Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Advertisement No. 5 / 2017

Dated: 6th April, 2017

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

eligible candidates for recruitment to various posts in different departments of
Himachal Pradesh Government through ORA, which shall be available on the
Commissions website www.hp.gov.in/hppsc up to 25th April, 2017 till 11:59 P.M.
(IST), thereafter link will be disabled.
(*by using official website www.hp.gov.in/hppsc).

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:-

1. Date for determining eligibility of all candidates in respect of essential

qualification(s) and experience, if any, etc., shall be the prescribed closing
date for submission of online recruitment applications (ORA) i.e. 25th April,
2017.
2. The candidates must read instructions carefully, which are available on
website of the Commission before filling up Online Recruitment Application
Forms (ORA) for the post(s) concerned.
3. The candidates must ensure their eligibility in respect of category, experience,
age and essential qualification(s) etc. as mentioned against concerned post in
the advertisement to avoid rejection at later stage.
4. Incomplete Online Recruitment Applications submitted without requisite
examination fee, scanned photograph & scanned signatures of prescribed size,
will be rejected straightway.
5. The benefit of reservation for various post(s) will be admissible only to the
candidates, who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh in respect of
categories, viz., S.C., S.T., O.B.C., Ex-Servicemen, WFF and Persons with
disabilities (Loco motor Disabled / Visually Impaired/ Hearing Impaired) etc.
6. The reserved category candidates belonging to other States will be treated as
GENERAL CATEGORY CANDIDATES and the benefit of reservation and
fee concession will not be admissible to such candidates.
7. Number of post(s) is/are tentative and may increase or decrease from time to
time.
8. 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.
9. Examination fees once paid will not be refunded.
10. Disputes, if any, shall be subject to Court jurisdiction at Shimla.
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Detail of post(s) and eligibility conditions are given as under:-

Item No. I(A): Department of Technical Education, Vocational & Industrial

Training, H.P. (Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engineering College,
Kangra at Nagrota Bagwan)

Name of the post:- Assistant No. of posts: 05 posts (UR=01, ST=01,

Professor (Mechanical SC=01, OBC=01 & UR Ex-SM=01)
Engineering) Class-I (Gazetted) (on
Contract basis)

Item No. I (B):

Name of the post:- Assistant No. of posts: 05 posts (UR=04 and ST=01)
Professor (Civil Engineering)
Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract
basis)

Item No. I (C):

Name of the post:- Assistant No. of posts: 04 posts (UR=03 and SC=01)
Professor (Electrical Engineering)
Class-I (Gazetted) (on Contract
basis)

Age, Pay band and Essential Qualification(s) etc. for the posts mentioned against
item Nos. I (A to C):-

Age: 45 years and below.

Pay band: ` 15600-39100/- + ` 6000/- (G.P.)
(Fixed contractual emoluments: ` 35,000/- per month).
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 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:-
Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability
for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
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Item No. II: Department of Animal Husbandry, H.P.

Name of the post:- Veterinary No. of posts: 39 posts (General =26, General
Officer, Class-I (Gazetted) (on Ex-SM=04, OBC=03, SC=05 & ST=01)
Contract basis)
Age: 45 years and below.
Pay band: ` 15600-39100/- + ` 5400/- (G.P.)
(Fixed contractual emoluments: ` 26,250/- per month).
(a) Essential Qualification(s):-
(i) Should possess a degree of B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science
and Animal Husbandry) from a recognized University as laid down under the
Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (Act No. 52 of 1984).
(ii) Should be registered with the State Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (Act No. 52
of 1984).
(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 Home, H.P. (Regional Forensic Science

Laboratories, Mandi and Dharamsala)

Name of the post:- Scientific No. of posts: 02 posts (General)

Officer (DNA) Class-II (Gazetted)
(on Contract basis)
Age: Between 18 and 45 years.
Pay band: ` 10300-34800/- + ` 4400/- (G.P.)
(Fixed contractual emoluments: ` 14,700/- per month).
Essential Qualification:-
(i) M.Sc. 2nd Class in Molecular Biology/ Human Biology/ Human Genetics/ Bio-
Technology/ Microbiology/ Forensic Science / Physical Anthropology / Bio-
Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized university with evidence of
specialization in DNA analysis / Profiling or its equivalent from a recognized
University.
(ii) Three 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).
Desirable Qualification:-
(i) Ph.D. Degree with experience of working in DNA Division of a Forensic
Science Laboratory.
(ii) Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and
suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

Item No. IV: Department of Printing & Stationery, H.P.

