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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) HPPSC Assistant Professor Syllabus Details 2026 ADVT No – 33/06-2026 – 55/06-2026 | Short Details of Notification
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Marks
Paper-I Screening Test (General Knowledge + Hindi + English)100 Marks
Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test (Subject-specific)120 Marks
Final Stage Personality Test (Interview)30 Marks
Total
250 Marks
Exam Pattern
Paper
Type
Duration
Marks
Paper
Type
Duration
Marks
Paper-I Screening Test (MCQ)
1 hour
100
Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive)
3 hours
120
Total —
4 hours
220
Paper-I is objective in nature and common for all candidates.himexam+1Paper-II is descriptive and subject-specific.testbook+1Negative marking applies in Paper-I.himexam
Paper-I Syllabus
Section
Marks
Topics
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh 30
History, geography, culture, economy, polity, important places, art and heritage of Himachal Pradesh himexam+1
National & International Affairs 30
Current affairs, important national events, international developments, sports, awards, science and policy updates himexam+1
Hindi Language 20
Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, comprehension, error detection himexam+1
English Language 20
Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, comprehension, error detection himexam+1
Total 100 —
Paper-II Overview
Detail
Information
Paper Name Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) himexam+1
Type Descriptive (long answers, essays, explanations)
Marks 120 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
Syllabus Subject-specific (different for each discipline)
Subject-wise Syllabus Detail A. Hindi (हिंदी)
Topic
Key Areas
हिंदी साहित्य का इतिहास आदिकाल, भक्तिकाल, रीतिकाल, आधुनिक काल, नाटक, कविता, उपन्यास
हिंदी व्याकरण वर्ण, शब्द, पद, संधान, समास, विलोम, पर्याय, मुहावरे, वाक्यशुद्धि
हिंदी गद्य अनुवाद, संक्षेपण, टिपणी, पत्राचार, रेडियो-नाटक
हिंदी पद्य काव्य-समीक्षा, कवि-परिचय, भाव-विशेषण
आधुनिक हिंदी कविता महादेवी वर्मा, सुकान्त भट्टाचार्य, नागेंद्र, अमृत प्रीतम
आधुनिक हिंदी गद्य प्रेमचंद, रुद्रप्रसाद सारस्वत, मोहन राकेश, हरिशंकर परास्कर
Focus: हिंदी साहित्य, व्याकरण, आधुनिक कविता/गद्य, काव्य-समीक्षा
B. English
Topic
Key Areas
English Literature Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, Victorian, Modern periods
Poetry Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Keats, T.S. Eliot, W.B. Yeats
Prose Defoe, Swift, Johnson, Ruskin, Orwell, Lytton Strachey
Drama Shakespeare, Marlowe, Congreve, Shaw, Osborne, Pinter
Fiction Jane Austen, Dickens, George Eliot, Hardy, Forster, Woolf
Critical Theory Plato, Aristotle, Dryden, Coleridge, Arnold, Eliot, Bakhtin
Grammar & Usage Syntax, morphology, phonetics, parts of speech
Focus: English literature, critical theory, poetry, prose, drama, fiction
C. Commerce
Topic
Key Areas
Accounting Financial accounting, adjustment entries, consolidated accounts
Business Law Indian Contract Act, Companies Act, Sale of Goods Act
Economics Micro, macro, international, development economics
Finance Financial management, capital budgeting, working capital
Marketing Marketing principles, consumer behavior, branding, advertising
Taxation Income tax, GST, company tax, VAT
Management Strategic management, HRM, operations management
Auditing Internal audit, statutory audit, corporate audit
Focus: accounting, business law, finance, marketing, taxation, management।
D. History
Topic
Key Areas
Ancient India Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Harappan, Vedic, Mahajanapadas
Medieval India Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti Movement, Sufism
Modern India British rule, Revolt of 1857, National Movement, Independence
World History Renaissance, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, WWI, WWII
Himachal Pradesh History Ancient hill states, Praja Mandal, Kunihar, Theog Movements
Archaeology Monuments, art, sculpture, inscriptions
Historical Geography Trade routes, boundaries, territorial changes
Focus: ancient, medieval, modern, world history, Himachal Pradesh history।
E. Political Science
Topic
Key Areas
Political Theory Justice, liberty, equality, democracy, socialism, feminism
Indian Constitution Preamble, fundamental rights, duties, amendments
Indian Government Parliament, President, Judiciary, Federalism, Elections
Political Systems USA, UK, Russia, China, France, Germany
International Relations UN, NATO, WTO, IMF, Cold War, diplomacy
Political Movements Civil rights, women’s movement, environmentalism
Himachal Pradesh Politics Statehood, political parties, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha
Focus: political theory, Indian constitution, government systems, international relations।
F. Mathematics
Topic
Key Areas
Algebra Groups, rings, fields, vector spaces, linear transformations
