Dated: 7^th September, 2017

Online Recruitment Applications (ORA*) are invited from desirous and

Commissions website http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/ up to 26September, 2017

eligible	candidates		for	recruitment		to	various	posts	in		different			departments		of
Himachal		Pradesh	Government		through ORA,			which		shall		be	available		on	the
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fee concession will not be admissible to such candidates.

1. Number of post(s) is/are tentative and may increase or decrease from time to time.
   
   
2. In service (regular service) candidates may apply to the Commission along with requisite fee with information to their Head of Departments/ Employer for issuing NOC. No in service (regular service) candidate will be interviewed unless he / she brings NOC from the concerned employer.
   
   
3. Examination fees once paid will not be refunded.
   
   
4. Disputes, if any, shall be subject to Court jurisdiction at Shimla.
   
   

2 Detail of post(s) and eligibility conditions are given as under:-

Item No. I: Department of Medical Education, H.P.

Sr. No.	Name of the post/ discipline	No. of post(s)	Extract of Part-A of Annexure-II
1.	Assistant Professor (Anatomy) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	M.S. (Anatomy)/ M.D. (Anatomy)/ MBBS with M.Sc. (Anatomy)/ M.Sc. (Medical Anatomy) with Ph. D. (Medical Anatomy) / M.Sc. (Medical Anatomy) with D.Sc. (Medical Anatomy).
2.	Assistant Professor (Physiology) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	MD (Physiology)/ MBBS with M.Sc. (Physiology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Physiology) with Ph. D (Medical Physiology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Physiology) with D.Sc. (Medical Physiology).
3.	Assistant Professor (Pharmacology) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	M.D. (Pharmacology)/ MBBS with Ph.D. (Medical Pharmacology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Pharmacology) with Ph.D. (Medical Pharmacology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Pharmacology) with D.Sc. (Medical Pharmacology).
4.	Assistant Professor (Pathology) Class-I (Gazetted)	02 (UR) (One each for IGMC & RPGMC)	M.D. (Pathology) / Ph. D (Pathology)/ D.Sc. (Pathology).
5.	Assistant Professor (Microbiology) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	MD (Bacteriology) / MD (Microbiology) /MBBS with M.Sc. (Medical Bacteriology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology)/ Ph.D. (Medical Bacteriology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Bacteriology) with Ph.D. (Medical Bacteriology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Bacteriology) with D.Sc. (Medical Bacteriology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology) with Ph.D (Medical Microbiology)/ M.Sc. (Medical Microbiology) with D.Sc. (Medical Microbiology).
6.	Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	MD (Forensic Medicine).
7.	Assistant Professor (General Medicine) Class-I (Gazetted)	02 (UR) (IGMC)	MD (Medicine or General Medicine) M.R.C.P. Specialty Board of Internal Medicine (USA).

Sr. No.	Name of post/ specialty	No. of post(s)	Extract of Part-A of Annexure-II
8.	Assistant Professor (Skin & V.D.) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	MD (Dermatology and Venereology), MD (Medicine) with D.V.D.
9.	Assistant Professor (OBG) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	M.D. or M.S. (Obstetrics and Midwifery & M.S. (Gynaecology) Speciality Board of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (USA).
10.	Assistant Professor (Neurology) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	D.M. Neurology 2/3 years course as recognized by the M.C.I. after M.D. Medicine, or MBBS and 5 years direct course leading to D.M. Neurology.
11.	Assistant Professor (Nuclear Medicine) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	M.D. (Nuclear Medicine)/ M.D. (Radiotherapy) with two years experience in Nuclear Medicine in a recognized centre/ M.D. (Medicine) with DRM (Diploma in Radiation Medicine OR DNM (Diploma in Nuclear Medicine)/ M.D. (Radio-Diagnosis) with two years experience in Nuclear Medicine in a recognized centre/ M.D. (Bio-Physics) or its equivalent qualification in Bio-Physics with DRM (Diploma in Radiation Medicine) or DNM (Diploma in Nuclear Medicine) or DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Nuclear Medicine with two years experience in Nuclear Medicine in a recognized centre.
12.	Assistant Professor (Nephrology) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (IGMC)	D.M. Nephrology 2/3 years course as recognized by the M.C.I. after M.D. Medicine, or MBBS and 5 years direct course leading to D.M. Nephrology.
13.	Assistant Professor (Biochemistry) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (RPGMC)	M.D. (Biochemistry)/ MBBS with M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry)/ M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry with Ph.D. (Medical Biochemistry) / M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry) with D.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry).
14.	Assistant Professor (Radiology) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (RPGMC)	M.D. or M.S. (Radiology) M.R.C.I. with Radiology as a special subject, D.M.R.E. 2 years course, Specialty Board of Radiology (USA).

