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- The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 62/9-2026, dated 19.09.2026, inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) from desirous and eligible candidates for 228 posts of Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A, in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Recruitment under this advertisement is governed by the scheme for engagement of Job Trainees on a fixed amount in State Government departments, issued vide Department of Personnel's notification dated 19th July, 2025.
- In brief: HPPSC is recruiting for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) Job Trainee posts, including multiple backlog vacancies across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, plus horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Freedom Fighters, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates need a recognised MBBS (or equivalent) qualification with completed compulsory rotating internship, aged 18–45 years as on 01.01.2026. Online applications close 16.10.2026 (11:59 PM), with fee payment due by the same date. Selection is via a Screening Test/Subject Aptitude Test followed by a Personality Test, conducted at Shimla.
- HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Short Notification PDF
- HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Direct Link to apply
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- 228 posts of Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) are notified, with the following category-wise breakup (including backlog vacancies within several categories).
- The number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of this recruitment may increase or decrease. Reservation benefits are admissible only to Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh in the respective categories — reserved category candidates belonging to other States will be treated as General category, with no fee concession or reservation benefit.
Essential Qualification
- Recognised Medical Qualification included in the First or Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications), to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Holders of a qualification under Part-II of the Third Schedule must also fulfil the conditions in sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Completion of compulsory rotating internship.
Desirable Qualification
- A Postgraduate Degree or Diploma included in the First or Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications), to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- A Postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution as mentioned in Appendix-A of the advertisement.
- Knowledge of the customs, manners & dialects of Himachal Pradesh, and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
- Eligibility in terms of qualification and experience is reckoned as on the closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application. The onus of proving that a candidate has acquired the requisite qualification by the stipulated date lies on the candidate; no extra opportunity is given to produce certificates at the time of the Personality Test.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age, reckoned as on 01.01.2026.
- Age relaxation: A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible only to Bonafide SC of HP / ST of HP / OBC of HP / WFF of HP / Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh, and only where a post is reserved for that category. For HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP, age relaxation is as per Government instructions issued from time to time.
- Only the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate (or equivalent) as on the date of application submission is accepted — no subsequent request for change of date of birth will be considered or granted under any circumstances.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or any other online digital mode, on or before the closing date. Fee once paid will neither be refunded under any circumstance, nor held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode will be summarily rejected.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Selection is a two-stage process: a Screening Test/Subject Aptitude Test, followed by a Personality Test.
How to Apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official HPPSC website, http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc, and click on "Apply Online" on the homepage.
- Click on "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" — register and create your profile via "New Registration" if not already registered.
- Log into your OTR account; the list of live advertisements will be displayed on your dashboard. Apply for the relevant post through this portal only.
- Upload the requisite documents as specified in the advertisement: Matriculation certificate (age proof), Degree certificates with mark sheets, Experience certificate (if applicable), valid category certificate with Bonafide Himachali certificate (if applicable), and other supporting documents.
- Before final submission, provide the required undertaking confirming that the uploaded documents are legible, readable, and true.
- Review all fields carefully — once submitted, the application cannot be corrected or modified (except category change, per the prescribed procedure).
- Pay the ₹600 examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other available digital mode.
- Submit the application before the closing date, 16.10.2026 (11:59 PM), and complete fee payment by the same deadline.
- Applications received through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted and will be rejected straightaway. Applications without a scanned photograph or signature will also be rejected straightaway.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates already in Government service (regular service) will not be interviewed/allowed to appear for document verification unless they produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer; contractual/casual/adhoc/daily-rated/work-charged employees do not need an NOC.
- Candidates must correctly mention their email ID and mobile number in the ORA for receiving alerts and messages related to the examination.
- No admit card will be sent by post — provisionally admitted candidates must download their e-admit card from the official website and paste a self-attested/Gazetted-Officer-attested passport-size photograph on it, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the Written Examination.
- Disputes, if any, are subject to the jurisdiction of courts at Shimla.
- Entry into the examination venue will be closed 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination.
- Objections to the answer key can be filed online only, within 5 days of publication, with a non-refundable fee of ₹100 per objected question.
- In case of bilingual (Hindi/English) question papers, the English version will be treated as correct and final in case of any discrepancy.
- Summoning a candidate for the Personality Test conveys no assurance of selection or recommendation; appointment orders are issued only by the appropriate Appointing Authority.
- The number of vacancies indicated is provisional and may increase or decrease.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
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- Candidates holding an MBBS qualification can also explore more Medical Officer Government Jobs and HPPSC Recruitment 2026 across India. Applicants looking for openings across Himachal Pradesh can check more Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those with an MBBS/MD/MS qualification can also browse more State Health Department Doctor Jobs and Job Trainee Recruitment 2026 matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
- There are 228 total vacancies, distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories of Himachal Pradesh, including several backlog vacancies and horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Freedom Fighters, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Q4. What is the qualification required for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
- A recognised Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent) under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, plus completion of compulsory rotating internship. A Postgraduate medical qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
Q6. What is the application fee for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
- A uniform fee of ₹600 is charged from all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.
Q7. What is the selection process for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
- Selection involves a Screening Test/Subject Aptitude Test (100 + 120 marks, with negative marking), followed by a Personality Test (30 marks) held at Shimla.
Q8. What is the salary for HPPSC Medical Officer (Job Trainee) posts?
- Selected candidates receive ₹34,000 per month as a fixed amount, under the Job Trainee engagement scheme.
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