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NEW INITIATIVES AT HPPSC, SHIMLA- AT A GLANCE
Having taken over as Chairman, Himachal Pradesh Public Service
Commission on 04th July 2013, the following initiatives have been attempted for
improving the functioning of the Commission which will go a long way in taking this
prestigious constitutional body to new heights in future and our commitment to make
this institution the best one in the country is everlasting:
1. Updating of online application system for competitive Examinations,
which will pave the way for online Examinations in future.
The 17th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service
Commissions (PSCs) dwelt upon several issues like Introduction of online
examination system / Computer Based Recruitment Tests-CBRT),
constitutional protection to the Chairpersons and Members, uniformity in
pay scales and perks, orientation Computer courses for officials and staff
of PSCs etc.
A consensus was evolved over the introduction of CBRT or Online
Test to recruit various State service candidates in phased manner as there
was no escape from this IT related reforms to come upto the expectations
of the new generations in all States in the country.
Giving the information about the decisions taken by the
Conference, Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman, HP Public Service Commission
who was host of the event, said that 3 days Conference concluded today
which took important decisions after holding in-depth discussions.
Sh. Tomar disclosed that issue of online examination dominated
the deliberations and every Chairperson of PSC and Chairman of UPSC,
Sh. Deepak Gupta agreed to introduce new system after creating suitable
infrastructures which will protect the secrecy and sanctity of various
written competition examinations.
UPSC had introduce CBRT/Online test as a Pilot Project in 2011
and conducted 22 online tests in nine cities.
Sh. Tomar expressed his firm conviction and opinion at the
Conference that there was no escape from coming the aspirations and
expectations of new generation and Opt for online examination in future.
UPSC Chairman informed the Chairpersons “with the technological
advancements, in the field of Hardware, Networking, internet speed etc.,
the possibility of conducting CBRT in normal examinations would also be
explored”.
Regarding the various interim orders being passed by high courts/
Administrative tribunals in infavour of the candidates who fail to qualify
for interviews, Maharashtra PSC circulated a paper to Chairpersons.
UPSC suggested to PSCs Chairpersons that 5th volume of
compilation of important Court Judgments being prepared by Karnatake
PSC may be uploaded on websites of UPSC and PSCs with a facility to
search subject and court wise topics which enable users to easily access
data to such verdicts and precedents in their Courts.
The Conference emphasiz the dire need of imparting computer
training and orientation to officers and employees of PSCs and Madhya
Pradesh PSC will organize brain storming workshop to seek views of
Chairpersons about the content and design of such courses.
Views were also solicited about services problems faced by many
PSCs vis-à-vis equivalence of marks awarded by various lesser known
universities and institutes which give unreasonable high perentages/
grades to candidates.
The Chairpersons felt that problem could be tackled with the help
of State Governments/ Union Govt. so that reputed universities system of
awarding grades or percentage do not become casuality.
The 17th National Conference of State PSCs decided to give an
opportunity to newly created State of Talengana to organize next
Conference in Hyderabad in Jan/Feb., 2016.
Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman Himachal Pradesh Public Service
Commission expressed his gratitude to Chairpersons of State
Commissions of India and Chairman Union Public Service Commission,
Prof. D.P. Agarwal for giving an opportunity to Himachal to organise 17th
National Conference of heads of State Commissions and UPSC.
Sh. Tomar said that it would be for the first time in the history of
Himachal when it would organise National Conference in April/May or
Sept./October, 2015 at Shimla.
Sh. Tomar said that the decision was taken during 16th National
Conference of Chairpersons and UPSC Chairman which was recently held
at Chandigarh.
Chief Minister Sh. Virbhadra Singh has expressed his satisfaction
over the decision of 16th National Conference regarding its next meeting to
be held at Shimla and promised every possible financial help and logistics
to make it a success.
“Several issues were discussed during the Conference to improve the
transparency in examination system and enhanced utilisation of the
Technology”, Sh. Tomar said.
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Chairman said that
four issues, suggested by him, were taken up by the Chairpersons’
Conference which included dire need of coming to the expectations of
common people about credibility of selection process and Viva Voce.