Name of the post:- Assistant No. of post(s): 01 post (UR)

Controller (Printing Offset) Class-I
(Gazetted) (Non-Ministerial
Services) (on Contract basis)
Age: 45 years and below.
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Pay band: ` 10300-34800/- + ` 5000/- (G.P.)

(Fixed contractual emoluments: ` 15,300/- per month).
Essential Qualifications:-
(i) 10+2 in Science or its equivalent from a recognized University / Board.
(ii) Degree Course of at least four years duration in Printing Technology with
specialized subject of Offset Printing or its equivalent from a recognized
University or an Institution duly recognized by the Central / H.P. Government.
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 Information & Public Relations, H.P.

Name of the post:- Sub-Editor, Class-II No. of post(s): 02 posts (General)

(Non-Gazetted) (on Contract basis)
Pay band : ` 10300-34800/- + ` 4200/- (G.P.)
(Fixed contractual amount: ` 14,500/- per month).
Age: 45 years and below.
(a) Essential Qualification(s):-
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication or Bachelor of Public
Relations or Bachelor of Public Relations & Advertising from a recognized
University.
Or
Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication or
Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Public Relations or Post Graduate Degree/
Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising from a recognized University.
(b) Desirable Qualification(s):-
(i) Three years experience in Journalism as evidenced by articles published in
newspapers/ journals of standing or newspapers/ journals brought out by the
Government publicity organization or experience of work of the similar nature
in the office of newspapers; and
(ii) 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.
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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. Category Examination

No. Fees
1. General Category ` 400/-
{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)}
2. S.C. of H.P. /S.T. of H.P. /O.B.C. of H.P. ` 100/-
(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).
3. Ex-Servicemen of H.P. (Ex-Servicemen, who are relieved from No Fee
Defence Services after completion of normal tenure)/ Visually
Impaired of H.P.

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-Challan generated 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. 0177-
2624313 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
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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
candidates, will be scrutinized and list of proposed rejected candidates will be
uploaded on the website of the Commission for information of all concerned. Besides,
concerned candidates will be informed through e-mail(s) and SMSes. No separate
intimation in this regard will be sent by post.
Seven days time will be given to file representation(s) along with supporting
documents against the proposed rejections, if any, from the date of uploading the list
of rejected candidates on the website of the Commission for the concerned post(s),
failing which, no representation(s) will be entertained thereafter.
Candidates are advised to visit the Commissions website from time to time
for updates in their own interest.

e- Admission Certificate(s):
No Admission Certificate(s) will be sent by post and provisionally admitted
candidates will have to download their respective e-Admission Certificate along with
instructions for the concerned post(s) from the official website of the Commission.
Therefore, the candidates are advised to remember their User ID(s) and password(s)
earlier created by the candidates to log in to download their respective e-Admission
Certificate(s). The provisionally admitted candidates will have to paste a passport size
photograph duly self attested / attested by a Gazetted Officer on the space provided
on the downloaded e-Admission Certificate(s), failing which he/she will not be
allowed to appear in the Screening Test/Examination, in any condition/
circumstances, whatsoever.
SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATES/ DOCUMENTS:-
THE CANDIDATES WILL HAVE TO SUBMIT THE PRINTOUT/ HARD
COPY OF ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATIONS (ORA) ALONGWITH
SELF ATTESTED/ ATTESTED COPIES OF REQUISITE DOCUMENTS/
CERTIFICATES, i.e. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION(S), AGE, EXPERIENCE
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.
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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
certificates(s) in support of their claims made in the Online Recruitment
Application(s) (ORA) while applying for the concerned post(s). The benefit of
reservation will be admissible on parental basis only. All the candidates
belonging to reserved categories are also required to go through the relevant
instructions of the Government of Himachal Pradesh issued from time to time in
order to ensure that they are eligible under a particular category.
1. EX-SERVICEMEN OF HIMACHAL PRADESH:-
The candidates belonging to Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh will have to
furnish Discharge Certificate and full detail in respect of their P.P.O. No., Rank,
and date of retirement from the Defence Services to claim the benefit of
reservation for the category of Ex-Serviceman of Himachal Pradesh.
2. WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, i.e.
DEPENDENT SONS, DAUGHTERS AND WIVES OF EX-SM OF H.P.):-
Dependent sons, daughters & wives of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh
(Wards of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh) may apply against the posts
specifically reserved for Wards of Ex-Servicemen category (i.e. Dependent sons,
daughters and wives) and not against the posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen of
H.P. in order to avoid rejection of their candidature at any later stage for the
concerned post(s).
3. OBC of H.P. (OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES OF HIMACHAL
PRADESH):-
The candidates belonging to OBC of H.P. category must produce OBC
certificate(s) on the prescribed format valid till the relevant term of the Financial
Year (i.e. 1st April to 31st March) as notified by the Government of Himachal
Pradesh (in the Department of Revenue) in Rajpatra dated 09th January, 2012.
Candidates must have a valid OBC Certificate covering the entire period from last
date of submission of online applications till date of interview along with an
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
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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
rejected straightway.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:-

