Overview
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has rescheduled the examination for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor (Sociology). The examination is now tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2026, while the total number of posts will remain as specified in the original recruitment advertisement and is not restated in the rescheduling press note.
Candidates who applied for the recruitment should treat the earlier examination schedule as superseded and regularly monitor the commission’s portal for the detailed timetable, admit card notice and examination instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Sociology) |
| Total Vacancies | As notified in the original recruitment advertisement |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA / Refer to original advertisement |
| Last Date | TBA / Refer to original advertisement |
| Exam Date | September 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result Date | TBA |
The revised date is tentative and may be changed if required due to administrative circumstances. The previously announced examination date is no longer applicable. Candidates should rely on the latest press note and subsequent notices published by HPPSC.
Eligibility Criteria
The examination-date press note primarily concerns rescheduling and does not revise the recruitment eligibility conditions. Applicants must satisfy the requirements given in the original Assistant Professor recruitment advertisement.
Educational Qualification
- A master’s degree in Sociology from a recognised university or institution is generally required for the Assistant Professor post.
- Candidates should have obtained the minimum percentage of marks prescribed in the detailed advertisement, subject to relaxation for eligible reserved categories.
- Applicants may also be required to have qualified NET, SET or SLET, unless exempted under the applicable University Grants Commission regulations.
- Candidates claiming exemption on the basis of a PhD must fulfil the conditions prescribed in the recruitment rules and original notification.
- Final eligibility will be determined through scrutiny of academic records and supporting certificates.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be those specified in the original HPPSC recruitment advertisement.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in that advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation may apply to candidates belonging to reserved categories, former service personnel and other eligible groups under Himachal Pradesh government rules.
- Applicants must produce valid category and age-relaxation certificates during verification.
Fees
- The application or examination fee is payable according to the candidate’s category and the rates stated in the original advertisement.
- Fee concessions or exemptions will apply only to eligible categories under the notified rules.
- Candidates should retain their online payment receipt and submitted application form for future reference.
- The revised examination date does not ordinarily require payment of any additional fee.
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include the following stages, subject to the detailed HPPSC scheme:
- Screening or written examination: Eligible applicants will appear for the prescribed test in Sociology and any other notified components.
- Personality test or interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview based on their written examination performance and applicable shortlisting rules.
- Document verification and final merit: Academic certificates, eligibility documents, category certificates and other claims will be checked before the final selection list is prepared.
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage. Merely appearing in the written examination does not create a right to appointment.
How to Apply
The rescheduling notice does not indicate the opening of a fresh application window. Candidates who have already submitted applications should follow these steps to track the examination:
- Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Open the section containing press notes, notices or examination updates.
- Locate the notice for Assistant Professor (Sociology) Exam Date 2026.
- Download the rescheduling press note and confirm the tentative examination date of September 20, 2026.
- Log in to the candidate portal using the registered user ID and password when the admit card link becomes active.
- Download and print the admit card, then verify the candidate’s name, roll number, examination centre, reporting time and photograph.
- Carry the admit card, an original photo identity document and any other item prescribed in the examination instructions.
- Reach the venue before the reporting deadline. Requests for a change of examination centre are generally not entertained unless HPPSC issues specific instructions.
Applicants should keep their registered mobile number and email address active for recruitment-related communications.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the new HPPSC Assistant Professor Sociology exam date?
The examination is tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2026.
2. Is the earlier examination date still valid?
No. The earlier schedule has been superseded by the revised tentative date announced in the latest press note.
3. When will the HPPSC Assistant Professor Sociology admit card be released?
The admit card release date has not yet been announced. Candidates should check the official HPPSC portal regularly for updates.
