The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A posts in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications and examination fee by 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates can check the complete details of the HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 below, including eligibility, important dates, application process, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and other important information.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The HPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 Notification has been released on its official website at hppsc.hp.gov.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the HPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 62/9-2026 |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh |
| Post Name | Medical Officer (General Wing) |
| Post Type | Job Trainee, Group-A |
| Total Vacancies | 228 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹600 |
| Job Trainee Emoluments | ₹34,000 per month |
| Examination Station | Shimla |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026
A total of 228 Medical Officer vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 62/9-2026. The category-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 64 |
| UR – Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP | 24 |
| UR – Ex-Servicemen of HP | 53 |
| UR – Wards of Freedom Fighters | 2 |
| SC of HP | 19 |
| SC of HP – Ex-Servicemen | 8 |
| SC of HP – Wards of Freedom Fighters | 3 |
| ST of HP | 9 |
| ST of HP – Ortho Physically Handicapped | 4 |
| ST of HP – Ex-Servicemen | 3 |
| OBC of HP | 18 |
| OBC of HP – Ex-Servicemen | 4 |
| OBC of HP – Wards of Freedom Fighters | 2 |
| EWS of HP | 15 |
| Total | 228 |
HPPSC Medical Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and other eligibility conditions on or before the closing date of the online application.
| HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 Eligibility Criteria | |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must possess a recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement.
Candidates must also have completed their compulsory rotating internship. |
| Desirable Qualification |
|
| Age Limit | 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026.
Age Relaxation: 5 years for eligible Bonafide SC, ST, OBC, Wards of Freedom Fighters and Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh. Relaxation for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen will apply as per government instructions. |
| Salary | Candidates appointed to the Medical Officer (General Wing) post will be engaged as Job Trainees. According to the notification, the fixed emoluments for the Job Trainee are ₹34,000 per month. |
HPPSC Medical Officer Application Fee 2026
HPPSC has prescribed a uniform examination fee of ₹600 for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender. The fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or another prescribed digital payment method.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| A uniform fee for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender | ₹600 |
HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 Apply Online
Eligible candidates can apply online for the HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 through the official HPPSC website. The last date to submit the application and fee is 16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should complete the registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Here, we have shared the direct link to register and submit an online application.
How to Apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit the HPPSC Medical Officer application form through the official HPPSC website by following these steps:
- Visit the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Click on the Apply Online option on the homepage.
- Select One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.
- Complete New Registration if you are not already registered.
- Log in to the OTR account.
- Find Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 from the list of live advertisements.
- Select the Medical Officer (General Wing) post.
- Enter all required details carefully and Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature.
- Pay the ₹600 examination fee through the prescribed online payment method.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required for HPPSC Medical Officer Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application:
- Matriculation certificate for age proof
- Degree certificate
- Marksheets of all years or consolidated marksheet
- Experience certificate, wherever required
- Valid category certificate, wherever applicable
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for reserved-category candidates
- EWS/BPL certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/service book, wherever applicable
- Other supporting documents required for category claims
HPPSC Medical Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The HPPSC Medical Officer (General wing) Exam Pattern is as follows:
Paper I: Screening Test
Paper I will be a one-hour objective-type screening test carrying 100 marks. It may be conducted through CBT or in offline mode and will include negative marking. The screening test will contain multiple-choice question.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| General Knowledge of 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 (SAT) of three hours carrying 120 marks. The syllabus for Paper II is decided by the Commission and the detailed syllabus has been uploaded on the HPPSC website.
Negative Marking
HPPSC has prescribed negative marking for objective-type screening tests. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
Candidates should also note that leaving a question completely blank attracts the same penalty. If a candidate does not want to answer a question, the prescribed option E should be selected/marked.
HPPSC Medical Officer Qualifying Marks
Candidates appearing for the Subject Aptitude Test must secure the prescribed minimum marks to qualify for the Personality Test.
- General Category: 45%
- Reserved Categories: 40%
Candidates securing marks below the prescribed minimum will not be considered for the remaining selection process.
The Personality Test carries 30 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% (12 marks) for General Category candidates and 30% (9 marks) for reserved category candidates.
HPPSC Medical Officer Examination Centre
The notification lists Shimla as the examination station. However, the Commission reserves the right to change examination centres depending on circumstances and availability. Candidates should therefore check their final admit card for the exact examination centre and related instructions.
HPPSC Medical Officer Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the post consists of the following stages:
- Objective Type Screening Test/Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
- Personality Test
If the ratio of eligible candidates to advertised posts is six or below, eligible candidates may be called directly for the Personality Test. In other cases, candidates will appear in the prescribed written tests followed by the Personality Test.
HPPSC Medical Officer Salary 2026
Candidates selected for the Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) post will receive fixed monthly emoluments of ₹34,000 during the Job Trainee engagement. This recruitment is governed by the State Government’s Job Trainee scheme and is not the same as appointment to a regular Medical Officer pay scale.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Medical Officer (General Wing) |
| Group | Group-A |
| Engagement | Job Trainee |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹34,000 |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh |
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