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Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology in Department of Higher Education

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Pay: ₹35,000 per month (Fixed Emoluments)
Category State Portals
Job Type Contract

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Latest Update: Recruitment for 05 UR posts of Assistant Professor Anthropology on fixed emoluments.

Eligibility Specifications

Advertisement / Notice No: 61/9-2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 45 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 January 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Post Graduate, Ph.D.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
  • Master's Degree in Anthropology with 55% marks
  • NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.
Document Specifications: Photo: Scanned latest photograph, Signature: Scanned signature
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 0177-2629738, 1800-180-8004, Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com

Vacancy Breakdown

Total posts: 5 vacancies

Gen/UR
5

Key Timelines & Fees

Registration Start Date: 19 September 2026
Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Application Fee (All Candidates): ₹600

Selection & Exam Pattern

Selection Process: Objective Type Screening Test (Paper-I), Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II), Personality Test
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted

Paper-I (100 Marks, 1 Hour): Objective test covering GK of Himachal Pradesh (30 marks), National/International Affairs (30 marks), Hindi (20 marks), and English (20 marks). Paper-II (120 Marks, 3 Hours): Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) in the relevant field.

Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.

Official Actions

How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)

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1. Visit the HPPSC official website at https://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
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2. Click on 'Apply Online' on the Home Page
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3. Access 'One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations' and create a profile via 'New Registration'
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4. Log into the OTR portal and select the desired post from the list of live advertisements
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5. Upload required documents, ensuring they are legible and correct
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6. Check the preview of uploaded documents before submission
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7. Submit the application and pay the uniform fee of ₹600 online

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the application fee for the Assistant Professor post?
A uniform fee of ₹600 is charged from all candidates, irrespective of their category or gender.
What are the age limits for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
What is the salary for the Job Trainee position?
The selected candidates will receive fixed emoluments of ₹35,000 per month as Job Trainees.