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HIMACHAL PRADESH STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION HAMIRPUR DISTT.

HAMIRPUR (H.P.)-177001

Advertisement No. 35 -3/ 2019 Dated:28-12-2019 Website: http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in

Opening date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form: 31-12-2019

Closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Form : 30-01-2020 till 11:59 PM

 Online Applications are invited for direct recruitment of under mentioned categories of posts using the website of Himachal Pradesh Staff

Selection Commission i.e. http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in. The online application can be filled up from 31-12-2019 to 30-01-2020

till 11.59 PM, thereafter website link will be disabled. The candidates are strictly advised to apply online well in advance to avoid rush during

closing dates of submission of Online Recruitment Applications. No offline Application Form will be accepted by the Commission. The

candidates must read the instructions carefully for filling up ORA available on the website of HPSSC i.e. hpssc .

 The downloaded copy of the online application form along with necessary original certificates and self attested photocopies must

be brought at the time of documentation/Evaluation for 15 marks.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION(S) AND EXPERIENCE ETC.

 Date for determining eligibility of all candidates in respect of Essential Qualification(s) and Experience, if any, etc. shall be the prescribed

closing date for submission of On Line Recruitment Application (ORA) Form i.e. 30-01-2020 till 11.59PM.

Age: The minimum and maximum age limit of 18 to 45 years will be reckoned as on 01-01-2019. The upper age limit is relaxable by five years

for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes, Persons with disabilities & Children/Grand Children

of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh. The upper age relaxation is also available to Ex-servicemen candidates of H.P. as per provisions of

relevant rules/instructions of H.P. Govt.

Note:-

i. The candidates must read the instructions/ other terms and conditions carefully, which are available on the website of the

HPSSC i.e. http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in before filling up ORA Forms for the post(s) concerned.

ii. The candidates are advised to note down the USER ID and PASSWORD and this user ID and password will be applicable for

all future reference regarding the examination/tests, downloading roll numbers/call letters/entering fee detail etc. No other

assistance can be provided in this issue.

iii. The candidates are advised to give their working mobile number and email ID, used by them in the online recruitment (ORA)

application and ensure their working till the completion of selection process to avoid inconvenience. There is no other means of

contacting them except their email & Mobile numbers.

iv. The candidates shall fill up their complete and correct particulars in the ORA forms to avoid rejection of candidature.

Furnishing incorrect information may disqualify the candidate from appearing for recruitment to any post to be advertised by

the Commission for a period of three years.

v. No other mode except online payment is acceptable for examination fees.

vi. No. of post(s) is/ are tentative and may increase or decrease from time to time for different categories of posts. Any fresh

requisitions received from any requisitioning authorities for the posts having common/similar R & P Rules shall be included in

the present number of posts up to 31.03.2020 or the date of written objective screening test whichever is earlier.

 Therefore, all

the candidates are requested to apply under their respective category (s) as the post of any reserved category can be included to

be filled up on the basis of this advertisement. The number of vacancies & reservation of post is liable to be altered without any

notice.

vii. The candidates will have to exercise the option in writing at the time of documentation/evaluation process and the

selection/allocation of the departments will be made on the basis of “Merit –Cum-Option-Cum-Availability of Post” formula in

the case of the posts of various departments and various districts in case of District cadre posts. However, the desirous reserve

category candidate(s ) may further opt that in case by considering him as MRC (Meritorious Reserve Candidate), he is not

getting the post / department/district of his better preference/choice, then he may be considered in his respective reserve

category for giving him better choice/ preference for ultimate recommendation.

viii. The recommendations of the Commission will be valid till the appointments are offered to the candidates by the Appointing

Authority or for a period of one year from the date of recommendations which-ever is earlier. Further, the recommendations

shall be made by the Commission from the existing panel as and when the requisitions in respect of the additional vacancies are

received from different departments for similar posts with similar/common Recruitment and Promotion Rules till the waiting

panel in operation is exhausted or six months, whichever is earlier.”

ix. While preparing the final result, a category wise waiting list (panel) shall be prepared. The candidates placed in the waiting

list/panel shall have no right to be appointed expect when a selected/recommended candidate does not join and the waiting list

is still in operation.

x. The Commission reserves the right to dispense with the written examination for any post keeping in view the number of

applications viz-a-viz vacancies and other circumstances. In lieu of marks for written test, the Commission may prescribe a

direct selection criteria based on essential qualifications mentioned in the R &P Rules and may directly conduct the Skill test /

Physical test /evaluation of all the eligible applicants, as the case may be.

 xi. The Commission reserves the right to implement para 4 of the Govt. Notification No.Per (AP.B) B(15) -5 / 2014 dated

17.04.2017 and clarifications/instructions, if any received from the Government during the recruitment process.

xii. The candidates must keep on checking the website regularly for any further information regarding their roll numbers, admit

card, evaluation schedule etc.

xiii As per instructions of the Government dated 11.06.2019 when an Economically Weaker Sections EWS candidate is not

available for selection, the post(s) will be treated automatically as de-reserved and will be filled up from a non EWS candidate

of unreserved category.

xiv The candidates belonging to Anthodaya /B.P.L. families, who apply for vacancies reserved for Economically Weaker Sections,

on the basis of valid BPL certificate and non-SC/ST/OBC certificate issued by the competent authority as prescribed in the

instructions of the Govt. dated 11.06.2019 shall be eligible for concession in examination fee.

xv. The candidate shall be eligible for appointment , if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school / institution

situated within Himachal Pradesh. Provided this condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

xvi. Dispute, if any, shall be subject to Court jurisdictions of HP.

xvii. The Commission reserves the right to change any other terms of the advertisement or to rectify the inadvertent errors at any

stage.

