The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement Number 62/9-2026 inviting online recruitment applications for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) Group-A posts in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Eligible candidates holding a recognized medical degree can submit their applications online through the commission’s official website until October 16, 2026.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Notification No. | Advertisement Number: 62/9-2026 |
| Post Name | Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) Group-A |
| No. of Posts | 228 Vacancies |
| Job Category | State Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | October 16, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPPSC Medical Officer Jobs 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | October 16, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Closing Date for Fee Payment | October 16, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Vacancy Details
HPPSC has announced 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) vacancies under the Health and Family Welfare Department. The total intake comprises both fresh and backlog openings distributed across vertical and horizontal reservations for Himachal Pradesh residents.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (General) | 64 |
| Unreserved – Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP | 24 (including 18 backlog posts) |
| Unreserved – Ex-Servicemen of HP | 53 (including 35 backlog posts) |
| Unreserved – Wards of Freedom Fighters (WFF) of HP | 02 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) of HP | 19 |
| SC of HP – Ex-Servicemen of HP | 08 (including 05 backlog posts) |
| SC of HP – WFF of HP | 03 (including 02 backlog posts) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) of HP | 09 |
| ST of HP – Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP | 04 (including 03 backlog posts) |
| ST of HP – Ex-Servicemen of HP | 03 (including 02 backlog posts) |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) of HP | 18 |
| OBC of HP – Ex-Servicemen of HP | 04 (including 03 backlog posts) |
| OBC of HP – WFF of HP | 02 (backlog posts) |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of HP | 15 |
| Total Vacancies | 228 |
Education Details
Essential Qualifications:
A recognized 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 qualifications included in Part-II of the Third Schedule must fulfill conditions specified in Section 13(3) of the Act.
Completion of compulsory rotating internship.
Desirable Qualifications:
Post Graduate Degree or Diploma recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under prevailing local conditions.
Salary
Emoluments: Appointees will be engaged as Job Trainees on a fixed monthly amount of ₹34,000/- per month under the applicable State Government scheme.
Age Limit
Age Range: 18 to 45 years.
Crucial Date: Age will be reckoned as of January 01, 2026.
Age Relaxation: A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible to Bonafide candidates of Himachal Pradesh belonging to SC, ST, OBC, WFF, and Persons with Disabilities (where seats are earmarked for these categories). Ex-Servicemen and HP Government employees receive relaxations as per State Government rules.
Selection Process
Paper-I (Screening Test / CBT): An objective test of 1 hour duration comprising 100 marks with negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) marks for each incorrect or unattempted question:
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh: 30 Marks
General Knowledge of National and International Affairs: 30 Marks
Knowledge of Hindi Language: 20 Marks
Knowledge of English Language: 20 Marks
Paper-II (Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test – SAT): A 3-hour descriptive test carrying 120 marks based on domain knowledge. Candidates must score at least 45% (General) or 40% (Reserved categories) to qualify.
Personality Test: An interview carrying 30 marks conducted at the HPPSC office in Shimla. Minimum pass marks are 40% (12 marks) for General and 30% (09 marks) for reserved categories.
Final Ranking: Determined solely by combining the scores of Paper-II SAT (120 marks) and the Personality Test (30 marks) out of 150 marks.
Application Fee
All Categories & Genders: A uniform fee of ₹600/- is charged from all applicants.
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking on the portal.
How to Apply
Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Click on the “Apply Online” link and choose “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations”.
Complete profile registration using a valid mobile number and email ID, or log in if already registered.
Select Advertisement Number 62/9-2026 from the live advertisements list on the dashboard.
Fill in the application details and upload scanned copies of required documents (Matriculation certificate for age proof, MBBS degree and all mark sheets, internship certificate, category certificate, and Bonafide Himachali certificate).
Upload a clear, recent scanned photograph and signature.
Check the application preview, verify all documents, and accept the online declaration.
Pay the examination fee of ₹600/- online.
Submit the application before 11:59 PM on October 16, 2026, and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Important Links
| HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
