HPSSC Eligibility 2023: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, and Nationality

The candidate's age, nationality, and education level are the primary factors of HPSSC eligibility. Interested applicants can fill out the application form and register for the exam if all the basic requirements have been met. Check here for details.

Falguni GargUpdated on : Jul 20 2023 15:00 IST

HPSSC Eligibility 2023: Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission, popularly known as the HPSSC exam is a recruitment test conducted for aspiring grade C and D workers. The exam is conducted every year to examine and shortlist candidates to work in public offices in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Various posts are offered to eligible and shortlisted applicants such as the job role of Junior Engineer, Assistant, Clerk, Secretary, Teacher, Data Operator, Telephone Operator, and Inspector amongst others. Applicants planning to attempt the exam must first check the HPSSC eligibility criteria to analyze if they are eligible to take the examination or not. Only the eligible applicants will be able to complete the HPSSC Registration process.

The eligibility criteria mainly revolve around the candidate’s age, nationality, and educational qualifications. If all the asked requirements are met, interested applicants can proceed to fill up the application form and register themselves for further processes. Continue reading to know the detailed HPSSC eligibility criteria for the year 2023.

Also Check: HPSSC Admit Card

HPSSC Eligibility Criteria 2023

Below are some of the important highlights of the HPSSC eligibility requirements-

The selection procedure and eligibility requirements vary depending on the different job posts and they will be covered in more detail in the article further
Candidates must meet the requirements outlined by the Commission of Himachal Pradesh in order to be eligible to apply for the HPSSC test 2023 recruitment drive. Age limits, educational requirements, and the candidate's nationality will all be included in the eligibility criteria
There will be an upper age limit and a lower age limit for the HPSSC exam

HPSSC Eligibility 2023: Age Limit

As stated above, there will be an upper age limit and a lower age limit in the HPSSC eligibility criteria. As designed by the exam conducting body, students will at least need to be-

Minimum of 18 years of age
Maximum of 45 years of age

If students do not meet the minimum or maximum age limit, they will stand to be disqualified from attempting the exam.

HPSSC Age Relaxation-

Age relaxation is not valid for applicants falling in the general category. Check the table below to know who is eligible for age relaxation benefits:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC	5 Years
Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters	5 Years
PWD	5 Years
Ex-servicemen candidates of Himachal Pradesh	According to the government norms

HPSSC Eligibility 2023: Nationality

Applicants who want to apply for the HPSSC exam 2023 must also meet the requirements for nationality. To take this exam, one must be an Indian citizen. The board has not yet provided any information about the citizenship assessment; if they do, it will be updated on the official website and in this post.

HPSSC Eligibility 2023: Educational Qualification

As stated in the article, different posts have different qualification requirements. Check the table below to know the education requirements for some of the prominent HPSSC posts-

Post	Qualification
Station Fire Officer	National Fire Service College degree in B.E Fire
Junior Office Assistant	Passing the 10+2 exam OR obtaining a matriculation degree and an ITI certificate after one or two years
Data Entry Operator	10+2, Diploma in DEO/ Computer Application
Civil Junior Engineer	10+2, Diploma, B.E./ B.Tech (Civil Engineering.)
Accountant	10+2 and a Degree/Diploma in B.Com
Asst Superintendent Jail/ Welfare Officer-cum-Asst Superintendent Jail	A degree in any field will be accepted
Junior Engineer (Electrical)	10+2, and a diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering
Allopathy Pharmacist	10+2 and a valid degree in Pharmacy
Stenotypist	Degree in any field, fast typing speed
Law Officer	10+2 plus a valid Law Degree
Electrician	ITI Electrician/ Wiremen trade
Staff Nurse	10+2 plus Diploma in B.Sc. Nursing or GNM
Junior Engineer Mechanical	Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/l or Production/Aeronautic or Marine Engineering
Petrol Pump Attendant	ITI certificate in any trade plus 10+2
Assistant Chemist	B.Sc. with Chemistry as the major subject
Senior Scientific/Technical Assistant	Master's degree in any field of science or a B.S. in engineering or technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the HPSSC eligibility criteria 2023?

The HPSSC eligibility criteria mostly remain the same every year and are unlikely changed or altered. Hence, the HPSSC eligibility 2023 will revolve around the same factors which are the age, nationality, and educational qualification of the candidate.

Can students from other states other than Himachal Pradesh apply for the HPSSC exam?

Yes, students belonging to any state in India are eligible to register for the exam. The only requirement is that all the registered candidates should be Indian citizens no matter which city or state they belong to. Although, age relaxation will only be applicable to students belonging t the state of Himachal Pradesh.

What qualification is needed for the HPSSC Junior Engineer post?

Junior Engineer posts offered by HPSSC require students to complete a diploma/degree in B.Tech with their required specialization. For instance, a Junior Engineer mechanical post would only be open to applicants having completed a B.Tech in Mechanical engineering or any equivalent level of education.