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HPPSC PGT Exam Date 2024 Out, Check Exam Schedule

HPPSC PGT Exam Date 2024 Out: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification pdf on its official website of HPPSC for PGT/ / School Lecturers posts to recruit 585 vacancies for various subjects in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. HPPSC PGT Exam 2024 for Lecturer (School-New), Class-II posts is scheduled to be held from 29th March 2024 onwards. Check the HPPSC PGT Exam scheduled from the article.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023- Overview

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the notification PDF inviting online applications from eligible candidates for 585 vacancies for Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/School Lecturer for various subjects. Interested candidates must be aware of the overview details for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023. In the below table, we have shared the brief details related to the recruitment drive.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023- Overview
Exam Conducting Body Name Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Department Name Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh
Post Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/School Lecturer
Vacancies 585
Category Govt Jobs
HPPSC PGT Exam Date 2024 From 29th March 2024 onwards
Selection Process Written Examination, Document Verification
Salary Rs. 43000 -136000/-
Job Location Himachal Pradesh
Official Website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in

HPPSC PGT Exam Date 2024 Out

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the tentative exam dates for conducting Screening Tests and Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) for the post of Lecturer (School-New). The HPPSC PGT Examination 2024 is going to commence from 29th March 2024 onwards. Selection of the candidates for the same vacancies will be done through the written examination and document verification. Details regarding the examination will be released along with the HPPSC PGT Admit Card.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023- Important Dates

The online registration dates for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 have been released on the official website of HPPSC along with the HPPSC Notification PDF. The HPPSC PGT Examination 2024 is going to be held from 29th March 2024 onwards. Go through the below table to know all the important dates.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023- Important Dates
Event Dates
HPPSC PGT Notification PDF Release Date 17th October 2023
HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Apply Online Starts 17th October 2023
Last Date to Apply Online 13th November 2023
Last Date to Fee Payment 13th November 2023
HPPSC PGT Admit Card 2024 March 2024
HPPSC PGT Exam Date 2024 from 29th March 2024 onwards

HPPSC PGT Notification PDF

HPPSC PGT Notification PDF has been released on 17th October 2023 on the official portal of HPPSC at hppsc.hp.gov.in. Candidates must read the notification pdf to know all the important and necessary information including registration dates, vacancy details, selection process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, salary etc. The direct link to download the Notification pdf is provided here.

HPPSC PGT Notification 2023 PDF
Post Name Notification PDF
PGT English Click to Download
PGT Hindi Click to Download
PGT History Click to Download
PGT Political Science Cick to Download
PGT Economics Click to Download
PGT Mathematics Click to Download
PGT Physics Click to Download
PGT Chemistry Click to Download
PGT Biology Click to Download
PGT Commerce Click to Download

HPPSC PGT Vacancy 2023

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is going to recruit a total of 585 vacancies of Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/ School Lecturers for various subjects i.e. English, Hindi, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. The post-wise vacancy details are tabulated below in the table.

HPPSC PGT Vacancy 2023
Post Name Vacancy
PGT English 63
PGT Hindi 117
PGT History 115
PGT Political Science 102
PGT Economics 17
PGT Mathematics 41
PGT Physics 45
PGT Chemistry 29
PGT Biology 09
PGT Commerce 47
Total 585

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Apply Online

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 online application link has been activated on the official website of HPPSC  www.hppsc.hp.gov.in. Candidates can submit their application forms online mode through the official website of HPPSC. Here we have shared the direct link to apply online for HPPSC Vacancy 2023. Click on the link and start submitting their application forms before the last date to avoid any kind of inconvenience at the last minute. The last date to apply online for 585 Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) posts is 13th November 2023.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Application Fee

Candidates have to pay a fixed amount to complete the application forms as mentioned in the notification pdf. Candidates belong to the general category and other state candidates have to pay Rs. 400/- and the reserved category application fee is Rs. 100/- and female candidates are exempted from the application fee. The application fee will be paid in online mode by Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/ any other online digital mode. The category-wise application fee is mentioned below in the table.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Application Fee
Category Application Fee
Male candidates of General, General Physically Disabled / Economic Weaker Section (not included in BPL category), Wards of Freedom Fighter categories, and General- Ex-Servicemen of HP Rs. 400/-
Candidates (Other State) Rs. 400/-
SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS  (Male candidates) Rs.100/-
Female Exempted

Steps to Apply Online for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023

Eligible candidates can apply online for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 through the official website of HPPSC. Here we have provided the step-by-step process to submit the application forms for PGT posts.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) at www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.

