{"id":18693,"date":"2026-01-09T09:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T04:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=18693"},"modified":"2026-01-09T13:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:08:51","slug":"hp-set-application-form-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/hp-set-application-form-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HP SET Application Form 2026 Apply Online Link, Dates, Fee, Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been released by the <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for candidates aspiring to become <\/span><b>Assistant Professors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in colleges and universities across Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET) is conducted annually to determine eligibility for teaching posts at the higher education level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit the <\/span><b>HP SET application form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online through the official website <\/span><b>hppsc.hp.gov.in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the prescribed dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HP SET Application Form 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overview below highlights the key details related to the HP SET 2026 application process. Candidates are advised to review this information carefully before applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Body\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Professor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Mode\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hppsc.hp.gov.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notification Release Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hppsc.hp.gov.in\/hppsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download HP SET Notification PDF Link\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Fill HP SET Application Form 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for <\/span><b>HP SET 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates must follow these simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit the Official Website<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hppsc.hp.gov.in\/hppsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hppsc.hp.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Register (If New User)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have not registered before, create an account on the <\/span><b>One Time Registration System (OTRS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the necessary details such as <\/span><b>name, email, mobile number, and address<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Login and Access the Application Form<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already registered, log in using your <\/span><b>User ID and password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>\u201cApply Here for HP SET Exam\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access the form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fill in the Required Details<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter personal details (name, date of birth, address, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide academic qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the subject for <\/span><b>Paper 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as per your specialization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upload Documents<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach scanned copies of required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay the Application Fee<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the payment online using <\/span><b>debit\/credit card, net banking, or UPI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit the Form<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Documents Required for HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents while filling out the <\/span><b>HP SET application form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All documents should be clear, readable, and uploaded in the prescribed format.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanned latest passport-size photograph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanned signature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matriculation certificate (for age proof)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s Degree mark sheet (educational qualification proof)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS\/PwD, if applicable) as per H.P. Government norms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonafide Himachali Certificate (for reserved category candidates)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income &amp; Asset Certificate \/ BPL Certificate for EWS category candidates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>HP SET Application Form 2026 Fee Structure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates applying for the <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are required to pay the examination fee as per their category. The fee must be paid within the prescribed deadline to complete the application process. Once paid, the fee is <\/span><b>non-refundable and non-transferable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Application Fee\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91150\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>EWS \/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9600\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SC \/ ST \/ BPL<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9325\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Key Tips for Filling HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a Laptop or Desktop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Avoid using mobile phones to prevent errors during the application process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Double-Check Information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Incorrect details may lead to application rejection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep Documents Ready<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Have scanned copies of all required documents before starting the application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay the Fee on Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Applications without fee payment will not be accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Save a Copy of the Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Print and save the application confirmation for future use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a vital step for candidates aiming to secure Assistant Professor positions in Himachal Pradesh. Applicants must ensure timely submission, accurate details, and proper document uploads. Regularly visit the official HPPSC website for updates related to admit cards, exam dates, and results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HP SET Application Form 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-18697 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-18697.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-18697.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-18697.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-18697.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-18697.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1767867934\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-18697\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-186970\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse186970\" aria-controls=\"collapse186970\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Where can I apply for the HP SET Application Form 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse186970\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18697\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-186970\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can apply for the <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> online through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission at <\/span><b>hppsc.hp.gov.in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-186971\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse186971\" aria-controls=\"collapse186971\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the mode of submission for the HP SET Application Form 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse186971\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18697\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-186971\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is available <\/span><b>only in online mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. No offline or printed application forms will be accepted by HPPSC.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-186972\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse186972\" aria-controls=\"collapse186972\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What documents are required to fill the HP SET Application Form 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse186972\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18697\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-186972\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To complete the <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, candidates must upload a scanned photograph, signature, matriculation certificate, master\u2019s degree mark sheet, and category certificates (if applicable).<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-186973\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse186973\" aria-controls=\"collapse186973\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  What is the application fee for HP SET Application Form 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse186973\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18697\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-186973\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the application fee is \u20b91150 for General, \u20b9600 for EWS\/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and \u20b9325 for SC\/ST\/BPL candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-186974\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse186974\" aria-controls=\"collapse186974\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I make corrections after submitting the HP SET Application Form 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse186974\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18697\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-186974\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HPPSC may provide a correction window for the <\/span><b>HP SET Application Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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