Himachal Pradesh is a hill state with a predominantly government-employed workforce. The HPPSC (Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission) conducts HAS (Himachal Administrative Service) exams for gazetted posts, while the HPSSSB (HP Subordinate Services Selection Board) handles Group C & D recruitment.
Key HP Recruiters: HPPSC (HAS, HPS, Medical Officer, Lecturer - Group A & B), HPSSSB (JBT Teacher, Clerk, Hamali, Steno - largest HP exams), HP Police (Constable, SI), NHM Himachal Pradesh (ANM, Staff Nurse, CHO), HP Forest Department (Forest Guard, Forester), HPSEB (Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board - Lineman, JE), and HRTC (Himachal Road Transport - Conductor, Driver).
Capital: Shimla (summer)/Dharamshala (winter). HP has strong employment in tourism, hydroelectric power, horticulture, and government sectors. Candidates from Himachal Pradesh get state domicile reservation. Visit hppsc.hp.gov.in and hpsssb.hp.gov.in for latest vacancies.