The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) will hold the Personality Test for Assistant Professor posts in the Medical Education & Research Department, H.P., from 22 October 2026 to 3 November 2026, as per Press Note No. 3-43/2026-PSC (R-I) dated 14.10.2026. Call letters will be uploaded against candidates' user IDs.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Personality Test 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Notice type | Press Note |
| Press Note No. | 3-43/2026-PSC (R-I) |
| Press Note date | 14.10.2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor (various specialities) |
| Department | Medical Education & Research, H.P. |
| Stage announced | Personality Test |
| Personality Test dates | 22-10-2026 to 03-11-2026 |
| Call letter | To be uploaded against candidates' user IDs |
| Who is called | Provisionally admitted candidates only |
| Official website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPPSC Assistant Professor Personality Test Date 2026
The commission has divided the Personality Test into six dates. Each date covers specific Assistant Professor posts.
| Sr. No. | Date of Personality Test | Day | Post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-10-2026 | Thursday | Assistant Professor (Dermatology); Assistant Professor (Community Medicine or Social and Preventive Medicine) |
| 2 | 23-10-2026 | Friday | Assistant Professor (Anaesthesia); Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology) |
| 3 | 28-10-2026 | Wednesday | Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics); Assistant Professor (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) |
| 4 | 30-10-2026 | Friday | Assistant Professor (ENT); Assistant Professor (Microbiology); Assistant Professor (Cardiology) (Super-Speciality); Assistant Professor (Biochemistry) |
| 5 | 02-11-2026 | Monday | Assistant Professor (General Surgery); Assistant Professor (General Medicine) |
| 6 | 03-11-2026 | Tuesday | Assistant Professor (Paediatrics); Assistant Professor (General Surgery); Assistant Professor (Psychiatry); Assistant Professor (Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases) |
Assistant Professor (General Surgery) appears in the press note against both 02-11-2026 and 03-11-2026. The note does not explain the difference. Candidates should follow the date printed on their own call letter.
Post-wise Personality Test Date Lookup
Use this table to find the date for a specific speciality quickly.
| Assistant Professor in | Personality Test Date |
|---|---|
| Dermatology | 22-10-2026 |
| Community Medicine or Social and Preventive Medicine | 22-10-2026 |
| Anaesthesia | 23-10-2026 |
| Ophthalmology | 23-10-2026 |
| Orthopaedics | 28-10-2026 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 28-10-2026 |
| ENT | 30-10-2026 |
| Microbiology | 30-10-2026 |
| Cardiology (Super-Speciality) | 30-10-2026 |
| Biochemistry | 30-10-2026 |
| General Surgery | 02-11-2026 and 03-11-2026 (listed under both dates) |
| General Medicine | 02-11-2026 |
| Paediatrics | 03-11-2026 |
| Psychiatry | 03-11-2026 |
| Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | 03-11-2026 |
How Will Candidates Get the HPPSC Personality Test Call Letter?
As per the press note, the Personality Test call letters will be uploaded against the user IDs of all provisionally admitted candidates. The instructions to candidates for the Personality Test will be uploaded along with the call letter.
The commission will also inform all provisionally admitted candidates by SMS or e-mail. These messages go to the mobile number and email ID that candidates entered in their Online Recruitment Application.
- Call letter: uploaded against the candidate's user ID
- Instructions for the Personality Test: uploaded along with the call letter
- Intimation: SMS/e-mail on the mobile number and email ID given in the online application
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Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only provisionally admitted candidates will be called for the Personality Test.
- Read the instructions uploaded with the call letter carefully. The press note says these instructions will be provided there.
- Make sure the mobile number and email ID in your Online Recruitment Application are active, since intimation is sent to those details.
- Confirm the date against your own call letter, especially if your post is General Surgery.
Who Issued the Notice?
The press note is signed by Nivedita Negi, IAS, Secretary, H.P. Public Service Commission.
Details Not Mentioned in the Official Press Note
The press note is short and covers only the schedule and call letter process. The following details are not mentioned in it:
- Number of vacancies for each post
- Advertisement number of the recruitment
- Venue of the Personality Test
- Reporting time or time slot for each candidate
- Documents to carry
- Marks, weightage or format of the Personality Test
- Exact date of call letter upload
- Result date
- Salary or pay scale
- List of provisionally admitted candidates
Candidates should rely on their call letter and the instructions uploaded with it for these points.
What Happens Next?
- The commission uploads the call letters and instructions against user IDs.
- Provisionally admitted candidates receive an SMS or e-mail.
- Candidates appear for the Personality Test on the date shown for their post.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Personality Test 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| HPPSC Press Note (14.10.2026) | Download the official press note |
| HPPSC official website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
