SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Paper of three hours’ duration consisting of 200 marks (General Knowledge) (Objective type). NOTE: There will be negative marking for incorrect answers (1/4th) 1. History, Geography and socio-economic development of Himachal Pradesh. – 60 marks 2. Knowledge of current events of national and international importance and such matters of everyday observation… Read More »
Initially, an objective type Screening Test of two hours’ duration will be conducted consisting of one paper of General Knowledge of 120 questions of multiple choice answers for short listing candidates for the Main Examination. 1. The number of candidates to be called for (Main) written examination will be 20 times of the total number of posts advertised. The candidates… Read More »
1. Objective type screening test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions from: General English of 10+2 standard Hindi of Matric standard General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh Everyday Science Social Science Current affairs Logic Note: Screening test will be qualifying in nature. 2. Physical Standard and Physical Efficiency test of qualifying nature for those… Read More »
Syllabus for the Post of HAS/HPAS Preliminary Exam – Himachal Pradesh Paper I (General Studies) This paper shall be of 200 marks and there shall be 100 objective type questions from the syllabus of: History Political Science Geography Art & culture Socio-economic developments of Himachal Pradesh. Current events of National and International Importance History of… Read More »
COMPULSORY PAPERS (Paper I & II) PAPER–I: ENGLISH (100 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-II: HINDI IN DEVNAGRI SCRIPT (100 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-III: ESSAY (100 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I (200 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-V: GENERAL STUDIES-II (200 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-VI: GENERAL STUDIES-III (200 MARKS)….Read in Detail
UNIT–I SUB-UNIT–1 Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features. Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure. Suggested Readings: Indian Polity SUB UNIT-2 Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the… Read More »
UNIT–I SUB-UNIT–1 Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage: Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art, and major schools of paintings). Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980. Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from different parts of India.… Read More »
Objective: This paper is designed to test candidate’s: knowledge/awareness of a variety of subjects and, their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay Contents: A fair choice of topics covering current affairs socio-political issues socio-economic issues aspects of culture and history and reflective topics will be given to… Read More »