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

The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 14 July 2026, 11:59 PM, applicable to all 22 subject advertisements.

There are 369 total vacancies spread across 22 subjects, ranging from 39 posts in English to 2 posts each in Dance and Tabla.

The application fee is a flat Rs. 600, charged uniformly to all candidates irrespective of category or gender, and it is non-refundable once paid.

Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 1 January 2026, with a 5-year relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC, WFF, and PwBD candidates of Himachal Pradesh where the post is reserved for that category.

Candidates need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in the relevant subject, along with a qualifying NET/SLET/SET score; Ph.D. holders meeting specific conditions are exempt from NET/SLET/SET.

Selection involves a qualifying Paper-I Screening Test (100 marks), a Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test (120 marks), and a Personality Test (30 marks), with final merit based on Paper-II plus Personality Test marks (150 marks total).

Selected candidates receive a fixed Job Trainee emolument of Rs. 35,000 per month, applicable across all 22 subjects.

Candidates must apply online through the OTR portal on www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc, selecting the specific subject advertisement, uploading required documents, and paying the Rs. 600 fee before the closing date.

Yes, candidates who qualify SET-2026 are also eligible to apply, and the advertisement window will be reopened for them if the SET-2026 result is declared after the regular closing date.

The official website is http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc, where candidates can find subject-wise notifications, apply online, and download e-admit cards.