HPPSC SET Recruitment 2026: Online Apply for Assistant Professor Posts

Age

There is no age limit for appearing in HPPSC SET 2026.

Educational Qualifications

• General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates: at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree (without rounding off).
• SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD of HP: at least 50% marks in Master’s Degree (without rounding off).
• Master’s Degree must be from UGC-recognized universities/institutions in Humanities (including languages) and Social Sciences, Computer Science & Applications.
• Candidates pursuing their Master’s degree or awaiting result may apply provisionally.
• Candidates must complete their PG degree examination within two years from the SET result date.
• Ph.D. holders whose Master’s degree was completed by 19-Sep-1991 are eligible for 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (55% to 50%).

Essential Requirements

• Appear in the subject of their post-graduation only.
• If the Post Graduation subject is not listed, candidates may appear in UGC-NET/Joint CSIR-UGC Test.
• SET qualification in a subject other than the Master’s degree subject will not be considered eligible.
• Reserved category candidates must ensure their certificate is issued by a competent authority.

Desirable

• Post-graduate diploma/certificate from Indian/Foreign universities should be checked for equivalence with Master’s Degree via AIU (New Delhi).
• Government servants must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing that they have applied for SET.

Important Dates

• Notification/Advertisement Date: 03-01-2026
• Online Application Start Date: 03-01-2026
• Online Application Last Date: 30-01-2026 (11:59 PM)
• Examination Date: To be notified in due course
• Display of Provisional Answer Keys: After examination
• Objections to Answer Key: 5 days (excluding day of publishing key)
• Result Declaration: To be announced on the website

Application Fee (Online)

• General Category: Rs. 1,150
• Gen-EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) HP: Rs. 600
• SC / ST / BPL / PWD / EWS (HP): Rs. 325

Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking through e-Payment Gateway. Fee is non-refundable under any circumstance.

How to Apply

• Visit the official website and click on Apply Online.
• Register under the One Time Registration (OTRS) system if not already registered.
• Log in and select the advertisement for SET 2026.
• Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
• Pay the online examination fee and submit the application before 30-01-2026 11:59 PM.
• If already registered, use your existing User ID and Password.

Documents to be Uploaded

• Latest photograph (prescribed size) and signature
• Matriculation certificate for age proof
• Master’s Degree marks sheet
• Valid category certificates (S.C., S.T., OBC, EWS, PWD, etc.)
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate (for reserved categories)
• EWS: Income & Asset Certificate or valid BPL Certificate countersigned by BDO along with non-SC/ST/OBC certificate

On the Day of Examination

• Bring printout of the online Admit Card downloaded from HPPSC.
• Carry original ID proof and passport-size photograph.
• Detailed instructions and e-admit card will be available on the website; no hard copies will be mailed.
• Ensure signatures and photographs are identical across documents.
• Retain a photocopy of the Application Form for records.