Chairman informed the conference that Himachal Government had
agreed to introduce mental aptitude test in schools, colleges and
universities, which would help the candidates specially hailing from rural
areas to compete with urban based aspirants who are having better
coaching facilities and higher standard of education.
He said the Himachal has become first State in the country, which
will implement this innovative idea and Chief Minister had included it in
his budget speech.
Sh. Tomar disclosed in the Conference that Himachal Pradesh
Public Service Commission had introduced several reforms like online
applications, E-Payment, Bar-Coding system to maintain secrecy, Toll
Free service to guide candidates, etc.
Sh. Tomar emphasised the need of uniform pay scales and
allowances of Chairmen and Members in the country.
Regarding online examination system, Sh. Tomar felt that we should
keep aspirations of future generation in view and gradually take steps to
introduce this system otherwise it would be too late to repair the damage.
2. Hosting of 17th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public
Service Commissions at Shimla on 18th April, 2015 & 19th April,
2015.
Chief Minister to inaugurate 17th National Conference of
Chairpersons of PSCs on April 18
Chief Minister, Sh Virbhadra Singh will inaugurate the 17th
National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commission
at 10 AM on April 18 at Peterhoff.
Chief Minister will reach the venue at 9.50 AM and lit the lamp at
10 AM.
More than two dozens Chairpersons including UPSC Chairman,
Sh. Deepak Gupta will attend the Conference of Constitutional bodies
which was being held in Shimla for the first time in the history of hilly
State.
Giving this information, Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman HP Public
Service Commission, said that all arrangements including security,
boarding, lodging and transport had been made by the Commission.
He said, “several important issues like legal protection to PSCs
chairpersons and Members, introduction of IT related reforms,
preservation of credibility of these institutions etc. will be discussed
during business sessions which would be confidential”.
Chairman said that fruitful discussions to be held amongst the
Chairpersons would go a long way in learning from each others
experiences.
“Folk cultural troups from four districts including Kinnaur,
Sirmour, Mandi and Kangra will perform in the evening on Saturday
which would be followed by the dinner being hosted by the Chief
Minister”, Sh. Tomar added.
A visit to Indian Institute of Advanced Studies has been planned
to apprise the Chairpersons of its activities, Chairman said.
Sh. Tomar felt that current Conference would expose Himachal at
National level which would be an achievement of the HP Public Service
Commission.
3. Privilege of having been elected Chairman, Standing Committee of
National Conference of State Public Service Commissions.
Honour to the people of Himachal. Tomar is new Chairman of
Standing Committee of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions.
Shimla April 19
After creating history of successfully organizing 17th National
Conference of Chairpersons of State PSCs in Shimla, Himachal has been
honoured following unanimous election of Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman HP
Public Service Commission as new Chairman of the highest body of
Chairpersons of PSCs for two years.
The prestigious post fell vacant after the retirement of Chairman of
Bihar PSC Sh. K.C. Saha this year.
UPSC Chairman, Sh. Deepak Gupta and all Chairpersons of PSCs
said that Sh. Tomar had been entrusted an important task of taking up
with Prime Minister and other relevant channels the issue of enhancement
of retirement age of Chairpersons and Members of PSCs from 62 to 65
years, financial autonomy of PSCs, Constitutional protection like Supreme
Court and High Court Judges, to check political interference by State
Governments in the functioning of PSCs etc.
Expressing his satisfaction over the new responsibility conferred by
UPSC Chairman and Chairpersons of PSCs, Sh. Tomar Said “It is a rare
honour to the people of Himachal Pradesh and I will discharge my duty
with commitment and dedication.”
“I will coordinate with other members of Standing Committee and
Chairpersons and seek their opinion to effectively take up the issues with
Prime Minister and State Governments,” Chairman Sh. Tomar added.
Sh. Tomar Thanked the National Conference participants for
reposing faith in him.
He said that Standing Committee is a highest advisory and
recommendatory body of Chairpersons of PSCs hence he would leave no
stone unturned to ensure the delivery on the issues referred to him
besides preserving its dignity and sanctity.
4. Chairing of Standing Committee meeting of National Conference of
State Public Service Commissions in Sikkim at Gangtok on 26th June,
2015.
Standing Committee of Chairpersons of State Public Service
Commissions of India (PSCs) has decided to constitute a Sub Committee
and a special group of Members to prepare an Action Plan which would be
adopted to resolve the long standing issues of the PSCs.