Step 2: On the homepage click on the link “Apply Online”.

Step 3: A new page appears on the screen, click on the link “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations”

Step 4: A new tab appears on the screen if candidates are not registered already, register and create their profile by clicking on “New Registration”

Step 5: After completing the registration or if already registered the candidate has to log into their account on the OTR page.

Step 6: The candidate has to apply for a particular post.

Step 7: Upload all required documents as per the prescribed format.

Step 8: Submit the application fee in the online mode as per category and click on the submit button.

Step 9: Download and take a printout of HPPSC PGT Application forms for future reference.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting application forms for PGT posts candidates are advised to carefully read the notification pdf and ensure their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit to apply online for HPPSC Recruitment 2023. The eligibility criteria for PGT posts are as follows.

HPPSC PGT Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the requisite educational qualifications as mentioned in the notification pdf prescribed for the posts for which they want to apply. Education qualification for PGT posts is as follows.

  • Candidates must have passed Matriculation and 10+2 from any school/institution situated within Himachal Pradesh.
  • Candidates must possess their Master’s Degree in the Concerned Subject and have completed their Bachelor of Degree in B.ED (Education) or Bachelor of Degree in two years integrated M.SC.ED. Course.

HPPSC PGT Age Limit (as on 01/01/2023)

Candidates’ ages should be between 18 to 45 years as on 01/01/2023 to apply online for HPPSC PGT posts. Age relaxation will be provided only to the reserved candidates, who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Other states of reserved category candidates will be treated as a general category.

  • Minimum Age- 18 years
  • Maximum Age- 45 years
  • Upper Age Relaxation for the reserved category is mentioned below in the table.
HPPSC PGT Age Relaxation 
Category Age Relaxation 
SC/ ST/ OBC 05 years
Persons with disabilities 05 years
Children/Grand Children Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh 05 years

HPPSC PGT Selection Process

To be selected for the Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/ School Lecturer posts candidates have to undergo the written examination followed by document verification. Qualified candidates in the written examination will be called for Document verification.

  1. Written Examination: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) will conduct the HPPSC PGT Written Examination 2023 for Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/School Lecturer posts. HPPSC PGT Exam consists of 2 papers, Paper 1 is qualifying in nature, and on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the Paper 2 exam, a merit list will be prepared and candidates will be eligible to appear for document verification.
  2. Document Verification: Qualified candidates in the HPPSC PGT Written examination will be called for document verification. Candidates have to process the Original certificates at the time of Document Verification.

HPPSC PGT Exam Pattern 2023

  • HPPSC PGT written exam consists of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
  • The HPPSC PGT exam consists of 2 papers.
  • This paper 1 is a qualifying paper only and candidates are required to obtain 35% pass marks in this paper.
  • There will be a negative marking 1/4 mark (0.25) will be deducted for wrong answers.
  • The language of the paper will be Hindi and English.
HPPSC PGT Exam Pattern 2023 
Paper  Subject Total Marks Duration
1 General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh 30 01 hour
GK National and International Affairs 30
 Hindi language 20
English language 20
2 Subject Aptitude Test (SAT 100 02 hours

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Salary

Selected candidates for Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/School Lecturer posts in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh will be paid a monthly salary of Rs. 43000 -136000/-. The salary details for PGT posts are mentioned below in the table.

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 Salary
Post Name Pay Level Salary
Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) Level – 12 Rs. 43000 -136000/-

HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023- FAQs

Q1. Is HPPSC PGT Notification PDF released?

Ans. Yes, HPPSC PGT Notification PDF has been released on 17th October 2023 on the official website of HPPSC.

Q2. What are the exam date for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The HPPSC PGT exam 2024 is going to be held from 23rd February 2024 onwards.

Q3. How many posts are released under HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023.

Ans. Through HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 a total 585 vacancies for post Graduate Teachers (PGT)/School Lecturer posts are released.

Q4. What is the selection process for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023.

Ans. The selection process for HPPSC PGT Recruitment 2023 includes the written examination and document verification.

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