The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) posts in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.
The recruitment has been announced under Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 dated September 19, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their Online Recruitment Application through the HPPSC portal until October 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The deadline for payment of the examination fee is also October 16.
The posts are classified as Group-A Job Trainee positions and carry fixed monthly emoluments of Rs 34,000. Candidates must possess a recognized medical qualification and should have completed the compulsory rotating internship before becoming eligible for the recruitment.
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HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Department, H.P. |
| Post | Medical Officer (General Wing) |
| Advertisement No. | 62/9-2026 |
| Notification Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 228 |
| Monthly Emoluments | Rs 34,000 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years |
| Application Fee | Rs 600 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | October 16, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | October 16, 2026, 11:59 PM |
The recruitment offers a substantial number of Medical Officer vacancies across unreserved and various Himachal Pradesh reserved categories. Several posts have also been earmarked for ex-servicemen, persons with orthopedic disabilities, and wards of freedom fighters, including backlog vacancies.
Candidates should carefully select the correct category when applying, as reservation benefits are available only in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Himachal Pradesh government.
Vacancy Details
A total of 228 posts have been notified.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 64 |
| UR Orthopedically Physically Handicapped of H.P. | 24 |
| UR Ex-Servicemen of H.P. | 53 |
| UR Wards of Freedom Fighters | 2 |
| SC of H.P. | 19 |
| SC Ex-Servicemen of H.P. | 8 |
| SC Wards of Freedom Fighters | 3 |
| ST of H.P. | 9 |
| ST Orthopedically Physically Handicapped of H.P. | 4 |
| ST Ex-Servicemen of H.P. | 3 |
| OBC of H.P. | 18 |
| OBC Ex-Servicemen of H.P. | 4 |
| OBC Wards of Freedom Fighters | 2 |
| EWS of H.P. | 15 |
| Total | 228 |
A significant portion of the vacancies reserved for ex-servicemen and orthopedically handicapped candidates includes backlog posts.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories outside Himachal Pradesh will be treated as unreserved candidates for the purposes specified in the advertisement and will not receive the reservation benefits available to bona fide residents of the state.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, excluding licentiate qualifications.
Candidates holding qualifications included in Part II of the Third Schedule must also fulfill the conditions prescribed under Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act.
Completion of the compulsory rotating internship is also an essential qualification.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements by the closing date for submitting the online application.
Desirable Qualification
The notification lists the following as desirable qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree or diploma in the applicable recognized medical discipline
- Postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution as prescribed in the notification
- Knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh
- Suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state
These desirable qualifications do not replace the essential medical qualification and internship requirements.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
Age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026.
The Commission will consider the date of birth recorded in the matriculation, secondary examination, or equivalent certificate. Subsequent requests for alteration of the recorded date of birth will not be entertained.
A relaxation of five years in the upper age limit is admissible to eligible bona fide SC, ST, OBC, WFF, and persons with disabilities of Himachal Pradesh, subject to the conditions mentioned in the advertisement.
Age relaxation for Himachal Pradesh government employees and ex-servicemen will be governed by applicable state government instructions.
Salary
Selected candidates will be engaged as Job Trainees and receive a fixed emolument of Rs 34,000 per month.
Candidates should note that the notification specifically states that this recruitment falls under the state government’s Job Trainee engagement scheme.
Application Fee
HPPSC has prescribed a uniform examination fee of Rs 600.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates, irrespective of category or gender | Rs 600 |
The fee can be paid online using a debit or credit card, UPI, or another prescribed digital payment method.
Once paid, the examination fee will neither be refunded nor carried forward for another recruitment.
How to Apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Applications have to be submitted through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application system.
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Select the Apply Online option.
- Open One-Time Registration for Examinations.
- Complete new registration if not already registered.
- Log in using the OTR credentials.
- Locate the Medical Officer (General Wing) advertisement.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload the prescribed documents.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature.
- Preview all information carefully.
- Pay the Rs 600 examination fee.
- Submit the application before October 16, 2026.
Candidates should review the application carefully before final submission. The notification states that corrections or modifications are generally not permitted after submission, except under the limited provisions specified by HPPSC.
Documents Required
Candidates are required to upload supporting documents through the OTRS portal, including:
- Matriculation certificate for age proof
- Medical degree certificates
- Marks sheets for all years or a consolidated marks sheet
- Experience certificate, where applicable
- Valid category certificate, if applicable
- Bonafide Himachali certificate for candidates claiming reservation
- EWS or BPL certificate, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate or service book, where applicable
- Recent photograph
- Signature
All scanned documents should be clear, readable, and valid on the relevant date.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of written examinations followed by a Personality Test.
| Stage | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test |
| Stage 2 | Personality Test |
Where the ratio of eligible candidates to advertised posts is six or less, the Commission may directly call candidates for the Personality Test. In other cases, the written examination procedure applies.
Paper I Exam Pattern
Paper I will be conducted as a computer-based test or an offline screening test.
The paper will carry 100 marks and last one hour.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| National and International Affairs | 30 |
| Hindi Language | 20 |
| English Language | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper II Subject Aptitude Test
Paper II will be a descriptive Subject Aptitude Test carrying 120 marks.
The duration of the examination will be three hours.
The notification states that the detailed syllabus for Paper II has already been uploaded on the HPPSC website.
Paper I and Paper II may be conducted on the same day in separate sessions.
Negative Marking
Negative marking will apply in the objective screening test.
For every incorrect answer, one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Candidates will also see an option E if they do not wish to answer a question. Selecting option E will help them avoid the penalty applicable to an unanswered question.
Leaving a question completely blank without selecting any option will attract the same one-fourth negative marking.
More than one answer marked for the same question will also be treated as an incorrect response.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must obtain the prescribed minimum marks in the Subject Aptitude Test to remain eligible for the Personality Test.
General category candidates must secure at least 45 percent marks.
Reserved category candidates must secure at least 40 percent marks.
The Personality Test carries 30 marks.
The minimum qualifying marks in the Personality Test are:
- General category: 40 percent or 12 marks
- Reserved categories: 30 percent or 9 marks
Final ranking will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the 120-mark Subject Aptitude Test and the 30-mark Personality Test.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before submitting the application.
Those claiming a reservation must possess valid category certificates and, where required, a Bona fide Himachali certificate.
Candidates already serving regularly in government employment must produce a No Objection Certificate at the relevant stage.
Applications submitted without the prescribed examination fee, photograph, signature, or necessary supporting documents may be rejected.
HPPSC will not send admit cards by post. Eligible candidates must download their e-admit cards from the Commission’s website using their OTR credentials.