The detail of Posts, Eligibility Conditions, and Mode of Selection and other terms and conditions are as under:-

1. Detail of Posts:-

Name of

Department/Board/Corporation/Post/Pay

Band

 Post

Code

Number of posts

1. Health & Family Welfare and Medical

Education & Research

Staff Nurse ( on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3200GP

747

Sr.No.

Name of Deptt.

No. of Posts

1

Health and Family

Welfare

Gen.(UR)-102, Gen.(EWS)-33, Gen.(WFF)-03,

Gen.(Ward of Ex-Serviceman)-27, SC(UR)-50,

SC(BPL)-10, SC(WFF)-01, SC(Ward of Ex-

Serviceman)-09, ST(UR)-10, ST(BPL)-03, ST

(Ward of Ex-Serviceman)-02,OBC(UR)-39,

OBC(BPL)-10, OBC (WFF)-02, OBC (Ward of

Ex-Serviceman)- 06

 Total =307

2

Medical

Education &

Research

Gen.(UR)-13, Gen.(EWS)-04, Gen.(Ward of Ex-

Serviceman)-05, SC(UR)-05, SC(BPL)-01

SC(WFF)-01, SC(Ward of Ex-Serviceman)-02,

ST(UR)-02, ST(BPL)-01, OBC(UR)-07,

OBC(BPL)-01

 Total=42

 Grand Total:349

2. Health & Family Welfare

Statistical Assistant ( on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3800GP

748

Gen(UR)-04,EWS-01,SC(UR)-02,OBC(UR)-01

 Total=08

3. Health & Family Welfare

Sr. Laboratory Technician now as Medical

Laboratory Technician Gr-II(on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+3000GP

749

Gen.(WXM)-05,SC(WXM)-02,ST(WXM)-01 & OBC(WXM)-02

Total=10

4.Medical Education & Research

Perfusionist (on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3200GP

750

Gen(UR)-01

Total=01

5. Ayurveda

Laboratory Technician (on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+2800GP

751

Gen.(UR)-01

Total=01

6.Forensics Services

Laboratory Assistant(Physics and Ballistic)

(on contract basis)

Rs.5910-20200+2400 GP

752

OBC(UR)-01

Total=01

7.Social Justice & Empowerment

Computer Operator (on contract basis)

Rs.10300-34800+Rs.3200GP

753

Gen.(UR)-07, EWS- 01,SC(UR)-02,OBC(UR)-01

 Total=11

8. Electrical Inspectorate

Electrician (on contract basis)

Rs. 8310/-PM

754

Gen.(UR)-03, SC (UR)-01,OBC(UR)-01

 Total=05

9. IPH &HPPERC

Steno-Typist (on contract basis)

Rs.5910-20200+2000GP

755

Sr.

No

Name of Deptt.

No. of post with

category

1

IPH

Gen.(UR)-11,EWS-04,

Gen(WFF)-01,SC(UR)-07,

SC(BPL)-01,OBC(UR)-05,

OBC(BPL)-01

 Total=30

2

HPPERC

 Gen(UR)-01

Total=01

 Total=31

Grand Total=31

10.HIMFED

Store-Keepers (on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+1900GP

756

EWS-04, OBC(UR)-01,OBC(BPL)-02,SC(UR)-01,SC(BPL)-01

Total=09

11. HIMFED

Marketing Assistant (on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3800GP

757

Gen(UR)-02

 Total=02

12. Women and Child Development

Supervisor (LDR) (on contract basis)

Rs.10300-34800+3200GP

758

Gen(UR)-23,SC(UR)-08,OBC(UR)-07,ST(UR)-03

 Total=41

13.Local Audit

Junior Auditor (on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3800GP

759

Gen.(UR)-03, EWS-01, Gen(WFF)-01, SC(UR)-04, SC(BPL)-01, ST(UR)-01,

OBC(UR)-02

 Total=13

14.Panchayati Raj

Auditor (Panchayat) (on contract basis)

Rs.10300-34800+3800GP

760

Gen(UR)-02,SC(UR)-01,OBC(UR)-02

 Total=05

15. Panchayati Raj

Computer Programmer (on contract basis)

Rs. 10,300-34800+4200GP

761

Gen.(UR)-03

Total=03

16.HRTC

Conductor(on contract basis)

Rs.5910-20200+2400GP

762

Gen-223,EWS-68,Gen(WFF)-07,SC(UR)-110,SC(BPL)-21,SC(WFF)-04,

ST(UR)-19,ST(BPL)-07,OBC(UR)-85,OBC(BPL)-21,OBC(WFF)-03

 Total=568

17.Various Deptt.

Clerk(on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+1900GP

763

Sr.

No

Name of Deptt.