Two days Standing Committee meeting was recently held at Gangtok
(Sikkim) which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sh. Pawan Chamling.
The business sessions were chaired by Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman
Standing Committee and attended by Chairpersons of Andhra Pradesh,
Sh. Sri A. Sivanarayana, Telangana Sh. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, West
Bengal Sh. Md. Sahidul Islam, Madhya Pradesh Sh. Ashok. Kumar
Pandey, Haryana Sh. M.S. Bhadana, Goa Sh. Kurapati Dwarakanath Row,
Member Assam PSC, Dr. Basanta Kumar Doley.
Ex-Chairman Karnataka PSC, Dr. B.S. Krishna Prashad and
Gujarat Chairman, Sh. Hasmukh S Joshi were special invitees.
In his address, Chief Minister had stressed the need of integrity,
efficiency and honesty of the functionaries of the PSCs. He felt that other
Commissions should follow Sikkim PSC which gives 30 percent
reservations to women and 12 percent seats to BPL families in all State
Services.
Chairman Standing Committee said that credibility and prestige of
PSCs depended upon the conduct of Chairpersons and Members of the
State Public Service Commissions. He said “I am averse to any kind of
interference by the government dispensions in the PSCs which will
enhance the public perception about these Constitutional bodies.”
Regarding the outcome of the business sessions, Sh. Tomar said
that Members of the Standing Committee dwelt upon the decades old
issues of State PSCs and formulated an Action Plan to take them to logical
end in future.
Sh. Tomar said that the Standing Committee Members decided to
constitute Three Member Committee comprising of Chairman, HP Public
Service Commission, Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman, Goa PSC, Sh. Kurapati
Dwarakanath Row and Chairman, Telangana PSC, Sh. Prof. Ghanta
Chakrapani which will prepare a report about UPSC Chairman Sh. Deepak
Gupta’s suggestion to involve Defence Institute of Pschological Research
(DIPR) to meet the training needs of State PSCs.
Another special group will collect Data about Salaries, Perks and
protocol of all PSCs to make a draft about uniformity which will form a
part of Memorandum to be presented to President of India and Prime
Minister.
The Standing Committee authorised Sh. Tomar to meet the Chief
Ministers of those states which have not been given desired pay scales,
perks and protocol to Chairpersons and Members. Sh. Tomar will request
and apprise the Chief Ministers of the Constitutional obligation to have
parity of salaries, perks and protocol with other State PSCs in the country.
The Constitutional protection of State PSCs Chairmen and Members
dominated the discussion as it was mandatory to ensure impartial,
fearless and transparent working of the State PSCs.
The Members decided to prepare a detailed note and add it to the
Memorandum. There was a strong demand to have Constitutional
protection for Chairmen and Members of PSCs on the analogy of High
Court and Supreme Court Judges.
Due to lack of financial autonomy, PSCs faced a lot of problems
hence a dire need of pressing for financial autonomy was felt by the
members of the Standing Committee. The issue will be taken up the
highest level besides requesting Chief Ministers to accord financial
autonomy to these institutions to ensure the impartiality and prestige.
A sub group will visit Kerala PSC to study the online examination
system and other IT reforms introduced by the Commission.
The issue pertaining to enhancement in age of Chairpersons and
Members of State PSCs had been already taken up by Chairman of
Himachal PSC with Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi who responded
and informed that the matter had been approved by Cabinet during
previous government. Now the Standing Committee will prepare a separate
communication and present it to President of India and Prime Minister to
consider the plea on the pattern of UPSC Chairman and Members who are
having 65 years as age of retirement.
5. Toll Free Helpline
To help thousands of candidates appearing for the Competitive
Examination in the state, Chairman Himachal Pradesh Public Service
Commission, K.S.Tomar launched ‘A Toll Free Helpline’ (1800-180-8004)
in the premises of the commission on Saturday. On this occasion, Mr
Tomar said Assistance Centre will function from 10 AM to 5 PM excluding
government holidays and calls of the enthusiastic candidates will be
answered by the experienced and professional executives.
