Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 (Higher Education Department)
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited online applications for multiple Assistant Professor (College Cadre) posts in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. Vacancies are available across various subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Music, Dance, Tabla, and more. Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly emolument of ₹35,000 as Job Trainees. Online applications are open until 14 July 2026.
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About HPPSC Recruitment
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 3-26/2026-PSC (R-I) inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for the recruitment of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) posts in the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
The recruitment drive covers multiple academic disciplines and offers an excellent opportunity for eligible postgraduate candidates aspiring to join government colleges as Assistant Professors. The appointments will be made on a Job Trainee basis with a fixed monthly emolument.
Posts Available
Recruitment has been announced for various Assistant Professor disciplines including:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
- Dance
- Music (Vocal)
- Tabla
- English
- Hindi
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Commerce
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Physical Education
- Sanskrit
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Public Administration
A total of 369 vacancies have been notified across 22 subjects under different advertisement numbers.
Job Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Delivering lectures and conducting practical sessions where applicable.
- Preparing lesson plans and academic materials.
- Guiding student research projects and seminars.
- Participating in departmental academic and administrative activities.
- Conducting research and contributing to academic publications.
- Supporting curriculum development and educational quality enhancement.
- Performing duties assigned by the Department of Higher Education.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed as Job Trainees and will receive:
- Fixed monthly emolument of ₹35,000.
- Opportunity to work in Government Colleges of Himachal Pradesh.
- Valuable teaching and academic experience.
- Career growth opportunities in higher education.
Selection Process
The recruitment process generally consists of:
- Screening Test (if applicable)
- Subject Aptitude Test
- Personality Test / Interview
- Document Verification
Final selection will be based on HPPSC recruitment rules and merit.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 17 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Screening Test | To be Notified |
| Subject Aptitude Test | To be Notified |
| Personality Test | To be Notified |
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