HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 26 Section Officer, HPF&AS Posts

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• Updated July 09, 2026 10:59 AM
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• HPSC Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) for the initial selection of 26 candidates to undergo pre-induction training at MSHIPA for induction into the Himachal Pradesh Finance & Accounts Service (HPF&AS) as Section Officer. The notification, issued under Advertisement Number 56/7-2026 and dated 09/07/2026, is open only to serving employees of H.P. Government departments, boards, corporations, autonomous bodies, universities, and the co-operative bank who hold a Bachelor’s degree and have completed three years of regular service. This article covers all the important details of HPSC Recruitment 2026, including vacancy breakup, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee, and the step-by-step online application process.
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HPSC Recruitment 2026: Overview

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

• Note: HPPSC has not released the exact exam date in the notification. Candidates should keep checking the official website for updates on the HPSC Recruitment 2026 exam schedule.

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

• A total of 26 posts of Section Officer, HPF&AS have been advertised under the Treasuries, Accounts and Lotteries (Finance and Accounts) Section. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
• The number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease as per the discretion of the Commission.

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

• HPSC Recruitment 2026 for Section Officer, HPF&AS is open exclusively to serving employees of the Himachal Pradesh Government and its associated bodies. Applicants must meet the educational qualification, service, and age criteria described below as on the closing date of application.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 (three) years of regular service in a H.P. Government Department, Board, Corporation, Autonomous Body, University, or Co-operative Bank of the State of Himachal Pradesh.
• Desirable: knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026.

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Pay Scale

• Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Band Level-13, with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 1,46,500, in addition to allowances admissible as per H.P. Government rules.

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

• Fee is charged separately for the Preliminary and Main Examinations.
• Payment must be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or any other digital payment mode through the OTRS portal.
• Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to any other exam or selection.

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

• The HPSC Section Officer HPF&AS selection process consists of two stages:

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Required Documents

• Candidates must upload the following documents on the OTRS portal:
• Matriculation certificate (for age proof)
• Bachelor’s Degree certificate / mark sheets of all years / consolidated mark sheet or provisional degree
• Valid category certificate(s), if applicable (SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, Ward of Ex-Servicemen, WFF, Persons with Disabilities, etc.)
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Service Certificate and undertaking for chances already availed (Annexure-II and Annexure-III)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, Annexure-IV (mandatory for admission to the Main Examination)

How to Apply Online for HPSC Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official HPPSC website: hppsc.hp.gov.in
• Click on the “Apply Online” link on the homepage.
• Select “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations” and complete New Registration, if not already registered.
• Log in to your OTR account and select the relevant live advertisement (56/7-2026) from the dashboard.
• Fill in the application form and upload all required documents as per the checklist.
• Pay the examination fee of Rs. 600 online through the prescribed payment modes.
• Review the declaration regarding document legibility and submit the application.
• Save and download a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
• Note: No changes are permitted after final submission, except for a change of category as per Commission rules. Applications without the required fee, photograph, or signature will be rejected outright.

HPSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions

• Reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC) on parental basis apply only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh.
• No candidate will be admitted to the Main Examination without submitting Annexure-I, II, III, and IV in complete form.
• An NOC from the current employer is mandatory before appearing for the Main Examination; contract/casual/adhoc/daily-rated/work-charged employees are exempt from this requirement.
• Re-checking or re-evaluation of OMR sheets or answer books is not permitted under any circumstances.
• Entry to the examination venue closes 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• No employee is allowed more than 5 chances to appear in the entrance examination.
• Selected trainees must execute a service bond of Rs. 5,00,000 to serve the Government for a minimum of 5 years after training.
• All examinations are governed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2025.
• Disputes, if any, are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Shimla.

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Q2. How many vacancies are available under HPSC Recruitment 2026?

• A total of 26 vacancies have been notified for the post of Section Officer, HPF&AS.

Q4. What is the application fee for HPSC Recruitment 2026?

• A uniform fee of Rs. 600 applies to all candidates, irrespective of category or gender, charged separately for the Preliminary and Main Examinations.

Q5. What is the selection process for Section Officer, HPF&AS?

• Selection involves a Preliminary Entrance Examination (120 MCQs) followed by a Main Entrance Examination (three papers of 150 marks each), followed by pre-induction training at MSHIPA.

Q6. What is the age limit for HPSC Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 01 January 2026.

Q7. What is the pay scale for the Section Officer post?

• The post carries Pay Band Level-13, ranging from Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 1,46,500.