No. of post with

category

1

DC Solan

SC(UR)-01,ST(UR)-02

Total=03

2

Urban

Development

 Gen(UR)-01

Total=01

3

Food, Civil

Supplies &

Consumer Affairs

Gen(UR)-01,EWS-01,

SC(UR)-02,OBC(UR)-01

Total=05

 Grand Total =09

18.Prosecution

Junior Scale Stenographer(on contract basis)

Rs.5910-20200+2800GP

764

Gen(UR)-02,EWS-01

 Total=03

19.Town & Country Planning

Junior Engineer (Civil) (on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3800GP

765

Gen.(UR)-01,SC(UR)-02

Total=03

20.H.P.Minorities Finance & Development

Corporation

Field Assistant (on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3200GP

766

Gen(UR)-01

Total=01

21.HP State Forest Development Corporation

Ltd.

Accounts Clerk (on contract basis)

Rs.5910-20200+1900GP

767

Gen.(UR)-08, EWS -01,SC(UR)-2,OBC,-02

 Total =13

22.Home Guards & Civil Defence

Civil Defence Instructor/Chief Instructor/Platoon

Commander/Admn.Officer and Assistant Store

Officer(on contract basis)

Rs. 10300-34800+3600GP

768

EWS-01,SC(UR)-02

Total=03

23.MILKFED

Senior Technician (Electrical) (on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+3200GP

769

Gen(UR)-01

Total=01

24. MILKFED

Technician (Refrigeration) (on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+2800GP

770

Gen.(UR)-02,SC(UR)-01,OBC(UR)-01

Total=04

25. MILKFED

Technician (Electrical) (on contract basis)

Rs. 5910-20200+2800GP

771

Gen.(UR)-02,EWS-01,SC(UR)-01 Total=04

2. Minimum Essential Qualifications as per R & P Rules.

747

Staff Nurse

i) 10+2 preferably with Science from a recognized Board of School

 Education.

ii) Qualified “A” Grade Nurse (Diploma in GNM)or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University/Institution.

748

Statistical Assistant

B.Com or B.Sc (Non-Medical)/B.A. with Economics / Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects or its

equivalent from recognized University.

749

Sr. Laboratory Technician

now as Medical

Laboratory Technician

Gr-II

i) a) 10+2 in Science or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School Education/University.

 b) One year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from an institution recognized by State Government.

 OR

B.Sc Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Himachal Pradesh University or equivalent Degree

recognized by the State Government(Preference will be give to person holding graduate degree in Medical

Laboratory Technology on regular basis)

ii) Should be registered with HP Para Medical Council for the above qualification.

750

Perfusionist

B.Sc. Degree in Perfusion Technology from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by Central/State

Government.

751

Laboratory Technician

i) 10+2 With Science or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School Education / University.

ii) Should possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from an institution duly recognized by

HP/Central Govt.

 OR

B.Sc Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized University or from an institution duly

recognized by the H.P. Govt./Central Govt.

iii) Must be registered with the HP Para Medical Council.

752

Laboratory Assistant

(Physics and Ballistic)

B.Sc. (Non-Medical) with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognized University.

753

Computer Operator

i) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application/ Information Technology/ Computer Science or its equivalent

from a recognized University or from an Institution duly recognized by the H.P./ Central Government.

 OR

ii) 03 Years Diploma Course in Computer Science/ Information Technology or its equivalent from a polytechnic

Institute duly recognized by the H.P./ Central Government.

 OR

iii)(a) Bachelor‘s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University ; and

 (b) Diploma of at least one year duration in Data Entry Operation/Computer Application / Computer

Programming or its equivalent from a recognized University or from an Institute duly recognized by the

H.P./Central Government.

 OR

 “O” LEVEL Course from DOEACC Society.

754

Electrician

i) Should have passed Matriculation Examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School

Education.

ii) Should possess two years National Trade Certificate in the trade of Electrician from Industrial

 Training Institute duly recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training.

755 Steno-

Typist

i) Should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent from a Board of School Education /

 University recognized by the HP Govt.

 ii) Should possess the following speed in Shorthand and Type writing in both the language i.e. English & Hindi

at the time of initial recruitment.

 SPEED IN SHORTHAND

SPEED IN TYPING ON COMPUTER

English

Hindi

English

 Hindi

60WPM

60WPM

25WPM

25WPM

 Provided that at the time of initial recruitment the candidates shall have to pass shorthand test in

either of the language i.e. in Hindi or English at the prescribed speed.

 Provided further that the candidates will have to pass typewriting test in both the languages at the

time of initial recruitment.

 Provided further that the incumbent having passed shorthand in one language, at the time of initial

recruitment at the prescribed speed, shall have to pass the shorthand test in second language either in

Hindi or English whichever may be as prescribed supra within a period of three years from the

date of appointment. The appointment letter of such candidate(s) who does not qualify the shorthand

test in second language shall contain the specific condition that he shall have to pass the test in shorthand in

second language within a period of three years and if he qualifies the test in Shorthand test in second

language within a period of three years he will be eligible to draw his annual increment from due dates

and the candidate(s) who qualifies the said test after three years will be eligible to draw his first

increment only from the date of qualifying the prescribed test.

iii) Should have the knowledge of word processing in computer as prescribed by the recruiting authority.

756

Store-Keepers

 Minimum Qualification of 10+2 from the recognized Board/University.

757

Marketing Assistant

MBA (Marketing) or MBA (Finance) from the recognized University.

758

Supervisor (LDR)

From amongst the Aganwari Workers/ Balwari Workers /Balwari Teachers / Balsevikas/Principal/Lady Social

Instructors of Anganwari Training Centre/Middle Level Centres having passed Matriculation examination from

recognized Board of School Education/Institution with ten years experience.

