The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the e-admit cards for the Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test for Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in Political Science and Commerce. The announcement was made through a Press Note dated 30 September 2026. The exam is scheduled for 11 October 2026.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) |
| Department | Higher Education |
| Subjects in This Notice | Political Science and Commerce |
| Test Name | Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test |
| Press Note Number | No. 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-II-Loose |
| Press Note Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Issued (e-admit card) |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Who Can Download the HPPSC Assistant Professor Admit Card?
The e-admit cards have been issued to provisionally admitted candidates for the Assistant Professor (College Cadre) posts in Political Science and Commerce. The Commission has also informed these candidates by SMS and email on the mobile numbers and email IDs they gave in their Online Recruitment Application Forms. This notice covers only Political Science and Commerce. Admit cards for other subjects are not part of this Press Note.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date and Timings 2026
Both subjects have the same exam date and the same timings. The Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test has two papers on 11 October 2026.
| Post / Subject | Exam Date | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Political Science | 11 October 2026 | Paper-I | 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Political Science | 11 October 2026 | Paper-II | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Commerce | 11 October 2026 | Paper-I | 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Commerce | 11 October 2026 | Paper-II | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Consolidated final schedule Press Note | 05 September 2026 |
| Admit card Press Note | 30 September 2026 |
| Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test (Political Science and Commerce) | 11 October 2026 |
HPPSC Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026 - Direct Link
HPPSC e-admit card for Assistant Professor (Political Science and Commerce), exam schedule, timings, instructions and FAQs.
Direct Link to Check HPPSC Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026
Exam Centre Entry Time
The Commission has stated that entry to the examination centre will close exactly 30 minutes before the exam begins. Candidates who arrive after this time should not expect to be allowed in.
| Paper | Exam Starts | Entry Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Paper-II | 02:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
How to Download HPPSC Assistant Professor Admit Card 2026
The Press Note says the e-admit cards, along with instructions to candidates, have been uploaded on the Commission's website. It does not list the exact download steps or the login details required. Candidates can follow this general path:
- Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in
- Look for the admit card or e-admit card notice for Assistant Professor (College Cadre) on the home page.
- Sign in or enter the details the website asks for.
- Download the e-admit card and the instructions to candidates.
- Take a printout and read the instructions carefully.
What to Check on Your Admit Card
- Your name and other personal details
- The post and subject (Political Science or Commerce)
- Exam date and paper timings
- Exam centre details
- The instructions printed or attached with the admit card
If anything looks wrong, contact the Commission as early as possible using the details given below.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Reach the centre well before the entry closing time: 10:30 AM for Paper-I and 01:30 PM for Paper-II.
- Read the instructions to candidates uploaded with the e-admit card. The Press Note does not reproduce them.
- Check your registered mobile number and email for messages from the Commission.
- The e-admit card was issued to provisionally admitted candidates only.