Eligibility Criteria

The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission has invited applications for various posts among which there are two posts of Steno-Typist & Junior Scale Stenographer. To ensure a successful application you need to first check the complete HPSSC eligibility criteria with all the essential qualifications that are required for these posts. The last date to apply online is January 01, 2022. Let us check the complete HPSSC eligibility criteria 2024 in detail.

Educational Qualifications

To apply for the HPSSC Recruitment 2024 all the candidates must possess certain educational qualifications that will make them eligible for the desired posts. If any candidate fails to possess the required qualifications, his/her candidacy will get cancelled.

For the posts of Steno-Typist & Junior Scale Stenographer, a candidate should have passed 10+2 from a recognized board of school education. He/she should also possess a certain speed in Short-hand and Typing on computers in both the language i.e. English & Hindi at the time of initial appointment, the details of which have been given below.

The candidates should also possess the knowledge of word processing in computers as prescribed by the recruiting authority.

Note:

  • The applicants should have passed their 10+2 & Matriculation from a recognized school/board within Himachal Pradesh.
  • Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is desirable.
  • The candidates who qualify the shorthand test in one language at the time of initial recruitment will have to pass the shorthand test in second language within three years of service, which will make them eligible for the annual increment from the due date.
  • In case the candidates qualify it after the period of three years, they will be eligible for an annual increment only from the date of qualifying the test.

Post CodePost NameEducational Qualification
931 Junior Scale Stenographer
  • Should have the knowledge of word processing in computer as prescribed by the recruiting authority
  • A candidate shall be eligible for appointment of this post, if, he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any School/Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh
928 Steno Typist
  • Should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized Board of School Education
  • Should have the knowledge of word processing in computer as prescribed by the recruiting authority
  • Note: A candidate shall be eligible for appointment of this post, if, he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any School/Institution situated within Himachal Pradesh

Skill Test

Post NameSkill Test Qualification
Junior Scale Stenographer
  • Must possess the following speed in Shorthand and Typing on Computer in both languages i.e. English & Hindi at the time of initial recruitment:-
  • Speed in Shorthand
    • English - 80 WPM
    • Hindi - 70WPM
  • Speed in Typing on Computer
    • English - 40 WPM
    • Hindi - 30 WPM
Steno Typist
  • Must possess the following speed in Short-hand and Typing on computers in both the language i.e. English & Hindi at the time of initial appointment :-
  • Speed in Shorthand
    • English - 60 WPM
    • Hindi - 60WPM
  • Speed in Typing on Computer
    • English - 25 WPM
    • Hindi - 25 WPM

Age Criteria

Apart from the educational requirements, a candidate should also be within the age criteria as specified by the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission. The minimum age to apply for the HPSSC recruitment 2024 is 18 years. Check out the complete HPSSC age criteria below:

Post NameAge Criteria
Junior Scale Stenographer & Steno Typist Minimum Age - 18 years / Maximum Age - 45 years (As on January 01, 2021

Age Relaxation

The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission will also provide certain relaxation in the upper age limit which will be applicable only to certain reserved categories. The children and grandchildren of freedom fighters are also eligible for relaxation. Know the details of HPSSC age relaxation below.

CategoryAge relaxation
SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh 5 Years