(i) The date of determining the eligibility of all candidates in terms of essential
qualification(s), experience etc., if any, shall be reckoned as on the closing date,
25th April, 2017 for submission of Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) on
Commissions website.
(ii) If no post is reserved for a particular reserved category falling under vertical
reservation, then such candidates can be considered against General / UR
category, provided such candidates will have to fulfill the criteria, i.e. age limit,
experience, qualification etc., which are applicable to General category
candidates. In other words, when a relaxed standard is applied in selecting SC/
ST/ OBC candidate, for example in the age limit, experience, qualification etc.
then such candidates would be deemed as unavailable for consideration against
unreserved vacancies in accordance with the instructions of the Government (in
the Department of Personnel) issued vide letter No. PER (AP)-C-F (1)-2/2001
dated 12th November, 2014.
(iii) For recruitment to the post(s) to be filled up on the basis of experience, it will be
necessary for the candidates to have the required experience for determining his/
her eligibility after acquiring the requisite essential educational qualification(s).
(iv) The decision of the Commission regarding eligibility etc. of a candidate for
admission to Personality Test/ interview or selection will be final and no
correspondence / personal enquiries will be entertained.
(v) Onus of proving that a candidate has acquired requisite degree/ essential
qualification by the stipulated date, shall be on the candidate and in the absence
of proof to the contrary, the date as mentioned on the face of certificate/ degree
or the date of issue of certificate / degree shall be taken as date of acquiring
essential educational qualification. No extra opportunity shall be provided to the
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.
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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 /
shortlist the number of eligible candidates to be called for interviews by
subjecting them to a screening test (objective-type / descriptive) of two hours
duration. Final selection of a candidate will be made solely on the basis of
his/her performance in the interview/ Personality Test, which will be of
maximum 100 marks. The minimum pass marks in interview are 45 for the
candidates of general category and 35 marks for the candidates of reserved
categories.
(ii) Where selection is to be made on the basis of performance of the candidates
having qualified the screening test, before the interview board, a candidate
scoring more marks in the interview shall be placed above the candidates
scoring lesser marks in the interview. If the candidates will score equal marks in
an interview, then a candidate securing more marks in the screening test will be
placed above the candidate securing lesser marks in the screening test. In case
the marks of screening test are also equal then the candidate who is senior in age
will be placed above the candidate junior in age. Where selection is to be made
purely on the basis of performance of the candidates before the interview board,
a candidate scoring more marks in the interview shall be placed above the
candidates scoring lesser marks in the interview. If the candidates score equal
marks in an interview, then a candidate who is senior in age will be placed
above the candidate junior in age.
(iii) The key of each screening test (objective type) will be uploaded on
Commissions website immediately after the conduct of Screening Test(s) for
the concerned post(s) for calling objections from the candidates. Seven days
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) 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).
(v) For more information of candidates, Rules of Business of H.P. Public Service
Commission pertaining to selection procedure etc. is available on Commissions
website.
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(vi) 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.
As such, admission to the screening test/examination/ interview shall be purely
provisional.
(vii) Summoning of the candidate(s) for interview/ Personality Test; conveys no
assurance whatsoever that they will be selected or recommended. Appointment
orders to the selected candidate(s) will be issued by the appropriate appointing
authority.
(viii) If any visually impaired candidate requires scribe, he / she has to request for the
same in writing to the Commission at least seven days prior to the screening test
for the concerned post. Such applications will be entertained on merit and as per
the rules.
(ix) Re-checking/ re-evaluation, for the written examination(s)/ Screening Tests will
not be allowed in any case.
(x) Disputes, if any, shall be subject to Court jurisdiction at Shimla.
OTHER CONDITIONS:-

