Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the UPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 2158 vacancies in Medical, AYUSH and other health-related departments. This bumper recruitment offers a significant opportunity for MBBS, AYUSH and Veterinary graduates to secure a prestigious Group ‘A’ state government job in Uttar Pradesh. The Online Application process started on 22 December 2025 at official Website – uppsc.up.nic.in and the Last date for Registrations is 22 January 2026.
UPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Name | UPPSC Medical Officer & Other Posts Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj |
| Advertisement No. | D‑6/E‑1/2025 (Direct Recruitment – OTR Based) |
| Total Vacancies | 2158 Posts |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online (OTR-based) |
| Last Date for Applications | 22 January 2026 |
| Official Website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | 22 December 2025 |
| Online application start date | 22 December 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 22 January 2026 (as per bank schedule) |
| Last date to submit application form | 29 January 2026 |
| Exam/interview schedule | To be intimated separately by UPPSC |
UPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy details
UPPSC has announced a total of 2158 vacancies for Medical Officer (Community Health), Veterinary Officer, AYUSH Medical Officers, Dental Surgeon, Drug Inspector, Swasthya Shiksha Adhikari and other specialist posts. This distribution covers both modern medicine and traditional systems, creating wide scope for medical professionals.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer, Community Health (Ayurvedic & Unani) | 884 |
| Veterinary Officer | 404 |
| Swasthya Shiksha Adhikari | 221 |
| Homoeopathic Medical Officer | 265 |
| Chikitsa Adhikari (Ayurved) | 168 |
| Dental Surgeon | 157 |
| Inspector of Drugs | 26 |
| Chikitsa Adhikari (Unani) | 25 |
| Chikitsa Adhikari (Homoeopathic) | 07 |
| Vetting Officer | 01 |
| Total | 2158 |
UPPSC MO Recruitment 2026 Education details
| Post / Category | Essential Qualification | Registration / Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer, Community Health / other allopathic MO posts | MBBS degree from a recognised university/medical college | Registration in State Medical Council/NMC; experience where specified |
| Dental Surgeon | BDS degree from a recognised dental college/university | Registration with Dental Council; relevant experience if required |
| AYUSH Medical Officer (Ayurved) / Chikitsa Adhikari (Ayurved) | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) or equivalent | Registration with concerned Ayurvedic board/AYUSH council; working knowledge of Hindi (Devanagari) |
| AYUSH Medical Officer (Unani) / Chikitsa Adhikari (Unani) | Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) or equivalent | Registration with Unani board/AYUSH council; Hindi knowledge essential/desirable as per post |
| Homoeopathic Medical Officer / Chikitsa Adhikari (Homoeopathic) | Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) or equivalent | Registration with Homoeopathic council and Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Veterinary Officer | B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) | Registration with Veterinary Council; experience as prescribed for some categories |
| Inspector of Drugs | Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Medicine with specialisation in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology (as per Drugs & Cosmetics norms) | Relevant professional registration and required experience |
| Swasthya Shiksha Adhikari & other specialist posts | Relevant medical/AYUSH/health science degree and specialisation as per post | Post-specific registration, experience and Hindi knowledge as given in detailed notification |
Note: Candidates must read the official advertisement for exact, post-wise eligibility, relaxations and desirable qualifications.
Salary Details
- Posts are generally placed in Group ‘A’ or equivalent pay scales under the 7th CPC.
- Basic pay is in the appropriate pay matrix level (commonly Level‑10 or above) along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible state allowances.
- In-hand salary for freshly appointed Medical/AYUSH Officers in UP typically includes basic pay plus allowances as per prevailing government norms.
Exact pay level, pay band and grade pay (if any) may vary by post and should be verified in the official notification before applying.
Age limit
Minimum age: 21 years (for most Medical Officer and allied posts).
Maximum age: 40 years as on 01 July 2025.
Relaxations in upper age limit are admissible for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH, Ex‑servicemen and others) according to Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Selection process
UPPSC may conduct a written examination/screening test depending on the number of applications for particular posts.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (personality test).
Final merit list will be prepared based on written exam marks (if held) and interview performance.
Document verification and medical fitness will be compulsory before final appointment.
Application fee
General / OBC / EWS: around Rs. 125/- including processing charges.
SC / ST: around Rs. 65/-.
PH (Divyangjan): around Rs. 25/-.
The fee is payable online through debit/credit card, net banking or other available modes during the application process.
How to apply
- Visit the official website of UPPSC: uppsc.up.nic.in.
- Click on the “Live Advertisement” section and open “Advt. No. D‑6/E‑1/2025 (Direct Recruitment – OTR Based) – Medical Officer & Other Posts”.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user, and note your OTR number.
- Log in to the candidate dashboard using your OTR credentials.
- Select the relevant post(s) under the Medical Officer & Other Posts recruitment.
- Fill in personal, academic, professional and reservation details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options and ensure successful transaction.
- Submit the form and download/print the final submitted application for future reference.
Important links
| UPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
