HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply for 369 Posts

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 369 Posts

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released 22 separate notifications (Advertisement Numbers 34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026, dated 17 June 2026) inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for a total of 369 posts of Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates looking to join the state's higher education sector. Selected candidates will receive a fixed Job Trainee emolument of Rs. 35,000 per month. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must ensure they apply and pay the fee before the deadline.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

What Is the HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

The HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is a consolidated hiring drive covering 22 individual subject-wise advertisements for teaching positions in Himachal Pradesh's government colleges. Each subject, from Hindi and Chemistry to Tabla and Public Administration, has its own advertisement number but shares identical rules for age, fee, qualification pattern, and selection process. Candidates should note that each subject requires a separate Online Recruitment Application (ORA) on the HPPSC OTR portal, as vacancies, categories, and advertisement numbers differ subject to subject.

Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (369 Posts)

The total of 369 posts are distributed across 22 subjects. The largest vacancy pools are in English (39 posts), Chemistry (34 posts), and Hindi (34 posts), while subjects like Tabla and Dance have only 2 posts each. All posts carry a fixed pay of Rs. 35,000/- per month as Job Trainee.

Category-Wise Reservation Pattern

Each subject vacancy is further sub-divided into Unreserved (UR), SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories of Himachal Pradesh, along with sub-quotas for Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM), Ward of Freedom Fighters (WFF), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) wherever applicable. Candidates should refer to the post-specific official notification PDF for detailed category-wise breakups.

Important Dates for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

Eligibility Criteria for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

Educational Qualification

• A good academic record with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master's degree level in the relevant subject from a recognized Indian University.
• A 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) at the Master's level is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and for Physically/Visually Handicapped candidates.
• Candidates must have cleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent test accredited by HPPSC, such as SLET/SET.
• Ph.D. holders are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement, provided their Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode, evaluated by at least two external examiners, included an open viva-voce, and is supported by at least two published research papers (one in a refereed journal) plus two conference presentations from the Ph.D. work.

Age Limit

• The age limit is fixed at 18 to 45 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026.
• A 5-year age relaxation in the upper limit is admissible only to Bonafide SC/ST/OBC of Himachal Pradesh, Ward of Freedom Fighters of HP, and Persons with Disabilities of HP.
• HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP get relaxation as per separate government instructions.

Application Fee for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

The application fee is a flat Rs. 600, charged uniformly irrespective of category or gender. The fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital payment modes on the OTR portal before the closing date. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

The selection process involves a two-paper written test on the same day followed by a Personality Test, with final merit based on the combined score of Paper-II and the interview.

How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application online:

1. Visit the official HPPSC website at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link on the homepage.
3. Select "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and complete "New Registration" if not already registered.
4. Log in to the OTR account and view the list of live advertisements on the dashboard.
5. Select the relevant subject advertisement (e.g., Hindi – 47/6-2026, History – 48/6-2026) and fill in the application form.
6. Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including Matriculation certificate, degree/marksheets, category certificate, and Bonafide HP certificate.
7. Pay the Rs. 600 application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital mode.
8. Give the undertaking confirming that uploaded documents are legible and readable, then submit the final application.
9. Download or save the confirmation/printout for future reference.

Documents Required for Upload

Candidates should keep the following documents ready in scanned format:

• Matriculation certificate (for age proof)
• Degree certificates with marksheets of all years
• Experience certificate (wherever required)
• Valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/WFF/PwBD) issued as per Himachal Pradesh Government's prescribed format.
• Bonafide Himachali certificate (for reserved category candidates).
• Income & Asset Certificate or BPL Certificate (for EWS applicants).

Salary and Pay Scale for HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026

Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees on a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 35,000, applicable uniformly across all 22 subjects. This pay structure follows the Department of Personnel's notification No. Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025.