Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for HPPSC SET Recruitment 2026 for the posts of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across Himachal Pradesh. Candidates possessing a postgraduate degree are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible applicants can submit their applications online through the official HPPSC website.
The online application process for HPPSC SET Recruitment 2026 commenced on 03 January 2026 and will remain open until 30 January 2026. Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online application form.
| HPPSC SET Recruitment 2026 |
| Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) : Short Details of Notification ADVERTISEMENT NO.1/1-2026 | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 03 January 2026 • Application Start : 03 January 2026 • Last Date for Apply Online : 30 January 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) • Last Date for Fee payment : 30 January 2026 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • General Category : Rs. 1150/- • Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) of H.P .: Rs. 600/- • SC / ST / BPL / PWD / EWS BPL of H.P. : Rs. 325/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • No Age Limit for appearing in SET • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| N/A |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • General / EWS candidates: 55% marks in Master’s Degree. • SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PWD of H.P.: 50% marks in Master’s Degree. • Master’s Degree must be from UGC-recognized Universities. • Subjects: Humanities (including languages), Social Sciences, Computer Science & Applications. • Final year / result awaited candidates may apply provisionally. • Ph.D. holders (Master’s completed by 19 Sept 1991) get 5% relaxation. • For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Exam Pattern |
| • Each question carries 2 marks • No negative marking for incorrect answers • Unattempted questions carry zero marks • If a question is dropped, full marks are awarded to all candidates |
| Selection Process |
| • Paper-I (General Awareness) • Paper-II (Concerned Subject) • Marking Scheme • Qualifying Criteria |
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Session | Nature of Questions |
| Paper I | General Awareness | 50 | 100 | 1 Hr | First | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Paper II | Concerned Subject | 100 | 200 | 2 Hr | Second | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Total | ——- | 150 | 300 | 3 Hr | —— | —— |
| HP SET Subject List |
| The HPPSC SET 2026 syllabus is in line with the UGC syllabus. Paper I follows the standard General Studies syllabus for teaching and research aptitude. Paper II is entirely subject-based. • Chemical Sciences • English • Life Sciences • Commerce • Economics • Geography • Hindi • History • Mathematical Sciences • Music • Physical Sciences • Physical Education • Sociology • Sanskrit • Political Science • Public Administration • Computer Science and Applications • Tourism Administration and Management • Mass Communication and Journalism • Psychology • Education • Environmental Sciences |
| Essential Instructions |
| • Exam Centers: Shimla, Solan, Mandi, Dharamshala, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Nahan, Una, Kullu, Chamba. • Candidate must appear in the subject of their Post Graduation only. • SET is an eligibility test accredited by : contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} (UGC). • Qualified candidates will be eligible for Assistant Professor posts in Himachal Pradesh. |
| HPPSC SET Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of HPPSC at https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/. Candidates can apply online between 03 January 2026 and 30 January 2026. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification for “HPPSC SET Recruitment 2026”. 2. Ensure that all required documents are checked and kept ready, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic information. 3. Prepare scanned copies of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and ID proof in the prescribed format. 4. Before submitting the application form, review the preview carefully and verify all entered details. 5. After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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