HPPSC Assistant Professor Anthropology 2026 – 5 Posts, Apply by 16 Oct
In short: HPPSC has advertised 5 unreserved posts of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology as Job Trainees in the Higher Education Department, Himachal Pradesh. Candidates aged 18 to 45 with a master's in Anthropology (55% marks) and NET/SET can apply at hppsc.hp.gov.in until 16 October 2026. The fee is ₹600 and the monthly amount ₹35,000.
Overview
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC), Shimla |
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| Total Posts | 5 |
| Qualification | Master's degree in the relevant subject (Anthropology) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and persons with disabilities) + UGC/CSIR NET or accredited SLET/SET; NET exemption for Ph.D. holders registered before 11 July 2009 subject to conditions |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Salary | Fixed ₹35,000 per month as Job Trainee |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Last Date | 16 Oct 2026 |
Important Dates
| Advertisement issued (Advt 61/9-2026) | 19 September 2026 |
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| Last date to apply online | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam date | To be announced by the Commission |
Application Fee
| All candidates (any category or gender) | ₹600 |
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| Payment mode | Debit card, credit card, UPI or other online mode |
Overview
HPPSC issued Advertisement No. 61/9-2026 on 19 September 2026 for 5 unreserved posts of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology, Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Higher Education Department, Himachal Pradesh. Selected candidates get a fixed ₹35,000 per month under the Department of Personnel’s job trainee scheme of 19 July 2025.
Eligibility in detail
- A master’s in Anthropology with at least 55% marks (or grade ‘B’ on the seven-point scale).
- A 5% relaxation (to 50%) for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and persons with disabilities, and for Ph.D. holders who passed their master’s before September 1991.
- NET/SLET/SET is mandatory.
- Ph.D. holders registered before 11 July 2009 are exempt from NET only if the Ph.D. was in regular mode, the thesis was evaluated by two external examiners, an open viva was held, two research papers (at least one in a refereed journal) were published and two conference or seminar presentations were made.
Exam pattern
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | One-hour MCQ – HP GK 30, national/international affairs 30, Hindi 20, English 20 | 100 |
| Paper-II | Three-hour descriptive SAT | 120 |
| Personality test | In Shimla | 30 |
Paper-I cuts a quarter mark for each wrong answer and also penalises blanks, so mark option ‘E’ for questions you want to skip. The SAT needs 45% for General and 40% for reserved candidates. The final merit is the total of the SAT and personality test marks.
Points to note
- The exam station is Shimla.
- Candidates in regular government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before the interview.
How to Apply
- Read Advertisement No. 61/9-2026 on hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Register under One Time Registration (OTR) via "Apply Online", or log in.
- Select the Assistant Professor (Anthropology) advertisement from your dashboard.
- Upload your matriculation certificate, all master's mark sheets and your NET/SET certificate (or Ph.D. exemption documents).
- Pay the ₹600 fee online and submit before 11:59 PM on 16 October 2026.
Important Links
| Official notification PDF (Advt 61/9-2026) | Click Here |
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| Apply online (HPPSC OTR portal) | Click Here |
| HPPSC official website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in HPPSC Assistant Professor Anthropology 2026?
There are 5 posts, all Unreserved (UR).
Is NET compulsory?
Yes, UGC/CSIR NET or an accredited SLET/SET is the minimum condition. Candidates registered for M.Phil/Ph.D. before 11 July 2009 may be exempt if they meet the five conditions listed in the notification.
What is the selection process?
A 100-mark objective Paper-I, a 120-mark descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II) and a 30-mark personality test. As this is college-level teaching recruitment, the direct-interview rule for small applicant pools does not apply.
What is the last date?
Both the application and the fee must be completed by 11:59 PM on 16 October 2026.
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