759

Junior Auditor

 2nd Class Graduate in Commerce or Economics or Business Administration from the recognized University.

760

Auditor (Panchayat)

Should be 2nd Class Graduate from a recognized University.

761

Computer Programmer

MCA or B.E./B.Tech. Degree in information Technology /Computer Science Engineering with programming as

an essential component of the degree course from a recognized University or from an Institute duly

recognized by the Central/H.P. Government.

 OR

“B”Level Course from DOEACC/NIELIT Society.

762

Conductor

10+2 pass from recognized Board of School Education/University or equivalent and who possesses valid Conductors

license.

763

Clerk

i) Should have passed 10+2 examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board of School

Education/University.

ii) Should possess a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English typewriting or 25 words per

minute in Hindi Typewriting on computer.

Provided that visually impaired persons recruited under 1% quota shall be imparted necessary basic

training including computer training by the Department concerned through Composite Regional Centre

(CRC), Sundernagar or NIVH, Dehradun or CTC,Ludhiana instead of passing typing test. They shall

have to complete the above training during which three chances will be afforded. If the incumbent fails

to qualify the same his/her services shall be terminated. However, the incumbents already in the

service shall be afforded sufficient number of chances to complete the aforesaid training.

Provided further that physically handicapped person who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical post a

certified being unable to type, by the Medical Board may be exempted from passing the typing test.

The term, physically handicapped persons does not cover those who are visually handicapped or who

are hearing handicapped but cover only those whose physical disability/deformity permanently

prevents them from typing.

 The above criteria for grant of exemption from passing the typing test shall also be applicable to

then Skill Test Norms on Computers.

iii) Should have the knowledge of word processing in computer as prescribed by the

 recruiting authority.

764

Junior Scale Stenographer

 i) Should have passed 10+2 Examination from a recognized Board of School Education/ University

 ii) Must possess the following speed in Shorthand and Typing on Computer in both languages i.e. English

& Hindi at the time of initial recruitment.

 Speed in Shorthand Speed in Typing on Computer

English

Hindi

English

Hindi

80 WPM

70 WPM

40 WPM

30 WPM

 Provided that at the time of initial recruitment the candidate shall have to pass shorthand test in either

of the language i.e. in Hindi or English at the prescribed speed.

 Provided further that the candidate will have to pass typing test in both the

 languages at the time of initial recruitment:

 Provided further that the incumbent having passed shorthand in one language, at the time of initial

recruitment at the prescribed speed, shall have to pass the shorthand test in second language either in Hindi

or English within a period of three years from the date

of appointment. The appointment letter of such candidate who does not qualify the shorthand test in second

language at the time of initial recruitment shall contain the specific condition that he / she shall have to

pass the test in shorthand test in second language within a period of three years and if he/she qualifies the

Shorthand test within the period of three years he/she will be eligible to draw his/her annual increment from

due date and the candidate who qualifies the said test after three years will be eligible to draw his/her first

increment only from the date of qualifying the prescribed test.

 iii) Should have the knowledge of word processing in computer as prescribed by the recruiting authority

765

Junior Engineer (Civil)

Diploma in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University or an Institution duly recognized by

the HP./Central Government.

766

Field Assistant

Should have passed B.Com from recognized University.

767 Accounts

Clerk

i) B.Com (1st Division) from a Recognized University.

ii) Diploma /Certificate in Tally from authorized institution.

iii) Minimum experience of 2 years in Accounts Department of any Commercial

 Organization/PSU.

iv) Should possess a minimum speed of 30 words per minute in English Typewriting

or 25 words per minute in Hindi Type writing on Computer.

768

Civil Defence

Instructor/Chief Instructor

/ Platoon Commander /

Admn.Officer and

Assistant Store Officer

Should have passed atleast Plus Two (10+2) Examination from a recognized University/Board of School Education

or its equivalent.

 AND

Should be holding Honorary Rank of Platoon Commander or above in the Home guards Organization & with

continued service as such for the last three years.

 OR

Should be a serving Havildar Instructor/Quarter Master Havildar in the Home Guards Department for atleast three

years

 OR

Should be a released/Retired Officer of the Indian Army, who has hold the rank of Naib Subedar or above with

atleast 3 years service as such.

769

Senior Technician

(Electrical)

ITI Certificate in the trade of Refrigeration/Electrical /Motor Mechanic /Fitter

 OR

‘B’Class Certificate in Boiler Operation issued by Chief Inspector of Boiler with 5 years experiences of working in

Factory in the respective filed.

770

Technician

(Refrigeration)

I.T.I. Certificate in the trade of Refrigeration.

771

Technician (Electrical)

I.T.I. Certificate in the trade of Electrical.

3. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION(s)

Post codes

747,749 to 763,

771

Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar

conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.

748

i) At least 3 years experience in the field of collection compilation of Statistical Data.

 ii) Higher qualifications in any of the above subjects.

iii) Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability

for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh

4. Mode of Selection -Part-I (Written test of 85 marks)

The Written Objective type Screening test of two hours duration will consist of 170 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) of 85

marks. Each question will be of ½ marks. The skill tests wherever applicable will be of qualifying nature for those who qualify the

Written Objective type Screening Test.

