HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 60/9-2026 for recruitment to 4 posts of Deputy Director, Class-I (Gazetted), Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.
The notification is dated 02 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal up to 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
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HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 60/9-2026 |
| Department | Department of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh |
| Post Name | Deputy Director, Class-I (Gazetted), Group-A (Job Trainee) |
| Total Vacancies | 04 |
| Job Trainee Emoluments | ₹32,500 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Closing Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Closing Time | 11:59 PM |
| Age Limit | Below 57 years |
| Examination Station | Shimla |
| Official Recruitment Authority | HPPSC |
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Important Dates
- Notification Date: 02 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 29 September 2026, 11:59 PM
HPPSC Deputy Director Vacancy 2026 – Details
HPPSC has advertised 4 Deputy Director posts in the Department of Sainik Welfare:
| Post | Total Posts | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director, Sainik Welfare | 04 | UR Ex-Servicemen of HP – 03 |
| ST Ex-Servicemen of HP – 01 |
The posts are classified as Class-I (Gazetted), Group-A (Job Trainee).
Salary / Emoluments
Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees and will receive:
₹32,500 per month
HPPSC Deputy Director – Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy the essential qualification prescribed by HPPSC.
Essential Qualification
The candidate:
- Should be a retired/released Ex-Indian Army Commissioned officer of the rank of Colonel/Lt Colonel/ Major/Captain or equivalent status of the Indian Navy/Air Force.
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment considering the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh is desirable.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be below 57 years.
The age will be reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
Application Fee
HPPSC has prescribed a uniform examination fee of ₹600 for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹600 |
The examination fee, once paid, will not be refunded.
Mode of Payment
The examination fee can be paid online through:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
- Other prescribed online digital payment modes
Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be rejected.
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Selection Process
As per the notification, the selection procedure can involve the following stages:
- Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Personality Test
The exact written-test route depends on the number of eligible candidates in relation to the number of advertised posts.
Paper-I
Where the full written examination scheme applies, Paper-I is a 100-mark objective-type screening test of one hour duration.
The syllabus distribution is:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| General Knowledge of National & International Affairs | 30 |
| Hindi Language | 20 |
| English Language | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper-I may be conducted through CBT or offline mode and carries negative marking.
Paper-II – Subject Aptitude Test
Paper-II is a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of:
- 120 Marks
- 3 Hours
The detailed syllabus for Paper-II will be uploaded on the Commission’s website separately.
Negative Marking
For objective-type screening tests:
- 0.25 marks of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
- Giving more than one answer is treated as incorrect.
- Leaving a question completely blank also attracts the same penalty.
- Candidates who do not wish to answer should use the designated Option E.
Personality Test
The Personality Test carries 30 marks and will be conducted at the HPPSC office at Shimla.
Minimum qualifying marks are:
- General Category: 40% (12 marks)
- Reserved Categories: 30% (9 marks)
The final ranking is determined by the marks obtained in SAT (120 marks) + Personality Test (30 marks), subject to the applicable selection procedure.
Documents Required
Candidates are required to upload the prescribed documents on the OTRS portal, including:
- Matriculation certificate for age proof
- Degree certificates and marks sheets, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate(s), wherever required
- Valid category certificate, if applicable
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for reserved-category candidates
- EWS/BPL certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate/Service Book
- Relevant details regarding PPO number, rank and retirement/NOC for claiming Ex-Servicemen reservation
How to Apply for HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates have to apply online only through the HPPSC website/OTR portal. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Open the Apply Online section.
- Select One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.
- Complete New Registration if you are not already registered.
- Log in to your OTR account.
- Select the relevant live advertisement for Deputy Director, Sainik Welfare.
- Fill in the required details carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the prescribed ₹600 examination fee.
- Preview the application and uploaded documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Once the application is submitted, corrections/modifications are generally not allowed, so candidates should carefully verify all details before final submission.
Examination Centre
Shimla
HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official HPPSC Website | Click Here |
| Online Application | Visit the official HPPSC OTR portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Notification |
HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
A total of 4 Deputy Director posts have been advertised in the Department of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.
2. What is the salary for the HPPSC Deputy Director post?
Selected candidates will receive ₹32,500 per month as Job Trainee emoluments.
3. What is the age limit for HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
The candidate should be below 57 years of age. Age is reckoned as on 01 January 2026.
4. What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Deputy Director Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of the online application and payment of fee is 29 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.