HPPSC Deputy Director Sainik Welfare Recruitment 2026 – Complete Guide
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 60/9-2026 dated 02/09/2026 for the recruitment of Deputy Director, Class-I (Gazetted) – Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for retired commissioned officers of the Indian Armed Forces to serve the state in a prestigious administrative role.
📌 Key Highlights of the Notification
- Total Posts: 04
- Category Distribution: UR Ex-Servicemen = 03, ST (Ex-Servicemen of HP) = 01
- Pay Scale: Fixed emoluments of Rs. 32,500/- per month
- Closing Date for Application: 29/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Closing Date for Fee Payment: 29/09/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Examination Centre: Shimla
🎖️ Essential Qualification
Candidates must be retired/released Ex-Indian Army Commissioned Officers of the rank of Colonel / Lt. Colonel / Major / Captain or equivalent status in the Indian Navy or Air Force.
🌟 Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh’s customs, manners, and dialects, along with suitability for appointment in the unique conditions of the state.
📑 Documents Required
- Matriculation certificate (for age proof)
- Degree certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificate (if applicable)
- Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen etc.)
- Bonafide Himachali certificate (for reserved category candidates)
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/service book with PPO details
⏳ Age Limit
Maximum age: 57 years as on 01/01/2026. Relaxations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/Persons with Disabilities/Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh as per government rules.
💰 Application Fee
A uniform fee of Rs. 600/- is applicable for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender. The fee is non-refundable.
🖥️ How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official HPPSC website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc. Applications submitted via any other mode will be rejected. Candidates must register on the One Time Registration (OTR) portal before applying.
📚 Selection Process
- Paper-I (Screening Test): Objective type MCQ (100 marks, 1 hour) covering:
- General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh – 30 marks
- National & International Affairs – 30 marks
- Hindi Language – 20 marks
- English Language – 20 marks
- Paper-II (Subject Aptitude Test): Descriptive test (120 marks, 3 hours)
- Personality Test: 30 marks (minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General, 30% for Reserved categories)
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying.
- Applications once submitted cannot be modified.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of Personality Test.
- Entry into the examination venue will close 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
✅ Final Words
This recruitment offers a respectable administrative position for ex-servicemen to contribute towards the welfare of fellow veterans in Himachal Pradesh. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification, prepare the required documents, and apply well before the deadline.
