Assistant Professor Vacancy: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for aspiring candidates looking for Assistant Professor roles. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released an official notification to invite applications for 369 Assistant Professor positions across various disciplines in the Department of Higher Education.

The 369 positions available include openings in several subjects: English (39), Chemistry (34), Hindi (34), Physics (25), Mathematics (25), Physical Education (23), Botany (20), Zoology (20), Geography (20), History (19), Sociology (17), Political Science (16), Commerce (15), Public Administration (14), Psychology (13), Economics (10), Geology (6), Sanskrit (6), Philosophy (5), Music (Instrumental) (4), Dance (2), and Tabla (2).

Application Deadline: July 14
The online application process commenced on June 17, with the final date for submission set for July 14. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through the official HPPSC website before the deadline.

Required Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Master's degree (or an equivalent foreign qualification) in the relevant field from a recognized institution, achieving at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade. Additionally, candidates must have qualified the NET (UGC/CSIR) or an equivalent examination such as SLET/SET to be eligible for these positions.

Age Requirements

The age range for applicants is set between 18 and 45 years as of January 1. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates from reserved categories as per the regulations. Selection will be based on application scrutiny, an objective-type screening test, a Subject Aptitude Test (SAT), document verification, a personality test, and a final merit list. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹35,000. For more details regarding recruitment, eligibility, and the selection process, candidates are encouraged to visit the official HPPSC website and review the detailed notification.