HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Out for 369 Posts, Apply Link , Eligibility

HPPSC has released recruitment notifications for assistant professor posts in 2026 for 369 vacancies across 22 college cadre subjects. The College Cadre Assistant Professor application deadline is Extended till 25 August 2026. Candidates meeting the respective eligibility conditions can apply online before the last date through the official HPPSC website.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

The table below gives a quick summary of all important details of HPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before filling the application form.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy Details

A total of 369 posts have been notified across Higher Education under HPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment drive. The vacancies are distributed among Unreserved, OBC, SC, and Ex-Servicemen categories of Himachal Pradesh. The vacancy breakdown is given in the table below.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a recognized medical qualification and a postgraduate degree in the relevant specialty to be eligible for these posts advertised in HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment. The table below covers key eligibility details for two major specialties.

Medical Specialties Eligibility:

Apply Link of HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The online application link for HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 is active on the official website. Candidates should keep all required documents, scanned photographs, and signatures ready before starting the application. The application form must be submitted online only; no offline mode is available for this recruitment. The direct link is provided below for convenience.

Apply Link of HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

How to Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The application process for both drives is fully online through the official HPPSC portal. For the college cadre drive, each subject requires a separate Online Recruitment Application (ORA) on the HPPSC OTR portal since vacancies, categories, and advertisement numbers differ subject to subject. No offline mode is available for either recruitment.

• Visit the official website at hppsc.hp.gov.in
• Go to the “Recruitment” or “Apply Online” section on the homepage
• For college cadre posts: select “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations” and complete “New Registration” if not already registered
• Log in and select the relevant advertisement from the dashboard
• Fill in personal, educational, and experience details carefully
• Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 600 through the available online payment method
• Review the completed form and submit before the respective last date
• Download and save the final submitted application form for future reference

Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready in scanned format before starting the application:

• Matriculation certificate (for age proof)
• Degree certificates with marksheets of all years
• NET/SLET/SET qualifying certificate (for college cadre posts)
• Experience certificate (wherever required)
• Valid category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/WFF/PwBD) in prescribed HP Government format
• Bonafide Himachali certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Income & Asset Certificate or BPL Certificate countersigned by BDO + non-SC/ST/OBC certificate (for EWS candidates)

HPPSC Assistant Professor Application Fee

HPPSC has fixed a single uniform fee for all candidates applying for Assistant Professor  recruitment. There is no fee waiver based on category or gender, which means all applicants must pay the same amount. Candidates should pay the fee through the online mode only as mentioned on the portal. The fee details are given below:

HPPSC Assistant Professor Age Limit and Relaxation

Both HPPSC Assistant Professor drives calculate age as on 01 January 2026. Reserved category candidates get relaxation as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules, applicable only where the post is reserved for that specific category.

HPPSC Faculty Selection Process

HPPSC will select candidates for Assistant Professor posts based on a defined process. The exact stages of selection will follow standard commission procedures for recruitment of medical faculty and Higher Education Faculty. Candidates should stay updated through the official website for further announcements. The stages of selection are as follows:

Medical Cadre and Super Speciality Selection Process:

• Scrutiny of applications based on eligibility criteria
• Written examination or interview, as notified by HPPSC
• Document verification of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and category documents
• Final merit list preparation based on performance
• Appointment to the relevant specialty post in government medical college

College Cadre Selection Process:

Paper-I for College Cadre is qualifying only and does not count toward final merit. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in objective-type tests. Minimum qualifying mark in SAT is 45% for General category and 40% for reserved categories.

HPPSC Faculty Salary

The salary offered for HPPSC Assistant Professor posts is as per Himachal Pradesh government pay rules and is quite competitive. Candidates can expect a good monthly salary along with applicable allowances as per government norms. The pay details are given below.