HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 369 Posts

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released 22 separate notifications (Advertisement Numbers 34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026, dated 17 June 2026) inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for 369 posts of Assistant Professor (College Cadre), Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 14 July 2026 (11:59 PM), and selected candidates will draw a fixed Job Trainee emolument of Rs. 35,000 per month.

. A good academic record with at least55% marks(or equivalent grade) at the Master's degree level in the relevant subject from a recognized Indian University, or an equivalent foreign degree recognized by the Government of India.. A5% relaxation(55% to 50%) at the Master's level is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates and for Physically/Visually Handicapped candidates.. A5% relaxationis also available to Ph.D. holders who completed their Master's degree before September 1991.. Candidates must havecleared NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent test accredited by HPPSC, such as SLET/SET, since NET/SLET remains the minimum eligibility condition for Assistant Professor recruitment.. Ph.D. holders are exempted from the NET/SLET/SET requirement, provided their Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode, evaluated by at least two external examiners, included an open viva-voce, and is supported by at least two published research papers (one in a refereed journal) plus two conference presentations from the Ph.D. work.. Candidates whoqualified SET-2026are also eligible to apply, and the application window will be reopened for them if the SET-2026 result is declared after the regular closing date.. Candidates need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in the relevant subject, along with a qualifying NET/SLET/SET score; Ph.D. holders meeting specific conditions are exempt from NET/SLET/SET.