Sr. No.	Name of post/ specialty	No. of post(s)	Extract of Part-A of Annexure-II
15.	Assistant Professor (Chest & TB) Class-I (Gazetted)	01 (UR) (RPGMC)	M.D. (Tuberculosis), M.D., M.R.C.P. in Medicine with T.D.D., D.T.D. or D.T.C.D.
Pay band: ` 37400-67000/-` 8900/-(Grade Pay)
AGE: 45 years and below.

Essential Qualification(s) for the posts mentioned at Sr. No. 1-9, 11 and 13-15 (except the posts mentioned at Sr. No. 10 & 12):-

the posts of Asstt. Profs. in Neurology and

specialty in any recognized Medical College.

Note-I: All Medical Teachers must possess a basic University or equivalent qualifications included in the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. They should also be registered under the State / Central Medical Registration Act.

Note-II: Two/ three years degree course while doing D.M. / M.Ch. shall be counted as teaching experience for the purpose of appointment as Assistant Professor (Super Specialty).

Desirable qualifications:

(a)

Knowledge of customs / manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

(b)

Publication of research papers in Index Journals.

Item No. II (A): Department of Ayurveda, H.P.

Name of the post:-Principal, Class-I (Gazetted) (on regular basis) College of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Joginder Nagar	No. of post(s): 01 post (General)
Pay band: ` 15600-39100/-` 7800/-(Grade Pay)
AGE: 45 years and below.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION(s):(i) Post Graduate Degree in Ayurveda Sciences in any one subject of Ayurveda i.e. Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Shalkya Tantra, Samhita & basic principles, Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga, Ras Shastra & Bhaishjya Kalpna, Dravyaguna Vigyana, Sharir Kriya, Sharir Rachana, Rog Nidan, Swastha Vrita, Agad Tantra, Panchkarma and Kumar Bharitya etc. from any recognized University established by law or the degree recognized by CCIM/H.P Government. However, Ph.D Degree in Ayurveda Sciences in any one subject of Ayurveda mentioned above from any recognized University established by law or the degree recognized by CCIM/H.P. Government shall be given preference. (ii) At least 15 years teaching experience in a recognized Ayurveda College after acquiring Post Graduate degree in Ayurveda Sciences in any one subject of Ayurveda. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:-Knowledge of customs /manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in Himachal.

Item No. II (B): Rajiv Gandhi Govt. P.G. Ayurvedic College, Paprola

Name of the post:-Lecturer	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)
(Prasuti Tantra & Stri Rog), Class-
I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)

Item No. II (C): Rajiv Gandhi Govt. P.G. Ayurvedic College, Paprola

Name of the post:-Lecturer	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)
(Kayachikitsa), Class-I (Gazetted)
(on Contract basis)

Pay Scale, Age and Essential Qualification(s) for the posts mentioned against Item No. II (B to C) are as under:-

Contractual emoluments: ` 21,625/-per month.
Age: Between 18 to 45 years.
(a) Essential Qualification(s):(i) Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda from a recognized University or Council of Indian System of Medicine established by law or from an Ayurvedic College recognized by the Government. (ii) Post Graduate Degree in particular branch of speciality from any recognized University established by Law or the degree recognized by CCIM or HP Government; and (iii) Should have studied Sanskrit as one of the subjects in the course of Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda. (b) Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. III: Department of Higher Education, H.P.

(ii) A relaxation of 5 % is provided from 55 % to 50 % marks at the Acharya

degree for the SC/ST categories. AND

A relaxation of 5 % (from 55 % to 50 %) of marks, at Masters level to the

Physically and Visually Handicapped persons in appointment as Acharya (Sanskrit College Cadre).

