HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 369 Posts, ₹35,000/Month, Last Date 14 July

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is out! Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission invites applications for 369 Assistant Professor (College Cadre) posts across 22 subjects in the Department of Higher Education. Candidates with Master’s Degree + NET/SET/Ph.D. aged 18–45 years can apply online at hppsc.hp.gov.in from 17 June to 14 July 2026. Application fee ₹600 (all categories). Fixed monthly pay of ₹35,000. Know full eligibility, selection process, subject-wise vacancies, and step-by-step apply guide here.

HPPSC Is Hiring 369 Assistant Professors in 2026 — Here’s Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been sitting on a Master’s degree and a valid NET/SET score, wondering when Himachal Pradesh would finally call — your wait just ended.

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) dropped 22 fresh recruitment notifications on 17 June 2026, collectively advertising 369 posts of Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) under the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. The application window opened the same day and runs until 14 July 2026 (11:59 PM). That gives you under a month — not the time to overthink things.

This is one of the larger HPPSC teacher recruitment drives in recent memory, covering subjects as varied as English, Chemistry, Physics, Dance, Tabla, and Public Administration. Whether you’re a science postgrad or a humanities scholar, there’s a decent chance your subject is on the list.

Why This HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Matters

Teaching jobs in government colleges don’t come around every season. This one covers 22 subjects in a single drive, offers permanent-track employment under the Job Trainee scheme, and — let’s be honest — a state like Himachal Pradesh rarely sees vacancies in performing arts subjects like Tabla and Dance alongside mainstream sciences. That alone makes this notification stand out.

The fixed emolument is ₹35,000 per month, which is the Job Trainee rate as per HP Government’s 2025 notification. It’s not the full pay-scale salary you’d eventually get on regularisation, but for a Job Trainee entry-level, it’s competitive in a hill state with a reasonable cost of living.

Competition will be stiff in high-vacancy subjects like English (39 posts), Chemistry (34 posts), and Hindi (34 posts). Niche subjects like Dance and Tabla have only 2 posts each — so if that’s your field, the pressure is real. Apply with precision, not just enthusiasm.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Department	Department of Higher Education, HP
Post Name	Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee)
Total Vacancies	369 Posts (across 22 subjects)
Advertisement Numbers	34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026
Notification Date	17 June 2026
Application Start	17 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Application Mode	Online (OTR Portal)
Application Fee	₹600 (all categories, non-refundable)
Monthly Emolument	₹35,000 (Job Trainee, fixed)
Age Limit	18 to 45 Years (as on 01-01-2026)
Official Website	hppsc.hp.gov.in

Important Highlights

• 22 separate advertisements (Ad. Nos. 34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026) released on the same date — each requires a separate online application.
• Uniform application fee of ₹600 for all categories — no relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
• Fixed Job Trainee pay of ₹35,000/month — not the standard pay-scale; regularisation depends on future government policy.
• NET/SLET/SET is mandatory unless you have a Ph.D. under the prescribed regular-mode conditions.
• SET-2026 qualified candidates will also be eligible — and the window will be reopened if the SET-2026 result comes after 14 July 2026.
• Final merit is based only on Paper-II (120 marks) + Personality Test (30 marks) = 150 marks — Paper-I is qualifying only.
• No corrections allowed after submission — double-check everything before hitting submit.

Subject-Wise Vacancy Details (All 369 Posts)

The largest single bloc of vacancies sits in English (39 posts), closely followed by Chemistry and Hindi (34 posts each). At the other end, Dance and Tabla have just 2 posts apiece.

Note on vacancy count: 373 posts across 23 subjects (including a separate Music-V category), while the detailed breakdown from freejobalert.com — which aligns closely with the official HPPSC advertisement numbers 34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 — shows 369 posts across 22 subjects. Always verify the final count against your specific subject’s official PDF on hppsc.hp.gov.in before applying.

Subject	Advertisement No.	Total Posts
English	54/6-2026	39
Chemistry	35/6-2026	34
Hindi	47/6-2026	34
Physics	36/6-2026	25
Mathematics	53/6-2026	25
Physical Education	42/6-2026	23
Botany	39/6-2026	20
Zoology	40/6-2026	20
Geography	51/6-2026	20
History	48/6-2026	19
Sociology	49/6-2026	17
Political Science	52/6-2026	16
Commerce	55/6-2026	15
Public Administration	44/6-2026	14
Psychology	43/6-2026	13
Economics	46/6-2026	10
Geology	38/6-2026	6
Sanskrit	45/6-2026	6
Philosophy	50/6-2026	5
Music-Instrumental	41/6-2026	4
Dance	34/6-2026	2
Tabla	37/6-2026	2
Total		369

Each subject vacancy is further split by reservation category — UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS — along with sub-quotas for Ex-Servicemen, Ward of Freedom Fighters, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Hearing Impaired, Orthopedically/Physically Handicapped, Visually Impaired, and Intellectual or Multiple Disability) wherever applicable. Check your subject-specific PDF for the exact category matrix before assuming relaxation applies to you.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Qualification & Age Criteria

