State Portals
š Himachal Pradesh
š¢ HPPSC
š·ļø Teacher
š Post Graduate ā
Verified Expired
HPPSC Assistant Professor (Sociology) Recruitment 2026
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Posted:
Pay: ā¹35,000 (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.
Last Date Extended:
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 49/6-2026
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:
- Post Graduate
Document Specifications: Photo: Not specified, Signature: Not specified
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 1800-180-8004, Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 17 vacancies
Gen/UR
10
SC
2
ST
1
OBC
2
EWS
2
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 17 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Application Fee (All categories and genders): ā¹600
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Objective Type Screening Test/Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test, Personality Test
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
Am I Eligible?
Applying online?
Crop your photograph and signature to the exact spec required by this portal:
Photo: Not specified, Signature: Not specified
Open Govt Image Resizer
Similar Govt Jobs
Agriculture Development Officer (Job-Trainee) in Department of Agriculture
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission23 Posts
Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) in Health and Family Welfare Department
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission228 Posts
Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology in Department of Higher Education
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission5 Posts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for the Assistant Professor post?
The age limit for candidates is 18 to 45 years, reckoned as on 01-01-2026.
Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh?
Yes, a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible to bonafide SC/ST/OBC candidates of H.P.
What is the examination fee for this recruitment?
A uniform fee of ā¹600.00 is charged from all candidates, irrespective of their category or gender.
Are candidates who have cleared SET eligible to apply?
Yes, candidates who qualify the SET-2026 are eligible to apply, and the advertisement window will be reopened for such candidates if the result is declared after the closing date.