The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the consolidated final schedule for the examinations for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) under the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. This schedule was issued vide Press Note No. 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-II, dated 05.09.2026, and consolidates three earlier press notes issued on 27.08.2026, 29.08.2026 and 01.09.2026. The exams cover posts advertised under Advertisement Nos. 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 and are scheduled to be held between 14 September 2026 and 18 October 2026 across 23 subjects.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) |
| Department | Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh |
| Advertisement Numbers | 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026 |
| Press Note Number | No.3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-II |
| Press Note Date | 05.09.2026 |
| Number of Subjects/Posts Covered | 23 |
| Exam Period | 14 September 2026 to 18 October 2026 |
HPPSC Assistant Professor Important Dates
- Earlier Press Notes Consolidated: 27.08.2026, 29.08.2026 and 01.09.2026
- Consolidated Final Schedule Issued: 05.09.2026
- Exam Dates: 14 September 2026 to 18 October 2026 (subject-wise, see table below)
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule
The table below lists the exam date for each of the 23 Assistant Professor (College Cadre) subjects, exactly as notified in the consolidated press note.
| Sr. No. | Subject | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | 14.09.2026 |
| 2 | Public Administration | 16.09.2026 |
| 3 | Geography | 18.09.2026 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 18.09.2026 |
| 5 | Botany | 20.09.2026 |
| 6 | Sociology | 23.09.2026 |
| 7 | Psychology | 23.09.2026 |
| 8 | Tabla | 23.09.2026 |
| 9 | Zoology | 25.09.2026 |
| 10 | Philosophy | 28.09.2026 |
| 11 | Geology | 28.09.2026 |
| 12 | Physics | 29.09.2026 |
| 13 | Economics | 30.09.2026 |
| 14 | Music-Vocal | 04.10.2026 |
| 15 | Hindi | 04.10.2026 |
| 16 | Chemistry | 07.10.2026 |
| 17 | Physical Education | 07.10.2026 |
| 18 | Music-Instrumental | 07.10.2026 |
| 19 | Political Science | 11.10.2026 |
| 20 | Commerce | 11.10.2026 |
| 21 | English | 11.10.2026 |
| 22 | Dance | 18.10.2026 |
| 23 | History | 18.10.2026 |
How to Check the HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Go to the "Press Notes" or "Notifications" section.
- Open the press note dated 05.09.2026 (No. 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-II).
- Locate your subject in the consolidated schedule table.
- Note your exam date and keep checking the website for the admit card release.
Important Instructions
- This schedule is a consolidation of three previous press notes (27.08.2026, 29.08.2026, 01.09.2026) candidates who saw any of the earlier notices should refer to this final consolidated version for the confirmed date.
- Some subjects share the same exam date (for example, Geography and Mathematics are both scheduled on 18.09.2026; Sociology, Psychology and Tabla are all scheduled on 23.09.2026). Candidates applying for more than one such subject should check for possible scheduling overlap.
- This press note is signed by Chhavi Nanta, HPAS, Additional Secretary, HPPSC, and lists Telephone No. 0177-2623784 as the contact number for queries.
