HPSSC Exam Pattern 2023: Marking Scheme, Total Questions, Exam Sections

The HPSSC exam is divided into two sessions: a written examination and a screening test. There will be a total of 170 questions in the exam worth 85 marks. The remaining 15 marks are for the screening/evaluation test. Check to know more.

Falguni GargUpdated on : Jul 19 2023 15:54 IST

HPSSC Pattern 2023: The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC) Test is administered by the Himachal Pradesh State Government. The test is conducted to recruit applicants wanting to work in the government departments of Himachal Pradesh. After the notification is published, qualified students can apply for a variety of positions including the role of Junior Engineer, Teacher, Lawyer, Assistant, Data Entry Operator, etc.

The exam is conducted every year in two sessions which are: a written test followed by a screening test. The HPSSC notification 2023 has not been released yet and is expected to be issued by May 2023. The notification contains important details about the exam such as the exam pattern, HPSSC syllabus, eligibility criteria, and dates amongst others. The exam pattern is unlikely to change for this year, hence applicants can check this article out to know the detailed HPSSC pattern 2023.

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HPSSC Pattern 2023

The pattern will differ for each job post as the exam is given for several positions. Although the general pattern will remain the same, some roles may require additional knowledge or qualifications. It is crucial for candidates to align their test preparation for the chosen post with that specific post’s exam pattern. Candidates can check the table below for the general pattern for the HPSSC exam-

Particulars	Pattern Details
Exam Name	Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC)
Exam Type	Objective Exam, MCQ-Based Questions
Exam Mode	Offline
Total Questions	170 Questions
Number of Papers	Two
Total Marks	85 Marks for round 1 15 Marks for round 2
Exam Duration	Two Hours
Marking Scheme	0.5 marks for every correct answer
Sections	General Knowledge, General English, General Hindi, Everyday Science, Logical Reasoning (Additional Subjects according to the chosen post)

HPSSC Exam Pattern 2023 Highlights

Some exam pattern highlights that students should make a note of include-

The HPSSC exam will be held in two parts, a written test which will be followed by a screening test
Candidates will first need to clear the written test in order to be eligible for evaluation, the second round
The entire selection process will be of 100 marks, 85 marks for the written test and the remaining 15 for the evaluation/screening test
Both rounds of the exam will be conducted offline
There will be no negative marking in the exam, and candidates will get 0.50 marks for every correct answer
Students will get a total of 2 hours to solve the exam and the paper will be objective in nature

HPSSC Pattern 2023: Exam Pattern for Different Posts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many questions will be asked in the HPSSC exam?

A total of 170 questions will be asked in the HPSSC exam. These 170 questions will be divided between different posts depending on their syllabus and the number of sections.

How many rounds are there in the HPSSC examination?

The selection will be based on two major rounds at the time of the seat allotment process. There will be a written test and candidates who qualify will need to attempt a screening test.

What is the mode of the examination?

The exam registration and other processes will be conducted online but the actual exam will need to be attempted offline.

When will HPSSC 2023 be conducted?

The dates are not yet confirmed as the official notification has not been released yet. However, it is tentatively expected that the exam will be held in July 2023.