HPPSC Recruitment 2024
Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment to fill 01 (One) post of Assistant Director (Digital Forensics), Class I (posted) on contractual basis as per the R&P Rules prescribed in the Directorate of Forensic Affairs. Sciences, Department of the Interior, HP
Publication details
Qualification details
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum second class master’s degree in one of the following disciplines from a recognized university:
- Forensic Sciences
- Digital forensics and cybersecurity
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology (IT) or Electronic Communications Engineering.
- Post-qualification of seven years of analytical experience in the field of digital evidence from any recognized laboratory or institute. Research work done for a Ph.D. The degree will be considered part of the total experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
- PhD. Graduate with experience working with digital evidence.
- Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the specific conditions prevailing in Pradesh.
- 2nd Class Master’s Degree specifically in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity.
age limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as of 01-01-2024.
Relaxation of upper age limit:
5 years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and children/grandchildren of freedom fighters of Himachal Pradesh, according to government statements. Age relaxation applies only if there are posts reserved for these categories.
List of documents
- Registration certificate to prove age.
- Degree certificates and mark sheets showing all years or consolidated mark sheet for educational qualifications.
- Certificate(s) of experience where applicable.
- Valid category certificate(s) like SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen, along with discharge book, Ward of Ex-Servicemen, WFF and PWDs. The certificates must be in HP’s Government prescribed Proforma.
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for Reserved Category Candidates.
- Valid EWS/BPL Certificate (Candidates in EWS category are required to submit income and assets certificate or valid BPL certificate countersigned by BDO along with non-SC/ST/OBC certificate).
- Ex. Military Discharge Certificate/Service Book including complete details of PPO Number, Rank and NOC with retirement date to claim reservation benefits under ex-servicemen category in Himachal Pradesh.
Selection process
- Selection / Preliminary Examination
- personality test
Test 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total points: 100
- Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Negative grading: Yes, for wrong/incorrect answers
- General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh: 30 Marks
- General knowledge of national and international affairs: 30 points.
- Knowledge of Hindi language: 20 points.
- Knowledge of the English language: 20 points.
Paper II: Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total points: 120
- Type: Descriptive questions
- Study programme: The Commission will decide periodically
- Conduct:
- The test will be carried out in a single space with the same questionnaire.
- In different spaces, different sets of questionnaires can be provided depending on the number of candidates and computer terminals available.
- Both Paper 1 and Paper II will be held on the same day, in morning and afternoon sessions, at various locations in Himachal Pradesh, as determined by the Commission.
How to apply
- Apply online through the official website of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) at
- Applications submitted through any other modality will not be accepted and will be rejected.
- Detailed instructions for completing the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) are available on the HPPSC website at
- Visit the official website and click “Apply Online” on the home page.
- Click on “One Time Registration (OTR) for Exams” and register or log in to create your profile by clicking on “New Registration” if you are not already registered.
- After logging in, candidates will see a list of live ads on their dashboard.
- Apply for the post of Deputy Director (Digital Forensics) through the portal. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded as per advertisement.
- Before submitting the application, please provide an undertaking/declaration that all uploaded documents are legible, legible and true. Agree not to object to the rejection of a nomination based on the quality of the document.
- No further opportunity will be given for submission of documents after submitting the online application.
- The application will be considered successfully submitted only after payment of the fee is acknowledged and credited to the Commission’s account.
- Once submitted, no changes can be made in the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) except change of category as per the procedure of Rule 5 (iv) of the HPPSC (Business Procedure and Transaction) Rules, 2023.
- Please ensure the online application includes the latest scanned photograph and signature; Applications without these will be rejected.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: 08/20/2024 23:59
- Fee payment deadline: 08/20/2024 23:59
Official Notification click here
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