The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued a press note on 16-09-2026 confirming the exam dates and timings for the Screening Test & Subject Aptitude Test for the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Higher Education. This update follows the Commission's earlier press note dated 05-09-2026, which had announced the consolidated final schedule for this recruitment.
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HPPSC Assistant Professor Screening Test & Subject Aptitude Test 2026 - Quick Overview
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- Conducting Body: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Post: Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - various disciplines
- Exam Type: Screening Test & Subject Aptitude Test
- Subjects Covered in this Notice: Philosophy, Geology, Physics, Economics, Music-Vocal
- Exam Dates: 28, 29 and 30 September 2026
- Notice Reference No.: 3-26/2026-PSC(R-I)-Vol.-II
- Notice Date: 16-09-2026
- Official Website: hppsc.hp.gov.in
HPPSC Assistant Professor Screening Test Schedule - Important Details
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As per the official notification, the subject-wise exam dates and timings are as follows:
| Sr. No. | Post / Subject | Exam Date | Paper-I Timing | Paper-II Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Philosophy | 28-09-2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| 2 | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Geology | 28-09-2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| 3 | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Physics | 29-09-2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| 4 | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Economics | 30-09-2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| 5 | Assistant Professor (College Cadre) - Music-Vocal | 30-09-2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Entry to the examination centre closes 30 minutes before each paper begins - 10:30 AM for Paper-I and 01:30 PM for Paper-II.
- Download the e-admit card from the official HPPSC website and carry it to the exam centre along with the instructions issued.
- Check SMS and email (registered in the ORA form) for admit card and exam-related communication.
- For queries, contact the Commission's office on working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
HPPSC Assistant Professor Screening Test 2026 - Important links
| Detail | Links |
|---|---|
| HPPSC Exam Date | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |