The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced recruitment for 369 Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group‑A (Job Trainee) posts across 22 subjects in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. Applications are accepted online through the OTR portal from 17 June 2026 until 14 July 2026, 11:59 PM. Selected candidates will receive a fixed emolument of Rs. 35,000 per month as Job Trainees.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group‑A (Job Trainee) |
| Total Vacancies |
369 posts |
| Application Mode |
Online (ORA through OTR Portal) |
| Start Date |
17 June 2026 |
| Last Date |
14 July 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website |
https://hppscc.hp.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The posts are for Assistant Professors (College Cadre) in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. All positions are Group‑A (Job Trainee) appointments, and the recruitment is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC).
Vacancy Details
| Subject |
Advertisement No. |
Total Posts |
| English |
54/6-2026 |
39 |
| Chemistry |
35/6-2026 |
34 |
| Hindi |
47/6-2026 |
34 |
| Physics |
36/6-2026 |
25 |
| Mathematics |
53/6-2026 |
25 |
| Physical Education |
42/6-2026 |
23 |
| Botany |
39/6-2026 |
20 |
| Zoology |
40/6-2026 |
20 |
| Geography |
51/6-2026 |
20 |
| History |
48/6-2026 |
19 |
| Sociology |
49/6-2026 |
17 |
| Political Science |
52/6-2026 |
16 |
| Commerce |
55/6-2026 |
15 |
| Public Administration |
44/6-2026 |
14 |
| Psychology |
43/6-2026 |
13 |
| Economics |
46/6-2026 |
10 |
| Geology |
38/6-2026 |
6 |
| Sanskrit |
45/6-2026 |
6 |
| Philosophy |
50/6-2026 |
5 |
| Music‑Instrumental |
41/6-2026 |
4 |
| Dance |
34/6-2026 |
2 |
| Tabla |
37/6-2026 |
2 |
| Total |
|
369 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years as on 01‑01‑2026. A relaxation of up to 5 years in the upper age limit is available for SC/ST/OBC (non‑creamy layer) of Himachal Pradesh, Ward of Freedom Fighters, and Persons with Disabilities, subject to reservation of the post.
Educational Qualification
- Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55 % marks (relaxed to 50 % for SC/ST/OBC and PwBD candidates).
- Qualified in NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent test such as SLET/SET. Ph.D. holders are exempted from NET/SLET/SET provided the Ph.D. meets HPPSC criteria.
- Ph.D. holders must have:
- Regular mode award, evaluated by at least two external examiners, with viva‑voce.
- At least two research papers (one in a refereed journal) and two conference presentations derived from the Ph.D. work.
Pay Scale & Salary
All selected candidates will receive a fixed emolument of Rs. 35,000 per month as Job Trainee.
Application Fee
| All Candidates (irrespective of category/gender) |
Rs. 600 |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification / Advertisement Release Date |
17 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
17 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
14 July 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
14 July 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Screening Test (CBT/Offline) & SAT Exam Date |
To be announced |
| Personality Test |
To be announced (held at HPPSC office, Shimla) |
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny – Provisional admission of eligible candidates; rejected candidates get 10 days to represent.
- Paper‑I: Screening Test – 1‑hour CBT/Offline MCQ (100 marks). Qualifying in nature; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
- Paper‑II: Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) – 3‑hour descriptive test (120 marks) based on subject‑specific syllabus, conducted same day as Paper‑I.
- Document Verification – Original documents checked for shortlisted candidates as per category‑wise zone ratio.
- Personality Test – 30‑mark interview held at HPPSC office, Shimla. Minimum pass marks: 40 % (General) / 30 % (Reserved).
- Final Merit List – Based on SAT (120) + Personality Test (30) = 150 marks. Paper‑I scores are not counted for final merit.
How to Apply
- Visit the HPPSC OTR portal (official link provided in the notification).
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number to receive a login ID and password.
- Log in with the credentials and select the desired subject‑wise advertisement (e.g., 54/6‑2026 for English).
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and NET/SLET/SET information.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.) in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the non‑refundable application fee of Rs. 600 through the online payment gateway (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, etc.).
- Review the entire application, confirm all entries, and submit the application before the deadline.
- After successful submission, download and print the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date is 14 July 2026, 11:59 PM.
- What educational qualification is required?
A Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55 % marks and a valid NET/SLET/SET qualification (or a Ph.D. meeting HPPSC criteria).
- How much is the application fee?
The fee is a flat Rs. 600 for all candidates, irrespective of category.
- What is the salary for the selected candidates?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed emolument of Rs. 35,000 per month as Job Trainee.
- What are the stages of the selection process?
The process includes Application Scrutiny, Paper‑I Screening Test, Paper‑II Subject Aptitude Test, Document Verification, Personality Test, and finally the preparation of a Final Merit List.