(iii) A relaxation of 5 % is provided from 55 % to 50 % of the marks to the Ph.D. degree holders, who have passed their Acharya degree prior to Sept, 1991.

(iv)

B in the 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, C, D, E & F shall be regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed (7 point scale is displayed in the footnote).

(v)

Candidates besides fulfilling the above qualifications should have cleared the eligibility test (NET/SET) for Acharyas conducted by the UGC/ State Public Service Commission.

(vi)

NET/ SET shall remain the compulsory requirement for appointment as Acharya for those with post-graduate degree. However, the candidates having Ph. D. degree in the concerned subject are exempted from NET/SET for P.G. level and UG level teaching.

Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. IV (A): Department of Technical Education, Vocational & Industrial Training, H.P. (Hydro Engineering College, Bandla, Bilaspur)

Name of the post: Assistant Professor (Applied Sciences & Humanities) (Physics) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)

Item No. IV (B):

Name of the post: Assistant Professor (Applied Sciences & Humanities) (Chemistry) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)

Item No. IV (C):

Name of the post: Assistant Professor (Applied Sciences & Humanities) (Mathematics) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 02 posts (UR Ex-SM=01 and OBC=01)

Item No. IV (D):

Name of the post: Assistant Professor (Applied Sciences & Humanities) (English) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)

Pay Scale, Age and Essential Qualification(s) for the posts mentioned against Item Nos. IV (A to D) are as under:-

Fixed contractual emoluments: ` 35,000/-p.m.
Age: 45 years and below.
(a) Essential Qualification(s): Bachelor and Masters degree in appropriate subject with first class or equivalent either in Bachelors or Masters level.

If a class/division is not awarded, minimum of 60% marks in aggregate

shall be considered equivalent to first class/ division.

If a Grade Point System is adopted the CGPA will be converted into equivalent marks as below:

Grade Point	Equivalent Percentage
6.25	55%
6.75	60%
7.25	65%
7.75	70%
8.25	75%

Desirable Qualification(s):-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. IV (E):

Name of the post: Assistant Professor (Computer Engineering) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contact basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)
Contractual emoluments: ` 35,000/-per month.
Age: 45 years and below.
Essential Qualification(s):-BE/ B. Tech. and ME/ M. Tech. in the relevant branch of Engineering with first class or equivalent either in BE/B. Tech. or ME/ M. Tech. If a class/ Division is not awarded, minimum of 60% marks in aggregate shall be consider equivalent to first class/ Division. If a Grade Point System is adopted the CGPA will be converted into equivalent marks as below:-Grade Point Equivalent Percentage 6.25 55% 6.75 60% 7.25 65% 7.75 70% 8.25 75% Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. V: Department of Tribal Development, H.P.

Name of the post: Research Officer (Anthropology) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contact basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (General)
Contractual emoluments: ` 15,300/-per month.
Age: 18 to 45 years.

a) Essential Qualification(s):

Masters degree in Anthropology from a recognized University.

b) Desirable Qualification(s):i) Two years Post Masters degree research or work experience in the field of Anthropology.

ii) Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. VI (A): Department of Information Technology, H.P.

Name of the post: Manager (IT) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contact basis)	No. of post(s): 02 posts (General)
Pay band: ` 15600-39100/-+ ` 6600/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments: ` 22,200/-per month).
Age: 45 years and below.
a) Essential Qualification(s): i) B.E. / B. Tech. Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Technology or Master Degree in Computer Application (MCA) / B Level course from DOEACC (National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT)) with first class or at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. ii) Post qualification experience of at least ten years in the field of Information and Communication Technology in Government / Corporate Sector as Manager / Systems Analyst / Scientist-C / Database Administrator / Program Lead / Technical Lead / Application Lead/ Consultant / Business Analyst. OR i) Master Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics / Operations Research with first Class or atleast 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade with one year A Level of DOEACC (National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT)) / Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science / Applications / Information Technology with first class or atleast 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. ii) Post qualification experience of at least eleven years in the field of Information and Communication Technology in Government / Corporate Sector as Manager / System Analyst / Scientist-C/ Database Administrator / Program Lead / Technical Lead / Application Lead / Consultant / Business Analyst. OR i) Master Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology with first Class or atleast 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. ii) Post qualification experience of at least eleven years in the field of Information and Communication Technology in Government / Corporate Sector as Manager / System Analyst / Scientist-C / Database Administrator / Program Lead / Technical Lead / Application Lead / Consultant / Business Analyst.

