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About HPPSC & HAS Coaching
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, being an independent and impartial Constitutional Authority, set up under Article 315 of the Constitution of India have to discharge the duties and functions , assigned to them under Article 320 of the Constitution. Further, by virtue of the provisions made in the relevant Acts, the Commission is required to advise the State Government on all matters relating to framing of Recruitment and Promotion Rules, principles to be followed in making appointments, promotion and transfer from one service to another and in respect of disciplinary matters affecting Civil Servants. At present direct recruitment of Class-I & Class-II posts of different departments is done by the Commission.
Syllabus for HAS Mains Test Series-2018
Mock Test 1
Test Number | Test Name | Syllabus |
Mock Test-1 |
GS-1 | UNIT-I SUB UNIT–1 (Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage) SUB UNIT-2 (Industrial Revolution and the emergence of Capitalism.) SUB UNIT-3 (Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu and Chamba. Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Introduction to Disasters: Concepts, definitions, disaster classifications including natural and man-made disasters.) SUB UNIT-2 (Geographical Introduction to India, India as a unit of Geographical Study.) SUB UNIT-3 (Geography of Himachal Pradesh: Relief, Drainage, Vegetation cover and types.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (Salient features of Indian Society, Unity in Diversity.) SUB UNIT-2 (Core Values in public service / governance.) SUB UNIT-3 (Society and Culture in Himachal Pradesh: Culture, customs, fairs and festivals, and religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement.) |
Mock Test-1 |
GS-2 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features.) SUB UNIT-2 (Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the Judiciary.) SUB UNIT-3 (Reorganization and politics of statehood.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Institutional framework, Policies and Interventions for development in various sectors in India.) SUB-UNIT-2 (Role of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)) SUB UNIT-3 (Governance in Himachal Pradesh) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-I (Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.) SUB UNIT-2 (Effects of the policies of developed and developing countries on India’s interest, Indian Diaspora.) SUB UNIT-3 (Cyber crime and drug menace – mechanism to detect and control it in Himachal Pradesh.)
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Mock Test-1 |
GS-3 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Characteristics of Indian Economy) (Demographic Profile, Demographic Dividend and Population Policy.) SUB UNIT-2 (Economic Planning in India.) (Five Year Plans: strategies and outcomes, Public / Private / Joint Sectors.) SUB UNIT-3 (Economy of Himachal Pradesh) (Demographic profile and Human resource, Sectoral distribution of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Applications of space technology in natural resources, development and communications.) (Important missions and programmes of Department of Space and Indian Space Research Organization.) SUB UNIT-2 (Developments in energy sectors such as Hydro power, non conventional sources of energy and nuclear energy including policies, programmes and research base in the country.) SUB UNIT-3 (Modern and emerging technologies and initiatives in the State of Himachal Pradesh Including biotechnology policy, research, vision, scope and applications for developing horticulture, medicinal and aromatic plants resources of the State.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (Issues, concerns, policies, programmes, conventions, treaties and missions aimed at environment protection, and dealing with the problem of climate change.) SUB UNIT-2 (Latest developments in science and technology for harnessing agriculture, horticulture, medicinal and herbal resources in the country.) SUB UNIT-3 (Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh.) |
Mock Test 2
Test Number | Test Name | Syllabus |
Mock Test-2 | GS-1 | UNIT-I SUB UNIT–1 (Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art and major schools of paintings). SUB UNIT-2 (Fascist Ideology and its global implications.) SUB UNIT-3 (Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.) (Hill States under the Colonial power: Political and Administrative History. Grants, Sands and territorial aggression.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Social and Environmental impacts of disasters.) (Disaster profile of the country.) SUB UNIT-2 (Aspects of the Physical Geography of India – Structure and Relief, Climate, Soils and Vegetation, Geomorphic set up (Mountain Ranges and Rivers and other Water Bodies). SUB UNIT-3 (Geographical Regions of Himachal Pradesh (Shiwalik, Doons and Low Valleys, Outer Valleys of Sub Himalaya, Mid Hill Tracts of High Himalaya, High hills and Valleys and Inner Zones). (Climate and climatic zones in Himachal Pradesh.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion and Social stratification in India.) SUB UNIT-2 Philosophical basis of public service / governance and Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability.) SUB UNIT-3 (Society and Culture in Himachal Pradesh: Culture, customs, fairs and festivals, and religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement.)
