The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts recruitment for government posts in Himachal Pradesh, has announced recruitment for the post of Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee), with three vacancies in total. The posts fall under the Directorate of Forensic Services in the Department of Home, and the engagement is on a job trainee basis under the state government's fixed emolument scheme.
HPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 202666/10-2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
03 Nov
16 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 03 Nov 2026 · 16 days left
- Notification07 Oct
- Applications Opentill 03 Nov
About HPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 66/10-2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee)
- Job Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation and fee concession are admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh; reserved category candidates of other states are treated as General category)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience, acquired after obtaining the degree, in Research, Training and Analytical Work within the specified subjects; the experience certificate must be signed by the Research Supervisor or Head of the Organization/Department. Research work done for a Ph.D. degree counts towards the required experience.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 40,500 per month as Job Trainee emoluments
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee)
3
UR 3
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee) | 3 | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee) - Educational Qualification and Experience
At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Forensic Science (with specialization/ dissertation work/ course work/ project work in the field of Chemical Sciences) OR At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry, Pharmacy/ M.S.(Pharm.)/ M. Pharm. degree from a recognized University. Minimum seven (07) years of post-qualification experience (acquired after obtaining the degrees mentioned above) in Research, Training and Analytical Work within any of the subjects specified above. The experience certificate must be formally issued and signed by either the Research Supervisor or the Head of the Organization/ Department. Any research work conducted specifically for the completion of a Ph.D. degree shall be counted towards the total required experience of three years. Desirable: Ph.D. Degree in one of the above subjects; knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for engagement in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee) - Educational Qualification and Experience | At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Forensic Science (with specialization/ dissertation work/ course work/ project work in the field of Chemical Sciences) OR At least 2nd class M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry, Pharmacy/ M.S.(Pharm.)/ M. Pharm. degree from a recognized University. Minimum seven (07) years of post-qualification experience (acquired after obtaining the degrees mentioned above) in Research, Training and Analytical Work within any of the subjects specified above. The experience certificate must be formally issued and signed by either the Research Supervisor or the Head of the Organization/ Department. Any research work conducted specifically for the completion of a Ph.D. degree shall be counted towards the total required experience of three years. Desirable: Ph.D. Degree in one of the above subjects; knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for engagement in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh. |
Age Limit
18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years upper age limit relaxation for bonafide SC/ST/OBC/WFF/Persons with disabilities of Himachal Pradesh where posts are reserved; age relaxation for H.P. Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of H.P. as per Government instructions.
Application Fee
All categories
Rs. 600
Selection Process
- 1Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
Paper-I is a one hour objective test of 100 marks and Paper-II is a three hour descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks, held on the same day in two sessions; both are qualifying and SAT marks count in the final merit.
- 2Personality Test
30 marks, held at the Commission's office in Shimla; minimum 40% (12 marks) for General and 30% (9 marks) for reserved category candidates.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5+3 category-wise zone of consideration for document scrutiny for 1 to 10 posts
Exam Pattern
Paper-I: 1 hour; Paper-II: 3 hoursComputer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test for Paper-I; descriptive written test for Paper-IINegative: 0.25 of the marks assigned to a question for a wrong answer, multiple answers or a blank answer
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
30 questions · 30 marks
General Knowledge of National and International Affairs
30 questions · 30 marks
Knowledge of Hindi Language
20 questions · 20 marks
Knowledge of English Language
20 questions · 20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 | 30 | — |
| General Knowledge of National and International Affairs | 30 | 30 | — |
| Knowledge of Hindi Language | 20 | 20 | — |
| Knowledge of English Language | 20 | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 40,500 per month as Job Trainee emoluments
How to Apply
- 1Register on the official HPPSC OTR portal and create a profile if not already registered
- 2Log in to the OTR account and select the Assistant Director advertisement from the dashboard
- 3Fill the online recruitment application with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 4Upload the matriculation certificate, degree certificates with marks sheets, experience certificate, category certificate and latest photograph and signature
- 5Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee online by debit card, credit card or UPI
- 6Check the preview of all uploaded documents and submit the application
- 7Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation certificate for age proof
•Degree certificates with marks sheets of all years or consolidated mark sheet
•Experience certificate
•Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/WFF/PwBD) on the prescribed proforma
•Bonafide Himachali certificate for reserved category candidates
•EWS Income and Asset Certificate or BPL certificate countersigned by the BDO
•Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate or service book
•Latest photograph and signature
Important Details
- The recruitment and engagement are governed by the State Government's scheme for engagement of job trainees on fixed amount issued by the Department of Personnel vide notification No. Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025.
- All 3 posts are unreserved.
- Entry into the examination venue closes 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination.
- The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
- Candidates in regular Government service must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer before document verification; contract, casual, ad-hoc, daily rated and work charged employees do not need an NOC.
Scheme of Examination
Paper-I is a one hour objective test of 100 marks (General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh 30, National and International Affairs 30, Hindi 20, English 20). Paper-II is a three hour descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks. Both papers are held on the same day in morning and evening sessions. Final ranking is based on SAT (120 marks) plus Personality Test (30 marks).
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Subject Aptitude Test: 45% for General category and 40% for reserved categories. Personality Test: 40% (12 marks) for General and 30% (9 marks) for reserved categories. Candidates securing zero or negative marks in Paper-I are not placed in the merit list.
Zone of Consideration
Paper-II answer sheets are evaluated on Paper-I merit: 20 times the number of vacancies for up to 25 posts, and 500 plus 5 answer sheets for every subsequent post for 26 posts and above. Category-wise zone of consideration for document scrutiny is 1:5+3 for 1 to 10 posts.
Answer Key Objections
The answer key is uploaded on the HPPSC website and candidates get five days, excluding the day of publication, to file objections online with supporting documents, paying a non-refundable Rs. 100 per objected question.
Examination Centre
The examination will be held at Shimla. The Commission may allot a different centre to a candidate when circumstances so warrant.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Toll Free 1800-180-8004, 0177-2629738
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the HPPSC Assistant Director examination?
Yes. One fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer, for more than one answer, and for a question left blank.
Can candidates from states other than Himachal Pradesh apply?
Yes, they can apply, but they are treated as General category candidates and get no reservation benefit or fee concession.
Do serving government employees need to submit an NOC?
Yes. Candidates in regular Government service must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer before document verification. Contract, casual, ad-hoc, daily rated and work charged employees are exempt.
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