HPPSC Mains Exam 2023 Schedule Announced: Important Dates and Timings

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the examination schedule for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Competitive (Main) 2023. The exam is scheduled to commence on December 13, 2023, and will conclude on December 19, 2023. Candidates who have qualified in the HPPSC prelims exam are eligible to appear for the main exam.

Key Dates for HPPSC Main Exam 2023

Date	Event
December 13, 2023	English, Hindi
December 14, 2023	Essay
December 15, 2023	General Studies-I
December 16, 2023	General Studies-II
December 17, 2023	General Studies-III
December 18, 2023	Optional – I
December 19, 2023	Optional -II

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HPPSC Mains Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The HPPSC Mains exam consists of nine papers:

1. English
2. Hindi
3. Essay
4. General Studies-I
5. General Studies-II
6. General Studies-III
7. Optional Subject 1
8. Optional Subject 2

Each paper carries 200 marks, making a total of 1400 marks for the entire exam. The exam is bilingual, with papers offered in both English and Hindi. Each paper lasts for three hours.

Preparation Tips for HPPSC Main Exam 2023

Here are some tips for preparing for the HPPSC Mains exam 2023:

• Thorough understanding of the syllabus: Start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus for each paper. This will help you identify the areas you need to focus on.

• Comprehensive study material: Collect comprehensive study material for each paper. This could include textbooks, reference books, and online resources.

• Practice with previous years' papers: Solve previous years' question papers to get a feel of the exam pattern and marking scheme.

• Time management: Practice time management by solving mock tests under timed conditions.

• Regular revision: Make a regular revision plan to ensure you cover all the topics in the syllabus.

• HPPSC official website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/