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Hello sir , I m bhavna
How to prepare my hpas priliminary exam 2014?
Which type of books we read?

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) invites application for the posts in administrative services of state government through entrance exam HPAS (Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service)

HPAS Eligibility
- You must be Indian Citizen.
- You must have passed bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years from a recognized university.
- Your age should be between 21 to 32 years. Candidates belonging reserved categories will get relaxation of 3 years.

HPAS Preparation Tips
- Plan your strategy for preparation.
- Analyze the syllabus and exam pattern. Make a time table of preparation.
- Refer the authorized books for preparation.
- You can also join coaching for better preparation.
- Make a notes of important topics while preparation.
- Solve the previous asked question papers.
- Attempt more and more mock tests for self-assessment.

Recommended Books For HPAS Preparation
- Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge by R. Gupta
- History, Art and Culture of Himachal Pradesh by G.S.Milan
- Indian Polity by Lakshamikanth
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Environmental and Ecology by Majid Hussain
- Lucent's General Science Book
- Newspapers, Magazines and Articles for Current Affairs

Selection Stages
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview

HPAS Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam
- Paper I : General Studies (100 Q, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)
- Paper II : General Aptitude (100 Q, 200 Marks, 2 Hours)

Main Exam (950 Marks)
- English : 100 Marks
- Hindi : 100 Marks
- Essay : 100 Marks
- General Studies I : 150 Marks
- General Studies II : 150 Marks
- General Studies III : 150 Marks
- Optional Paper I : 150 Marks
- Optional Paper II : 150 Marks

Interview
Qualified candidate in HPAS Main Exam will be called for Interview process. After qualifying the Interview, You will be appointed to your desired post in administrative services.