OR

Item No. VI (B):

i) B.E. / B. Tech. Degree in Electronics / Industrial Electronics / Electronics & Communication with first class or at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade with one year A Level of DOEACC (National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) / Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Science / Applications / Information Technology with first class or at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.

ii) Post qualification experience of at least eleven years in the field of Information and Communication Technology in Government / Corporate Sector as Manager / System Analyst / Scientist-C / Database Administrator / Program Lead / Technical Lead / Application Lead / Consultant / Business Analyst.

b) Desirable Qualification(s):-Knowledge of customs, manners suitability for appointment in the peculiar in the Pradesh.

b) Desirable Qualification(s):-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. VII: Department of Women and Child Development under the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, H.P.

Name of the post: Superintendent (Home) Class-II (Non-Gazetted) (on Contact basis)	No. of post(s): 02 posts (UR=01 & SC=01)
Pay band: ` 10300-34800/-+ ` 4200/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments will be paid to the Contract appointees as applicable)
Age: Between 18 and 45 years.
a) Essential Qualification(s):-Graduate of recognized University or its equivalent. b) Desirable Qualification(s):-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
Note:-Screening Test shall be conducted in Shimla for above referred post. However, in case, the number of candidates will be large, Screening Test may be conducted by the Commission at Shimla, Mandi and Dharamshala depending upon number of candidates. The decision of the Commission will be final in this regard.

Item No. VIII: Department of Home, H.P. Item No. IX: Department of Industries, H.P.

Name of the post: Assistant Director (Chemistry & Toxicology) Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contact basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (General)
Pay band: ` 15600-39100/-+ ` 6600/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments: ` 22,200/-per month)
Age: Between 18 and 45 years.
a) Essential Qualification(s):i) At least 2nd Class Masters Degree in Chemistry/ Pharmacy/ Forensic Science (Specialization in Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology)/ Bio Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized University. ii) Seven years post M.Sc. experience in research training and analytical work in one of the above or allied subjects. (Research work done for doing Ph.D. Degree shall be counted in total experience). b) Desirable Qualification(s):-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Name of the post: Sericulture Officer Class-II (Gazetted) (on Contact basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (General)
Pay band: ` 10300-34800/-+ ` 4200/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments: ` 14,500/-per month)
Age: 18 to 45 years.
a) Essential Qualification(s):i) Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture / Zoology/ Botany/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Biotechnology/ Sericulture from Govt. recognized University or an Institution duly recognized by the H.P. / Central Government. ii) Post qualification three months training in the branch of Sericulture from a Govt. recognized Institution or Government registered private Institution / organization. Or i) First Class Bachelors Degree with the subject of Agriculture / Zoology/ Botany/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Biotechnology/ Sericulture from a recognized University or an Institution duly recognized by the H.P. / Central Government. ii) Post qualification three months training in the branch of Sericulture from a Government recognized Institution or Government registered private Institution / organization. iii) Post qualification one year work experience in Sericulture & Silk Industry in Government organization or Government registered private organization. b) Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. X: Department of Planning, H.P. Item No. XI (A): Department of Environment, Science & Technology, H.P.

Name of the post: Deputy Director, Class-I (Gazetted) (on regular basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (General)
Pay band: ` 15600-39100/-+ ` 6600/-(Grade Pay)
Age: 45 years and below.
Essential Qualification(s):i) Masters degree in Statistics or in Economics/ Mathematics/ Commerce with Statistics of a recognized University or its equivalent. OR Degree of a recognized University with Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics followed by a two years post graduate diploma in Statistics from recognized Statistical Institute. ii) At least 5 years experience of research in collection, analysis and interpretation of Statistical data. Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Name of the post: Scientific Officer (Bio Technology), Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 02 posts (UR)
Pay band: ` 10300-34800/-+ ` 5000/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments: ` 15,300/-per month)
Age: Between 18 and 45 years.
Essential Qualification(s):i) Ph.D. in Biotechnology from a recognized University or an Institute duly recognized by the Central/ Himachal Pradesh Government. ii) At least 03 years (post Ph.D) work experience in project formulation, implementation, feasibility analysis and monitoring, survey studies and evaluation, environment-monitoring & planning, environment protection and conservation & community led environmental awareness etc. in a reputed institution/ organization. OR i) M.Sc. in Biotechnology or B. Tech. in Biotechnology from a recognized University or from an Institute duly recognized by the Central/ Himachal Pradesh Government. ii) At least 05 years (post M.Sc / B. Tech.) work experience in project formulation. Implementation, feasibility analysis and monitoring survey studies and evaluation, environment monitoring & planning, environment protection and conservation & community led environmental awareness etc. in a reputed institution / organization. Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. XI (B):

