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HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Important Dates

HPPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026

The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased by the Commission.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications as of the closing date of the online application:

• A good academic record with at least 55% marks, or its equivalent under the applicable grading system, in a Master’s degree in Anthropology from a recognized Indian university.
• An equivalent degree from a foreign university recognized by the Government of India is also acceptable.
• Candidates must have cleared the eligibility test for Assistant Professor, such as NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the State Public Service Commission.
• NET, SLET or SET will remain the minimum eligibility requirement, subject to the exemptions provided for eligible Ph.D. degree holders under the applicable rules.

Relaxation in Master’s Degree Marks

• SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates: Relaxation from 55% to 50%.
• Physically and visually handicapped candidates: Relaxation from 55% to 50%.
• Eligible Ph.D. holders who passed their Master’s degree before September 1991: Relaxation from 55% to 50%.

NET, SLET or SET Exemption for Ph.D. Candidates

Candidates who registered for an M.Phil. or Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009 may be exempted from NET, SLET or SET, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions, including:

• The Ph.D. degree must have been awarded in regular mode.
• The Ph.D. thesis must have been evaluated by at least two external examiners.
• An open Ph.D. viva voce must have been conducted.
• The candidate must have published at least two research papers from the Ph.D. work, including at least one paper in a refereed journal.
• The candidate must have made at least two conference or seminar presentations based on the Ph.D. work.
• Compliance with these conditions must be certified by the competent university authority.

Desirable Qualification

Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state is desirable.

Age Limit

The age limit prescribed for HPPSC Assistant Professor Anthropology Recruitment 2026 is:

Age Relaxation

A relaxation of five years in the upper age limit is admissible to eligible bonafide candidates belonging to the following Himachal Pradesh categories, subject to the conditions specified in the notification:

• SC of Himachal Pradesh
• ST of Himachal Pradesh
• OBC of Himachal Pradesh
• Wards of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh
• Persons with disabilities of Himachal Pradesh

Age relaxation for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh will be provided according to the applicable government instructions. Candidates of reserved categories belonging to other states will be treated as unreserved candidates.

Salary

The recruitment and engagement will be governed by the Himachal Pradesh Government’s scheme for the engagement of job trainees on a fixed monthly amount.

Application Fee

The examination fee must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, UPI or another prescribed digital payment method. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded or kept in reserve for another examination.

Selection Process

The HPPSC Assistant Professor Anthropology selection process includes the following stages:

1. Paper I – Objective Type Screening Test
2. Paper II – Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
3. Document Verification
4. Personality Test

Paper I: Objective Screening Test

Paper I will be conducted as a Computer Based Test or offline screening test. It will carry 100 marks and have a duration of one hour.

Paper II: Subject Aptitude Test

The detailed syllabus for Paper II will be uploaded separately on the official HPPSC website.

Negative Marking

• One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in Paper I.
• If more than one answer is marked, it will be treated as incorrect and the same penalty will apply.
• Candidates who do not want to answer a question must select option “E”.
• If no option is selected, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The Personality Test will carry 30 marks and will be held at the HPPSC office in Shimla. Final ranking will be determined using the marks obtained in the Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test.

Examination Centre

The notified examination station is Shimla. However, HPPSC may change or allot a different examination centre depending on administrative requirements and the availability of computer test laboratories.

How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the HPPSC official website at https://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
2. Click on the Apply Online link available on the homepage.
3. Open the One Time Registration for Examinations page.
4. Complete the new registration process if you have not registered previously.
5. Log in to the OTR portal using your registered credentials.
6. Select the Assistant Professor Anthropology advertisement from the list of live advertisements.
7. Enter the required personal, educational and category details.
8. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
9. Preview the application and verify that all uploaded documents are clear and readable.
10. Pay the examination fee through the prescribed online payment method.
11. Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.

Candidates should check every field carefully before final submission. Once submitted, the application generally cannot be corrected or modified except in circumstances permitted under the applicable HPPSC rules.

Documents Required

• Matriculation certificate as proof of age
• Master’s degree certificate
• Marks sheets for all years or consolidated marks sheet
• NET, SLET or SET qualification certificate, wherever applicable
• Ph.D. degree and exemption-related certificates, wherever applicable
• Valid category certificate, if applicable
• Bonafide Himachali certificate for candidates claiming Himachal Pradesh reservation benefits
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Experience certificate, wherever required
• Recent scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• NOC for candidates in regular government service

Important Instructions

• Eligibility regarding age and qualifications will be determined as of the closing date of the online application.
• Applications submitted through any mode other than the HPPSC online portal will not be accepted.
• An application without the prescribed photograph or signature will be rejected.
• Candidates must upload clear, readable and valid supporting documents.
• Government employees in regular service must produce a No Objection Certificate when required.
• Original documents must be produced during document verification or the Personality Test.
• E-admit cards will be available online and will not be sent by post.
• Candidates should regularly visit the HPPSC website for examination dates, admit cards, syllabus and other updates.

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