HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026 Recruitment: Apply online till July 14
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026 notification on June 17 on the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in. The Commission has announced a total of 369 vacant positions for the roles of Assistant Professor and Group A Job Trainee in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates can go through specific notifications for each subject on the official website.
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- HPPSC 2026 Important Details
- HPPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- HPPSC 2026 - Application Process
- HPPSC 2026 - Selection Process
- HPPSC 2026 - Vacancies and Salary
The HPPSC 2026 exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the roles of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) and Group A (Job Trainee). Candidates must thoroughly go through the official HPPSC notification 2026 before filling out their application form. Read the following article for more details about the application process, exam dates, etc.
HPPSC 2026 Important Details
The following table provides detailed information about the HPPSC 2026 exam.
HPPSC 2026 Assistant Professor Recruitment
Particulars | Dates |
Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
Post Name | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) and Group A (Job Trainee) |
Vacancy | 369 |
Educational Qualification | Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject, along with a qualifying NET/SLET/SET score |
Age Limit | 18 to 45 years |
Application Start Date | June 17, 2026 |
Application End Date | July 14, 2026 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee | Rs. 600 |
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HPPSC 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The commission has mentioned the HPPSC 2026 eligibility criteria for each subject in the official notifications. Candidates must meet the HPPSC eligibility criteria 2026 to apply for the examination. The core requirements of the HPPSC eligibility criteria are mentioned below:
Candidates must be within the age limit of 18 and 45 years.
Candidates must have completed their Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject.
Candidates must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent test accredited by HPPSC, such as SLET/SET
HPPSC 2026 - Application Process
The conducting body specifies the HPPSC 2026 application process in the official notification. Candidates must fill out their HPPSC application form 2026 only in online mode on the official website. The steps below are to be followed to fill out the HPPSC application form.
Steps to fill out the HPPSC 2026 application form
Visit the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Click on the ‘Apply online’ link
Register by submitting the OTR (One Time Registration) form
Log in using the credentials
Select the relevant subject advertisement from the list of live ads
Fill in the personal, educational, and address details.
Upload the scanned copies of all the necessary documents
Pay the required application fee online
Submit the application form and download/print a hard copy for future reference.
HPPSC 2026 - Selection Process
The HPPSC mentions the selection process of the candidates for the roles of Assistant Professor and Group A (Job Trainee). The selection involves a two-paper written test on the same day, followed by a personality test, with the final merit based on the combined score of Paper II and the interview. The following list provides a clear sequence of the selection process.
Paper I- Screening Test
Paper II- Subject Aptitude Test
Document Test
Personality Test
Final Merit List
HPPSC 2026 - Vacancies and Salary
Post | Vacancies | Basic Pay scale |
Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group A (Job Trainee), all 22 subjects | 369 | Rs. 35,000 per month |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The subject-specific syllabi for ongoing recruitment cycles can be downloaded directly from the official portal's "Syllabus" section.
The final selection list is based on a total of 150 marks. It is calculated using your scores from:
- Paper-II (SAT): 120 marks (descriptive subject-specific exam)
- Personality Test: 30 marks
Yes. For Paper-I, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
