HPPSC Assistant Professor Exam Date 2026 - Check Date, Posts and Call Letter Details at hppsc.hp.gov.in

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC), Nigam Vihar, Shimla, has officially released the detailed examination date sheet and shift timings for the Offline Screening Test and Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates who registered for these collegiate teaching positions can review the complete date sheet and download guidelines at hppsc.hp.gov.in. The commission will conduct testing across Shimla, Mandi, and Dharamshala examination centres.

HPPSC Assistant Professor 2026: Examination Schedule and Shifts

The official notification outlines the shift timings and examination format:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

The revised HPPSC examination scheme operates on a 2-paper objective testing structure:

• Paper-I: General Knowledge & Language (100 Marks): 50 objective questions carrying 2 marks each with a 1-hour duration. Comprises Himachal Pradesh GK (30 marks), National and International Affairs (30 marks), Hindi Language (20 marks), and English Language (20 marks). Candidates must score at least 35 percent marks to qualify Paper-I.
• Paper-II: Subject Aptitude Test (SAT - 100 Marks): 100 objective questions carrying 1 mark each with a 2-hour duration testing the post-graduate subject domain. A negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Screening & Merit Rule: Paper-I is qualifying in nature; marks scored in Paper-II SAT strictly determine shortlisting for the personality test at a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio.
• Personality Test / Interview (30 Marks): Assesses teaching methodology, communication, and subject knowledge. Final merit is framed on aggregate marks of Paper-II SAT and Personality Test.

E-Admit Card Download and Centre Instructions

Aspirants must follow these instructions to download hall tickets:

• Log into your HPPSC candidate profile on hppsc.hp.gov.in using User ID and Password.
• Download the e-admit card bearing your roll number, exam centre address, and assigned shift.
• Affix a recent passport photo on the printed admit card and bring an original photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
• Report at the examination venue at least 60 minutes prior to the commencement of each shift. No candidate will be admitted after the start of Paper-I at 11:00 AM.

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

In the previous HPPSC collegiate assistant professor examinations, the shortlisting cutoff in Paper-II SAT closed at 61.25 marks out of 100 for General category, 54.50 marks for OBC of HP, and 48.00 marks for SC/ST of HP.

Aspirant Suggestions and High-Yield Preparation Strategy

• Paper-I Qualifying Benchmark: Do not overlook Paper-I; ensure you clear the compulsory 35 percent threshold (35 marks out of 100) or your Paper-II will not be considered.
• Himachal Pradesh GK Focus: Dedicate revision hours to Himachal Pradesh geography, rivers, administrative history, and recent state budget schemes.
• Stationery Requirements: Use only blue or black ballpoint pens for darkening OMR answer sheets; gel pens or correction fluids are strictly prohibited.

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