1. All candidates, whether in Government Service or Government owned Industrial

or Public Enterprises or other similar organizations or in private employment
should submit their applications online directly to the Commission. Persons
already in regular Government service, whether in a permanent or temporary
capacity are required to submit a declaration that they have informed in writing to
their Head of Office/ Department that they have applied for a particular post. In
case, a communication is received from their employer by the Commission
withholding permission to any candidate applying for/ appearing for the
examination, his/her application(s) will be liable to be rejected.

2. Casual/ adhoc / daily rated/ work charged employees do not need to produce NOC
from the concerned employer.

3. 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.

4. 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
any time during the service of a person, his service would be liable to be
terminated.
5. 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
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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.

6. Candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of:-

(a) Obtaining support for his/her candidature by the following means, namely:-
offering illegal gratification to, or
applying pressure on, or
blackmailing, or threatening to blackmail any person connected with
the conduct of the examination, or
(b) impersonating, or
(c) procuring impersonation by any person, or
(d) submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been
tampered with, or
(e) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material
information, or
(f) resorting to the following means in connection with his/her
candidature for the examination, namely:-
obtaining copy of question paper through improper means,
finding out the particulars of the persons connected with secret work
relating to the examination,
influencing the examiners, or
(g) using unfair means during the examination, or
(h) writing obscene matter or drawing obscene sketches in the scripts, or
(i) misbehaving in the examination hall including tearing of the scripts,
provoking fellow examinees to boycott examination, creating
disorderly scene and the like, or
(j) harassing or doing bodily harm to the staff employed by the
Commission for the conduct of their examinations, or
(k) being in possession of or using mobile phone, pager or any electronic
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:-
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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

discretion of the Commission. However, every effort will be made to allot the
examination centre(s) of their choice to the candidates. But, the Commission
may, at its discretion, allot a different centre to a candidate when circumstances
so warrant.
CHECK LIST:

VERIFY THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SUBMITING THE ONLINE

RECRUITMENT APPLICATION OR DOCUMENTS/ CERTIFICATES:-

a) That no column is wrongly filled or kept blank as the information furnished

therein would be used to determine the eligibility of candidates to be called for
interviews.
b) In order to ascertain the eligibility for the concerned post(s), a printout of the
finally submitted Online Recruitment Application (ORA) has to be submitted
along with all requisite attested copies of certificates/ documents to the
Commission on the day of Screening Test for the concerned post(s).
c) That copies of only following documents/certificates are provided in support
of claims made/ information given in the Online Recruitment Application:-
i) Degree/Diploma certificates along with Marks Sheets of all years in support of
Educational Qualifications. The provisional certificate(s) along with marks
sheets of all semesters/ years.
ii) Matriculation certificate for age proof.
iii) Experience certificate(s) wherever required.
iv) Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed,
indicating the authority (with number & date) under which it has been so
treated.

DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION(s):

No candidate will be eligible for admission to the examination:-
a) If he/ she has been dismissed from any previous Govt./ Semi Govt. service;
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 Caste of H.P, ST: Scheduled Tribe 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,
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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/-
(Ashok Gupta),
Deputy Secretary,
H.P. Public Service Commission

Endst. No. 3-4/2017-PSC (R-I) Dated: Shimla-2, the 2017

Copy forwarded to:-

1. Private Secretary to Chairman, PSC.
2. P.As to Member-I, Member-II and Member-III, PSC.
3. PA to Secretary, PSC.
4. JSS to Joint Secretary, PSC.
5. Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary-I, Under Secretary-II & Under Secretary-
III, PSC.
6. All Section Officers in H.P. Public Service Commission.
7. Computer Programmer, PSC for uploading on Commissions website.
8. Receptionist, PSC for displaying on the Notice Board of this office.

Section Officer (R-I),

H.P. Public Service Commission