He said “it will prove a boon to those aspirants from nook and
corner of the state who face problem in filling up the Online Application
forms. So far, the candidates were having no methodology and helpdesk to
seek clarifications about their queries related to online forms.”
“we have to go a long way to take the current system of the
examination to the next level which will have hundred percent utilisation
of new technology,” said Mr Tomar.
“To apprise myself of the latest technology, I had recently visited the
Rajasthan Public service commission at Ajmer which has taken major
initiatives like IT enhancement, systemization and pattern change to
reduce the paper work during the written examinations to zero level,” he
said.
Regarding another innovative measure announced after assuming
the charge on July 4, 2013, Chairman said that commission has written to
the state government about the dire need of introducing coaching in
Aptitude test in schools, colleges and universities to prepare the students
for the different type of competitive examinations.
He said that commission has requested the government to direct the
education and technical education departments to start coaching in
Aptitude Test on the analogy of the NSS and NCC which will benefit the
young aspirants.
He said ”unfortunately, schools and colleges do not develop the
orientation skill amongst the students in Himachal Pradesh which deprive
them of the skill to compete in various examinations.”
Mr Tomar emphasized that the aspirants from the rural areas are
worst hit as they do not get the opportunities like their counterparts in
urban areas which can be attributed to lack of financial status, better
educational opportunities, coaching facilities etc.
Honourable members of the commission, Dr D.C. Katoch and Mr
J.P.Singh and officials Mr Sandeep Bhatnagar, secretary and employees of
the commission were present on the occasion.
6. Introduction of Bar Coding based fictitious Roll Nos. for evaluation of
answer Sheets.
While continuing the process to introduce innovative measures,
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) today signed a
Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU) with Punjab National bank(PNB) to
launch Online Payment Gateway which will help thousands of applicants
to pay the examination fee without any hassle .
MOU was signed by Secretary HPPSC with Mr Mohan Chauhan
(having additional charge) with PNB circle head, Mr V.K.Goyal in the
presence of Mr K.S.Tomar, Chairman, Prof. J.C.Sharma, Member, Director
IT, Mr P.Mandal and officials of the Commission.
Dwelling upon the details of the Online Payment system, Mr Tomar
said “candidates will be able to make payment through credit/debit cards
from VISA and MASTER CARDS of any bank thereby saving their time,
money, postage, travelling , other cost etc.”
“New process will enhance the transparency as well as efficiency and
candidates will get Mail/SMS after every transaction,” Chairman said.
He said that PNB will charge a nominal fee of Rs 13.48 for each
transaction to provide this facility to the candidates.
Regarding another fruitful step, Chairman said that HPPSC had
recently executed BAR CODED Optical Mark Raeder, (OMR) outer sheet for
conventional examinations like HAS, HJS, SAS, ACFs etc. which will help
in maintaining a complete secrecy.
He said new innovative step would discontinue the existing
system of writing the fictitious roll numbers on the answer sheets.
It would also contribute in getting rid of drudgery work and time
consuming process which was in force till now, he added.
HPPSC had implemented the OMR answer sheet in Subordinate
Accounts Service (SAS) examination in October, 2013.
Mr Goyal PNB circle head said that candidates could use their
debit/credit cards of any bank from Lok Mitra, Cyber cafes or from any
convenient place in the state.
7. Time bound declaration of results of various competitive examinations
being conducted by Commission.
To ensure quick disposal of all the requisitions received from the various
Deptts of state Govt. in a time bound manner so that they do not have to face
difficulties for disposing of their official work for want of requisite manpower.
Also this too helps to maintain the public faith in respect of delivery of services.
8. Adoption of new pattern of Himachal Pradesh State Administrative
Examination on the analogy of Union Public Service Commission and
re-designing of syllabi for various papers of this examination.
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission took bold decision to
abolish one optional subject ( 300 Marks) in HAS and Allied Services main
examinations and substitute it by two papers of 150 marks each of general
knowledge to give equal playing field to all candidates.
The decision will be implemented from 2017.
The Commission’s meeting held today was presided over by Sh. K.S.
Tomar which considered the preliminary report submitted by three
Member Committee headed by Prof. J.C. Sharma.
The Commission’s meeting was attended by Hon’ble Members Prof.
