The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has opened recruitment for five Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology posts under the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. The positions are Group-A Job Trainee roles in the state's college cadre, and the vacancy count is tentative and may change at the Commission's discretion.
HPPSC Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Professor (Anthropology) Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 202661/9-2026
Total Vacancies
5
Last Date
16 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed16 Oct
About HPPSC Assistant Professor (Anthropology) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 61/9-2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology
- Job Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates of reserved categories belonging to other states will be treated as unreserved candidates)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or SLET/SET accredited by the State Public Service Commission
- Pay Scale
- Rs.35,000 per month (fixed monthly emoluments for the Job Trainee engagement)
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology
5
UR 5
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology | 5 | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology
A good academic record with at least 55% marks, or its equivalent under the applicable grading system, in a Master's degree in Anthropology from a recognized Indian university. An equivalent degree from a foreign university recognized by the Government of India is also acceptable. Candidates must have cleared the eligibility test for Assistant Professor, such as NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the State Public Service Commission. NET, SLET or SET will remain the minimum eligibility requirement, subject to the exemptions provided for eligible Ph.D. degree holders under the applicable rules.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology | A good academic record with at least 55% marks, or its equivalent under the applicable grading system, in a Master's degree in Anthropology from a recognized Indian university. An equivalent degree from a foreign university recognized by the Government of India is also acceptable. Candidates must have cleared the eligibility test for Assistant Professor, such as NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the State Public Service Commission. NET, SLET or SET will remain the minimum eligibility requirement, subject to the exemptions provided for eligible Ph.D. degree holders under the applicable rules. |
Age Limit
18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for bonafide candidates of Himachal Pradesh belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Wards of Freedom Fighters and Persons with Disabilities. Relaxation for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh as per applicable government instructions.
Application Fee
All candidates, irrespective of category or gender
Rs. 600
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Examination fee paid online using a debit card, credit card, UPI or another prescribed digital payment method; the fee once paid will not be refunded or kept in reserve for another examination.
Selection Process
- 1Paper I - Objective Type Screening Test
Computer Based Test or offline screening test of 100 marks and one hour duration; one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every incorrect answer.
- 2Paper II - Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
Descriptive test of 120 marks and 3 hours duration; detailed syllabus to be uploaded separately on the official HPPSC website.
- 3Document Verification
Original documents must be produced during document verification or the Personality Test.
- 4Personality Test
Carries 30 marks and is held at the HPPSC office in Shimla; final ranking is determined using the marks obtained in the Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test.
Exam Pattern
1 hour (Paper I)Computer Based Test or OfflineNegative: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every incorrect answer; if more than one answer is marked it is treated as incorrect with the same penalty; candidates who do not want to answer must select option E, and if no option is selected one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question is deducted
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
30 marks
General Knowledge of National and International Affairs
30 marks
Hindi Language
20 marks
English Language
20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | — | 30 | — |
| General Knowledge of National and International Affairs | — | 30 | — |
| Hindi Language | — | 20 | — |
| English Language | — | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs.35,000 per month (fixed monthly emoluments for the Job Trainee engagement)
Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology - Job Trainee: Rs.35,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Visit the HPPSC official website at the official website
- 2Click on the Apply Online link available on the homepage
- 3Open the One Time Registration for Examinations page
- 4Complete the new registration process if you have not registered previously
- 5Log in to the OTR portal using your registered credentials
- 6Select the Assistant Professor Anthropology advertisement from the list of live advertisements
- 7Enter the required personal, educational and category details
- 8Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents
- 9Preview the application and verify that all uploaded documents are clear and readable
- 10Pay the examination fee through the prescribed online payment method
- 11Submit the application and save a copy for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation certificate as proof of age
•Master's degree certificate
•Marks sheets for all years or consolidated marks sheet
•NET/SLET/SET qualification certificate
•Ph.D. degree and exemption-related certificates
•Valid category certificate
•Bonafide Himachali certificate for candidates claiming Himachal Pradesh reservation benefits
•Disability certificate
•Experience certificate
•Recent scanned photograph
•Scanned signature
•NOC for candidates in regular government service
Important Details
- Eligibility regarding age and qualifications will be determined as of the closing date of the online application.
- Applications submitted through any mode other than the HPPSC online portal will not be accepted, and an application without the prescribed photograph or signature will be rejected.
- Government employees in regular service must produce a No Objection Certificate when required.
- E-admit cards will be available online and will not be sent by post.
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased by the Commission.
- The recruitment and engagement will be governed by the Himachal Pradesh Government's scheme for the engagement of job trainees on a fixed monthly amount.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Subject Aptitude Test
General Category: 45%
Reserved Categories: 40%
Personality Test
General Category: 40% or 12 marks
Reserved Categories: 30% or 9 marks
| Selection Stage | General Category | Reserved Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Aptitude Test | 45% | 40% |
| Personality Test | 40% or 12 marks | 30% or 9 marks |
Examination Centre
The notified examination station is Shimla. HPPSC may change or allot a different examination centre depending on administrative requirements and the availability of computer test laboratories.
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state is desirable.
NET, SLET or SET Exemption for Ph.D. Candidates
- Candidates who registered for an M.Phil. or Ph.D. programme before 11 July 2009 may be exempted from NET, SLET or SET subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
- The Ph.D. degree must have been awarded in regular mode.
- The Ph.D. thesis must have been evaluated by at least two external examiners.
- An open Ph.D. viva voce must have been conducted.
- The candidate must have published at least two research papers from the Ph.D. work, including at least one paper in a refereed journal.
- The candidate must have made at least two conference or seminar presentations based on the Ph.D. work.
- Compliance with these conditions must be certified by the competent university authority.
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