HPU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 — 8 Posts, Walk-in 11 Aug (Himachal Pradesh)

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla, has released Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 for 8 posts across seven disciplines — Library & Information Science, Computer Science, English, Commerce, Sociology (2 posts), Social Work, and Archaeology and Ancient History. Candidates meeting the UGC Regulations adopted by HPU for the relevant discipline are eligible to attend the walk-in interview for this state university teaching opportunity. Selected Guest Faculty will teach at Himachal Pradesh University on a per-lecture contractual basis, with remuneration of ₹1,500 per lecture up to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month. Selection is through Document Verification followed by a Walk-in Interview, with no written examination or application fee. Candidates must attend the walk-in interview at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, on 11 August 2026, carrying all original documents and self-attested photocopies. Candidates must read the complete official HPU notification PDF before attending, and confirm eligibility for their specific discipline.

As prescribed under UGC Regulations adopted by Himachal Pradesh University from time to time, for the relevant discipline — Library & Information Science, Computer Science, English, Commerce, Sociology, Social Work, or Archaeology and Ancient History.

• Qualification as per UGC Regulations adopted by HPU, specific to the discipline applied for (Library & Information Science, Computer Science, English, Commerce, Sociology, Social Work, or Archaeology and Ancient History)

• No application fee for any category

• ₹1,500 per lecture, up to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month, for all disciplines

1. Read the official HPU notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview
2. Confirm your eligibility for the specific discipline you wish to apply for
3. Prepare original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), category certificate (if applicable)
4. Bring a duly filled application form if specified in the notification
5. Report at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, on 11 August 2026, as per the reporting time in the notification
6. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
7. Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission if required
8. Attend the document verification and walk-in interview on the same day