HPPSC HP Finance & Accounts Service (HPF&AS) Recruitment 2026: Total 26 Vacancies
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Date Posted
Posted 22 minutes ago
Location
Himachal Pradesh
Offered Salary
46,000 – 1,46,500 / Month
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree
Experience
3 years
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is hiring 26 employees for Section Officer (HPF&AS) jobs. These roles are available for eligible government staff who can apply for them by August 5, 2026. Candidates will be selected through two exams and training to manage state funds. Selected candidates as Section Officers will check accounts, handle budgets, and make sure government funds are used correctly.
HPPSC HP Finance & Accounts Service Recruitment 2026: Key Details
- Hiring Body: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Post Name: Section Officer (HPF&AS)
- Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
- Total Vacancies: 26
- Mode of Application: Online
HPPSC HP Finance & Accounts Service Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Notification Released On: July 09, 2026
- Application Start Date: July 09, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: August 05, 2026 (11:59 PM)
HPPSC HPF&AS Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Details
You can’t apply for these roles if you are a fresh graduate. These roles are only for existing state employees.
- Current Job: You must already be a regular employee with at least 3 years of service in the HP Government department, board, corporation, university, or state cooperative bank.
- Education: You need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Age: You must be between 18 and 45 years old.
| Feature | Details |
| Unreserved Vacancies | 17 seats available for UR candidates. |
| Reserved Vacancies | 2 seats for SC, 2 seats for ST, 3 seats for OBC candidates. |
| PWD Vacancies | 1 seat for Hearing Impaired, 1 seat for Intellectual/Multiple Disability. |
| Degree Required | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. |
| Service Required | Candidates must have completed 03 years of regular HP Government service. |
| Age Calculation Date | Age limits will be calculated as of 01 January 2026. (18 to 45) |
What Is the Application Fee?
All the candidates have to submit an application fee of INR 600.
What Is the Selection Process?
Candidates applying for these roles need to pass the following tests to secure this job:
- Preliminary Exam: A basic screening test to filter candidates.
- Main Exam: A detailed, written exam for those who pass the preliminary test.
- Training: Selected candidates must complete a training program at MSHIPA (State Institute of Public Administration).
- Final Posting: After successfully passing all required training and tests, you will be appointed as a Section Officer.
How to Apply?
Here are the steps you need to follow to apply for these roles:
- Firstly, visit the official HPPSC website.
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) profile first.
- Use your system details to log in to your account.
- Then, you have to choose the HPF&AS Recruitment 2026 option from the list.
- Now, you have to fill out all the online application fields carefully.
- Next, you have to upload all your required scanned documents to the system.
- Lastly, you have to pay the application fee online.
- Then, submit your application form and print out a physical copy.
Documents Need to be Attached
- Your 10th class passing certificate for age proof.
- Your Bachelor’s degree certificates and final mark sheets
- A valid caste or category certificate, if applicable.
- Your official Bonafide Himachali resident certificate.
- A certificate proving your three years of regular employment.
- Signed declaration document for total exam attempts availed.
- A NOC from your current government department.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
Preliminary Exam Pattern
- English & Hindi: Contains 40 questions in total.
- Omnibus Accounts: Contains 40 questions total.
- Financial Rules: Covers FRSR & HPFR 2009 with 40 questions.
- Total Questions: The test has 120 questions.
- Total Marks: The paper is worth 120 marks.
- Time Limit: You get exactly 2 hours to finish.
- Negative Marking: Penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Main Examination Pattern
- Paper-I: Tests English & Hindi for 150 marks.
- Paper-II: Covers Omnibus Accounts for 150 marks.
- Paper-III: Covers FR, SR & HP Financial Rules 2009 for 150 marks.
- Paper Duration: Each paper lasts 3 hours.
- Total Marks: Each of the three papers carries 150 marks.
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Key Points to Note
- Only candidates who have completed 3 full years of continuous, regular service within an HP government department, board, corporation, or co-operative bank can apply.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in the preliminary test.
- You must clear the objective-type preliminary exam to qualify for the descriptive main exam.
- The final selection depends on your performance in the main written papers.
- You must secure a NOC from your current department head before submitting the application.