J.C. Sharma, Sh. Pardeep Chauhan, Sh. R.S. Negi and Sh. B.C. Badalia,
Secretary, HP Public Service Commission.
Chairman had declared last year that he intended to switch over
current HAS Pattern of Main written examinations of optional subjects to
IAS Pattern of UPSC which has abolished one optional subject.
Chairman Sh. K.S. Tomar said, “UPSC is now having one optional
subject which will be applicable to HAS and Allied Services main written
examinations w.e.f. 2016 batch.”
“Now instead of two optional subjects in HAS, candidates will be
required to opt for one optional subject of 300 marks, ” said Sh. Tomar.
Chairman made it clear that existing system of two optional subjects
of 300 marks each tilted the balance in favour of those candidates who
opted for the papers as they are having very high scoring potential thereby
creating imbalance.
“Now equal level playing field will be created for all candidates and
none will be at the disadvantageous position due to high secoring optional
subjects.
Henceforth, the Commission will add two new GK Papers of 150
marks each (GK Paper -II and GK Paper- III) and syllabus will be
formulated by an expert Committee and Members will be drawn from
Universities, and different fields. However, General Studies Paper – One
will be retained by adding new topics besides updating the entire syllabus.
The composition of Committee is being worked out.
The New Papers will cover wide ranging topics like General Studies
Paper-Two (Indian Constitution & Polity, Governance and International
relations, Freedom Struggle, Economy, Statistics and Security issues.
General Studies Paper-Three (Science & Technology, Environment,
Disaster Management, Problem Solving and Decision making and
Interpersonal skills including communication skills and handling the
situation.
The current Papers of English (Qualifying) and Hindi (Qualifying) will
also remain unchanged. Similarly, Essay paper will be part of main written
examinations.
Chairman said the Expert Committee had studied the written
examinations pattern of UPSC, Punjab, Uttrakhand, Karnataka etc. prior
to submitting the report to him.
He disclosed that Commission would send the new proposal of
getting rid off one optional subject and introduction of two new GK Papers
to the Government which will be approved by the Cabinet.
Chairman felt that New Pattern will also help those candidates who
compete for IAS exam as retention of one optional subject will prove
beneficial to them for Civil Services examinations.
9. Providing liberty to candidates to communicate either in English or
Hindi languages while appearing in interviews for various posts.
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission today declared the
final results of HPAS and Allied Services for 34 posts of various categories.
The interviews were concluded on Saturday.
Mr. Pankaj Sharma topped the list of successful candidates of HPAS
and Mr Chet Singh stood second whereas third position was bagged by Mr
Surender Kumar in the HPAS.
43379 (forty three thousand three hundred seventy nine)
applications were received for the admission to the aforesaid examinations
and out of which 39,026 (thirty nine thousand twenty six) candidates were
admitted provisionally for preliminary written test.
20706 (twenty thousand seven hundred six) candidates had
appeared in HPAS preliminary examinations-2013 held on 16-06-2014
and 603 (Six hundred three) candidates qualified for the Main Written
examinations, out of 603 candidates, 516 (five hundred sixteen)
candidates had appeared in HPAS Main Written examinations held w.e.f.
11th October to November 3, 2014.
Finally, 101 (One hundred one) candidates qualified for viva-voce
which had been held w.e.f. 27th January 2015 to 07 February, 2015.
Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman, HP Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
expressed satisfaction over timely declaration of the HPAS results. He said
that a lot of enthusiasm was witnessed amongst the aspirants.
Sh Tomar said “I have introduced a new innovation system in the
history of commission which pertained to giving the option to each
candidate for giving interview either in Hindi or English which helped the
aspirants specially from rural areas who faced a lot of problem in
communicating in English.”
Sh.Tomar said “I told the experts of the interview board that our
purpose is to pick up the best Talent and lack of communication skill was
acting as an impediment to those candidates from Villages who did not
have the privilege of getting themselves enrolled in the Public Schools”.
Chairman said that more than 80 percent gave their preference to
Hindi and better communication skill has created an equal playing field to
the candidates belonging to urban as well as rural areas in the state.