Name of the post: Project Officer, Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)
Pay band: ` 10300-34800/-+ ` 5000/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments: ` 15,300/-per month)
Age: Between 18 and 45 years.
Essential Qualification(s):i) Ph.D. in Physics/ Bio-Science/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science from a recognized University or an Institute duly recognized by the Central/ Himachal Pradesh Government. ii) At least 03 years (post Ph.D.) work experience in environmental economics, chemical analysis, environment management, environmental auditing, project report preparation and analysis from reputed scientific organization, research institution. OR i) M.Sc. in Physics/ Bio-Science/ Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Environmental

Science or B.E./ B. Tech. in Bio-Technology/ Bio-Science/ Environmental Science from a recognized University or from an Institute duly recognized by the Central/ Himachal Pradesh Government.

ii) At least 05 years (post M.Sc/ B.E./ B. Tech.) work experience in environmental economics, chemical analysis, environment management, environmental auditing, project report preparation and analysis from reputed scientific organization/ research institution. Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. XI (C):

Name of the post: Environment Engineer, Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract basis)	No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)
Pay band: ` 10300-34800/-+ ` 5000/-(Grade Pay) (Contractual emoluments: ` 15,300/-per month)
Age: 45 years and below.
a) Essential Qualification(s):i) Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Science or B.E. / B. Tech. Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering or Agriculture Engineering from a recognized University or from an Institution duly recognized by the Central/ H.P. Government; and ii) At least five years experience in environment monitoring and planning, project formulation acquiring latest know how on environment protection and conversation, community led environment awareness etc. from a Government Deptt./ Institution/ Organization or Private Institution / Organization of repute. b) Desirable Qualification:-Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

HOW TO APPLY:-Detailed instructions for filling up Online Recruitment Applications are available on the above mentioned website.

a) Desirous/ eligible candidates should apply online through official website of the Commission. Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted.

b) The candidates, who wish to apply for more than one post, should apply separately for each post and will have to pay the requisite examination fees for each post in the prescribed manner.

c) After submitting the Online Recruitment Application(s) (ORA), the candidates are required to take a printout of the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application and submit the same along with requisite self attested/ attested documents / certificates in support of their eligibility to the Commission on the day of Screening Test for the concerned post.

d) In case the candidate has applied against more than one post published in the advertisement, the candidate is required to submit separate copies of requisite self attested/ attested documents/ certificates along with the printout of the Online Recruitment Application of each post on the day of Screening Test for the respective posts.

EXAMINATION FEES:-

The detail of fee for respective categories is as under:-

Sr. No.	Category	Examination Fees
1.	General Category {including General Physically Disabled, i.e. Orthopedically disabled, Deaf & Dumb, Hearing impaired/ W.F.F. of HP/ Ex-Servicemen of HP relieved from Defence Services on their own request before completion of normal tenure, General wards of Ex-SM of H.P., i.e. Dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-SM of H.P. and candidates of other states (including reserved category candidates of other states)}	` 400/
2.	S.C. of H.P. /S.T. of H.P. /O.B.C. of H.P. (including S.C. /S.T. /O.B.C. Ex-Servicemen of H.P. relieved from Defence Services on their own requests before completion of normal tenure and SC/ ST/ OBC wards of Ex-SM of H.P., i.e. Dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-SM).	` 100/
3.	Ex-Servicemen of H.P. (Ex-Servicemen, who are relieved from Defence Services after completion of normal tenure)/ Visually Impaired of H.P.	No Fee

Mode of Payment:-Candidates can pay requisite Examination Fee either through e-Challan or through e-Payment option.