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Mock Test- 1 | GS-2 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.) SUB UNIT-2 (Functions and responsibilities of Union and States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up-to local level and challenges therein.) SUB UNIT-3 (Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Governance, Good governance, Citizen Charters, effective public service delivery, transparency, accountability and ethics in governance in India.) SUB UNIT-2 (Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Civil Society in Governance in India.) SUB UNIT-3 (The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act 2011.) (Right to Information Act, 2005 and rules made there under by the Himachal Pradesh Government.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-I (India’s look east policy.) (India’s relations with United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia, China, Pakistan.) (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Maldives and Middle East Countries.) SUB UNIT-2 (Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.) SUB UNIT-3 (Enactments made by Himachal Pradesh Government to protect and promote the interests of agrarian society.) |
Mock Test-1 | GS-3 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Sectoral Composition with respect to contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Employment.) (Poverty and Inequality, Unemployment, Inflation in India.) SUB UNIT-2 (Fiscal Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003, Debt and Investment in India: Current Status, Growth and Development experience including Natural Resource Management.) (Sustainable development and Inclusive growth.) SUB UNIT-3 (Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and size of land holdings.) (Industrialization in the state.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Historical evolution of Indian Space programme. Lunar, interplanetary and Earth Observation Missions.) SUB UNIT-2 (Developments in energy sectors such as Hydro power, non conventional sources of energy and nuclear energy including policies, programmes and research base in the country.) SUB UNIT-3 (IT policy of Himachal Pradesh and its role in governance, concept of Himachal State Wide Area Network (HIMSWAN), State plans of e-governance, concept of LokMitra Kendra and Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics Space Application Centre (AGISAC).) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (State of environment reports. Environment protection and pollution control Act and rules.) (Environment Impact Assessment.) SUB UNIT-2 (National mission for sustainable agriculture, mission for integrated development of horticulture.) SUB UNIT-3 (Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.) (Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism.) |
Mock Test 3
Test Number | Test Name | Syllabus |
Mock Test-3 | GS-1 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980) SUB UNIT-2 (World Wars and boundary settlements after the First and the Second World Wars.) SUB UNIT-3 (Social and Economic conditions under colonial period with special reference to social practices of Beth, Begar and Reet.) (Establishment of British Cantonments.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Approaches to Disaster Risk Reductions.) (Disaster management models. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including community, Concept of first responders.) SUB UNIT-2 (Human Aspects – Population distribution, Urban Population, Internal Migration.) SUB UNIT-3 (Geographical Regions of Himachal Pradesh (Shiwalik, Doons and Low Valleys, Outer Valleys of Sub Himalaya, Mid Hill Tracts of High Himalaya, High hills and Valleys and Inner Zones). UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (Women empowerment and social justice: Policies for women Empowerment in India, Laws for protection of women, women security and safety initiatives in India.) SUB UNIT-2 (Objectivity and Transparency, information sharing and right to information, codes of conduct, work culture, challenges of corruption and political pressures.) SUB UNIT-3 (Tribes of Himachal Pradesh: their historical, social, cultural, economic and legal aspects.)
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Mock Test-3 | GS-2 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties.) SUB UNIT-2 (Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.) SUB UNIT-3 (Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (District Administration: Changing role of Deputy Commissioner) SUB-UNIT-2 (Bodies constituted, Policies, Programmes and Schemes for welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes.) SUB UNIT-3 (Administrative reforms for effective public service delivery in Himachal Pradesh.) (Implementation of 73rd& 74th Constitutional amendments in Himachal Pradesh.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-I (India’s relations with United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia, China, Pakistan,) (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Maldives and Middle East Countries.) SUB UNIT-2 (Effects of the policies of developed and developing countries on India’s interest, Indian Diaspora.) SUB UNIT-3 (Various policies framed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the socioeconomic development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the State.)
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Mock Test-3 | GS-3 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Industrial Growth in India.) (Regulatory framework for money and banking: Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Commercial banks and Regional Rural Banks.) SUB UNIT-2 (Measurement of economic development: Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI), Millennium Development Goals, Human Development Index (HDI) / Gender Development Index (GDI) / Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM).) (Latest / Current Development Schemes / Initiatives / Institutional Changes (e.g. Swach Bharat Mission, Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Ayog etc.).) SUB UNIT-3 (Skilled / Unskilled labour.) (Revenue generation with special reference to hydro potential, tourism, flora and fauna.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.) SUB UNIT-2 (Concepts of non conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sources. Role of energy in sustainable development.) SUB UNIT-3 (State Biodiversity strategy and Action Plan. Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh. Factors responsible for Bio diversity decline in Himachal Pradesh.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (National Action plans on Climate Change.) (Himalayan ecology, biosphere reserve, Science and economics of climate change.) SUB UNIT-2 (Concept of organic farming, seed certification, rain water harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards.) SUB UNIT-3 (Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in sustainable development of the State.)
