Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) invites online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Professor posts on a Full-Time basis across various departments. A total of 26 vacancies are available. Eligible candidates fulfilling the qualification criteria as per UGC Regulations, 2018 (and AICTE norms 2019 for UIT) can apply online up to 07 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) |
| Advertisement No. | Rectt.-30/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Job Location | Shimla (and Regional Centre Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh |
| Official Website | hpuniv.ac.in |
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:26
| Department | Vacancies | Qualification Norms |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 3 | As per UGC Regulations, 2018 |
| History | 2 | |
| Law | 2 | |
| Commerce | 3 | |
| Physics | 2 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | |
| Life Long Learning | 1 | |
| Geography | 1 | |
| Sanskrit | 4 | |
| Law (Regional Centre Dharamshala) | 2 | |
| Computer Science/IT (UIT) | 2 | As per UGC Regulations, 2018 and AICTE norms 2019 |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | As per UGC Regulations, 2018 (and AICTE norms 2019 for the UIT department). |
| Age Limit | Please refer to the official notification for age limit details. |
Application Fee:
Salary: Pay Level 10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400) as per 7th CPC.
The selection will be based on the following stages:
Candidates must apply online through the official HPU website. Follow these steps to apply:
Important Dates: The online application window is open from 11 August 2026 to 07 September 2026.
Hard Copy Submission: A printout of the application must also be submitted by the last date. Check the notification for the exact address and requirements for remote areas.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Hard Copy | 07 September 2026 |
Official Website (HPU): https://hpuniv.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
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Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Invites Application for 26 Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
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Shimla | 7th September, 2026 | View Details |
The Himachal Pradesh University was founded on July 22, 1970. It is located at Summer Hill which is at a distance of 5 kms from the main town, Shimla. The University is nestled amidst tall and lush green trees of deodars, oats, pines and rhododendrons. The location of the University presents a panoramic natural view among the woods, settled around Summer Hill. The camps where one half bathes in the fresh sun towards the east and another half in the grandeur of unique sunset on the West. Overlooking snow peaked majestic mountain ranges add to the lofty ideals and vision of the university. Its salubrious climate and calmness presents congenial atmosphere to pursue higher studies. The University campus occupies an area of 200 acres and has been designed to possess a distinctive architectural style. Himachal Pradesh University is the only multi-faculty and affiliating University in the state. It firmly believes in what India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru said in his oft. Cited convocation address at the University of Allahabad, “A University stands for humanism, for tolerance, for region, for progress, for the adventure of ideas and for the search for truth. It stands for the onward march of the human race towards even higher.