Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has officially released the HP SET Notification 2026 on 5th January 2026. The online application is invited from the candidates for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor(s) in Universities and Colleges located within the State of Himachal Pradesh. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can apply online for the HP SET 2026 exam through the official website https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/.
HP SET Notification 2026 Out
The official HP State Eligibility Test-2026 Notification 2026 PDF under Advt. No. 1/1-2026 has been released on the official website https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/. Applicants are advised to read the notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility conditions. The official notification PDF is also provided here for the candidates.
HP SET Exam 2026- Highlights
HP SET, also known as HP State Eligibility Test (SET), is a state-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor(s) in Universities and Colleges located within the State of Himachal Pradesh.
| HP SET Exam 2026- Highlights | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Exam Name | HP State Eligibility Test-2026 |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 5th to 30th January 2026 |
| Exam Purpose | For recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor(s) in Universities and Colleges |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
HP SET 2026- Important Dates
The HP SET 2026 online application process has started at https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ along with the release of the notification pdf. The application link will remain active till 30th January 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release dates | 5th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 5th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 30th January 2026 (11:59 pm) |
HP SET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
In order to avoid disqualification of their applications, candidates must fulfil the following HP SET eligibility criteria in terms of their age and qualifications.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a Master’s Degree from UGC-recognised Universities / Institutions, with at least 50% marks from a recognised University.
Age Limit
The age of the candidates who are applying for the HP TET Exam 2025 must not be less than 18 years. However, there is no bar for an upper age limit.
HP SET Online Form 2026
The online application process for the HP SET Exam 2026 has started at the official website https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/. Candidates interested in make carrer in the teaching field must register themselves on or before the last date i.e. 30th January 2026 (11:59 p.m), to avoid last-minute technical glitches. Application will be accepted only in online mode; registration form through any other mode will not be accepted under any circumstances.
HP SET Application Fee 2026
To complete the HP SET Application Form 2026, candidates have to pay the HP SET Application Fee 2026 as per their category. The fee will be paid by the Online Payment Gateway by Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1150/- |
| General-EWS / Other Backwards Class (Non-Creamy Layer) of H.P. | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ST / BPL/PWD | Rs. 325/- |
HP SET Exam Pattern 2026
- The Test will consist of two papers. Both papers will consist of only objective-type multiple-choice questions
- For each correct response, the candidate will get 2 (two) marks.
- The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper I (General Awareness) |
General Questions to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate | 50 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper II Concerned subject) |
Subject selected by the candidate and is intended to Assess the domain knowledge of the candidate |
100 | 200 | 2 hour |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 hours | |
HP SET 2026 Subjects List
The HP SET Exam will be conducted for a total of 22 subjects. Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only
| Subject Code | 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 |
HP SET Exam Centre 2026
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) will conduct the HP State Eligibility Test-2026 at various exam centres throughout the state.
- Shimla
- Solan
- Mandi
- Kangra at Dharamshala
- Bilaspur
- Hamirpur
- Nahan
- Una
- Kullu
- Chamba
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