The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Naib Tehsildar Exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview. The detailed exam pattern for each stage is provided below:
Preliminary Examination Pattern
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- Each question carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Marking multiple options for a single question is considered incorrect and incurs a penalty of 0.25 mark even if one of the options is correct.
- No penalty for unanswered questions.
| Paper | Subject Name | Total Marks | Duration |
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| Paper 1 | General Knowledge | 120 | 2 Hours |
Main Examination Pattern
Candidates who qualify for the preliminary exam are eligible for the main exam.
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Eligibility for Pass |
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| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 | 33% |
| General English | 50 | 33% |
| English Essay | 50 | 33% |
| Hindi | 50 | 33% |
Interview/Personality Test
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- Candidates who pass the Main Examination are called for a Viva-Voce/Personality Test.
- The interview carries 40 marks.
- Final Merit is calculated based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and the Interview.
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Important Note
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- Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in all four papers of the Main Examination.
- Failure to score the minimum qualifying marks in any paper will result in disqualification from the next stage of the selection process.
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