HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Result and Selection Process

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is managing the recruitment process for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) for the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates who have applied for these positions can now track the progress of their results and selection stages through the official portal.

Short Information

The HPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment drive is a comprehensive process aimed at filling 369 vacancies across 22 different subjects. Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees with a fixed monthly emolument of Rs. 35,000. The selection process is rigorous, beginning with a thorough application scrutiny followed by a two-tier written examination conducted on the same day.

The first stage is a qualifying Screening Test (Paper-I), and the second is the Subject Aptitude Test (SAT/Paper-II). Only those who qualify both written stages and pass the document verification process will be called for the Personality Test (Interview) at the HPPSC office in Shimla. The final merit list is prepared by combining the marks obtained in the Subject Aptitude Test and the Personality Test.

How to Check Results Online

Candidates can check their results and the status of their application by following these detailed steps:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission at http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Access the OTR Dashboard: Log in to your account using the One Time Registration (OTR) credentials you created during the application process.
3. Navigate to Results/Notifications: Look for the "Results" or "Notifications" section on the homepage or within your candidate dashboard.
4. Select the Subject Advertisement: Since there are 22 separate advertisements (from 34/6-2026 to 55/6-2026), locate the specific advertisement number corresponding to the subject you applied for (e.g., English, Chemistry, or Hindi).
5. Download the Merit List: Click on the result link to open the PDF file. Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number or name in the list of qualified candidates.
6. Save for Reference: Download and print a copy of the result page for future reference during document verification and the interview stage.

Cut-Off Marks & Merit List

The cut-off marks for the HPPSC Assistant Professor recruitment are determined based on the number of vacancies available for each subject and the performance of the candidates. Because each of the 22 subjects is treated as a separate recruitment drive, the cut-off marks vary significantly from one subject to another.

For the written stage, candidates must meet the following qualifying criteria:

• Paper-I (Screening Test): This is a qualifying exam. Candidates scoring zero or negative marks are excluded from the process.
• Paper-II (Subject Aptitude Test): The qualifying mark for the SAT is 45% for General category candidates and 40% for Reserved category candidates.

The final merit list is not based on Paper-I. Instead, it is a summation of the marks from the Subject Aptitude Test (120 marks) and the Personality Test (30 marks), totaling 150 marks. The shortlisting for the interview follows a specific zone ratio: 1:5 for subjects with 11 or more posts, and 1:5+3 for subjects with 10 or fewer posts. Candidates are advised to check their specific subject-wise notification PDF to understand the category-wise reservation matrix, as this directly impacts the cut-off eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for the HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026 recruitment? There are a total of 369 vacancies distributed across 22 different subjects. English has the highest number of posts (39), while subjects like Dance and Tabla have 2 posts each.

Q2. What is the salary for the selected candidates? Selected candidates are appointed as Job Trainees and receive a fixed monthly pay of Rs. 35,000. This rate is uniform across all 22 subjects.

Q3. How is the final merit list calculated? The final merit is based on a total of 150 marks, which consists of the marks obtained in the Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II) of 120 marks and the Personality Test (Interview) of 30 marks.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the HPPSC Assistant Professor exam? Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong, multiple, or blank answer in the objective tests.

Q5. What are the minimum educational qualifications required? Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in the relevant subject and a qualifying NET/SLET/SET score. Ph.D. holders may be exempt from NET/SLET/SET if they meet specific university and publication criteria.