The HPPSC Mains examination consists of compulsory subjects and one optional subject. Prior to the main examination, a preliminary objective type examination comprising multiple-choice questions is conducted.
The HPPSC Mains syllabus comprises eight papers or subjects, out of which six are compulsory and two are optional. The syllabus shares a significant portion with the UPSC syllabus, including current affairs and general aptitude.
The subjects included in the HPPSC Mains exam are as follows:
HPPSC HPAS Mains Exam PatternPaper I English 100Paper II Hindi 100Paper III Essay 100Paper IV General Studies-I 200Paper V General Studies-II 200Paper VI General Studies-III 200Optional Subjects/PapersPaper VII Optional Paper I 100Paper VIII Optional Paper II 100Note: The marks obtained in the Compulsory Papers of English and Hindi will not be counted for the overall ranking.
Optional Subjects/Papers in HPAS ExamIn addition to the compulsory papers, candidates can choose two optional papers from a list of 31 optional subjects. The optional subjects available are:
1. Indian History2. Agriculture3. Political Science and International Relations4. Mechanical Engineering5. Mathematics6. Electrical Engineering7. Statistics8. Civil Engineering9. Economics10. Hindi11. Commerce and Accountancy12. Sanskrit13. Chemistry14. Urdu15. Botany16. English Literature17. Zoology18. Psychology19. Philosophy20. Geology21. Law22. Physics23. Sociology24. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science25. Public Administration26. Anthropology27. Management28. Forestry29. Geography30. Horticulture31. Medical Sciences
Detailed Mains Syllabus of HPAS ExamThe detailed syllabus for the HPPSC Mains Exam, as per HPPSC, is as follows:
PAPER–I: ENGLISH (100 MARKS)1. English Grammar (20 Marks)2. Usage and vocabulary (20 Marks)3. English Composition - Letter / Application / Report / Note writing (20 Marks)4. Comprehension of unseen passages (20 Marks)5. Precis Writing (20 Marks)
PAPER-II: HINDI IN DEVNAGRI SCRIPT (100 MARKS)1. Translation of an English passage into Hindi2. Translation of a Hindi passage into English3. Explanation of Hindi passage in Prose and Poetry in the same language4. Composition (Idioms, corrections, etc.)
PAPER-III: ESSAY (100 MARKS)Candidates are required to attempt 2 Essays, choosing one each from Section A and B. Each essay should be around 900 words and can cover topics related to current affairs, socio-political issues, socio-economic issues, aspects of culture and history, and reflective topics.
PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I (200 MARKS)This paper covers various topics related to Indian cultural heritage, modern Indian history, freedom struggle, industrial revolution, fascism, world wars, decolonization, nationalism, emergence of medieval states in Himachal Pradesh, Gorkha invasion, colonial rule in Himachal Pradesh, British cantonments, national movement, five-year plans, and artistic and cultural heritage.
PAPER-V: GENERAL STUDIES-II (200 MARKS)This paper focuses on the Constitution of India, Parliament and State legislatures, Union and State Executive, Judiciary, federal structure, representation of people, political
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