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HPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026: 3 Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released a new recruitment advertisement for the post of Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh. The official advertisement is Advertisement No. 66/10-2026, dated 07 October 2026.

A total of 3 vacancies have been advertised, and all three posts are under the Unreserved (UR) category. Eligible candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the HPPSC online application portal.

HPPSC Assistant Director Vacancy 2026

The advertised posts are for Assistant Director, Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Directorate of Forensic Services under the Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh.

HPPSC Assistant Director Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed essential educational qualification given in the advertisement.

Essential Qualification

Candidates must possess either of the following:

• At least Second Class M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization, dissertation work, course work or project work in the field of Chemical Sciences.

OR

• At least Second Class M.Sc. in Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry, or
• Pharmacy / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Pharm. degree from a recognized University.

Required Experience

The candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience, acquired after obtaining the prescribed degree, in Research, Training and Analytical Work within the specified subjects.

The experience certificate must be formally issued and signed by the Research Supervisor or Head of the Organization/Department.

Important: The advertisement also mentions research work conducted specifically for completion of a Ph.D. degree in relation to experience requirements. Candidates should carefully verify the detailed eligibility conditions in the official advertisement before applying.

Desirable Qualification

• Ph.D. Degree in one of the prescribed subjects.
• Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for engagement under the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

HPPSC Assistant Director Age Limit 2026

The prescribed age limit is:

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

The age of the candidate will be reckoned as on 01 January 2026.

As per the advertisement, relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible categories according to the applicable Himachal Pradesh Government rules and instructions.

HPPSC Assistant Director Application Last Date

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to submit the application. The application must be completed through the prescribed HPPSC online recruitment system.

HPPSC Assistant Director Application Fee 2026

According to the advertisement, a uniform examination fee of ₹600 will be charged from all candidates irrespective of category or gender.

The fee can be paid through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or other prescribed digital payment modes.

Important: The examination fee once paid will not be refunded.

How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Director Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) website.
2. Open the Apply Online section.
3. Access the One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations portal.
4. Complete New Registration if you are not already registered.
5. Log in to your OTR account.
6. Find the relevant live advertisement for Assistant Director, Advertisement No. 66/10-2026.
7. Fill in all required details carefully.
8. Upload the required certificates and documents.
9. Pay the prescribed ₹600 application fee.
10. Preview the application and verify all details and uploaded documents.
11. Submit the application before 03 November 2026.
12. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details for future reference.

Note: Once the application is submitted, corrections/modifications are generally not permitted except as specifically provided under the applicable procedure.

Documents Required for HPPSC Assistant Director Application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Matriculation Certificate for age proof
• Degree Certificate(s)
• Marks Sheets of all years / Consolidated Marks Sheet
• Experience Certificate, wherever required
• Valid Category Certificate, wherever applicable
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate for applicable reserved-category claims
• EWS/BPL Certificate, wherever applicable
• Ex-Serviceman-related documents, wherever applicable
• Latest Photograph
• Signature

HPPSC Assistant Director Selection Process 2026

The selection process mentioned in the advertisement consists of the following stages:

1. Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
2. Personality Test

Paper-I: Screening Test

Where the written examination is required, Paper-I will consist of a 100-mark objective-type test. The CBT/Offline Screening Test will have a duration of one hour.

Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test

Paper-II will be a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of 120 marks with a duration of three hours. The detailed syllabus for Paper-II will be uploaded by the Commission separately.

Negative Marking

Negative marking will apply in the objective-type screening test. For every wrong answer, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

The advertisement also specifies that leaving a question blank without selecting the prescribed option can attract the same penalty. Candidates should therefore carefully follow the instructions displayed in the examination.

Personality Test

The Personality Test will carry 30 marks and will be conducted at the Commission’s office at Shimla.

The minimum qualifying marks in the Personality Test are:

• General Category: 40% – 12 marks
• Reserved Categories: 30% – 9 marks

The final ranking/selection will be determined as prescribed in the advertisement, including marks obtained in the Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test.

Examination Centre

The advertisement lists Shimla as the examination station/city. The Commission may change examination centres depending on circumstances.

Important Documents to Upload

Before submitting the application, candidates should verify that all documents supporting their claims are uploaded in the required format. The Commission specifically requires educational qualification documents, age proof, experience certificates wherever applicable, and relevant category certificates.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Read the complete official advertisement carefully before applying.
• Ensure that all eligibility conditions are fulfilled on the prescribed closing date.
• Upload clear and readable documents.
• Enter the email address and mobile number correctly.
• Verify all application details before final submission.
• Keep the OTR User ID and password safe.
• No admit card will be sent by post; candidates will have to download the e-admit card from the Commission’s website.
• Original documents will be checked at the Personality Test/Document Verification stage.
• False information or fabricated documents can lead to cancellation of candidature and other action as per applicable rules.

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