1. A good academic record with at least 55% marks or an equivalent of 55%, wherever the grading system is followed in Master’s Degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from Foreign University recognized by the Government of India.
2. A relaxation of 5% is provided (from 55% to 50% marks) at the Master’s Degree for the SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer) categories. AND
3. A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) of marks, at the Master’s level to the Physically and Visually Handicapped persons in appointment as Assistant Professors.
4. A relaxation of 5% is provided from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have passed their master degree prior to the September, 1991.
5. B” in the 7 point scale with letter grades O, A, B, C, D, E & F shall be regarded as equivalent of 55% wherever the grading system is followed (7 point scale is displayed in the Foot Note)
6. Candidate besides fulfilling the above qualifications should have cleared the eligibility test (NET) for Assistant Professor conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the H.P. Public Service Commission.
7. NET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. Provided that the award of degree to candidates registered for the M.Phil/Ph.D programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances /Byelaws/ Regulations of the Institutions awarding the degree and the Ph.D candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent position in

Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

(a) Ph.D. degree of the candidate awarded in regular mode only;

(b) Evaluation of the Ph.D thesis by at least two external examiners;

(c) Open Ph.D viva voce of the candidate had been conducted;

(d) Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D work out of which at least one must be in a refereed journal;

(e) Candidate has made at least two presentations in conferences/seminars, based on his /her Ph.D work. (a) to (e) as above are to be certified by the Vice-Chancellor/Pro-Vice Chancellor/Dean (Academic Affairs)/Dean (University instructions).”

AGE – 18 to 45 years. Age of a candidate shall be reckoned as on 01-01-2026.