747 to 754, 757 to759 ,

761,765,766,769 to 771

 Objective type screening test consisting of 170 Multiple Choice Questions from :-

i) Subject(s) / field (s) concerned prescribed as essential qualification(s) in the R & P Rules and as

 advertised =120 questions

ii) General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday

 Science, Logic, Social Science, General English & General Hindi of Matric standard = 50 questions

755

 i) Objective type screening test consisting of 170 Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2

standard and Hindi of Matric standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal

Pradesh, Everyday Science, Social Science, Current affairs & Logic.

ii) Skill test in Shorthand in either of the language i.e. in Hindi or English and typewriting in both the

languages at the initial recruitment with the following minimum qualifying speeds for those who qualify

objective type of screening test.

 Speed in Shorthand Speed in typewriting

English 60 WPM English 25 WPM

 Hindi 60WPM Hindi 25WPM

 Skill tests will be of qualifying nature.

756,760,762,768

Objective type screening test consisting of 170 Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2

standard and Hindi of Matric standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal

Pradesh, Everyday Science, Social Science, Current affairs & Logic.

763

i) Objective type screening test consisting of 170 Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2

standard and General Hindi of Matric Standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of

Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Social Science and logic.

ii) Typing skill test on computer of qualifying nature in minimum prescribed speed

 of 30WPM in English or 25 WPM in Hindi Typing for those who qualify objective type

 Screening test.

764

i) Objective type screening test consisting of 170 Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2

standard and Hindi of Matric standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal

Pradesh, Everyday Science, Social Science, Current affairs & Logic.

ii) Skill test in Shorthand in either of the language i.e. in Hindi or English and typewriting in both the

languages at the initial recruitment with the following minimum qualifying speeds for those who qualify

objective type of screening test.

 Speed in Shorthand Speed in typewriting

English 80 WPM English 40 WPM

 Hindi 70WPM Hindi 30WPM

Skill tests will be of qualifying nature.

767

i) Objective type screening test consisting of 170 Multiple Choice Questions from General English of 10+2

standard and General Hindi of Matric Standard, General Knowledge including General Knowledge of Himachal

Pradesh, Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Social Science and logic.

ii) Typing skill test on computer of qualifying nature in minimum prescribed speed

 of 30WPM in English typewriting or 25 WPM in Hindi typewriting for those who qualify objective type

 screening test.

 Part-II (Evaluation of 15 Marks )

Evaluation of 15 marks in respect of shortlisted candidates after qualifying written objective screening test / subjective tests and skill

tests/physical/practical tests, if any, will be carried out as per the following criteria:-

Sr.No.

Detail of Criteria of 15 marks

Marks

Competent authority to

issue the certificates

1.

Weightage for the minimum educational qualification as per the Recruitment &

Promotion Rules. (Percentage of marks obtained in the educational qualification

would be multiplied by 0.025, For example, an individual has secured 50 %

marks in the required educational qualifications, he /she will be allowed 1.25

marks (50 X 0.025 = 1.25)

2.5 (two & a

half)

Concerned University /

Board

2.

Belonging to notified Backward Area or Panchayat, as the case may be

1(one)

Concerned SDO(C) /

Tehsildar/ Naib Tehsildar.

3.

Land less family / family having land less than 1 Hectare to be certified by the

concerned Revenue Authority

1(one)

Concerned SDO(C ) /

Tehsildar/ Naib Tehsildar.

4.

Non-employment Certificate to the effect that none of the family members is in

Government/Semi Government.

1(one)

Concerned SDO (C)/

Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar

5.

Differently abled persons with more than 40% impairment / disability / infirmity

1(one)

Health & Family Welfare

authorities / Medical Boards.

6.

NSS (atleast one year), certificate holders in NCC /The Bharat Scout and Guide.

Medal winner in National level sports competitions

1(one)

Concerned Head of

Institution. Certificate of

medal winners will be issued

by concerned Distirct Youth

Services and Sports

Officer/Head of Institution.

7.

BPL family having family annual income (from all sources) below Rs. 40,000 /-

or as prescribed by the Govt. from time to time.

2 (two)

Concerned BDO by taking

the authenticated entries in

the “Parivar Register” as the

basis of such certificate or

concerned Panchayat

Secretary /Sahayak and

countersigned by concerned

Gram Panchayat Pradhan.

8.

Widow /divorced/destitute /single woman

1(one)

Concerned BDO by taking

the authenticated entries in

the “Parivar Register” as the

basis of such certificate.

9.

Single daughter/Orphan

1(one)

Concerned BDO by taking the

authenticated entries in the

“Parivar Register” as the basis

of such certificate.

10.

Training of at least 6 months duration related to the post applied for from a

recognized University/ Institution

1(one)

Competent authority of the

concerned University

/Institution.

11.

Experience up to a maximum of 5 years in Govt. / semi-Govt. organization

relating to the post applied for (0.5 mark only for each completed year).

2.5 (two & a

half)

Competent authority of the

concerned Govt. /Semi

Govt. Organization.

5. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP ONLINE APPLICATIONS :-

1. The candidates must read the instructions carefully, which are also available on the website of the HPSSC, i.e.

http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in before filling up ORA for the post(s) concerned. Incomplete ORA submitted without requisite

examinations fee, scanned photograph & scanned signatures of prescribed size, will be rejected straightway.

2. The candidates are advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date of submission of Online application, due to heavy

rush on systems on last dates which may lead to non submission of forms.

3. The candidate should enter his/her particulars i.e. Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name & Date of Birth as per his/her Matric Certificate

and upload scanned photograph and scanned signature. The size of scanned photograph should be less than 50 kb and size of scanned

signature should be less than 30kb. Only after filling the mandatory fields the candidate can move to the next step, otherwise the

application will be considered incomplete.

