The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released a revised tentative schedule for the Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) for the recruitment of Assistant Professors in the Department of Medical Education. This update follows the extension of the last date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application (ORA). Candidates can find the complete subject-wise exam dates and timings for August 2026 below.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education (various disciplines) |
| Notification No. | 3-54/2026-PSC(R-I) |
| Notification Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Update Type | Extension of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) last date |
| Exam Name | Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) |
| Exam Dates (Revised, Tentative) | 10, 11, 12 & 13 August 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (all days) |
| Total Disciplines Covered | 27 |
| Issuing Authority | Nivedita Negi, IAS, Secretary, HPPSC |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
What Is the HPPSC Assistant Professor Press Note About?
This section explains the official notification and the reason behind the schedule revision.
HPPSC issued Press Note No. 3-54/2026-PSC(R-I), dated 08.07.2026, announcing that the last date for submitting the Online Recruitment Application for various Assistant Professor posts in the Department of Medical Education has been extended. As a direct consequence of this extension, the Commission has also revised the tentative dates for the Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) across multiple medical disciplines.
HPPSC Assistant Professor SAT Exam Schedule 2026 (Day-Wise)
This section lists the exact dates, timings, and disciplines for the Subject Aptitude Test as notified by HPPSC.
Day 1: 10 August 2026 (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Assistant Professor (Thoracic Surgery) (CTVS) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Neurology) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (General Medicine)
- Assistant Professor (Biochemistry)
- Assistant Professor (ENT)
Day 2: 11 August 2026 (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Assistant Professor (Neurosurgery) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Cardiology) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Gastroenterology) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Cardiac Anaesthesia) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Endocrinology) (Super-Specialty)
- Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
- Assistant Professor (Radiology)
- Assistant Professor (Pathology)
Day 3: 12 August 2026 (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Assistant Professor (Psychiatry)
- Assistant Professor (Paediatrics)
- Assistant Professor (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases)
- Assistant Professor (Microbiology)
- Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics)
- Assistant Professor (Dermatology)
- Assistant Professor (Anaesthesia)
- Assistant Professor (General Surgery)
Day 4: 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine)
- Assistant Professor (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
- Assistant Professor (Community Medicine or Social and Preventive Medicine)
- Assistant Professor (Blood Bank)
- Assistant Professor (Medical Oncology)
HPPSC SAT Schedule 2026: Quick Reference Table
This table summarizes the exam date, time, and number of disciplines covered each day for quick reference.
| Sr. No. | Exam Date | Timing | Number of Disciplines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 August 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 6 |
| 2 | 11 August 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 8 |
| 3 | 12 August 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 8 |
| 4 | 13 August 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 5 |
Official Notification Details
This section covers the administrative details of the official press note, including the issuing authority and contact information.
- Notification Number: 3-54/2026-PSC(R-I)
- Date of Issue: 08.07.2026
- Issuing Authority: Nivedita Negi, IAS, Secretary, HP Public Service Commissio
Important Link
- Official Link: hppsc.hp.gov.in
- Direct Link: HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026