1. The candidates can deposit the requisite examination fees at any branch of Punjab National Bank through an e-Challangenerated through the website of the Commission. Thereafter, candidates are required to visit again the above

mentioned website to access the home page of the ONLINE APPLICATION FILING SYSTEM by entering User ID and password earlier created by the candidates on or before the last date. Click on FEE DETAILS and enter the details of Branch Code/ Name, Transaction Number and Date of deposit & then click on Update Fee Details.

2. The candidates can also pay requisite examination fees through Debit or Credit Card of any Bank. Before applying online, all candidates are advised to go through detailed

instructions given on the above mentioned website.

FACILITATION COUNTER FOR GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES:-

In case of any guidance/ information/ clarification regarding their Online Recruitment Applications, candidature etc.; candidates can contact HPPSCs Reception Counter in person or on Toll Free No. 1800-180-8004 or Phone No. 01772624313 and 2629739 on any working day between 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. For queries related to submission of Online Recruitment Application(s), candidates can

also contact on Ph. No. 0177-2629738 on any working day between 10:00 A.M. to

05:00 P.M. ADMISSION/ REJECTION:-The information in respect of provisionally admitted candidates on claim basis and rejected candidates (for want of requisite fees) will be uploaded on website of the Commission before the conduct of Screening Test/ Examination for the concerned post(s). The candidates are required to submit their requisite documents in support of

their eligibility for the concerned post(s) on the day of Screening Test as per essential qualification(s) for the concerned post(s). The requisite documents submitted by the

AND CATEGORY IN SUPPORT OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY ON THE DAY OF SCREENING TEST/ EXAMINATION FOR THE CONCERNED POST, FAILING WHICH THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL STAND CANCELLED.

• Furnishing of false information or suppression of any material fact(s) in the Online Recruitment Application form(s) would entail disqualification of the candidate and he / she will be disqualified from appearing for recruitment to any post to be advertised by this Commission for a period of three years from the date of submission of application by such candidate(s).
• The detailed particulars of such candidates will be uploaded on the website of the Commission to blacklist such debarred candidates.

Note: Original certificates will have to be produced at the time of interview/ personality test. If any of their claims is found to be incorrect; besides rejection they may render themselves liable to disciplinary action by the Commission.

CATEGORY CLAIMS:-The category once claimed by the candidate(s) will not be allowed to change after the conduct of Screening Test for the concerned post(s). Where the direct interview(s) will be conducted, candidates can apply for change of his/ her category seven days prior to the commencement of interview(s).

The S.C. of Himachal Pradesh / S.T. of Himachal Pradesh / O.B.C. of Himachal Pradesh/ WFF of Himachal Pradesh / Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh and Physically Disabled of Himachal Pradesh candidates must possess such

undertaking that his / her status as OBC has not been changed and he / she has not been excluded from the category of O.B.C. of H.P. on account of being covered under creamy layer.

4. WFF OF H.P. (WARDS OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH):-

For the posts reserved for Wards of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh (WFF of H.P.), sons/ grandsons/ daughters/ grand daughters of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh, who have been appointed on regular basis as well as married daughters/ grand daughters shall not be entitled for the benefits of reservation provided to the wards of Freedom fighters in Government services, against the identical posts in the same scale. The employed children/ grand children and married daughters/ grand daughters of Freedom Fighters will be deemed to have been excluded from the definition of Ward of Freedom Fighter for the purpose to this extent. The children/ grand children of Freedom fighters of Himachal Pradesh, who have been appointed in Govt. / Semi Govt. or Private Sector etc. services against the post(s) reserved for the wards of Freedom Fighters on regular basis will remain entitled to compete for higher rank/ grade posts/ services on the basis of reservation earmarked to the wards of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh. The un-married daughters/ grand daughters will have to submit an affidavit being spinster (un-married) in support of their claim(s) issued by the authority authorized under the Indian Oath Act. Otherwise such candidates will be

candidates to produce appropriate certificates at the time of interview.

(vi)

In respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce order/ letter in this regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated otherwise the Online Recruitment Application is liable to be rejected.

