Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) State Eligibility Test (SET) - 2026

HP State Eligibility Test 2026

• Passed / Appearing Master Degree in Related Subject with (General / EWS : 55% Marks and Other Candidates : 50% Marks),

Exam Pattern Details

• Chemical Sciences, English, Life Sciences, Commerce, Economics, Geography, Hindi, History, Mathematical Sciences, Music, Physical Sciences, Physical Education, Sociology, Sanskrit, Political Science, Public Administration, Computer Science and Applications, Tourism Administration and Management, Mass Communication and Journalism, Psychology, Education, Environment Sciences.

How to Apply

• Step 1 : Visit the Official Website – Navigate to the official HPPSC website at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.

• Step 2 : Access the Application Portal – Click on the "Apply Online" link prominently displayed on the website's Home Page.

• Step 3 : Profile Registration – Register and create your personal profile using the "One Time Registration" system (OTRS).

• Step 4 : Use Existing Credentials (If Applicable) – Log in with your existing User ID and Password if you are already registered from a previous HPPSC exam.

• Step 5 : Select the Examination – Locate and select the "STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST" from the list of active advertisements on your candidate dashboard.

• Step 6 : Upload Mandatory Documents – Upload clear, scanned copies of your Matriculation certificate, Master's Degree mark sheet, and valid category/bonafide certificates if applying under a reservation.

• Step 7 : Review and Verify Files – Check the document preview window and accept the mandatory declaration confirming that all uploaded files are readable and true.

• Step 8 : Pay the Fee – Pay your category-specific examination fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking through the integrated e-Payment Gateway.

• Step 9 : Final Submission – Complete the final submission on the portal and retain a printed photocopy of the completed application form for your personal records.

Selection Process

• Step 1 : One-Time Registration (OTR) – Candidates must register, create a profile, and fill out their correct credentials on the official HPPSC website.

• Step 2 : Online Application Submission – Candidates select the State Eligibility Test from the dashboard, choose their post-graduation subject, and upload the required valid documents like educational transcripts and category certificates.

• Step 3 : Fee Payment – Applicants pay the fixed category-wise examination fee through the online e-Payment Gateway using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

• Step 4 : Admit Card Download – Eligible candidates must download and print their e-admit card from the official website to bring to the examination hall along with an original ID proof.

• Step 5 : Offline Examination – Candidates appear for two compulsory objective-type papers (Paper-I for General Awareness/Aptitude and Paper-II for the Concerned Subject) held in a single day across designated centers.

• Step 6 : Provisional Answer Key & Challenges – HPPSC displays a provisional answer key online, allowing candidates to submit objections within 5 days by paying Rs. 100 per question.

• Step 7 : Final Evaluation – Answer sheets are evaluated based on the revised final answer key with a marking scheme of 2 marks per correct answer and no negative marking.

• Step 8 : Final Merit and Result Declaration – The top 6% of candidates who appeared in both papers and secured the minimum aggregate cutoff (40% for General, 35% for Reserved categories) are declared qualified.

• Step 9 : Certificate Issuance – SET certificates are issued to the qualified candidates solely on the basis of the verified information provided in their online application form.