HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: 228 Posts

HPPSC Medical Officer (Job Trainee) Recruitment 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) positions. This recruitment aims to fill 228 vacancies within the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Applications are being accepted online.

Job Highlights

This recruitment is for the post of Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A. The engagement is as per the Job Trainee scheme, offering a fixed monthly emolument. The selection process involves a Screening Test and a Personality Test.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 228 posts for Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) are available. The number of vacancies may change. Reservation benefits are for Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh only.

Note: Category-wise breakdown for some categories is not specified in the provided text.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following essential and desirable qualifications:

• 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.
• If the qualification is under Part-II of the Third Schedule, the conditions in sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 must be fulfilled.
• Completion of compulsory rotating internship.

• 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 state.

Eligibility in terms of qualification and experience is assessed as on the closing date for submitting the online application.

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 18 and 45 years of age as on 01.01.2026.

Age Relaxation:

• A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for Bonafide SC of HP, ST of HP, OBC of HP, WFF of HP, and Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh, applicable only if a post is reserved for their category.
• Age relaxation for HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP will be as per government instructions.

The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted.

Application Fee

A uniform application fee of ₹600 is applicable to all candidates, regardless of their category or gender.

The fee must be paid online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or any other online digital mode by the closing date.

Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be reserved for any other selection process.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly emolument of ₹34,000 per month, as per the Job Trainee engagement scheme.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages:

1. Screening Test / Subject Aptitude Test: This test may be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) or offline mode.
2. Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in the Screening Test will be called for a Personality Test.

The Screening Test will cover General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, National and International Affairs, Hindi Language, and English Language.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the HPPSC's Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system. Ensure all details are filled correctly and the application fee is paid before the deadline.

Documents Required

Candidates should have the following documents ready for the application process and potential verification:

• Educational qualification certificates (MBBS or equivalent, internship completion).
• Age proof (Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate).
• Category certificates (if claiming reservation benefits).
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the official notification.

The onus of proving that a candidate has acquired the required qualification by the stipulated date lies with the candidate.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• Ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate.
• Candidates belonging to other states claiming reserved category status will be treated as General category.
• No request for change of date of birth will be accepted after application submission.
• Candidates are advised to check the official website for any updates regarding the Screening Test and Personality Test dates.

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