4. The candidates must ensure their eligibility in respect of category, experience, age and essential qualifications(s), etc. as mentioned against

each post in the advertisement to avoid rejection at later stage.

5. The candidate shall be eligible for appointment, if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school / institution situated

within Himachal Pradesh. Provided this condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

6. The benefit of reservation for various post(s) will be admissible only to the candidates, who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh in

respect of categories, viz., S.C., S.T., O.B.C., Ex-Servicemen, WFF and Physically Disabled (Orthopedically Disabled/ Visually Impaired/

Blind / Hearing Impaired / Deaf & Dumb)/ BPL etc.

7. The candidate should possess requisite essential qualification(s) prescribed for the post(s) for which he/she wants to apply as on closing

date fixed for submission of Online Recruitment Applications (ORA).

8. The candidate is allowed to submit only one application form against each post. Multiple applications Form for same post of a candidate

are liable to be rejected.

10. The application forms through fax/post shall not be entertained and the commission does not take responsibility to inform such candidates.

11. Married daughters/ grand-daughters of freedom fighters and Ex-serviceman are entitled for reservation under Ward of Freedom Fighter and

Ward of Ex-Serviceman category respectively subject to the final outcome of LPA No. 215/2015 titled as State of HP V/S Smt. Jyoti

Kumari & ors pending before the Hon’ble High Court of H.P. and SLP No. 31435 /2016 titled as State of HP & ors V/s Nelam

Kumari pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Preference will be given to the children of Freedom Fighters over

Grand Children.

12. Eligibility for vacancies in Sub-Category of SPORTSMAN shall be as per the norms framed by department of Youth Services and Sports.

13. The Commission reserves the right to dispense with the written examination for any post keeping in view the number of applicants viz-a-

viz vacancies & other circumstances.

14. The certificate of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes should be on parental basis, failing which candidature

of such candidates will be rejected.

15. The candidates belonging to OBC of HP Category must produce OBC certificate(s) on the prescribed format, which should not be more

than one year old at the time of last date fixed for submission of Online Recruitment Application. The validity of the certificate is required

to be seen at the time of Evaluation of 15 marks. The candidates are also required to produce the old certificate of the time of filling of the

application.

16. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by the Competent

Authority i.e. DC/ADC/ADM/ SDO (Civil) of the area where the candidate and /or his family resides; and revenue officer not below the

rank of Tehsildar. The validity of IRDP/BPL certificate is of six months from the date of its issuance. The candidate is required to furnish

the valid certificate including the old certificate of the time of the filling the application in support of his/her claim.

17. The validity of the certificate is required to be seen at the time of Evaluation of 15 marks. The candidate belonging to un-reserved BPL

category are not required to submit Income & Asset Certificate. They shall be treated as eligible for EWS reservation on the basis of valid

BPL Certificate issued by the competent authority and supplemented by the non-SC-/ST/OBC Certificate. If any BPL candidate applies

for the post reserved for EWS category he/she shall have to submit a valid B.P.L. certificate countersigned by the Block Development

Officer and also a non-SC/ST/OBC certificate issued by the competent authority.

18. If in any recruitment year any vacancy earmarked for EWS cannot be filled up due to non-availability of suitable candidate belonging to

EWS, such vacancies for that particular year shall not be carried forward to the next recruitment year as backlog. In other words, when an

EWS candidate is not available for selection, the post will be treated automatically as de-reserved and will be filled up from a non-EWS

candidate of unreserved category.

19. The candidates belonging to disabled categories with disability of 40% or more are allowed extra time of minimum one hour for

examination of three hour duration i.e. 20 minutes per hour. In case of visually impaired candidates making request for the scribes,

he/she/will have to submit a written request for the same to the Centre Superintendent immediately after receipt of his roll number.

20. Examination fee once paid will not be refunded and neither it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection under any

circumstances

6. EXAMINATION FEES:-

 The detail of Exam. fee for different categories is as under:-

Sr.No.

Category

Exam Fees

1.

General Category/ E.W.S., Ex Servicemen of HP relieved from Defence Services on

their own request before completion of normal tenure.

Rs. 360/-

2

General IRDP, Physically Handicapped, Ward of Freedom Fighter, Ward of Ex-

Servicemen of HP.

Rs. 120/-

3.

S.C. of H.P. / S.T. of H.P. / O.B.C. of H.P./ BPL of H.P./EWS (BPL) (including S.C. /

S.T. / O.B.C, Ex-Servicemen of H.P. relieved from Defence Services on their own

request before completion of normal tenure , SC / ST / OBC wards of Ex-SM of H.P.,

i.e. Dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-SM and SC/ ST/ OBC Persons with

Disability).

Rs. 120/-

4.

Ex-Servicemen of H.P. ( Ex-Servicemen, who are relieved from Defence Services after

completion of normal tenure) / Blind / Visually Impaired of H.P.

No Fee

7. Mode of Payment:-

The candidate can deposit the requisite fee through “Online Payment Gateway” using Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net

Banking. There will not be any other mode of payment of examination fee.

