HP SET Notification 2026 – Apply Online for State Eligibility Test
HP SET Notification 2026 has been released by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for Assistant Professor eligibility. Apply online till 30 January 2026. Check eligibility, exam pattern, fees, subjects, and selection process.
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- A) HP SET Notification 2026
- B) HP SET Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
- C) HP SET 2026 – Important Dates
- D) HP SET Vacancy Details
- E) Eligibility Criteria for HP SET 2026
- F) HP SET Application Fee 2026
- G) Salary Details
- H) Selection Process – HP SET 2026
- I) HP SET Exam Pattern 2026
- J) HP SET 2026 Subjects List
- K) Important Links
A) HP SET Notification 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HP State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 Notification on 3 January 2026.
The exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges of Himachal Pradesh.
Online applications are accepted through the official website only from 3 January to 30 January 2026 (11:59 PM).
B) HP SET Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Exam Name | HP State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Eligibility Test) |
| Total Subjects | 22 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
C) HP SET 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 3 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 3 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | Will be updated soon |
| Admit Card Date | Will be updated soon |
D) HP SET Vacancy Details
HP SET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam.
Vacancies: Not Applicable (Eligibility Test Only)
E) Eligibility Criteria for HP SET 2026
E1) Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Marks (General/EWS) | 55% in Master’s Degree |
| Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) | 50% in Master’s Degree |
| Eligible Streams | Humanities, Social Sciences, Computer Science & Applications |
| Appearing Candidates | Allowed provisionally |
| Subject Restriction | Must appear in Master’s Degree subject only |
Note: Foreign degree holders must ensure equivalence with Indian Master’s degree through AIU.
E2) Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | No Upper Age Limit |
F) HP SET Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PWD / BPL | ₹325 |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.
G) Salary Details
HP SET is an eligibility test.
Salary/Pay Scale: Not Available in Provided Content (Depends on institution & UGC norms)
H) Selection Process – HP SET 2026
The selection will be based on performance in both papers:
- Paper I: General Awareness (50 Questions – 100 Marks)
- Paper II: Concerned Subject (100 Questions – 200 Marks)
Qualifying Criteria:
- General Category: 40% aggregate
- Reserved Category: 35% aggregate
- Top 6% candidates declared qualified
Marking Scheme:
- +2 marks for each correct answer
- No negative marking
I) HP SET Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (General Awareness) | 50 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| Paper II (Concerned Subject) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours |
Exam Medium: English & Hindi (except language papers, Computer Science & Environment Sciences)
J) HP SET 2026 Subjects List
Chemical Sciences, English, Life Sciences, Commerce, Economics, Geography, Hindi, History, Mathematical Sciences, Music, Physical Sciences, Physical Education, Sociology, Sanskrit, Political Science, Public Administration, Computer Science & Applications, Tourism Administration & Management, Mass Communication & Journalism, Psychology, Education, Environment Sciences.
K) Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification link |
| Apply Online Link | Apply link |
| Official Website | https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/ |
Applications for this role have closed.
Last date to apply was Jan 30, 2026
Deadline: Jan 30, 2026 · Last date approaching
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