Real Analysis Sequences, series, continuity, differentiation, integration
Complex Analysis Complex functions, analytic functions, contour integration
Differential Equations Ordinary, partial, boundary value problems
Linear Algebra Matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors
Geometry Euclidean, non-Euclidean, projective, differential geometry
Number Theory Prime numbers, congruences, Diophantine equations
Statistics Probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, regression
Focus: algebra, analysis, differential equations, linear algebra, geometry।
G. Botany
Topic
Key Areas
Plant Physiology Photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, growth hormones
Plant Anatomy Tissue systems, cell structure, meristems
Plant Ecology Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, biogeography
Plant Taxonomy Classification, families, identification keys
Genetics DNA, RNA, gene expression, mutations, inheritance
Microbiology Bacteria, fungi, viruses, plant diseases
Biotechnology Genetic engineering, PCR, cloning, bioinformatics
Plant Pathology Diseases, pathogens,防治 methods
Focus: physiology, anatomy, ecology, taxonomy, genetics, microbiology।
H. Chemistry
Topic
Key Areas
Physical Chemistry Thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, quantum chemistry
Organic Chemistry Reaction mechanisms, synthesis, polymers, biochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry Coordination compounds, bonding, periodic trends
Analytical Chemistry Spectroscopy, chromatography, titration
Industrial Chemistry Petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental chemistry
Biochemistry Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids
Focus: physical, organic, inorganic, analytical, industrial chemistry।
I. Physics
Topic
Key Areas
Classical Mechanics Newton’s laws, conservation laws, rotational motion
Electromagnetism Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, Maxwell’s equations
Optics Reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction
Thermodynamics Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy
Quantum Physics Wave-particle duality, Schrödinger equation
Solid State Physics Crystal structure, band theory, semiconductors
Nuclear Physics Radioactivity, nuclear reactions, fission, fusion
Focus: mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, quantum, solid state।
J. Economics
Topic
Key Areas
Microeconomics Demand, supply, utility, production, cost, market structures
Macroeconomics National income, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy
International Economics Trade theories, balance of payments, exchange rates
Development Economics Poverty, inequality, growth, planning
Indian Economy Agriculture, industry, finance, planning
Economic Theory Classical, neoclassical, Marxist, Keynesian
Focus: micro, macro, international, development, Indian economy।
K. Zoology
Topic
Key Areas
Animal Physiology Digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion
Animal Anatomy Tissue systems, organ structure, embryology
Genetics DNA, RNA, gene expression, mutations
Evolution Natural selection, speciation, phylogeny
Ecology Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation
Microbiology Bacteria, viruses, parasites
Biotechnology Genetic engineering, cloning, PCR
Focus: physiology, anatomy, genetics, evolution, ecology।
L. Philosophy
Topic
Key Areas
Indian Philosophy Vedanta, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Buddhism
Western Philosophy Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche
Logic Syllogism, deduction, induction, fallacies
Ethics Moral theories, value theory, free will
Metaphysics Existence, reality, causality, time
epistemology Knowledge, belief, truth, skepticism
Focus: Indian philosophy, Western philosophy, logic, ethics, metaphysics।
M. Physical Education
Topic
Key Areas
Anatomy & Physiology Human body systems, muscles, bones, joints, cardiovascular system
Sports Psychology Motivation, personality, stress management, team dynamics
Training & Coaching Methods, techniques, periodization, skill development
Sports Management Event management, facility planning, budgeting
Fitness & Wellness Exercise programming, nutrition, health promotion
Biomechanics Movement analysis, force, torque, energy
Measurement & Evaluation Tests, norms, performance assessment
Focus: anatomy, psychology, training, management, fitness, biomechanics।
N. Dance
Topic
Key Areas
Indian Classical Dance Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam
Folk Dance Regional folk dances, traditions, costumes
Dance Theory History, philosophy, nayya, raga, tala
Dance Composition Choreography, improvisation, structure
Music & Rhythm Tan, tala, rhythm patterns, musical instruments
Dance EDUCATION Teaching methods, curriculum, pedagogy
Performance Stage presentation, costume, makeup
Focus: Indian classical, folk dance, theory, composition, music, education
O. Geology
Topic
Key Areas
Structural Geology Folds, faults, joints, deformation, stress
