The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced the tentative exam date for the Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) recruitment. As per the official press note dated 17 August 2026, the Screening Test will tentatively be held in the month of September 2026, from the second week onwards. This applies to posts advertised under Advertisement Nos. 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 in the Department of Higher Education, H.P. The detailed exam schedule, including exact dates and exam city details, has not been released yet and will be notified separately.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
Here is a quick snapshot of the HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 announcement and the recruitment it relates to.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) |
| Department | Department of Higher Education, H.P. |
| Advertisement Numbers | 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 |
| Exam Date Notice | No. 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-I, dated 17.08.2026 |
| Tentative Screening Test | September 2026 (second week onwards) |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPPSC Assistant Professor Important Dates 2026
Candidates should track the dates below. Dates marked "official" come directly from HPPSC's press note/notices; others are drawn from the recruitment advertisement as reported in the notification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Nos. 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 released | 17 June 2026 |
| Online application start | 07 June 2026 |
| Application deadline first extended to | 15 August 2026 |
| Application deadline further extended to (official notice dated 14.08.2026) | 25 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test exam date press note issued | 17 August 2026 |
| Screening Test (tentative) | Second week of September 2026 onwards |
About the Official Exam Date Press Note
The press note was issued under memo number 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-I, dated 17 August 2026, and signed by Nivedita Negi, IAS, Secretary, HPPSC. It confirms that the Commission has decided to conduct the examination for Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) posts tentatively in September 2026, from the second week onwards.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy Details 2026
The Screening Test covered by this exam-date announcement relates to the Higher Education subject vacancies advertised under Advertisement Nos. 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026. As reported in HPPSC's recruitment advertisement, a total of 373 vacancies are on offer across the following subjects:
| Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| English | 39 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Hindi | 34 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Physical Education | 23 |
| Botany | 20 |
| Zoology | 20 |
| Geography | 20 |
| History | 19 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Political Science | 16 |
| Commerce | 15 |
| Public Administration | 14 |
| Psychology | 13 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Geology | 6 |
| Sanskrit | 6 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Music-Vocal | 4 |
| Music-Instrumental | 4 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Tabla | 2 |
| Total | 373 |
How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Note: As per the official notice dated 14 August 2026, the window to submit fresh online applications for Advertisement Nos. 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 closes on 25 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications through any mode other than the official HPPSC website will not be accepted.
- Visit the official HPPSC website, hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link for the relevant advertisement.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Log in using your generated OTR credentials.
- Select the relevant Assistant Professor subject/advertisement number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload the required documents and photograph/signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process
Selection for the post is a two-stage process:
- Screening Test: A written test (Computer Based Test or offline mode) used to shortlist candidates for the next stage. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks fixed by the Commission.
- Personality Test (Interview): Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview assessing subject knowledge, communication skills, academic aptitude, and overall suitability for the post.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The Screening Test date (second week of September 2026 onwards) is tentative. The exact date has not been announced.
- Keep checking the official HPPSC website regularly for the detailed schedule, admit card, and exam city intimation slip.
- Applications submitted through any mode other than the official HPPSC online portal will be rejected.
