HPPSC Assistant Professor (Economics) Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Posted:
Pay: ₹35,000 per month (Job Trainee)
Category State Portals
Job Type Contract
Latest Updates & Links
Latest Update: The last date for HPPSC Assistant Professor (College Cadre) online applications (Advt Nos. 33/6-2026 to 55/6-2026) has been extended to August 15, 2026.
Download Last Date Extended: Click here to view
Official Notice (Last Date Extended): Download PDF
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 46/6-2026
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.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Masters Degree in Economics with 55% marks
- NET/SLET/SET qualified
Document Specifications: Photo: Not specified, Signature: Not specified
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 1800-180-8004 or 0177-2629738, Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 10 vacancies
Gen/UR
7
SC
1
OBC
1
EWS
1
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 17 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Application Fee (All candidates): ₹600
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Screening Test, Subject Aptitude Test, Personality Test
Exam Mode: Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Paper-I: General Knowledge of HP, National/International Affairs, Hindi, English. Paper-II: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (Economics).
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit for candidates is 18 to 45 years, reckoned as on 01-01-2026.
Is there any negative marking in the screening test?
Yes, one fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted as a penalty for each wrong answer.
What is the application fee for all categories?
A uniform fee of ₹600.00 is charged from all candidates, irrespective of their category or gender.