HPPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Syllabus

Recruitment Overview

HPPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification details

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced a notification such as starting date, last date, age limits, important dates, educational qualification, important links etc.  for – State Eligibility Test (SET) for Assistant Professor – this post. Those candidates who are eligible for this post can apply through official website between – dates.

Important Dates

HPPSC SET 2026 Subject list

Eligibility Criteria

     · Educational Qualification

• General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates: Must have secured at least 55% marks (Without rounding off) in Master’s Degree
• SC of H.P./ST Of H.P./ OBC (Non-creamy layer)of H.P./PWD of H.P. candidates : Must have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree
• Master’s Degree must be form Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Sciences, Computer Science & Application
• Candidates pursing Master’s degree or whose result is awaited may also apply provisionally
• Such candidates must complete their PG Degree examination within two years from  the date of SET result with required percentage of marks
• D. Degree holder whose Master’s level examination was completed by 19^th September 1991 are eligible for 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (from 55% to 50%)

 Essential Requirements

• Candidates must appear in the subject of their post-graduation only
• If post Graduation subject is not covered in SET subjects list, candidates may appear in UGC-NET/Joint CSIR-UGC Test
• Candidates qualifying SET in subject other than their Master’s Degree subject will not be considered eligible
• Reserved category candidates must ensure their certificate is on parental lineage issued by competent authority

Desirable

• Candidates having post-graduate diploma/certificate from Indian/foreign University should ascertain equivalence with Master’s Degree from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi
• Candidates already in Government service must inform their Head of Office /Department in writing that they have applied for SET
• Age limit
• No Age Limit: A candidate can appear in SET any number of times and there is on age restriction
• This allows candidates of all ages to appear for the eligibility test

Application Fees

Required Documents

• Passport size Photo
• Signature
• Adhar Card or ID Proof
• 10^th marksheet
• Category Certificate
• NCC Certificate

How to Apply Online For HPPSC Recruitment 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Step1: Visit official website http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc

Step2: Click on “Apply Online” link on Home page

Step3: Register and create profile on “One Time Registration” system (OTRS)

Step4: After logging in, list of advertisements will be displayed on dashboard

Step5: Apply for state Eligibility Test through portal

Step6: Upload requisite documents (Scanned photograph, signature, certificates)

Step7: Pay requisite examination fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking via e-Payment Gateway

Step8: Preview upload documents before submission

Step9: Give undertaking/declaration that uploaded documents are legible, readable and true.

Step10: The last date for submission of application is 30/01/2026 till 11:59 PM.

Step11: Candidates already registered with HPPSC can use earlier User ID and Password.

Step12: No further opportunity to upload documents after submission.

Step13: Online application once submitted cannot be changed

Documents to be uploaded

• Latest scanned photograph of prescribed size
• Scanned signature of prescribed size
• Matriculation certificate for age proof
• Master Degree marks sheet in support of Educational Qualifications
• Valid category certificate(s)-S.C.,S.T., O.B.C, E.W.S., PWD etc. (on prescribed Format)
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• For EWS category: “Income & Asset Certificate” or valid BPL Certificate countersigned by B.D.O along with non SC/ST/OBC certificate

On Day of Examination

• Bring printout of online Admit Card downloaded from HPPSC website
• Carry ID proof in original along with passport size photograph
• Detailed instruction will be uploaded on website along with e-admit card
• Instructions and e-admit card will not be sent by post
• Ensure signatures and photographs are identical in all paces
• Retain photocopy of Application from for record

Selection Process

• The test consists of two papers conducted in two separate sessions
• Papers-1 (General Awareness):
  • Marks : 100
  • Number of Question: 50 (objective type multiple choice )
  • Duration:1 Hour
  • Questions of general nature to assess teaching/research aptitude reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness
• Paper-2 (Concerned Subject):
  • Marks: 200
  • Number of Question: 100 (objective type multiple choice )
  • Duration:2 Hour
  • Questions based on subject selected by candidate to assess domain knowledge covering entire syllabus
• Marking Scheme:
  • Each question carries 2 marks
  • 2 marks for each response
  • No negative marking for incorrect response
  • No marks for unanswered/unattempted question
  • If question is dropped/scrapped, 2 marks awarded to all candidates
• Qualifying Criteria:
• Top 6% of appeared candidates who appear in both papers will be declared qualified
• General category: At least 40% aggregate marks required
• Reserved category: At least 35% aggregate marks required
• In case of tie at last qualifying cut-off marks, all tied candidates will be considered qualified
• Candidate must appear in both papers to be considered
• Provisional Answer keys will be displayed on website for challenges/Objections
• Candidates can raise objections by paying RS.100/- per question online within 5 days
• Final result will be prepared based on revised answer key

Salary & Pay Scale

Important Links

FAQs by People

Q1 What is HPPSC SET 2026 and who can apply?

Ans  HPPSC SET 2026 is a state Eligibility Test accredited by UGC to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Universities and Collages within Himachal Pradesh. Candidates with master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved category) from UGC-recognized institutions in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Computer Science can apply.

Q2What is the application fee for HPPSC SET 2026?

Ans Application fee is Rs.1,150/- for General category, Rs. 600/- for Gen-EWS/OBC (Non-creamy layer) of HP, and Rs. 325/- for SC/ST/BPL/PWD category of HP. Payment must be made online through Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking via e-Payment Gateway before the closing date.

Q3 What is the last date to apply for HPPSC SET 2026?

Ans The last date of submission  online application is 30/01/2026 till 11:59 PM, after which the online application link will be disabled. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues and must apply only through the official HPPSC website

Q4 Is there age limit for HPPSC SET 2026?

Ans No, there is on age limit for appearing in HPPSC SET 2026. A candidate can appear in the State Eligibility Test any number of times. This allows candidates of all ages to take the test for determining their eligibility for Assistant Professor positions.

Q5 What is the exam pattern for HPPSC SET 2026?

Ans  The test consists of papers paper-1(General Awareness) with 50 question for 100 marks in 1 Hour and paper-2 (Concerned Subject) with 100 question for 200 marks in 2 hours.  Both papers have objective-type multiple chose question with 2 marks each and no negative marking.

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