RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026- Apply Online for 607 Lucrative State & Subordinate Vacancies (Advt No. 02/2026-27)
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
š Rajasthan
Application Started
03 July 2026
Age
18-45 Years
Min Qualification
Graduation
Location
Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to join the Department of Personnel as a Law Officer (Hindi). This Group-B Gazetted position is a "Job Trainee" role, perfect for those who possess a strong command of both the legal system and the Hindi language.
Working for the HP Government offers not just a stable career, but the chance to contribute to the state's legislative and administrative framework. If you are a practicing advocate with a passion for Hindi linguistics and public service, this recruitment for the year 2026 is your gateway to a respected government rank.
Professional Law Degree: Must be from a recognized university.
Hindi Proficiency: B.A. with Hindi as one of the main elective subjects.
Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Advocate.
Desirable: Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh's local customs, dialects, and manners.
Fees must be paid online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking:
General / EWS / WFF / Gen Ex-SM (HP): ā¹600.
Candidates from Other States (Any category): ā¹600.
SC / ST / OBC / BPL (HP): ā¹150.
Blind / Visually Impaired (HP) & Normal Tenure Ex-SM (HP): Exempted (No Fee)
Post Name | Total Vacancies | Category Breakdown |
Law Officer (Hindi) | 03 | UR = 01, UR (Visually Impaired) = 01, SC of HP = 01 |
Ensure you have scanned copies of these documents ready for the OTRS portal:
Matriculation Certificate (for age proof).
Degree Certificates and all year-wise mark sheets.
Experience Certificate (showing 5 years as an Advocate).
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/WFF/PWD) for HP Bonafide candidates.
Bonafide Himachali Certificate (Required for all reservation claims).
Latest Photograph and Signature.
Visit the HPPSC Official Website at www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
Click on the "Apply Online" link on the homepage and select "One Time Registration (OTR)".
If you are a new user, click "New Registration" to create your profile; otherwise, log in with your credentials.
Fill in your personal, educational, and experience details in the dashboard under the relevant advertisement.
Upload the required documents (Degree, Experience, Category, etc.) in a legible scanned format.
Pay the Application Fee online and double-check all fields before the final submission, as no changes are allowed later.
The selection is a multi-stage process designed to test both general knowledge and subject expertise:
Paper-I (CBT or Offline): An objective screening test of 100 marks.
Paper-II (SAT): A descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks.
Personality Test: An interview conducted at the Shimla office worth 30 marks.
Can candidates from states other than Himachal Pradesh apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as General category candidates and will not receive any fee or age concessions.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, Paper-I has a penalty of 0.25 (one-fourth) marks for every wrong answer or blank response.
What is the passing mark for the descriptive test (SAT)?
Ans: General category candidates need 45%, while reserved categories need 40% to qualify.
I am currently in government service; do I need an NOC?
Ans: Yes, regular government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer during the selection process.
What happens if I leave a question blank in Paper-I?
Ans: Unlike many exams, leaving a question blank (not choosing any option, including 'E') will result in negative marking.
What is option 'E' in the objective test?
Ans: If you do not want to answer a question, you must mark option 'E' to avoid the negative marking penalty.
Where will the examination be held?
Ans: The primary examination station is Shimla, though the Commission may change or add centers at its discretion.
How is the final merit list prepared?
Ans: Final selection is based on the combined marks of Paper-II (120 marks) and the Personality Test (30 marks).
What is the duration of the exams?
Ans: Paper-I is 1 hour, and Paper-II (Descriptive) is 3 hours.
Is the salary permanent from day one?
Ans: The post is for a "Job Trainee" with fixed monthly emoluments of ā¹28,000.