📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for the State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026. This test is the eligibility criteria for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor in Universities and Colleges within Himachal Pradesh. Interested candidates holding a Master's Degree can apply online through the official HPPSC website.
HPPSC SET 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | State Eligibility Test (SET) for Assistant Professor |
| Qualification | Master's Degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) |
| Start Date for Apply | 03/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 30/01/2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | www.hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (Subjects Offered)
The HPPSC SET 2026 will be conducted for the following 22 subjects:
| S.No | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical Sciences |
| 2 | English |
| 3 | Life Sciences |
| 4 | Commerce |
| 5 | Economics |
| 6 | Geography |
| 7 | Hindi |
| 8 | History |
| 9 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 10 | Music |
| 11 | Physical Sciences |
| 12 | Physical Education |
| 13 | Sociology |
| 14 | Sanskrit |
| 15 | Political Science |
| 16 | Public Administration |
| 17 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 18 | Tourism Administration and Management |
| 19 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 20 | Psychology |
| 21 | Education |
| 22 | Environment Sciences |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Assistant Professor (via SET)
- Essential: Master’s Degree with 55% marks (without rounding off) from UGC recognized universities in Humanities (including languages), Social Sciences, Computer Science & Applications.
- Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/PWD candidates of H.P. require 50% marks. Ph.D. Degree holders whose Master’s level examination was completed by 19th September 1991 are eligible for 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%).
- Subject Choice: Candidates must appear in the subject of their Post-Graduation only.
- Provisional Candidates: Candidates pursuing Master's degree or with awaited results may apply provisionally but must complete the degree within two years from the SET result date with the required percentage.
- Desirable: Candidates with PG diplomas/certificates from Foreign/Indian Universities should ascertain equivalence with Master’s Degree from AIU, New Delhi. Government servants must inform their Head of Office.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 1,150/- |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) of H.P. | Rs. 600/- |
| SC of HP / ST of HP / BPL / PWD of HP / EWS BPL of HP | Rs. 325/- |
Note: Payment must be made online via Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The test consists of two papers conducted in two separate sessions:
- Paper-I (General Awareness): 50 Questions (Objective), 100 Marks, Duration: 1 Hour. Assesses teaching/research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension.
- Paper-II (Concerned Subject): 100 Questions (Objective), 200 Marks, Duration: 2 Hours. Assesses domain knowledge.
- Marking Scheme: 2 marks for each correct response. No negative marking.
- Qualifying Criteria: Top 6% of appeared candidates (in both papers) will be declared qualified. General: 40% aggregate; Reserved: 35% aggregate.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Click on "Apply Online" link.
- Register/Log in to the "One Time Registration" (OTRS) system.
- Select the State Eligibility Test (SET) advertisement.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents (Matric certificate, Master Degree marks sheet, Category certificate, etc.).
- Pay the requisite examination fee online.
- Submit the application before 30/01/2026 (11:59 PM).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03/01/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03/01/2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30/01/2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Examination Date | To be notified later |
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for HPPSC SET 2026?
Ans. Candidates with a Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university.
Q2. Is there any age limit for SET?
Ans. No, there is no age limit to appear for the State Eligibility Test.
Q3. What is the validity of the SET certificate?
Ans. SET qualified candidates from 1st June 2002 onwards are eligible only in Universities/Colleges of the State where they cleared the SET.