The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced the recruitment of 23 Assistant District Attorneys (ADA) on a contract basis in the Department of Home (Prosecution), Himachal Pradesh.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release | March 17, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | March 17, 2025 |
| Application End Date | April 13, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | April 13, 2025 |
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/Other State Candidates | 600 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS (BPL) of HP | 150 |
| Ex-Servicemen & Female Candidates | No Fee |
Vacancy Details:
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 5 |
| Unreserved (Visually Impaired of HP) | 1 |
| Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 5 (Backlog) |
| Unreserved (Ward of Ex-Servicemen) | 2 (Backlog) |
| SC of HP | 3 |
| SC of HP (Ex-Servicemen) | 1 |
| ST of HP | 1 |
| ST of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen) | 1 (Backlog) |
| OBC of HP | 3 |
| EWS of HP | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
Eligibility Criteria:
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Educational Qualification: Professional Degree in Law from a recognized university.
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Experience: Minimum two years of experience as an advocate. An experience certificate from the President of the District Bar Association or Bar Council is mandatory.
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Age Limit: 18 to 35 years as of January 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per HP Government rules:
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SC/ST/OBC/PWD of HP: 5 years relaxation
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Ex-Servicemen of HP: As per government norms
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Selection Process:
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Screening Test (Objective Type – 100 Marks):
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General Knowledge of HP: 30 marks
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National & International Affairs: 30 marks
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Knowledge of Hindi Language: 20 marks
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Knowledge of English Language: 20 marks
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Subject Aptitude Test (SAT – Descriptive – 120 Marks):
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Duration: 3 hours
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Subject-specific questions related to law and legal procedures
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Personality Test (Interview – 30 Marks):
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Minimum Qualifying Marks:
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General Category: 12 marks
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Reserved Categories: 9 marks
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How to Apply:
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Visit the official HPPSC website: hppsc.hp.gov.in
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Click on “Apply Online” and register under One Time Registration (OTR).
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Log in using your credentials and fill out the application form.
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Upload scanned documents (Degree, Experience Certificate, Category Certificate, etc.).
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Pay the application fee using the available online payment modes.
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Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links:
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Official Notification: HPPSC Assistant District Attorney Recruitment 2025 Notification
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Apply Online: HPPSC Recruitment Portal
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HPPSC Official Website: hppsc.hp.gov.in