HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Anthropology

HPPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Short Information

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 61/9-2026 for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) – Anthropology under the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh.

A total of 5 unreserved vacancies have been notified. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the HPPSC portal. The last date to apply and pay the examination fee is 16 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

Recruitment – Key Details

• Recruiting Authority: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
• Department: Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh
• Advertisement No.: 61/9-2026
• Post: Assistant Professor (College Cadre) – Anthropology
• Total Vacancies: 5
• Category: Unreserved
• Appointment Type: Group-A Job Trainee
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: Himachal Pradesh
• Monthly Emoluments: ₹35,000
• Notification Date: 19 September 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 September 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Examination Fee: 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM

Vacancy Details

• Assistant Professor (College Cadre) – Anthropology: 5 posts
• Category: Unreserved

The vacancies are tentative and may be increased or decreased by the Commission.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Anthropology with at least 55% marks or equivalent from a recognised university. They must also qualify UGC/CSIR NET or an equivalent accredited eligibility test, subject to applicable Ph.D. exemptions. Relaxation to 50% is available for specified reserved/PwD categories and eligible Ph.D. holders under the prescribed rules.

Required Experience

No separate teaching experience requirement is specified in the supplied recruitment details for this Assistant Professor post.

Desirable Qualification

Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, along with suitability for appointment under prevailing state conditions, is desirable.

Age Limit

As on 1 January 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years

Age Relaxation

A relaxation of up to 5 years in the upper age limit is available to eligible Himachal Pradesh candidates belonging to specified categories, including SC, ST, OBC, wards of freedom fighters and persons with disabilities, subject to the conditions in the notification.

Relaxation for eligible Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen will be governed by applicable government instructions. Reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as unreserved candidates.

Salary / Monthly Emoluments

Selected candidates will be engaged as Group-A Job Trainees with fixed monthly emoluments of:

₹35,000 per month

Application Fee

• All candidates: ₹600
• Payment Mode: Online
• Payment methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or other prescribed digital payment methods

The examination fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Paper I – Objective Type Screening Test
2. Paper II – Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
3. Document Verification
4. Personality Test

Paper I – Screening Test

• Maximum Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour
• General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh – 30 marks
• General Knowledge of National & International Affairs – 30 marks
• Hindi Language – 20 marks
• English Language – 20 marks

Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer. The supplied notification also specifies a penalty where multiple options are marked or where no option is selected, subject to the stated instructions.

Paper II – Subject Aptitude Test

• Type: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
• Maximum Marks: 120
• Duration: 3 hours

The detailed syllabus is to be made available through the HPPSC website.

Personality Test

• Maximum Marks: 30
• Venue: HPPSC Office, Shimla

The supplied details state that final ranking will be based on marks obtained in the Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test.

Qualifying Marks

• Subject Aptitude Test: 45% for General candidates; 40% for reserved categories
• Personality Test: 40% or 12 marks for General candidates; 30% or 9 marks for reserved categories

Examination Centre

The notified examination station is Shimla. HPPSC may change or allot another examination centre depending on administrative requirements and availability.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official HPPSC website.
2. Open the Apply Online section.
3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
4. Log in using your registered credentials.
5. Select the Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology recruitment.
6. Enter your personal, educational and category details.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
8. Review the application carefully.
9. Pay the examination fee online.
10. Submit the application before 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
11. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

• Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth proof
• Master’s degree certificate
• Marksheets
• NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable
• Ph.D. documents, where applicable
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Bonafide Himachali certificate, where applicable
• Disability certificate, where applicable
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• NOC, where required for government employees

Important Instructions

• Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions by the applicable cut-off date.
• Applications must be submitted through the HPPSC online portal.
• Candidates should upload clear and valid documents.
• Government employees should obtain an NOC wherever required.
• Original certificates may be required during document verification or the Personality Test.
• E-admit cards will be issued online.
• Candidates should check the official HPPSC website for examination, syllabus, admit-card and other recruitment updates.

Official Website / Apply Link

HPPSC Official Website: hppsc.hp.gov.in

Online Application: HPPSC Online Application Portal

Notification Date: 19 September 2026 Online Application Last Date: 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM Last Date for Examination Fee: 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM

Matriculation certificate for date-of-birth proof Master’s degree certificate Marksheets NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable Ph.D. documents, where applicable Category certificate, where applicable Bonafide Himachali certificate, where applicable Disability certificate, where applicable Experience certificate, wherever applicable Recent photograph Signature NOC, where required for government employees

Visit the official HPPSC website. Open the Apply Online section. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered. Log in using your registered credentials. Select the Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology recruitment. Enter your personal, educational and category details. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents. Review the application carefully. Pay the examination fee online. Submit the application before 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.