8. FACILITATION COUNTER FOR GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES:-

In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their Online Recruitment Applications (ORA), candidature etc.

candidates may contact HPSSC Reception Counter in person or on Phone No. 01972-222204,222211, Toll Free No. 1800-180-

8095 or on email ID i.e. sssb-hp@nic.in on any working day between 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

 9. ADMISSION/ REJECTION:-

The information in respect of provisionally admitted candidates and rejected candidates will be uploaded on the official website of

the Commission before the conduct of Screening Test/ Examination for the concerned post(s).

The candidates are required to submit their requisite documents in support of their eligibility for the concerned post(s)at the time of

evaluation of 15 marks. The requisite documents submitted by the candidates, will be scrutinized and list of proposed rejected

candidates will be uploaded on the website of the Commission for information of all concerned.

Admissions and rejections will be uploaded on the official website and No separate intimation in this regard will be sent by post.

07 day’s time will be given to file representation(s) against the proposed rejections, if any, from the date of uploading the list of

rejected candidates on the official website of the Commission for the concerned post(s).

The candidates are advised to visit the Commission’s official website http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in from time to time for updates

in their own interest.

10. ADMIT CARD:

No Admit Card(s) will be sent by post and provisionally admitted candidates will have to download their respective Admit Card

from the official website of the Commission i.e. http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in . The message in this regard will also be sent on

their registered Mobile No. or e-mail Id (if provided during the registration). The candidates may download his/her Admit Card

either by entering Application ID, Name and Date of Birth. A One Time Password (OTP) will be sent on registered mobile/ e-mail

ID which will be required to be entered before downloading the Admit Card.

11. SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATES/ DOCUMENTS:-

The downloaded/printed copy of the Online Application Form alongwith necessary original certificates and self attested

photocopies will have to be produced at the time of evaluation. No offline Application Form will be accepted by the office.

12. CATEGORY CLAIMS:-

The category once claimed by the candidate(s) will not be allowed to be changed at any stage. The S.C. of Himachal Pradesh / S.T.

of Himachal Pradesh / O.B.C. of Himachal Pradesh/ WFF of Himachal Pradesh / Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh and

Physically Disabled of Himachal Pradesh candidates must possess such certificates(s) in support of their claims made in the Online

Recruitment Application(s) (ORA) while applying for the concerned post(s). The benefit of reservation will be admissible on

parental basis only. All the candidates belonging to reserved categories are also required to go through the relevant instructions of

the Government of Himachal Pradesh issued from time to time in order to ensure that they are eligible under a particular category

and submit the applicable certificates only on the prescribed formats at the time of evaluation.

13. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:-

i. The date of determining the eligibility of all candidates in terms of Essential Qualifications, experience etc. shall be reckoned as on

the closing date for submitting the Online Recruitment Applications (ORA).

ii. The decision of the Commission regarding eligibility etc. of a candidate will be final.

iii. Onus of proving that a candidate has acquired requisite degree/ essential qualifications by the stipulated date is on the candidate and

in the absence of proof the date as mentioned on the face of certificate/ degree or the date of issue of certificate / degree shall be

taken as date of acquiring essential qualification.

iv In respect of equivalent clause in Essential Qualifications, if a candidate is claiming a particular qualification as equivalent

qualification as per the requirement of advertisement, then the candidate is required to produce order / letter in this

regard, indicating the Authority (with number and date) under which it has been so treated, otherwise the ORA is liable to be

rejected.

14. SCREEENING TEST/ EXAMINATION/ EVALUATION ETC.:-

 i. In cases where the number of eligible candidates for recruitment to the post(s) advertised by the Commission is inordinately large,

the Commission may limit/ shortlist the number of eligible candidates to be called for evaluation of 15 marks by subjecting them to

a Written Screening Test which may be objective type or descriptive or both. Final selection of a candidate will be made solely on

the basis of the marks obtained in the Written Screening Test/ main subjective type test and his/her evaluation of 15 marks as per

prescribed criteria. If the candidates score equal marks, then a candidate who is senior in age will be placed above the candidate

junior in age.

ii. Where a skill test comprising of type and shorthand test or both is an Essential Qualification, the candidates will be required to

undergo these tests for the prescribed speeds. Where a Physical Test is prescribed/required, the candidate will be required to

undergo the required Physical Test as per Physical Standards laid down. The Commission shall not be liable for any injury or

damage sustained by the candidates while going through such tests. However the skill tests/physical tests will be of qualifying

nature.

iii The provisional answer key of each Written Screening Test (objective type) will be uploaded on the official website after the freezing

of the answer sheets of the candidates for calling objections from the candidates. Seven day’s time shall be given for inviting

objections in the answer key, if any. The objections will be got vetted through an expert panel and the result will be finalized as per

the revised answer key.

iv. Any request for rechecking/re-evaluation of scripts of written tests/ Skill tests/Physical tests will not be entertained.

v. The eligibility of candidate(s) called for the evaluation of 15 marks will be determined on the basis of original documents produced at

the time of evaluation of 15 marks and the Commission will not be responsible if the candidature of any candidate is rejected at that

stage or at the time of verification by the Appointing Authority. As such, admission to the Written Screening Test/Examination/

evaluation of 15 marks shall be purely provisional.

vi. The Centers for holding the examination are liable to be changed at the discretion of the Commission. However, every effort will be

made to allot the examinations centre(s) of their choice to the candidates. But, the Commission may, at its discretion, allot a

different centre to a candidate if circumstances so warrant.

