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HP SET 2026 – Overview
Particular Details
Exam Conducting Body
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Exam Name
Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (SET) 2026
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1/1-2026
Exam Level
State Level
Form Mode
Online
Target Keyword
HP SET Syllabus
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Release
03/01/2026
Online Application Start
03/01/2026
Last Date to Apply
30/01/2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Fee Details
Category Application Fee
General
₹1150/-
EWS / OBC
₹600/-
SC / ST / BPL
₹325/-
PH (Divyang)
₹325/-
Payment Mode
Online Mode
Age Limit Details
Criteria Details
Minimum Age
Not Applicable
Maximum Age
No Age Limit
Age Relaxation
Not Required
HP SET Qualification Details
Exam Name Educational Qualification
HP State Eligibility Test 2026
Passed / Appearing Master’s Degree in Related Subject
General / EWS
Minimum 55% Marks
SC / ST / OBC / PH
Minimum 50% Marks
HP SET Exam Pattern 2026
Criteria Details
Exam Mode
Offline
Question Type
Objective (MCQs)
Negative Marking
No
Total Papers
02
Paper-Wise Exam Pattern
Paper Subject Questions Marks Duration
Paper-I
General Awareness
50
100
01 Hour
Paper-II
Concerned Subject
100
200
02 Hours
Total —
150 300 03 Hours
HP SET Syllabus 2026 – Subject List
Subject Name
Chemical Sciences
English
Life Sciences
Commerce
Economics
Geography
Hindi
History
Mathematical Sciences
Music
Physical Sciences
Physical Education
Sociology
Sanskrit
Political Science
Public Administration
Computer Science & Applications
Tourism Administration & Management
Mass Communication & Journalism
Psychology
Education
Environmental Sciences
HP SET 2026 – Key Features
Feature Details
Eligibility Purpose
Assistant Professor
Validity
As Per HPPSC Rules
Negative Marking
No
Difficulty Level
Moderate to High
Important Links
FAQs – HP SET Syllabus 2026
Question Answer
Is there negative marking in HP SET?
No
Total papers in HP SET exam?
Two
HP SET eligibility qualification?
Master’s Degree
HP SET syllabus available subject-wise?
Yes
Is there any age limit for HP SET?
No Age Limit
