HPPSC Assistant Professor Anthropology Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Last Date

HPPSC Advertisement No. 61/9-2026 dated 19 September 2026 invites online applications for 5 Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Anthropology Group-A Job-Trainee posts in the Department of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh. All five vacancies are Unreserved.

Overview

Vacancy

The notification provides 5 Unreserved posts. The number is tentative and can be changed by the Commission according to the applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates require a Master’s degree in Anthropology with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, subject to the specified relaxation provisions. The recruitment also requires NET/SLET/SET or an applicable exemption. The notification provides specified 5% relaxation in Master’s marks for eligible categories and certain Ph.D. holders.

Age Limit

The general age range is 18 to 45 years, calculated with reference to 1 January 2026. Category and service relaxations are governed by the HPPSC advertisement.

Salary

The notified Job-Trainee emoluments are ₹35,000 per month. Candidates should not confuse this fixed trainee remuneration with a regular pay matrix.

Application Fee

The recruitment information specifies an examination fee of ₹600. Candidates should verify the payment screen and any applicable exemption in the HPPSC ORA portal.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection follows the scheme prescribed by HPPSC, with the Commission publishing examination and subsequent-stage information through its official website. Candidates should follow the notified syllabus and later notices.

How to Apply

1. Open the HPPSC website and ORA portal.
2. Choose Advertisement 61/9-2026.
3. Register/login and enter personal and academic details.
4. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
5. Pay the prescribed fee.
6. Review and submit before the deadline.
7. Save the application acknowledgement.

Documents

• Master’s certificate and marksheets
• NET/SLET/SET certificate or exemption proof
• Age proof
• Category certificate where applicable
• Ph.D. documents where relevant
• Photo, signature and ID proof

Preparation

Prepare Anthropology at postgraduate level. Cover social and cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, research methods, Indian anthropology and the subject areas appearing in the official syllabus. Keep separate notes for thinkers, concepts, fieldwork methods and Indian case studies. Practise objective questions under timed conditions and review incorrect answers.

Application Checklist

• Confirm Anthropology is the exact Master’s subject.
• Check the 55% rule and applicable relaxation.
• Confirm NET/SLET/SET or exemption.
• Calculate age on 1 January 2026.
• Upload certificates before final submission.
• Save the fee receipt and final form.

FAQs

How many posts?

Five Assistant Professor Anthropology posts are notified.

Last date?

16 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Monthly emoluments?

₹35,000 during the Job-Trainee period.

Qualification?

Master’s degree in Anthropology with the prescribed marks plus NET/SLET/SET or applicable exemption.

Official Links

HPPSC Official Website | HPPSC ORA

Related

• Himachal Pradesh Jobs
• HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
• State-wise Government Jobs 2027-28

Final Note

The HPPSC advertisement is the controlling source for eligibility, reservation, fee, syllabus and selection. Check the official site for corrigenda before applying.