AGE:-As mentioned against each post. Clarification:

(i)

Five years relaxation in upper age limit is admissible only to the bonafide SC of

H.P. / ST of H.P. / OBC of H.P. /WFF of H.P. / Persons with disabilities of Himachal Pradesh. For H.P. Govt. employees and Ex-Servicemen of H.P.; age

relaxation is as per Governments instructions issued from time to time.

(ii) Age of a candidate shall be reckoned as on 01.01.2017.

SCREENING TEST/ EXAMINATION/ INTERVIEW/ PERSONALITY TEST:

(i) In cases where the number of eligible candidates for recruitment to the post(s) advertised by the Commission is inordinately large, the Commission may limit /

time shall be given for inviting objections, if any, against the key from the date

of display on Commissions website. The objection(s) will be got verified from

the concerned subject expert and, if found correct, a revised key of that screening test will be uploaded on Commissions website immediately after declaration of result of screening test for the concerned post and no objection(s) will be entertained thereafter.

(iv)

There will be negative marking for incorrect answer for every question and one fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question, will be deducted as penalty.

(v)

The marks / merit list of appeared / admitted candidates will be displayed on

Commissions website after final recommendation for appointment to the

Government of H.P. (in the concerned Department).

(vi) For more information of candidates, HPPSC (Procedure & Transaction of Business and Procedure for the Conduct of Examinations, Screening Tests & Interviews etc.) Rules, 2007 (as amended up to 20^th April, 2017) pertaining to selection procedure etc. is available on Commissions website.

(vii) The eligibility of candidate(s) called for the interview will be determined on the basis of original documents produced on the day of interview and the Commission will not be responsible if the candidature of any candidate is rejected at that stage or at the time of verification by the appointing authority.

NOC from the concerned employer.

1. In Government service (regular service) candidates may apply to the Commission along with requisite examination fees with information to their Head of Departments / Employer for issuing NOC. Any candidates, who are in regular Government Service or Government owned Industrial service, will not be interviewed unless he/she produces NOC from the concerned employer.
   
   
   1. It may be ensured by the candidates before submitting the applications that furnishing of false information and documents or suppression of any factual information in the application form would entail disqualification. If the fact that false information / document(s) has been furnished or that there has been suppression of any factual information in the application; comes to the notice at
      
      
   2. any time during the service of a person, his service would be liable to be terminated.
2. The candidates applying for the post(s) should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all stages of screening test/ examination for which they are admitted by the Commission, viz., written examination and interview/ Personality Test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or interview test, it is found that they do not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions; their candidature for the concerned examination will be cancelled by the Commission.
   
   

equipment or device or any other equipment capable of being used as a communication device during the examination; or

(l)

violating any of the instructions issued to candidates along with their admission certificates permitting them to take the examination, or

(m)

attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting the commission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clauses; may in addition to rendering himself/herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable:to be disqualified by the Commission from the examination for which he/she is a candidate and/or

(n)

to be debarred either permanently or for as specified period:

by the Commission from any examination or selection held by them. by the Central Government from any employment under them, and

(o)

if he/she is already in service under Government to disciplinary action under the appropriate Rules. Provided that no penalty under these Rules shall be imposed except after:

giving the candidate an opportunity of making such representation, in writing as he/she may wish to make in that behalf; and taking the representation, if any, submitted by the candidate within the period allowed to him/her into consideration.

7. The centres of holding the examination(s) are liable to be changed at the

b.	If he/ she has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or has
	been permanently debarred / disqualified from appearing in any examination or
	selection;
c.	If he / she is found either directly or indirectly influencing the selection process
	in any manner; or
d.	If he / she is an un-discharged insolvent.

Abbreviations:

H.P: Himachal Pradesh, PSC: Public Service Commission, UR: Unreserved, SC: Scheduled Castes of H.P, ST: Scheduled Tribes of H.P, OBC: Other Backward

Classes of H.P as declared by the Govt. of H.P from time to time, Ex-SM: Ex-Servicemen of H.P., WFF: Wards of Freedom Fighters of H.P, Wards of Ex-SM: Dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-SM of H.P., PWDs: Persons with disabilities of H.P., VI: Visually impaired, HI: Hearing Impaired and EQ: Essential qualification(s).

Sd/

(Sanjiv Pathania) IAS, Secretary,

H.P. Public Service Commission