Petrology Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rocks
Mineralogy Crystal structure, classification, properties
Geomorphology Landforms, erosion, weathering, deposition
Plate Tectonics Continental drift, plate boundaries, seismic activity
Paleontology Fossils, stratigraphy, evolutionary history
Hydrogeology Water resources, aquifers, groundwater
Economic Geology Minerals, ores, mining, exploration
Focus: structural geology, petrology, mineralogy, geomorphology, plate tectonics।
P. Music Vocal
Topic
Key Areas
Hindustani Classical Khayal, Dhrupad, Thumri, Bhajan, Qawwali
Carnatic Music Varnam, Kriti, Manodharma, Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi
Raga & Tala Raga classification, tala systems, rhythmic patterns
Voice Culture Breath control, pitch, resonance, stamina
Music Theory Swara, gram, nayya, shruti, microtones
Composition Alankar, bandish, gat, improvisation
Performance Stage presentation, costume, audience interaction
Focus: Hindustani classical, Carnatic, raga-tala, voice culture, theory, composition।
Q. Music Instrumental
Topic
Key Areas
String Instruments Sitar, Veena, Sarod, Esraj, Violin
Percussion Instruments Tabla, Mridangam, Pakhawaj, Ghatam
Wind Instruments Bansuri, Shehnai, Nagaswaram, Harmonium
Raga & Tala Raga improvisation, tala cycles, rhythmic patterns
Music Theory Swara, gram, nayya, shruti, microtones
Composition Alankar, gat, bandish, improvisation
Performance Stage technique, posture, audience interaction
Focus: string, percussion, wind instruments, raga-tala, theory, composition।
R. Sanskrit
Topic
Key Areas
Vedic Literature Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda
Brahmanas & Upanishads Ritual texts, philosophical texts
Sutra Literature Grihya Sutra, Dharma Sutra, Shrauta Sutra
Classical Literature Kavya, Drama, Purana, Mahabharata, Ramayana
Grammar Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, Vikaran, Sandhi, Samas
Philosophy Vedanta, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa
Poetry & Drama Kalidasa, Bhasa, Shudraka, Hala
Focus: Vedic literature, Brahmanas, classical literature, grammar, philosophy।
S. Public Administration
Topic
Key Areas
Administrative Theory Classical, behavioral, modern theories
Indian Administration Central, state, local government structure
Policy Making Process, Implementation, evaluation
Personnel Administration Recruitment, training, performance, HRM
Financial Administration Budgeting, auditing, fiscal policy
Administrative Law Rules, regulations, accountability
Comparative Administration USA, UK, France, Germany systems
Development Administration Planning, poverty alleviation, rural development
Focus: administrative theory, Indian administration, policy, personnel, finance।
T. Direction & Drama
Topic
Key Areas
Drama Theory Greek, Indian, modern drama concepts
Stage Direction Blocking, pacing, lighting, sound
Acting Techniques Stanislavski, Brecht, Meisner, Indian methods
Script Analysis Structure, character, theme, conflict
Theater History Ancient, medieval, modern theater
Play Production Costume, makeup, set design
Indian Drama Natya Shastra, Koodiyattam, Yakshagana
Focus: drama theory, stage direction, acting, script analysis, production।
U. Tabla
Topic
Key Areas
Tabla Technique Bayan, dayan, bols, strokes
Tala Systems Sur, Keherwa, Dhrupad, Teen, Jhap
Raga Performance Improvisation, chal, gats
Composition tracks, relays, parans
Music Theory Swara, tala, rhythm patterns
Performance Stage technique, posture, audience interaction
History Origin, evolution, gharanas
Focus: tabla technique, tala systems, raga performance, composition, history।
V. Sociology
Topic
Key Areas
Social Theory Marxism, Functionalism, Conflict theory
Indian Society Caste, class, tribe, family, religion
Social Change Modernization, globalization, urbanization
Social Institutions Family, marriage, religion, education
Research Methods Survey, interview, observation, analysis
Population Studies Demography, migration, fertility
Social Problems Poverty, inequality, discrimination
Focus: social theory, Indian society, social change, institutions, research।
W. Psychology
Topic
Key Areas
General Psychology Perception, memory, learning, motivation
Developmental Psychology Child development, adolescence, aging
Social Psychology Group behavior, attitude, prejudice
Clinical Psychology Diagnosis, therapy, counseling
Cognitive Psychology Thinking, language, problem-solving
Personality Types, theories, assessment
Neuroscience Brain structure, nervous system
Preparation Tips
Strategy
Description
PG Level Study Master’s degree level subject knowledge तैयार करें
Descriptive Writing Long answers, essays, explanations की practice करें
Concept Clarity Fundamentals + advanced concepts clear रखें
Previous Notes NET/SET, university notes, academic materials use करें
Time Management 3 hours में complete answer writing की practice करें
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