15. OTHER CONDITIONS:-

1. All candidates, whether in Government Service or Government owned Industrial or Public Enterprises or other similar

organizations or in private employment should submit their applications online directly to the Commission. Persons already in

regular Government service, whether in a permanent or temporary capacity are required to submit a declaration that they have

informed in writing to their Head of Office/ Department that they have applied for a particular post. In case, a communication is

received from their employer by the Commission withholding permission to any candidate applying for/ appearing for the

examination, his/her application(s) will be liable to be rejected.

2. Contract / Casual / adhoc / daily wages /work charged employees do not need to produce NOC from the concerned employer.

3. In Government service (regular service) candidates may apply to the Commission along with requisite examination fees with

information to their Heads of Departments/Employer for issuing NOC.

4. Candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of:-

(a) Obtaining support for his/her candidature by the following means, namely:-

 Offering illegal gratification to, or applying pressure on, or blackmailing or threatening to blackmail any person connected with

the conduct of the examination, or

(b) Impersonating, or

(c) procuring impersonation by any person, or

(d) submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with, or

(e) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information, or

(f) resorting to the following means in connection with his/her candidature for the examination, namely:-

 Obtaining copy of question paper through improper means, finding out the particulars of the persons connected with secret work

relating to the examination, influencing the examiners, or

(g) using unfair means during the examination, or

(h) writing obscene matter or drawing obscene sketches in the scripts, or

(i) misbehaving in the examination hall including tearing of the scripts, provoking fellow examinees to boycott examination,

creating disorderly scene and the like, or

(j) harassing or doing bodily harm to the staff employed by the Commission for the conduct of their examinations, or

(k) being in possession of or using mobile phone, pager or any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capable of being

used as a communication device during the examination; or

(l) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates along with their admission certificates permitting them to take the examination,

or

 (m) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting the Commission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clauses; may in

addition to rendering himself/herself liable to Criminal prosecution, be liable to be disqualified by the Commission from the

examination for which he/she is a candidate and/or

(n) to be debarred either permanently or for a period as specified by the Commission from any examination or selection.

16. CHECK LIST:

VERIFY THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SUBMITING THE ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATION OR

DOCUMENTS/ CERTIFICATES:-

a. That no column is wrongly filled or kept blank as the information furnished therein would be used to determine the

 eligibility of candidates.

b. That copies of only following documents/certificates are to be provided in support of claims made / information given in the

Online Recruitment Application(ORA) at the time of evaluation of 15 marks:-

i. Matriculation certificate for age proof.

ii. Degree/Diploma certificates along with Marks Sheets of all years in support of Educational Qualifications as prescribed under

Essential Qualification column of R & P Rules. The provisional certificate(s) along with marks sheets of all semesters/ years.

iii. Experience certificate(s) wherever required.

iv. Order/ letter in respect of equivalent Educational Qualifications claimed, indicating the authority (with number & date) by which

it has been so treated and that if the qualification possessed by the candidates is equivalent, a copy of order/letter under which it

has been so treated may also be enclosed.

v. Caste certificates, if applicable.

vi. BPL certificates, if applicable.

vii All other certificates, if any required for determining eligibility and carrying evaluation as mentioned in mode of selection criteria

(Part-I & II) which so ever applicable to the applicants.

 17. DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION(s):

No candidate will be eligible for admission to the examination:-

a) If he/ she has been dismissed from any previous service;

b) If he/ she has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or has been bound down for good conduct under the

provisions contained in Chapter VIII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, or has been permanently debarred /disqualified from

appearing in any examination or selection;

c) If he/she is found either directly or indirectly influencing the selection process in any manner;

d) If a male candidate who has more than one living wife and if a female candidate, who has married a man already having another

wife; or

e) If he / she is an un-discharged insolvent.

18. ABBREVIATIONS:

. OTP : One Time Password

. HPSSC : Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission

. UR : Unreserved

. S.C : Scheduled Caste of H.P.

. ST : Scheduled Tribe of H.P.

. OBC : Other Backward Classes of H.P as declared by the Govt. of H.P. from time to time

. Ex-SM : Ex-servicemen of H.P.

. WFF : Wards of Freedom Fighters of H.P.

. Wards of

Ex- SM : Wards of Ex-Serviceman of H.P.

. PWD : Persons with disabilities of H.P.

. OH : Orthopedically Handicapped.

. VI : Visually impaired,

. HI : Hearing Impaired.

. EWS : Economically Weaker Sections

19. Steps to Fill Up Online Application Form

. Step 1: The candidate needs to get him/her self registered on the ORA by using the Option “Sign up” given on

 the official web site.

. Step 2: After completing the registration the candidate will sign in into the application by using the user

 name and password created by him/her at the time of registration.

. Step 3: The category wise detail of posts will be displayed on the web page i.e. http://www.hpsssb.hp.gov.in Applicant can

apply for the post by clicking the “Apply” button against it.

. Step 4: Candidate needs to choose preferred District and Tehsil for examination.

. Step 5: After selecting the preferred District and Tehsil the candidate needs to fill his/her personal as well as

. contact details.

. Step 6: After filling up the form for personal and contact details, the candidate needs to upload his/her

. scanned photograph and signature.

. Step 7: The candidate needs to provide his/her educational details as per the post.

. Step 8: If the experience is required for the particular post, then the candidate will be redirected to Experience Page

 else he will be redirected to payment option.

. Step 9: Make payment.

Sd/-

 (Dr. Jitender Kanwar (HPAS)

 Secretary,

 HP. Staff Selection Commission,

 Hamirpur.