regarding government exams.