Sh. Tomar said, “On 24th Aug. 2013, Himachal Pradesh Public
Service Commission had started Toll Free Centre to enable the
Government to Citizen (G2C) interface for the quick delivery of information
and public amassing the information through Help Centre. Toll Free
Number 1800-180-8004 is being answered by a team of Help Centre
Executives on every working day and the calls are attended by the highly
experienced and skilled professionals.”
He said, “Till date 19270 Calls on Toll Free Number and 13667 Calls
on some other Telephone bearing No. 0177-2629738. (Only incoming
facility) have been received. In all 30219 calls were received by the Toll
Free centre executives.”
Sh. Tomar said, “31,363 applications were received during 2012, out
of which 4197 (13.39%) applications were rejected for want of Examination
fee etc and in HPAS-2013 Examination, 43,379 applications were received,
out of which 4352 (10.03%) applications rejected. The percentage of
rejection came down sharply by 3.36% because of induction of Toll Free
Centre.”
10 A project in the pipe line for setting up of a model and Modern
Library at the cost of Rs. 2.80 Crores in the premises of HPPSC
complex for the benefit of candidates appearing in various
competitive examinations especially the weaker section of the
society.
Himachal Pradesh attained statehood on 25th January, 1971. Prior
to this date, the function of Public Service Commission in respect of the
civil services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union
Territory of Himachal Pradesh were being discharged by the Union Public
Service Commission under Article 315 of the Constitution of India.
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (Members)
Regulations, 1971 were notified by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh on
8th April, 1971 by virtue of the power vesting in him under Article 318
of the Constitution of India. These Regulations, prescribed that the
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission would consist of a
Chairman and two Members to be appointed by the Governor. The
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (Members)
Regulations,1971 were amended vide notification dated 17-01-1985 and
at present the strength of Members was increased from two to three and
that time the recruitment of all services of Himachal Pradesh except Class-
IV was made by the Commission. During the year of 1998 the recruitment
work of all Class-III posts was given to the Subordinate Staff Selection,
Board Hamirpur, H.P. but at present the recruitment work of 08 major
posts like School Cadre Lecturers, Allied Services etc. was again assigned
by the Government to the H.P. Public Service Commission and a large
number of applications for these posts are tremendously increased. But
the space of the building is the same since 1988 and the Officers / staff of
the Commission and candidates are facing problems for their seating
arrangements in the premises of the Commission.
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, being an
independent and impartial Constitutional Authority, set up under Article
315 of the Constitution of India have to discharge the duties and
functions, assigned to them under Article 320 of the Constitution. Further,
by virtue of the provisions made in the relevant Acts, the Commission is
required to advise the State Government on all matters relating to framing
of Recruitment and Promotion Rules, principles to be followed in making
appointments, promotion and transfer from one service to another and in
respect of disciplinary matters affecting Civil Servants. At present direct
recruitment of Class-I, Class-II and 08 Class-III posts of different
Departments is made by the Commission.
It is submitted here that at present there is a shortage of office
accommodation in the existing building in the H.P. Public Service
Commission, Nigam Shimla-2. The case for administrative approval and
expenditure sanction for the extension of existing building was sent to the
Government for according necessary sanction with the proposal of
proposed outlay of Rs. 2,87,70,000/- (Rupees Two crores eighty seven
lakhs and seventy thousands). The provision of token budget has been
made by the H.P. Government for Rs. 50.00 Lacs.
This extension / construction for “Modern and Model” Hi tech
Library has been necessitated keeping in view the interest of have-nots for
appearing in the various competitive examinations and interviews as also
the general public interest at large in the proposed premises as at present
there is no such facility is being provided to the candidates and general
public. The motive to establish facilitation is to encourage the have-nots
specially belonging to rural background candidates who cannot afford to
opt for coaching. The establishment of Hi Tech library will help the
aspirants to prepare themselves for competitive examinations conducted
by the UPSC and other State PSCs. The books / Notes of eminent authors
relevant to competition will be provided in a digital/ physical manner and
guidelines for online mock examination conducted by the recruiting
agencies will also be made available to aspirants. Hi-tech library will be
under the surveillance of CCTV cameras and also fully equipped with
modern office hardware like KIOSK, Computers and Video Conferencing
Lab etc. Secondly, during the conduct of interviews, by the HPPSC, the
said library will be used as waiting room, so that the candidates could
glance the contents of subjects concerned in a peaceful environment. The
candidates will be updated about his turn through digital manner by
displaying on LCD. Staff deployed in the waiting room will collect the
Mobiles of the interviewing Candidates.