Educational Qualification

The core academic requirement is consistent across all 22 subjects:

• A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in the relevant subject from a recognized Indian university.
• A 5% relaxation (down to 50%) is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and for PwBD applicants.
• The same 5% relaxation applies to Ph.D. holders who completed their Master’s before September 1991.
• Candidates must have cleared UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or SLET/SET — any test accredited by HPPSC counts. This is the minimum entry bar, not optional.
• Ph.D. holders are NET-exempt, but the exemption is tightly conditioned: the Ph.D. must have been awarded in regular mode, evaluated by at least two external examiners, involved an open viva-voce, and is backed by at least two published research papers (one in a refereed journal) plus two conference presentations from Ph.D. work. If your Ph.D. doesn’t meet all these conditions, you still need NET.
• SET-2026 qualified candidates are explicitly welcome — the portal will reopen for them if results arrive after 14 July.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	45 Years
Age Calculated As On	01 January 2026
Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwBD (HP)	5 Years in upper limit
HP Government Employees / Ex-SM	As per separate HP Govt instructions

Important: age relaxation applies only for posts where that specific category has reserved seats in the subject you’re applying for. Don’t assume blanket relaxation without reading your subject’s category matrix.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates (irrespective of category or gender)	₹600

The fee is payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital payment modes on the OTR portal. Once paid, it is non-refundable and non-transferable — no exceptions.

Selection Process — How HPPSC Picks Its Assistant Professors

Selection runs in three stages spread over two days of testing plus a personality interview. Here’s how the points stack up:

Stage	What It Is	Marks	Nature
Paper-I: Screening Test	1-hour objective MCQ (GK of HP-30, National/International Affairs-30, Hindi-20, English-20)	100	Qualifying only — does NOT count toward final merit
Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)	3-hour descriptive test on subject-specific syllabus, held same day as Paper-I	120	Counts toward final merit
Personality Test	Held at HPPSC office, Shimla — minimum 40% to pass (30% for reserved categories)	30	Counts toward final merit
Final Merit		150	Paper-II + Personality Test

A few things to keep in mind:

• Paper-I carries negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer, per multiple answers, or per unanswered question. Scoring zero or below in Paper-I disqualifies you outright.
• Minimum qualifying marks in SAT: 45% for General category, 40% for reserved categories.
• Shortlisting for document verification follows a zone ratio of 1:5 for posts with 11 or more vacancies, and 1:(5+3) for posts with up to 10 vacancies.
• Personality Test minimum: 40% for General, 30% for reserved. Falling below this — even with a brilliant SAT score — means elimination.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	17 June 2026
Application Window Opens	17 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	14 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment	14 July 2026, 11:59 PM
Screening Test & SAT (Paper-I & II)	To be announced
Personality Test	To be announced (HPPSC office, Shimla)

Exam dates haven’t been announced yet, but one portal has estimated the third week of July 2026 as the likely exam window — treat that as unofficial until HPPSC confirms.

Documents You’ll Need to Upload

Keep scanned, legible copies of these ready before you start filling the form — HPPSC rejects applications where uploaded documents aren’t clearly readable:

• Matriculation certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Master’s degree certificate and marksheets for all years/semesters
• NET/SLET/SET qualifying certificate (or Ph.D. degree with all supporting conditions documented)
• Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-SM/WFF/PwBD — in the HP Government’s prescribed format
• Bonafide Himachali certificate (mandatory for all reserved-category candidates)
• EWS applicants: Income & Asset Certificate or BPL Certificate (countersigned by BDO) plus non-SC/ST/OBC certificate
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature

How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

The entire process is online through the HPPSC OTR (One Time Registration) portal. Remember: each subject needs a separate application — don’t assume one submission covers all.

1. Go to the official website: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
2. Click “Apply Online” on the homepage.
3. If not already registered, click “New Registration” under the OTR section and complete your profile.
4. Log in to your OTR dashboard and locate the live advertisement for your subject (e.g., Chemistry – 35/6-2026, English – 54/6-2026).
5. Open the specific subject advertisement and fill in all form fields carefully.
6. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Pay the ₹600 application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or net banking.
8. Accept the undertaking confirming document legibility, then submit the form.
9. Save or print the confirmation page for your records.

Once submitted, no changes are permitted — not to your date of birth, not to your category, and not to your subject choice. Triple-check before you click submit.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Salary Details

Post	Pay Structure
Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A — all 22 subjects	₹35,000 per month (Job Trainee, fixed emolument)

This rate is governed by the HP Department of Personnel’s notification No. Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025. The Job Trainee designation is a structured entry scheme — selected candidates function as Assistant Professors in HP Government colleges but draw fixed monthly pay rather than a pay-band salary during the trainee period.

Common Mistakes That Cost Candidates Their Chance

Avoidable errors during the application stage have derailed candidates in past HPPSC drives. Here’s what to watch for:

Applying to the wrong advertisement number is arguably the most common mistake here, given 22 different ad numbers running simultaneously. Verify your subject’s specific number before selecting the advertisement.

