2D nanosheets of different metal chalcogenides have attracted potential interest due to their appealing physical and chemical properties. In this present study we have developed a novel approach for the synthesis of 2D sheets of MoS 2 following a simple hydrothermal method. Using a simple wet-chemical route, surface of 2D sheets of MoS 2 are modified with AgPd alloy nanoparticles following galvanic exchange technique. Electrocatalytic activity towards hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) of MoS 2 , MoS 2 /Ag, and AgPd alloy was checked in a wide range of pH condition. In 0.5 M H 2 SO 4 , bare MoS 2 nanosheets can generate 10 mA/cm 2 current density upon application of only À 0.329 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE). After successful decoration of Ag nanoparticle, MoS 2 /Ag shows improved activity compared to bare MoS 2 sheets. MoS 2 /Ag can generate current density 10 mA/cm 2 only by applying À 0.299 V vs. RHE. Further MoS 2 /AgPd-1 can generate 10 mA/cm 2 current density upon application of À 0.229 V vs. RHE. So, from the result it is clear that the successive inclusion of Pd in place of Ag results in higher electrocatalytic activity. Again, MoS 2 /AgPd-2 can generate 10 mA/cm 2 current density upon application of only À 0.215 V vs. RHE. All the metal and alloy nanoparticle decorated MoS 2 show excellent stability in hydrogen evolution reaction. MoS 2 , MoS 2 /AgPd-1 and MoS 2 /AgPd-2 can generate unaltered current density up to 30 h.[a] M.