This Modern and Model concept has already been discussed with the
Hon’ble Chairman UPSC and same will be replicated in other state PSCs.
The set up of Modern and Model Library will have national impact to
establish such Libraries in other State PSCs in the country. The Hon’ble
Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has
highlighted through make special presentation of this project during the
17th National Conference of Chairpersons of UPSC and PSCs held w.e.f.
17th to 19th April, 2015 at Shimla.
There is a provision for the establishment of a facilitation centre for
the candidates, strengthening and furnishing of strong room and
interview rooms in the existing building is made in the estimates of
extension / construction of the new building. The extension of the existing
building has been proposed by making a provision for the office of the
Chairman / Secretary besides covered parking space for official vehicles of
Commission and other vehicles of the Government.
At present there is no sufficient space to facilitate the candidates
coming for the various interviews and examinations. Therefore, the
provision of central heating for the examination halls, interview room and
other rooms in the existing building has been made for providing 63KVA
DG Set for the better services in the winter season as at present there is
no such facility is available in the Commission.
The above construction work will be carried out by the H.P. Housing
Department Shimla for which necessary no objection certificate has
already been obtained. There is no green cover in the form of trees
existing at the site on which the extension work has been proposed
(photos may be shown to bench). Since, the renovation and extension of
the existing building as mentioned above is urgently required keeping in
view the interest of candidates and above said circumstances therefore
the Commission urges the Hon’ble Bench to grant permission to start the
project.
11. Launching of On-line Gateway facility for remittances of Examination
fee.
How Does ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY WORK?
1 Candidates are required to visit at http://www.hp.gov.in/hppsc/ to
access the home page of the “ONLINE APPLICATION FILING SYSTEM”.
2 Before filling up the form candidates are advised to read carefully the
Notification/Advertisement for the post(s)/Exam(s) and also ensure
that he/she is eligible in terms of the conditions/provisions
mentioned in the Advertisement/Notification.
3 Candidates are required to follow the STEPS determined for filing
Online Applications.
STEP – I NEW USER: Register yourself as a New User in Himachal
Pradesh Public Service Commission website,
Clicking on “NEW USER SIGNUP HERE” link on
the web page and fill the parameters of Name,
User ID, Password, Category, Gender, E-mail
ID, Security Question & Answer and Date Of
Birth. Then press the button “Create User”.
REGISTERED CANDIDATES: The candidates already registered with the
commission for any of the Examinations/ tests
need not to register again. Such candidates
should click on “REGISTERED USER” link.
[THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO NOTE DOWN THE USER ID
AND PASSWORD AND THIS USER ID AND PASSWORD WILL BE
APPLICABLE FOR ALL FUTURE REFERENCES REGARDING THIS
EXAMINATION(S)/TEST(S) AND ALSO FOR FUTURE
NOTIFICATION(S) /ADVERTISEMENT(S) ISSUED BY THE HPPSC
FROM TIME TO TIME. THE INSERTED PROFILE OF THE
CANDIDATE WILL BE SAVED AND NO NEED TO RE-ENTER THE
SAME TIME AND AGAIN.]
STEP – II
For Basic Registration process, you have to click on “Click to
Apply” option. It will fetch out Candidate`s Basic Registration page
in which the candidates have to fill fundamental information,
particulars and details asked for. All Fields are mandatory and
essential to be filled in by the candidate. Every field has clear
written instructions for filling up the particular column which
should be carefully read and strictly followed by the candidates
while filling up the form. Here the system asks for Candidate`s
Personal Information including “Father`s / Mother`s name”,
“State”, “Centre”, “Address”, “Contact No”, “Qualification details”,
and other relevant information. The candidate is required to upload
the images of recent Photograph and Signature Specimen. Images
to be uploaded should be only in *.jpg format of size not
exceeding 40 KB each. The photo of candidate should be without
cap or goggles. Spectacles are allowed.
# The candidate should scan his signature, which has been put on
white paper using Black Inkpen.
