Post Date: June 18, 2026
Last Date: July 14, 2026

Hiring Organization: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

About the Organization: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is the constitutional recruiting agency responsible for conducting recruitment to various services and posts under the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Through this recruitment drive, HPPSC is inviting applications for Assistant Professor positions in the Higher Education Department, Himachal Pradesh.

Positions Open:

Assistant Professor

Departments:

  • Music (Vocal) – 04 Posts
  • Dance – 02 Posts
  • Chemistry – 34 Posts
  • Physics – 25 Posts
  • Tabla – 02 Posts
  • Geology – 06 Posts
  • Botany – 20 Posts
  • Zoology – 20 Posts
  • Music (Instrumental) – 04 Posts
  • Physical Education – 23 Posts
  • Psychology – 13 Posts
  • Public Administration – 14 Posts
  • Sanskrit – 06 Posts
  • Economics – 10 Posts
  • Hindi – 34 Posts
  • History – 19 Posts
  • Sociology – 17 Posts
  • Philosophy – 05 Posts
  • Geography – 20 Posts
  • Political Science – 16 Posts
  • Mathematics – 25 Posts
  • English – 39 Posts
  • Commerce – 15 Posts

Refer to the detailed HPPSC advertisement for department-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution and reservation details.

Educational Qualification:

  • A Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized Indian or foreign university.
  • Candidates must have qualified NET/SET/SLET or an equivalent eligibility test recognized by UGC.
  • Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with applicable UGC Regulations may be exempted from the NET/SET/SLET requirement.
  • Relaxations in minimum marks are applicable for reserved categories and other eligible candidates as per UGC and Government norms.

Refer to the respective department-wise detailed advertisements available on the HPPSC website (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/) for educational qualifications, eligibility conditions, NET/SET/SLET requirements, Ph.D. exemption criteria, and other post-specific requirements.

Area of Specialization:

Refer to the respective department-wise detailed advertisements available on the HPPSC website (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/) for specializations, subject-specific requirements, and other post-specific criteria.

Experience:

  • Experience requirements, if any, shall be as prescribed by HPPSC and the applicable recruitment rules.

Refer to the respective department-wise detailed advertisements available on the HPPSC website (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/) for experience requirements, if any.

Pay Scale/Salary:

Emoluments for Job Trainee is Rs. 35,000/- per month

Selection Process:

  • Applications received through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal will be scrutinized by HPPSC.
  • The selection process shall consist of an Objective Type Screening Test and a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test, which will be conducted on the same day in separate sessions.
  • Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination shall be called for the Personality Test conducted by HPPSC.
  • Final selection shall be based on the criteria prescribed by HPPSC and shall be subject to verification of original documents and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.

Refer to the respective department-wise detailed advertisements available on the HPPSC website (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/) for the complete selection process, examination scheme, syllabus, qualifying criteria, and evaluation methodology.

Age Limit:

  • Candidates should be between 18 and 45 years of age as on January 01, 2026.
  • Age relaxation shall be applicable to reserved categories and other eligible candidates as per Government of Himachal Pradesh rules.

Application Fee:

A uniform application fee of Rs. 600/- shall be charged from all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.

Important Dates:

  • Last Date for Online Application: July 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Last Date for Payment of Application Fee: July 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Job Location: Haryana

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply:

  • Interested candidates may apply online through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal on or before July 14, 2026 (11:59 PM).
  • Candidates must upload the required documents and complete all stages of the online application process as prescribed by HPPSC.
  • Applications submitted through any mode other than the online application system will not be accepted.
  • Candidates should retain a printout of the submitted application form and supporting documents for future reference.

Refer to the respective department-wise detailed advertisements available on the HPPSC website (https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/) for application fee details, required documents, examination instructions, and other important guidelines before applying.

Detailed Advertisement: link

Organization Website (for details): https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/

Organization Address:

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Nigam Vihar, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh – 171002

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