Written Test -85 marks (2 Hours duration) 

The Written Objective type Screening test of two hours duration will consist of 170 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 85 marks as detailed below:- 

(i) General English -20 Questions 

(ii) General Hindi -20 Questions

 (iii) Logical Reasoning- 15 Questions 

(iv) Everyday Science – 20 Questions 

(v) HP General Knowledge -30 Questions 

(vi) General Knowledge India & World -50 Questions 

(vii) Current Affairs -15 Questions 

Note: The pass marks for Written Test are 50% of 85 marks. 

Skill Test(Type Test) – Qualifying(as prescribed in the R&P Rules).

The test will be held on computer and candidate should be well conversant with Unicode Compliant/Kruti Dev 10 Font for Hindi Typing.

 Evaluation of documents-15 marks

(a)Essential Qualification(s): 

(i) Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.

 (ii) Should possess a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English Typewriting or 25 words per minute in Hindi Type-writing on Computer. Provided that visually impaired persons recruited under 1% quota shall be imparted necessary basic training including computer training by the Department concerned through Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Sundernagar instead of passing typing test. They shall have to complete the above training during which three chances will be afforded. If the incumbents fail to qualify the same his/her service shall be terminated. Provided further that physically handicapped persons who are otherwise qualified to hold the clerical   post are certified as being unable to type by the Medical Board, such persons may be exempted from passing the typing test. The term, physically handicapped persons does not cover those who are visually handicapped or who are hearing handicapped but cover only those whose physical disability/ deformity permanently prevents them from typing. The above criteria for grant of exemption from passing the typing test shall also be applicable to the Skill Test Norms on Computers. 

(iii) Should have the knowledge of “Word Processing” in Computer as prescribed by the Recruiting Authority. 

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