Mohit Dhulia
HPPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024: Exams for Assistant Engineer positions in Himachal Pradesh are held by the Himachal Pradesh Services Commission (HPPSC). The HPPSC Assistant Engineer recruitment will consist of two stages: a written exam and an interview. Aspirants who perform well on the written test will be invited to take an oral exam and have their certificates verified.
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The table below summarizes the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024:
| Specifics | Important Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Assistant Engineer Exams 2024 |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Level of Exam | State of Himachal Pradesh |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Official Website | http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/Home/Index |
| Positions | Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Mechanical) Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Electrical) Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Civil) Assistant Engineer (Electrical)Assistant Engineer (Civil) |
| Expected Available Vacancies | – |
| Process of Selection | Screening TestInterviewCertificate Verification |
| Medium of Examination | English and Hindi |
| Centers for the Exam | Important Centres all over Himachal Pradesh |
| Exam Mode | Online/Offline |
There is a tentative schedule for the selection process for HPPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024. Exam dates will be announced in conjunction with the official notification announcement.
| Exam related Events | Examination Schedule (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application | June 2024 |
| Closing of Online Application | July 2024 |
| Admit Card Issuing Date | August 2024 |
| Screening Test | August 2024 (AE Electrical) September 2024 (AE Civil) |
| Screening Test Results | October 2024 |
| Personality Test | October 2024 |
| Final Results | November 2024 |
The HPPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024 accepts applications online only. To fill out the application, candidates must visit the HPPSC’s official website. To apply for their respective positions, the candidates should have been well prepared with all scanned copies of documents as well as soft copies of recently taken passport-size photographs. To avoid future discrepancies, the information provided should be authentic.
The HPPSC official website will have an online application form for the position of Assistant Engineer. To make the process go more smoothly and without errors, follow the steps below.
The candidate must pay the fee through an online payment gateway before submitting the application form. Failure to make a payment by the due date will result in the application form being cancelled. The application fees for different categories are described in detail here. Ex-military personnel are exempt.
| Category Name | Application Fee |
| General Category{including General PhysicallyDisabled, i.e. Orthopedicallydisabled, Deaf & Dumb, Hearing impaired/ EconomicallyWeaker Section(EWS)/ 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 of Ex-SM of H.P. | INR 400/- |
| Candidates from other states | Rs. 400/- |
| SC/ST/EWS/OBC of HP | Rs. 100/- |
| Ex-Servicemen of HP/Blind/Visually Impaired of HP | No Fee |
| Relevant Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| APSC JE | RPSC Second Grade | TNPSC Group III |
| KPSC Insurance Medical Officer | TNPSC Combined Statistical Subordinate Service | KPSC Head Master |
Before beginning the application process, candidates should check the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Eligibility to ensure that their application is not cancelled. The age limit and educational qualifications for the three sub-posts can be found on the HPPSC’s official website.
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The following is a list of the HPPSC Assistant Engineer educational requirements:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ M. Tech. (Mechanical)/ Post Graduate Diploma in Hydro Power Plant Engineering from a recognized Indian university or institute with at least 55 percent marks in case of SC/ST/ Internal (HPPCL) candidates and 60 percent marks in case of other categories. Degree in Civil Engineering discipline with at least 55 percent marks in case of SC/ST/HPPTCL internal candidates, and 60 percent marks in case of other categories, having passed the Degree from a recognized Indian University/Institution. |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline with at least 55 percent marks in case of SC/ST/Internal HPPTCL candidates, and 60 percent marks in case of other categories, having passed the degree from a recognized University / Institution of India. |
| Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Electrical) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech. (Electrical) or B.E./B.Tech. (Electrical and Electronics)/M.Tech.(Electrical)/Post Graduate Diploma in Hydro Power Plant Engineering from a recognized Indian university or institute with at least 55 percent marks in case of SC/ST/internal (HPPCL) candidates. |
| Assistant Engineer(Executive Trainee Civil) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech. (Civil)/M.Tech. in Civil Engineering from a recognised university, with a minimum of 55 percent for SC/ST/internal (HPPCL) candidates and 60 percent for others. |
The exam is divided into two sections. The first section covers general information about the state of Himachal Pradesh and its national significance. The second section covers topics related to the engineering stream in question.