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Mock Test 4
Test Number | Test Name | Syllabus |
Mock Test-4 | GS-1 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from different parts of India.) SUB UNIT-2 (Concept of Decolonization, Nationalism and Socialism, Globalization and concept of Modernity.) SUB UNIT-3 (National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948.) (Five Year Plans and vision for the developed Hill State.) (Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage (Temples, Budhist Monasteries and Paintings). UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Interrelationship of disaster and development.) (Disaster management in India including Disaster Management ACT 2005, National and state policies, Plans and institutional mechanism in the country.) SUB UNIT-2 (Language and Literacy, Villages and Towns in India.) (Settlements, Industry and Transport.) SUB UNIT-3 (Human Aspects: Quantitative, Qualitative and Temporal characteristics of Population, Urbanisation pattern.) (Policies: Forest, Industrial and Tourism Policies, Growth of Industrial areas and types of Industries in Himachal, Employment generation and potential, Scope of future Industrialization, Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Profile of Himachal Pradesh.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (Child Rights and Right to Education.) (Rights of differently-able persons and quality of life for them.) SUB UNIT-2 (Gandhian Thought: Truth and Non-violence, Satyagraha, Ends and Means, Religion and Politics.)
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Mock Test-4 | GS-2 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure.) SUB UNIT-2 (Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies in India.) SUBUNIT-3 (Structure, organization and functioning of Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial bodies in Himachal Pradesh.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Local self-government in urban and rural areas in India.) SUB UNIT-2 (Women, Minorities, Backward classes, Differently-abled persons, and children in India. (Issues relating to quality of life: livelihood, poverty, hunger, disease and social inclusiveness) SUB UNIT-3 (Issues and Challenges. Programmes and policies for the welfare of differently-abled persons, women and children in Himachal Pradesh.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-I (Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.) (India’s look east policy.) SUB UNIT-2 (Important international Institutions, agencies and fora, their structure and mandate.) SUB UNIT-3 (Tribal welfare administration, Tribal sub plan and Single line administration in Himachal Pradesh.) |
Mock Test-4 | GS-3 | UNIT–I SUB UNIT–1 (Monetary policy, Foreign exchange, Balance of Payment Scenario.) (Foreign Trade: Policy, Composition and Direction, Impact of Liberalization / Privatization and Globalization.) SUB UNIT-2 (International Financial and Economic Organizations: International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association (IDA), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS).) SUB UNIT-3 (Cottage and Small Scale Industries.) (Tax base, Pros and Cons of Special Category status.) (Appraisal of education, Health, Physical and Financial Infrastructure Development.) UNIT-II SUB UNIT-1 (Remote Sensing and Communication satellites. Applications of Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) for natural resources monitoring and applications benefiting common man.) SUB UNIT-2 Concepts of non conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sources. Role of energy in sustainable development.) SUB UNIT-3 (Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications and Traditional wisdom and knowledge in sustainable development of the State.) UNIT-III SUB UNIT-1 (Social and ethical issues in use of Biotechnology.) SUB UNIT-2 (Concept of organic farming, seed certification, rain water harvesting, techniques of irrigation and soil conservations and soil health cards.) SUB UNIT-3 (Environmental concerns of tourism industry, both positive and negative effects including climate change with reference to Himachal Pradesh.)
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Mock Test 5,6,7,8,9 &10
Test Number | Test Name |
Syllabus | |
Mock Test-5 | GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 | Syllabus Which was Covered in Mock Test – 1 and Mock Test – 2 | |
Mock Test-6 | GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 | Syllabus Which was Covered in Mock Test – 3 and Mock Test – 4 | |
Mock Test-7 | GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 | Full Length Tests for Full Syllabus | |
Mock Test-8 | GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 | Full Length Tests for Full Syllabus | |
Mock Test-9 | GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 | Full Length Tests for Full Syllabus | |
Mock Test-10 | GS-1 GS-2 GS-3 | Full Length Tests for Full Syllabus with Essay Writing and Language (English & Hindi) |
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Preliminary -
Main Examination -
Main interview
Posts through HPAS Examination
- HP Administrative Service (Executive Branch)
- HP Police Services (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
- Excise & Taxation Officer
- Tehsildar
- Block Development & Panchayat Officer
- Labour & Conciliation Officer
Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
Preliminary examination consist of 02 papers based on objective type (multiple choices) questions.
HPAS Examination Center
Examination Centres for Preliminary Examination will be held at
- Shimla
- Solan
- Mandi
- Dharamsala
- Nahan
- Una
- Hamirpur
- Chamba
The centre for Main examination will be Shimla only.
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