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HP SET Exam Date 2026 Announced: HP State Eligibility Test Scheduled for 7 June

Manish
Jun 16, 2026 01:16 PM IST
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The HP SET Exam Date 2026 has been officially confirmed for 7th June 2026 (Sunday). The examination will be held in offline mode for all successfully registered candidates. Read on for comprehensive exam details and preparation updates.

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) released the official schedule for the HP State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026 on 28th April 2026. The HP SET 2026 exam is officially set to take place on 7th June 2026 (Sunday). The test will be conducted in an offline format across 10 districts of the state, excluding Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti.

HP SET Notification 2026

The official HP State Eligibility Test 2026 notification (Advt. No. 1/1-2026) is now available on the official website at https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/. We strongly advise all applicants to thoroughly review the notification to ensure they meet all mandated eligibility requirements. For your convenience, the official notification PDF is provided below.

HP SET Exam 2026- Highlights

The HP State Eligibility Test (SET) is a prestigious state-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the role of Assistant Professor in various colleges and universities throughout Himachal Pradesh.

HP SET Exam 2026- Highlights
Exam Conducting Body Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Exam Name HP State Eligibility Test-2026
Level of Exam State
Type Of Questions Objective-type multiple-choice
Exam Date 7th June 2026 (Sunday)
Number of Questions 150
Marks 300
Duration 3 Hours
Exam Purpose For recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor(s) in Universities and Colleges
Official Website https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/

HP SET Exam Date 2026 Out

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) will administer the HP SET 2026 to all eligible registered candidates. The examination is confirmed for 7th June 2026 (Sunday). Further specifics regarding shift timings, venue details, and reporting instructions will be communicated via the official admit card.

HP SET Exam Date 2026 Out for State Eligibility Test, Exam on 7 June_3.1

HP SET 2026- Important Dates

The HP State Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted on 7th June 2026 (Sunday). Please refer to the table below for a summary of important dates.

Events Dates
Notification release dates 5th January 2026
Apply Online Starts 5th January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 30th January 2026 (11:59 pm)
Last Date to Pay Fee 30th January 2026 (11:59 pm)
HP SET Exam Date 2026 7th June 2026 (Sunday)

HP SET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To ensure your application is processed successfully, candidates must strictly adhere to the HP SET eligibility criteria concerning age limits and educational qualifications.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree from a UGC-recognized university or institution, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Age Limit

The minimum age requirement for candidates applying for the HP SET 2026 is 18 years. Notably, there is no maximum age limit for this examination.

HP SET Application Fee 2026

To finalize the HP SET Application Form 2026, candidates are required to pay the application fee based on their respective categories using the secure online payment gateway, which accepts Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and Internet Banking.

Category Application Fee
General Rs. 1150/-
General-EWS / Other Backwards Class (Non-Creamy Layer) of H.P. Rs. 600/-
SC/ST / BPL/PWD Rs. 325/-

HP SET Exam Pattern 2026

  • The Test will consist of two papers. Both papers will consist of only objective-type multiple-choice questions
  • For each correct response, the candidate will get 2 (two) marks.
  • The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
Paper Subjects Questions Total Marks Duration
Paper I (General
Awareness)
General Questions to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate 50 100 1 hour
Paper II Concerned
subject)
Subject selected by the
candidate and is intended to
Assess the domain knowledge of
the candidate
100 200 2 hour
Total 150 300 3 hours

HP SET 2026 Subjects List

The HP SET 2026 will cover 22 distinct subjects. Candidates are strictly advised to appear for the examination only in the subject corresponding to their post-graduation degree.

Subject Code Subject Name
1 Chemical Sciences
2 English
3 Life Sciences
4 Commerce
5 Economics
6 Geography
7 Hindi
8 History
9 Mathematical Sciences
10 Music
11 Physical Sciences
12 Physical Education
13 Sociology
14 Sanskrit
15 Political Science
16 Public Administration
17 Computer Science and Applications
18 Tourism Administration and Management
19 Mass Communication and Journalism
20 Psychology
21 Education
22 Environment Sciences

HP SET Exam Centre 2026

The HPPSC has designated multiple exam centers across the state of Himachal Pradesh to conduct the HP State Eligibility Test 2026.

  • Shimla
  • Solan
  • Mandi
  • Kangra at Dharamshala
  • Bilaspur
  • Hamirpur
  • Nahan
  • Una
  • Kullu
  • Chamba

FAQs

Q1. What is HP SET Exam Date 2026?

The HP SET Exam Date 2026 is officially scheduled for 7th June 2026.

Q2. What is HP SET Exam 2026?

The HP SET 2026 is the essential state-level eligibility examination for aspiring Assistant Professors looking to join higher education institutions across Himachal Pradesh.

Q3. What is mode of HP SET Exam 2026?

The HP SET examination will be conducted in a traditional offline (pen-and-paper) format.

Q4. Is there is negative marking HP SET Exam?

Please note: There is no negative marking policy for the HP SET examination.

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