The topics covered in the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024 exam are listed in the table below.
| Section Name | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge |
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| National and International Affairs |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical Engineering |
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On different occasions, the exam pattern for the screening test and the personality test differs.
The screening test is conducted online and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It is worth a total of 100 marks and is divided into three sections. Engineering subjects are covered in one section, HP General Knowledge in the second, and India’s GK in the third. The exam will last two hours. Each question is worth one mark. For each incorrect question, a quarter mark (0.25) will be deducted.
| Names of the Subjects | Total Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| BE/B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) (Electrical Engineering) (Civil Engineering) | 80 | 80 |
| General Knowledge of HP | 10 | 10 |
| National and International Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The date on which the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2024 Hall Ticket/Admit Card is issued is usually one week prior to the screening test date. On the official website of the Commission, the HPPSC Assistant Engineer Hall Ticket will be available. The admit card should be downloaded, saved, and printed for future reference.
To download the admit card quickly and easily, follow the steps below.
The answer key for the screening test will be available on the commission’s official website. Candidates can download the answer key and use it to double-check their answers. They have the right to object if there is a discrepancy. The commission will have the final say on whether the objections are accepted or rejected, based on the relative merits of the arguments.
The answer key can be downloaded from HPPSC’s official website by following the steps below.
The Commission announces the cut-off marks based on the screening test results. It will differ depending on the category. Candidates who meet the cut-off marks will be invited to take the personality test that follows. The cut-off marks are usually determined by the number of candidates who took the screening test and the number of vacancies available in various streams.
Within a few months of the personality test, HPPSC will release the results. On the official website, you can find the results.
To check your result, go through the steps below:
Assistant Engineer (AE) – Executive Trainee (Civil, Environment, Mechanical) earns INR 16,650/-39,100/- + (GP 5800). As a result of their experience, the candidates will be paid more.
Aspirants should always keep track of official notifications and concentrate on exam preparation by taking mock tests on a regular basis. It will yield positive results if you assess your performance and acknowledge your errors.
The following is a breakdown of vacant positions for various categories of Assistant Engineers.
| Post Name | Expected Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Mechanical) | 10 |
| Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Civil) | 30 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 20 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 10 |
| Assistant Engineer (Executive Trainee Electrical) | 10 |
| Total | 80 |
The HPPSC Assistant Engineer selection process is a two-step process, with the screening test coming first and the personality test coming second. In the case of a large number of candidates, a candidate must pass the screening test to be considered for the personality test.
The screening test is a multiple-choice exam that candidates must take in order to be considered for further consideration. Multiple-choice questions are included in the test.
The Personality test is the second step in the HPPSC Assistant Engineer selection process, and it is used to assess the candidate’s overall personality, mental strength, and other relevant skills. The personality test is relevant to document verification, which means that if the documents are not verified, no applicant will be considered for the personality test. The final merit list will be determined by the candidates’ performance in the personality test.
Candidates who pass the screening test will be required to present all of their uploaded documents when filling out the online application. The original documents will be compared to the information provided and the documents that were uploaded with the application form.
The verification process is required in order to receive a personality test and to be considered for final selection. As a result, when filling out the online application form, candidates must type accurate information, including spelling, dates, and grades. According to the HPPSC Recruitment Board, the following list of documents will be required for verification:
| Purpose | Document |
|---|---|
| For reductional qualification | Degree/Diploma Certificate(S) & Memoranda of marks of semesters/years |
| For age proof | Matriculation certificate |
| For experience proof | Experience certificate |
| For reservation | EWS/OBC/SC/ST/OH certificate |
In the corresponding discipline of engineering, a certificate or diploma is required.
The age range is 18 to 40 years old, with some exceptions for reserved candidates.
Yes, according to the HPPSC’s provision, for a few days after the application submission, it is possible to make any necessary changes.
The application fee can be paid with the help of an online payment gateway.
No, the application fee, once paid, cannot be refunded.
Write your signature on white paper and scan it to post on the website. If one is available, you can also sign directly on the digital screen pad.
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