Himachal Pradesh Forest Service Prelim Postponed to Oct. 5, Tentatively, After Torrential Rains

HPPSC deferred the Sept. 7 test citing a 'catastrophic disaster,' with the timetable to be reassessed as conditions evolve.

Overview

An official HPPSC notice, shared by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on X, announced the postponement due to inclement weather.
The exam is now slated for October 5, 2025 on a tentative basis, with the commission indicating the date could shift.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rain in isolated areas of the state.
Transport and services were disrupted as trains were suspended, 1,311 roads including six national highways were closed, and schools were shut.
Authorities acknowledged appeals from aspirants to defer the test, and the Chief Minister urged candidates to continue their preparation.