After entering the Candidate`s Basic Registration Form there is
provision to “Edit Application Form” before clicking
the “Continue” button of application form. After submission,
request for change/correction in any particulars in the Application
Form shall not be entertained under any circumstances. The H.P.
Public Service Commission will not be responsible for any
consequences arising out of furnishing of incorrect and incomplete
details in the application or omission to provide the required
details in the application form. After clicking on
the “Continue” button, candidates are advised to go through the
contents of the Declaration carefully before clicking on “I accept,
Submit My Application” button at the bottom of the page.
Accepting to agree only will submit the candidate’s Online
Application.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Candidate can pay Fee either through “E-Challan” or through “E-
Payment” option.
STEP – III-A
Payment through E-Challan :
After successful submission of Application Form “E-Challan” will
be generated of Punjab National Bank that you have to deposit
Examination/Test Fee in any branch of the PNB, from where the
candidate will get Candidate`s Challan Copy with “Branch
Code/Name, Transaction Number, and Date of deposit”. The
Candidates must ensure before leaving the cash counter of bank,
that the “Branch Code/Name, Transaction Number, and Date of
deposit” is clearly written on the counterfoil of candidate`s copy.
Now the candidates are required to visit again
at http://www.hp.gov.in/hppsc/ to access the home page of the
“ONLINE APPLICATION FILING SYSTEM”. By entering User ID and
Password earlier created by the candidates. Click on “FEE
DETAILS” and enter the details of “Branch Code/Name,
Transaction Number and Date of deposit” & then Click on “Update
Fee Details”. After this, candidate can take print of the Application
Form for future reference.
STEP – III-B
Payment through E-Payment Gateway:
After successful submission of Application Form.“E-Payment”link
will be activated. By clicking on E-Payment link web page will be
redirected to the next page, where Candidate is required to go
through the “Terms & Conditions to apply online” thoroughly.
For such payment Punjab National Bank will charge`13.48 p as
“service charge” in addition to the fees.
After clicking on the check box “I Agree to the Term and conditions
of Payment” candidate can click on the “Pay Now” button to
proceed further for online payment of Application Fee.
Candidate can pay requisite amount of application fee
through Debit or Credit card. Payment Gateway accepts Debit and
Credit cards from VISA and MasterCard of any bank. After filling
up the Debit or Credit card details correctly, candidate is required
to click on the “Pay” button to complete the payment process. After
completing the payment process, candidate can take print of
the Application Form for future reference.
12. Upgradation of status, pay scale of Chairman PSC at par with Chief
Secretary to the Govt. of H.P. and of Members of PSC at par with
Principal Secretary to the Govt. of H.P.
State Govt. for granting the status of Principal Secretary to the
Members of the H.P. Public Service Commission vide H.P. Government
Notification No. Per (AP-B) A (3)- 11/ 2013 dated 15-07-2015 issued by the
Chief Secretary to the Govt. of H.P. The Members of the H.P. Public
Service Commission shall receive pay and allowances as admissible to
Principal Secretary to the Govt. of H.P. This will be effective w.e.f. 15-07-
2015. Now, the Members of the Commission shall be entitled to the Pay
Scale of Rs 67,000- 79000/-.
The status of Hon’ble Chairman PSC had although , already been
granted by the Govt. during August 2013 equivalent to the Chief
Secretary to the Govt. of H.P. This has increased the dignity of the
Commission as well as of the state Govt.
The Hon’ble Chairman Sh. K. S. Tomar to take up all these issues
with the Govt. which were pending for the past several years and he has
also become the Chairman of Standing Committee of all PSCs in India
which has brought laurels to the Commission as well as to the H.P.
which is also a pride for the State . He is likely to take up several other
burning issues on the National Level concerning the matter of PSCs of
the country. This will boost the moral of Himachal State as well.
13. A comprehensive proposal involving all routine tasks to be covered
and implemented through e-Governance project formulated by
Commission
HPPSC has already sent a proposal for its approval to Govt of India,
Ministry of Communication and Information Technology for funding of Rs
4.09 Cr under “Good Governance and Best Practices” scheme.
14. Uploading of previous question papers pertaining to various
examinations on the website of commission.
Facilitating the aspirant candidates to assess the pattern of various
competitive examinations being conducted by the commission for
preparing them.