HPPSC Assistant Professor College Cadre Recruitment 2026

About This Recruitment

HPPSC Assistant Professor College Cadre Recruitment 2026 is a subject-wise recruitment drive for teaching posts in the Higher Education Department of Himachal Pradesh. The posts are notified as Group-A Job Trainee posts and the advertisements have been issued separately for different subjects such as English, Chemistry, Hindi, Physics, Mathematics, Commerce, History, Geography and other disciplines.

This combined page is useful because the recruitment is not limited to a single PDF. Candidates must first identify their subject, then read that subject advertisement carefully and apply for the correct post through the HPPSC online portal. The total vacancy count is shown as 373 across 23 subjects, but subject-wise conditions and reservation details should always be verified from the relevant official advertisement.

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject, required marks and NET/SLET/SET or applicable Ph.D. exemption may find this recruitment important. Since Assistant Professor posts involve academic eligibility, reservation certificates, proof of qualification and subject-specific documents, applicants should not rely only on summaries and must read the official notice before fee payment.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

Age is to be reckoned as on 01 January 2026. The notified age limit is 18 to 45 years, with relaxation applicable only as per Himachal Pradesh Government / HPPSC rules and the relevant subject advertisement.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility and Qualification

• Master’s Degree in the concerned / relevant subject from a recognized Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university, as applicable in the subject notification.
• Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade is required for general eligibility. Eligible reserved categories may get relaxation to 50% marks as per the official advertisement.
• Candidate should have qualified NET conducted by UGC / CSIR, or SLET / SET, where required for the subject.
• Candidates with Ph.D. may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET only if they satisfy the conditions prescribed in UGC regulations and the HPPSC advertisement.
• Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the State is generally desirable as per HPPSC recruitment practice.
• Candidates must read the exact subject-wise advertisement because qualification wording may differ for Music, Dance, Tabla, Physical Education and other special subjects.

Selection Process

1. Submit the Online Recruitment Application for the correct subject advertisement through HPPSC OTR/ORA portal.
2. HPPSC will conduct Screening Test / Written Test / Subject Aptitude Test as applicable for shortlisting and selection.
3. Candidates shortlisted as per HPPSC rules will be called for Personality Test / interview and document verification.
4. Original documents, certificates, category claims and eligibility proof must be produced when demanded by the Commission.
5. Final selection will be prepared according to HPPSC rules, subject-wise advertisement conditions and performance in the applicable stages.

Exam Pattern

Because the Assistant Professor vacancy has been released through separate subject-wise advertisements, candidates should check the exact test scheme and syllabus mentioned in their own subject notification on the HPPSC website.

Physical Standards / Skill Test / Typing Test

No physical standard, typing test or separate skill test is mentioned for Assistant Professor College Cadre in the information summarized here. Candidates should check their subject-wise advertisement for any subject-specific requirement, document verification condition or additional instruction.

Salary and Benefits

• The post is notified as Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee).
• Monthly emoluments are Rs. 35,000 per month as summarized from the subject-wise notices.
• Regular pay, service benefits and appointment conditions should be checked from the subject-wise official advertisement and Government rules.
• Candidates should verify whether the post is purely under the Job Trainee arrangement and what conditions apply after appointment.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature as per HPPSC portal requirements.
• Matriculation / date of birth proof.
• Master’s Degree marksheets and degree certificate in the relevant subject.
• NET / SLET / SET certificate or Ph.D. documents for exemption claim, wherever applicable.
• Category certificate, EWS certificate, PwBD certificate, WFF certificate or Ex-Servicemen documents, if claiming reservation or relaxation.
• Himachal Pradesh domicile / bonafide certificate, if applicable for category benefit.
• Experience certificate or special qualification documents, if required by a subject advertisement.
• Valid photo ID proof and final submitted application printout.

How to Apply

1. Visit the HPPSC official website or directly open the HPPSC online portal.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you are a new user, or login with existing credentials.
3. Complete / update your profile details carefully before choosing the advertisement.
4. Select the correct Assistant Professor College Cadre subject advertisement from the live advertisements list.
5. Fill the Online Recruitment Application with personal, educational, category and communication details.
6. Upload required documents in clear and readable form as per the portal instructions.
7. Preview the application and confirm that all uploaded documents and details are correct.
8. Pay the application fee online, if applicable, before the last date.
9. Submit the form and save / print the final application and fee receipt for future use.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

This recruitment is important for candidates seeking teaching positions in government colleges of Himachal Pradesh. With 373 subject-wise posts and vacancies in major subjects like English, Chemistry, Hindi, Physics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Botany, Zoology, Geography, History, Sociology and Commerce, it offers a broad opportunity for eligible postgraduate and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. qualified candidates.

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