HP SET 2026 Eligibility, Age Limit And Educational Qualification

HP SET Eligibility 2026 has been published by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) in the HP SET Notification 2026 for the State Eligibility Test-2026. This examination is conducted to assess candidates' qualifications for Assistant Professor positions in colleges and universities across Himachal Pradesh. Interested applicants who meet the required HP SET eligibility 2026 criteria can apply online via the official HPPSC website.

HP SET 2026 Eligibility Overview

The HP State Eligibility Test-2026 aims to identify eligible candidates for Assistant Professor roles. This state-level examination is conducted offline.

HP SET Eligibility 2026 PDF

HP SET Eligibility 2026 has been notified in the notification PDF. For the convenience of students, we are providing a direct link to download the eligibility PDF from the notification PDF. Click the button below to download the PDF-

HP SET Eligibility 2026 PDF

HP SET Eligibility 2026 Criteria

Fulfilling the HP SET eligibility 2026 criteria is mandatory for all applicants. Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits to be considered for the examination.

HP SET 2026 Educational Qualification

• Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree from a UGC-recognised university or institution.

• General, Unreserved, and General-EWS candidates need a minimum of 55% marks (without rounding off).

• Scheduled Caste (SC) of H.P., Scheduled Tribe (ST) of H.P., Other Backwards Classes (Non-creamy layer) of H.P., and Persons with Disability (PWD) of H.P. candidates require at least 50% marks (without rounding off).

• Candidates currently pursuing their Master's degree or awaiting final year results can apply provisionally. They must complete their P.G. Degree within two years from the SET result date with the required percentage.

• Ph.D. Degree holders who completed their Master's level examination by September 19, 1991, receive a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (from 55% to 50%).

• Candidates should appear in the subject matching their post-graduation.

HP SET 2026 Age Limit

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

• There is no upper age limit for the HP SET.

HP SET 2026 Nationality And Domicile

Indian citizenship is required. Reservations and relaxations apply only to Himachal Pradesh domiciles in SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories; others fall under the general category.

HP SET 2026 Exemptions for Assistant Professor Eligibility

The HP SET is a minimum eligibility condition for Assistant Professor recruitment. Certain candidates are exempted from this requirement.

• Candidates awarded a PhD. Degrees as per the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award for PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022, are exempted from NET/SET for Assistant Professor appointments.

• SET-qualified candidates prior to June 1, 2002, are exempt from NET and can apply for Assistant Professor positions nationwide.

• SET-qualified candidates from June 1, 2002, onwards are eligible to apply only in Universities/Colleges within the state from where they cleared their SET.

• There is no age limit, and candidates can appear in the SET multiple times.