HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: 228 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 for recruitment to 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) posts in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. The vacancies include current as well as backlog posts across various categories, including reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Freedom Fighters and eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh.

The online application process started on 19 September 2026 and will remain open until 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates possessing the prescribed recognised medical qualification and compulsory rotating internship should check all eligibility conditions before submitting the Online Recruitment Application (ORA). Aspirants can also follow the latest govt jobs notifications for further HPPSC exam and admit card updates.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Overview

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) conducts recruitment examinations and selection processes for various posts under the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Under Advertisement No. 62/9-2026, the Commission is accepting online applications for Medical Officer (General Wing) Job Trainee posts in the state's Health and Family Welfare Department.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment drive offers a total of 228 vacancies for Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee). Candidates selected under the notified Job Trainee scheme will receive fixed monthly emoluments of Rs 34,000.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Important: Several vacancies in this recruitment are backlog posts, particularly under Ex-Servicemen and orthopaedic physically handicapped categories. Candidates claiming reservation should carefully check the Himachal Pradesh domicile and category-certificate requirements prescribed in the notification.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

HPPSC has notified 228 Medical Officer vacancies. The category-wise distribution, including notified backlog vacancies, is given below.

The notified number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservation benefits for categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, WFF, Ex-Servicemen and eligible persons with disabilities are subject to the conditions prescribed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the Commission.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

• A 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.
• A candidate possessing a qualification included in Part-II of the Third Schedule must also fulfil the conditions referred to in sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Completion of compulsory rotating internship.

Desirable Qualification

• Postgraduate Degree or Diploma included in the relevant schedule specified in the notification.
• Postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution as covered by the advertisement.
• Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state.

Candidates must establish possession of the required qualification through valid certificates and mark sheets. The Commission states that eligibility regarding essential qualification and experience, wherever applicable, is determined according to the conditions and cut-off prescribed in the advertisement.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The prescribed age for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 45 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026.

A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is admissible to eligible Bonafide SC of HP, ST of HP, OBC of HP, Wards of Freedom Fighters of HP and Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh where the post is reserved for the respective category. Relaxation for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP is governed by applicable Government instructions.

The date of birth recorded in the candidate's Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted for determining age.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The examination fee prescribed in the notification is Rs 600. Payment must be made through the available online payment modes.

The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or another available digital payment mode. The notification states that the fee once paid will not be refunded or held in reserve for another examination or selection.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary

Candidates selected as Medical Officer (General Wing) under the Job Trainee engagement scheme will receive fixed monthly emoluments of Rs 34,000.

The post is advertised under the Himachal Pradesh Government's Job Trainee engagement scheme referred to in the HPPSC notification.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The HPPSC Medical Officer selection scheme consists of a written examination stage followed by a Personality Test, subject to the conditions stated in the advertisement.

• Paper-I: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test.
• Paper-II: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT).
• Personality Test: Conducted for shortlisted candidates at the Commission's office in Shimla.
• Document Verification: Original eligibility documents are checked as part of the selection process.

HPPSC Medical Officer Paper-I Exam Pattern

Duration: 1 hour. Paper-I consists of objective-type questions and may be conducted as a Computer Based Test or Offline Screening Test.

HPPSC Medical Officer Paper-II Exam Pattern

The detailed Paper-II syllabus is to be prescribed by the Commission. Both Paper-I and Paper-II may be conducted on the same day in separate sessions.

Negative Marking Rules

• 0.25 mark, or one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question, is deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Marking more than one answer is treated as a wrong answer and attracts the prescribed penalty.
• If a candidate does not wish to attempt a question, the prescribed option E should be marked.
• Leaving a question blank without marking the appropriate non-attempt option can attract the prescribed penalty.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The Personality Test carries 30 marks. Final merit is prepared according to the selection scheme prescribed by HPPSC, including the Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test. The notification also states that re-checking or re-evaluation of the written examination is not permitted.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Exam Centre

The examination station/city specified in the notification is:

The Commission may change examination centres depending on administrative requirements. Candidates should refer to their e-admit card for the final venue and reporting instructions.

How to Apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Click the Apply Online option on the homepage.
3. Open the One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations portal.
4. New candidates should complete registration and create their OTR profile. Existing users can log in using their credentials.
5. Open the list of live advertisements and select Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) under Advertisement No. 62/9-2026.
6. Enter all personal, educational, category and other required information correctly.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, qualification certificates, age proof and applicable category documents.
8. Verify that all uploaded certificates are clear, readable and valid before submission.
9. Pay the Rs 600 examination fee using the available online payment facility.
10. Submit the application by 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM and retain a copy of the submitted form for reference.

Applications submitted through a mode other than the prescribed online process will not be accepted. Candidates should carefully review the ORA before final submission because changes after submission are restricted by the Commission's rules.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before completing the online application:

• Matriculation certificate as proof of age.
• Degree certificate and mark sheets of all years / consolidated mark sheet in support of educational qualification.
• Compulsory rotating internship proof, as applicable.
• Valid category certificate, where applicable.
• Bonafide Himachali certificate where required for reservation benefits.
• EWS / BPL certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate / service book and other prescribed documents, where applicable.
• Wards of Ex-Servicemen / Freedom Fighter certificates, where applicable.
• Disability certificate where reservation under the relevant PwBD category is claimed.
• Experience certificate, if applicable under the relevant eligibility requirement.
• Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Candidates should ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions before applying.
• Reservation benefits are subject to the category and Bonafide Himachali conditions prescribed by HPPSC and the Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Candidates in regular Government service may be required to produce a No Objection Certificate from the concerned employer as prescribed in the notification.
• The email ID and mobile number entered in the application should remain active for examination-related communication.
• E-admit cards will be made available through the HPPSC website; candidates should follow the instructions printed on the admit card.
• Entry to the examination venue will close 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination.
• Objections against the provisional answer key are to be submitted through the prescribed online procedure within the notified period.
• The notification specifies a fee of Rs 100 per objected question for filing an answer-key objection.
• Where a bilingual question has a discrepancy between Hindi and English, the English version is treated as final as stated in the notification.
• The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease.

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

Paper-I carries 100 marks, split among Himachal Pradesh GK, national and international affairs, Hindi and English. Candidates should therefore balance medical-subject preparation for the descriptive Subject Aptitude Test with regular revision of Himachal Pradesh-specific GK and current affairs.

The negative-marking rules make answer-sheet discipline especially important. Candidates should understand the prescribed use of option E for questions they do not wish to attempt. For regular preparation, aspirants can follow daily current affairs, revise Static GK and practise through the daily current affairs quiz.

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