The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued the e-Admit Cards for the Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in the Department of Higher Education. The update, released vide Press Note No. 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-I dated 07-09-2026, covers three subjects: Sanskrit, Public Administration, and Geography. This follows the Commission's earlier Press Note dated 05-09-2026, which had announced the consolidated final schedule for the Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Screening & Subject Aptitude Test 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Department | Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh |
| Post | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - various disciplines |
| Subjects Covered in This Notice | Sanskrit, Public Administration, Geography |
| Exam Stage | Screening Test & Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-I and Paper-II) |
| Reference Number | No. 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-I |
| Press Note Date | 07-09-2026 |
| Admit Card Mode | e-Admit Card (downloadable from official website) |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Screening Test Important Dates
As per the official press note, the Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test dates for the three subjects are as follows:
| Subject | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Sanskrit | 14-09-2026 |
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Public Administration | 16-09-2026 |
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Geography | 18-09-2026 |
Exam Timing: Paper-I and Paper-II
The same timing structure applies to all three subjects listed above.
| Paper | Timing |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Paper-II | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
Entry Closing Time at the Examination Centre
According to the official note in the press release, entry to the examination centre will close exactly 30 minutes before the commencement of each paper:
- Paper-I: Entry closes at 10:30 AM
- Paper-II: Entry closes at 01:30 PM
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How to Download the HPPSC Assistant Professor e-Admit Card
Based on the official press note, e-Admit Cards have already been uploaded for provisionally admitted candidates. The process indicated is as follows:
- Visit the official HPPSC website: hppsc.hp.gov.in
- Locate the e-Admit Card section for the Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Screening Test & Subject Aptitude Test.
- Provisionally admitted candidates can also refer to the SMS/email sent to the Cellular Number/e-mail ID they provided in their Online Recruitment Application Form.
- Download and review the e-Admit Card along with the instructions to candidates before the exam date.
The exact login steps, portal navigation path, or direct download link format have not been specified in the press note beyond what is stated above.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- e-Admit Cards, along with instructions to candidates, have been uploaded on the Commission's official website.
- Concerned candidates have also been informed through SMS and email on the Cellular Number/e-mail ID mentioned by them in their Online Recruitment Application Forms.
- Entry to the examination centre closes exactly 30 minutes before the start of each paper - 10:30 AM for Paper-I and 01:30 PM for Paper-II.
HPPSC Assistant Professor Screening & Subject Aptitude Test 2026 - Important Links
| Link Purpose | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
