HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 406 Vacancies, Eligibility, and Application Guide

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor positions for the year 2026. With a total of 406 vacancies, this recruitment drive offers significant career opportunities for qualified educators within the Higher Education Department of Himachal Pradesh.

Recruitment Overview

The notification covers 369 college cadre posts across 22 subjects and 37 medical specialty vacancies. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the following details carefully:

Detail	College Cadre (369 Posts)
Organization	HPPSC
Department	Higher Education
Advertisement No.	34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026
Notification Date	17-06-2026
Last Date to Apply	25 August 2026, 11:59 PM
Official Website	hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc

Official Resources

Access the official documentation here:

• Official recruitment notification (PDF)
• Extended notice PDF

Subject-Wise Vacancies

College Cadre Subjects (369)	Vacancies
English	39
Chemistry	34
Physics/Maths	25 each
Others	Various

How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment' or 'Apply Online' section.
3. Select 'One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations' and complete your registration.
4. Log in and select the relevant advertisement from your dashboard.
5. Fill in all personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
7. Pay the Rs. 600 application fee through the portal.
8. Review, submit, and download the confirmation page.

Apply Link of HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Required Documents

• Matriculation certificate (age proof)
• Degree certificates and marksheets
• NET/SLET/SET qualifying certificate
• Experience certificate (if applicable)
• Valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/etc.)
• Bonafide Himachali certificate

Selection Process

The recruitment includes a screening test (Paper-I), a Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II), and a personality test. Candidates must focus on securing minimum qualifying marks of 45% (General) or 40% (Reserved) in the SAT and 40%/30% in the personality test.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply for the college cadre posts?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee for college cadre posts is 25 August 2026, by 11:59 PM.

Is there a negative marking system?

Yes, the screening test includes a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 600 for all categories and genders.

What is the age limit for this recruitment?

For college cadre posts, the age limit is 18 to 45 years as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for specific reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh.