Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Section Officer. According to the notification, a total of 26 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.

Online applications for the vacancies of Section Officer will be accepted from 09 July 2026 to 05 August 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Section Officer vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

To be eligible for HPPSC Section Officer, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for Section Officer. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

The application fee for this recruitment varies by category. For General / OBC / EWS candidates, the application fee is Rs.600/-, while for SC / ST candidates, the fee is Rs.600/-. The fee can be paid through the online payment mode as specified in the official notification. Candidates belonging to certain reserved categories may be exempted from paying the application fee as per government rules.

The selection of candidates for Section Officer will be carried out through Preliminary Entrance Examination (Objective Type), Main Entrance Examination (Written), Pre-Induction Training, HPF&AS Part-I and Part-II Examinations. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

The application for this recruitment of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from hppsc.hp.gov.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 05 August 2026.