Blurry or low-resolution document scans are grounds for rejection. Don’t scan at minimum settings — aim for at least 200 DPI and check that text is legible on screen before uploading.

Missing the NET/SET upload will get your application provisionally rejected even if everything else is in order. This document is the cornerstone of eligibility.

Assuming blanket age/qualification relaxation without checking whether your category has reserved seats in your specific subject is another trap. The relaxation rules are category- and post-specific, not universal.

Ignoring the answer key objection window post-Paper-I: if you feel a question in the screening test has a wrong key, you must raise an objection within 5 days of key publication, along with ₹100 per question as the objection fee. Miss that window and you lose the right to challenge permanently.

Preparation Tips

For Paper-I (Screening Test): The 100-mark qualifying paper has four sections — HP GK (30 marks), National/International Affairs (30 marks), Hindi (20 marks), and English (20 marks). Don’t underestimate this paper just because it doesn’t count toward merit. Failing to clear it means your SAT score is irrelevant. Spend at least two weeks specifically on current HP GK — budget, geography, history, government schemes — since 30 marks in a qualifying paper can be a dealbreaker.

For Paper-II (Subject Aptitude Test): This 120-mark descriptive paper is where merit is actually built. Download the subject-specific SAT syllabus PDF from hppsc.hp.gov.in and treat it as your bible for the next few weeks. Previous UGC-NET question papers for your subject are excellent practice material since the academic rigor is similar.

For the Personality Test: Thirty marks sounds small but the 40% minimum qualifying threshold means a poor interview can eliminate you regardless of SAT performance. Prepare for questions on your subject specialization, HP education policy, your research background (if applicable), and your teaching philosophy. Candidates from reserved categories still need 30% — don’t walk in unprepared.

Time management in the SAT: Three hours for a descriptive test in your subject sounds generous until you’re deep into a long-answer question and lose track of time. Practice timed writing regularly — aim to attempt all questions within 2 hours 30 minutes to leave buffer for revision.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 FAQ

Q1. What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026? The application portal and fee payment both close on 14 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. This deadline is uniform across all 22 subject advertisements.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in total? There are 369 vacancies across 22 subjects, ranging from 39 posts in English to 2 posts each in Dance and Tabla. (Some sources have cited 373 — always verify your subject’s specific count in the official PDF.)

Q3. Is the ₹600 fee the same for all categories including SC/ST? Yes. Unlike many recruitment drives, HPPSC has set a uniform fee of ₹600 for all candidates regardless of category or gender. No exemptions or reductions apply.

Q4. I have a Ph.D. — do I still need NET/SET? Not necessarily. Ph.D. holders are exempt from NET/SLET/SET if their degree was awarded in regular mode with external examiners, an open viva, and at least two published research papers (one in a refereed journal) plus two conference presentations. If your Ph.D. doesn’t meet all these conditions simultaneously, NET/SET remains mandatory.

Q5. Can I apply for more than one subject? Yes, if you hold the required qualifications in multiple subjects. However, each subject requires a completely separate ORA with a separate ₹600 fee payment. There’s no combined or discounted multi-subject application.

Q6. What is the selection process and does Paper-I affect merit? Selection has three stages: Paper-I Screening Test (100 marks, qualifying only), Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test (120 marks), and Personality Test (30 marks). Final merit is based only on Paper-II + Personality Test = 150 marks. Paper-I does not contribute to merit — but scoring zero or below in it disqualifies you.

Q7. What is the salary for selected candidates? Selected candidates are engaged as Job Trainees at a fixed emolument of ₹35,000 per month across all 22 subjects.

Q8. Can I edit my application after submitting? No — once submitted, no corrections or modifications are permitted (except for specific category-related changes under clearly defined rules). Review everything carefully before final submission.

Q9. Are SET-2026 qualified candidates eligible? Yes. HPPSC has explicitly confirmed that SET-2026 qualifiers will be eligible, and if the SET-2026 result comes after 14 July 2026, the application window will be reopened specifically for them.

Q10. Where is the Personality Test held? The Personality Test is conducted exclusively at the HPPSC office in Shimla. Candidates shortlisted for this stage must make their own arrangements to be present there on the notified date.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Final Words

HPPSC has put out a genuinely substantial notification here — 22 subjects, 369 vacancies, a clear timeline, and transparent selection rules. If you meet the eligibility criteria, there’s really no reason to sit on the fence. Government college teaching jobs in Himachal Pradesh offer the kind of stability and professional respect that’s increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

That said, read the official notification PDF for your specific subject before filling the form. Given that each advertisement has its own category matrix, reservation structure, and subject-specific SAT syllabus, generic reading won’t cut it. The devil, as always, is in the subject-wise details.

Confirm your eligibility, check your documents, and apply before 14 July 2026. The mountain isn’t going to wait.

Useful Important Links

Resource	Link
Apply Online (OTR Portal)	Click Here
Official Notification (Subject-wise PDFs)	Click Here
Check Latest Job	Click Here
Official HPPSC Website	hppsc.hp.gov.in