📋 Overview of the Notification
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued a corrigendum to Advertisement No. 66/10‑2026 (Assistant Director, Group‑A Job Trainee) and Advertisement No. 67/10‑2026 (Assistant Director – Digital Forensic, Group‑A Job Trainee). These posts are under the Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh. The corrigendum modifies the essential qualification clause related to Ph.D. research experience.
📢 Key Amendment
The essential qualification clause now reads:
“Any research work conducted specifically for the completion of a Ph.D. degree shall be counted towards the total required experience of seven years instead of three years.”
All other terms and conditions of the original advertisements remain unchanged.
🏢 Post Details
| Post | Advertisement No. | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Job Trainee) | 66/10‑2026 | Directorate of Forensic Services, Dept. of Home, HP |
| Assistant Director (Digital Forensic, Job Trainee) | 67/10‑2026 | Directorate of Forensic Services, Dept. of Home, HP |
📅 Important Dates
- 🖊️ Original Advertisements Published: 07 October 2026 & 14 October 2026
- 📄 Corrigendum Issued: 21 October 2026
⚙️ Implications of the Corrigendum
- Candidates holding Ph.D. degrees can now count their research work fully towards the required seven years of experience.
- This amendment broadens eligibility for applicants with extensive academic research backgrounds.
- It ensures parity between professional and academic experience in the recruitment process.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 📌 Which advertisements are affected by this corrigendum?
- Advertisement No. 66/10‑2026 (Assistant Director, Job Trainee) and Advertisement No. 67/10‑2026 (Assistant Director – Digital Forensic, Job Trainee).
- 🗓️ When was the corrigendum issued?
- The corrigendum was issued on 21 October 2026.
- 🎓 What change has been made in qualifications?
- Ph.D. research work will now be counted towards the total required experience of seven years, instead of three years.
- 📄 Do other terms and conditions change?
- No. All other terms and conditions of the original advertisements remain unchanged.
- 👩🎓 Who benefits from this amendment?
- Candidates with Ph.D. degrees and significant research experience, as their academic work now fully counts towards the required experience.
- 📍 Which department is recruiting?
- The Directorate of Forensic Services, Department of Home, Himachal Pradesh.
✅ Conclusion
The HPPSC Corrigendum 2026 for Assistant Director posts in the Directorate of Forensic Services provides greater recognition of Ph.D. research experience. This amendment ensures that candidates with academic research backgrounds are fully eligible, aligning recruitment with both professional and academic expertise. Interested applicants should carefully review the corrigendum before applying.
