HPAS Syllabus 2026

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HPAS syllabus, topic-wise

The exact syllabus is published with each HPPSC notification. The core areas are:

Prelims — General Studies

History of India and the Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography
Indian Polity and Governance, Constitution, Panchayati Raj
Economic and Social Development, Poverty, Demographics
Environment, Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
General Science and Technology
History, Geography, Economy, Polity and Culture of Himachal Pradesh
Current events of state, national and international importance

Prelims — Aptitude (CSAT)

Comprehension and interpersonal skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability and basic numeracy (Class X level)

Mains

Descriptive papers on English, Hindi, Essay and General Studies, as specified in the notification.

The syllabus is a summary and can change with each notification. The official notification is final.

How to cover the HPAS syllabus

The HPAS syllabus has 3 main areas: Prelims — General Studies, Prelims — Aptitude (CSAT), Mains. Finish the area that carries the most marks first, then revise the others in rotation, and take a timed mock test every week to see which topics still cost you marks.