HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has published the recruitment notification for 373 Assistant Professor (College Cadre) posts on 16 June 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 16 June 2026 to 14 July 2026 through the official HPPSC portal.
The official notification PDF for Advertisement No. 3-26/2026-PSC (R-I) is available on the HPPSC official website. In this article, we have provided complete details regarding the HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, including the eligibility criteria, age limit, important dates, last date to apply, online application process, selection process, application fee, salary, and the official notification PDF.
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HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Department | Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 3-26/2026-PSC (R-I) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 373 |
| Salary | Rs. 35000/- Per month |
| Application Fee | ₹600 (flat rate for all categories) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
| All HP Govt Jobs | Click Here |
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HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Music-V) | 04 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Dance) | UR=02 |
| Assistant Professor (Chemistry) | 34 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Physics) | 25 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Tabla) | UR=02 |
| Assistant Professor (Geology) | 06 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Botany) | 20 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Zoology) | 20 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Music-I) | 04 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Education) | 23 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Psychology) | 13 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Public Administration) | 14 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Sanskrit) | 06 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Economics) | 10 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Hindi) | 34 posts |
| Assistant Professor (History) | 19 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Sociology) | 17 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Philosophy) | 05 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Geography) | 20 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Political Science) | 16 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematics) | 25 posts |
| Assistant Professor (English) | 39 posts |
| Assistant Professor (Commerce) | 15 posts |
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Eligibility Criateria 2026
- A good academic record with at least 55% marks or an equivalent of 55%, wherever the grading system is followed in Masters Degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from Foreign University recognized by the Government of India.
- A relaxation of 5% is provided (from 55% to 50% marks) at the Masters Degree for the SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer) categories. AND
- A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) of marks, at the Master’s level to the Physically and Visually Handicapped persons in appointment as Assistant Professors.
- A relaxation of 5% is provided from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have passed their masters degree prior to the September, 1991.
- B” in the 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F shall be regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed (7 point scale is displayed in the Foot Note)
- Candidate besides fulfilling the above qualifications should have cleared the eligibility test (NET) for Assistant Professor conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the H.P. Public Service Commission.
- NET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities / Colleges / Institutions.
Provided that the award of degree to candidates registered for the M.Phil/Ph.D programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Byelaws/Regulations of the Institutions awarding the degree and the Ph.D candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent position in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
- (a) Ph.D. degree of the candidate awarded in regular mode only;
- (b) Evaluation of the Ph.D thesis by at least two external examiners;
- (c) Open Ph.D viva voce of the candidate had been conducted;
- (d) Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal; (e) Candidate has made at least two presentations in conferences/seminars, based on his /her Ph.D work.
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Age Limit
AGE- 18 to 45 years. Age of a candidate shall be reckoned as on 01-01-2026
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Salary
Emoluments for Job Trainee (Rs. 35000/-Per month)
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Application Fee
The detail of fees is as under:-
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| A uniform fee shall be charged from all the candidates, irrespective of their category or gender. | Rs. 600/- |
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Starting Date for Application | 17 June 2026 |
| Closing Date for Application | 14 July 2026 |
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Selection Process
- Objective Type Screening Test/ SAT
- Personality Test
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Exam pattern
- a) Paper-I
- b) Paper-II
Paper 1
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 Marks |
| General knowledge of National and International Affairs | 30 Mark |
| Knowledge of Hindi language | 20 Marks |
| Knowledge of English language | 20 Mark |
Paper 2
A descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of three hours duration having 120 marks as per the syllabus to be decided by the Commission from time to time.
How to Apply for HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the Official website of HPPSC, https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/.

- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) or log in.
- Click on Apply Online for Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Review all details and submit the application.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Apply Online |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
| Get All Govt Jobs | Click Here |
HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor – FAQ’s
How to apply for HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
Apply through HPPSC Official website
Total Vacancies released by the HPPSC to recruit Assistant Professor?
373
What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Shimla Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
14 July 2026