HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 has opened online applications for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A posts in the Himachal Pradesh Department of Health and Family Welfare. Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 is dated 19 September 2026, and the closing date for both the online application and fee payment is 16 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The current HPPSC advertisement provides the vacancy breakup, qualification, age limit, fee, application procedure and the screening-test/personality-test framework. Candidates should use the official advertisement as the controlling document for eligibility and document requirements.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Advertisement number | 62/9-2026 |
| Post | Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh |
| Total vacancies | 228 |
| Advertisement date | 19 September 2026 |
| Application closing date | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee payment closing date | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age | 18–45 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Essential qualification | Recognised medical qualification + compulsory rotating internship |
| Job Trainee emoluments | ₹34,000 per month |
| Application mode | Online through HPPSC ORA/OTR portal |
| Examination station listed | Shimla |
HPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026
The Commission has notified 228 vacancies. The advertisement includes vertical categories as well as horizontal reservation/backlog components for eligible Himachal Pradesh candidates. The category figures printed in the notification are:
| Category / reservation component | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 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 | 2 |
| SC of HP | 19 |
| SC of HP – Ex-Servicemen | 8, including 5 backlog posts |
| SC of HP – Wards of Freedom Fighters | 3, including 2 backlog posts |
| ST of HP | 9 |
| ST of HP – Ortho Physically Handicapped | 4, including 3 backlog posts |
| ST of HP – Ex-Servicemen | 3, including 2 backlog posts |
| OBC of HP | 18 |
| OBC of HP – Ex-Servicemen | 4, including 3 backlog posts |
| OBC of HP – Wards of Freedom Fighters | 2 backlog posts |
| EWS of HP | 15 |
| Total | 228 |
HPPSC states that reservation benefits for the listed reserved categories are admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Reserved-category candidates from other states are treated as General category candidates for this recruitment and do not receive the Himachal Pradesh reservation or fee-concession benefits specified in the advertisement.
HPPSC Medical Officer Eligibility 2026
Educational qualification
The essential qualification is 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. Holders of a Part II Third Schedule qualification must also fulfil the conditions specified under Section 13(3) of that Act.
Candidates must also have completed compulsory rotating internship. HPPSC says eligibility in terms of the essential qualification is reckoned as on the closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application.
Desirable qualifications
- A recognised postgraduate degree or diploma covered by the medical-qualification provisions in the advertisement.
- A postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution as specified in the advertisement’s Appendix-A.
- Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state.
HPPSC Medical Officer Age Limit 2026
The prescribed age is 18 to 45 years. HPPSC reckons age as on 1 January 2026. The Commission says the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted for this purpose.
| Age rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 45 years |
| Age cutoff date | 1 January 2026 |
| HP SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwBD relaxation | 5 years, where the advertisement’s conditions and reserved post apply |
| HP Government employees / HP Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable Government instructions and the detailed age-limit provisions |
The five-year upper-age relaxation stated in the advertisement applies to bonafide SC, ST, OBC, Wards of Freedom Fighters and Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh, subject to the conditions in the notice. The advertisement also refers to separate government instructions for HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen.
HPPSC Medical Officer Salary 2026
The notified emoluments for the Medical Officer Job Trainee are ₹34,000 per month. The recruitment and engagement are governed by the Himachal Pradesh Government’s scheme for engagement of Job Trainees on a fixed amount, along with subsequent orders and guidelines referred to in the advertisement.
This should not be confused with a regular pay-matrix salary figure: the current advertisement specifically describes the Medical Officer post as a Job Trainee position with fixed monthly emoluments.
HPPSC Medical Officer Application Form 2026
Applications are invited online through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system. Candidates who are not already registered must create an OTR profile, log in, select the live advertisement and submit the application after uploading the documents required by the notice.
- Open the official HPPSC website.
- Use the Apply Online/OTR facility and complete registration if required.
- Select Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 for Medical Officer (General Wing).
- Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required certificates and the latest photograph and signature.
- Review the application and uploaded documents before final submission.
- Pay the prescribed ₹600 examination fee online.
- Submit the application by 16 October 2026 at 11:59 PM and retain the submitted application details.
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation certificate for age proof.
- Degree certificate and marks sheets supporting the educational qualification.
- Experience certificate, where applicable.
- Valid category certificates, where applicable.
- Bonafide Himachali certificate for reserved-category claims.
- EWS/BPL documentation where the EWS category is claimed.
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/service book and related documents where applicable.
HPPSC Medical Officer Application Fee
The notification specifies a uniform ₹600 examination fee for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender. Payment is to be made online through the prescribed digital modes, including debit card, credit card, UPI or another available online mode on the OTR portal.
HPPSC states that the examination fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be kept in reserve for another examination or selection.
HPPSC Medical Officer Selection Process 2026
The advertisement provides a two-stage selection framework:
- Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Personality Test
Paper I: Screening Test
Where the Commission uses the written-test route described in the advertisement, Paper I is a one-hour computer-based or offline objective screening test carrying 100 marks. The listed areas are:
| Area | 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 is a three-hour descriptive Subject Aptitude Test carrying 120 marks. The advertisement states that the syllabus is to be decided by the Commission from time to time. Paper I and Paper II are described as being conducted on the same day in two sessions when this selection route applies.
Negative marking and SAT qualifying marks
The advertisement specifies negative marking in objective-type screening tests. A wrong answer attracts a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question. It also states that leaving an objective question blank can attract the same penalty unless the candidate marks the designated option E for not attempting the question.
For the SAT, the minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the Personality Test are 45% for General category candidates and 40% for reserved-category candidates, according to the notification.
HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 19 September 2026 |
| Online application closing date | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee payment closing date | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age reckoning date | 1 January 2026 |
| Qualification eligibility date | Closing date of the ORA |
| Screening/SAT date | Not specified in the advertisement; candidates should follow HPPSC updates and e-admit-card instructions |
| Personality Test | Date to be notified by HPPSC |
Important HPPSC Medical Officer Instructions
- Applications must be submitted through the official HPPSC online system; applications by other modes are not accepted.
- The required documents must be uploaded with the ORA, and candidates should check that scans are legible.
- Once submitted, the application generally cannot be changed, so candidates should verify all entries before final submission.
- Original certificates are required at the Personality Test stage when called.
- No admit card is sent by post. Provisionally admitted candidates must download the e-admit card from the Commission website.
- The advertisement lists Shimla as the examination station, while also noting that examination centres may be changed at the Commission’s discretion.
- In-service regular government employees must produce an NOC before interview/personality-test participation as specified in the notice.
- The Commission may increase or decrease the number of vacancies as provided in the recruitment conditions.
Who Should Check This Recruitment?
This recruitment is specifically relevant to medical graduates who meet the recognised medical-qualification requirement, have completed the compulsory rotating internship and satisfy the age and other conditions in Advertisement No. 62/9-2026. Candidates seeking other government medical or healthcare roles can also review our government jobs after 40 guide and the Ex-Servicemen age-relaxation guide for broader eligibility context.
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Direct Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| HPPSC official website / ORA | Open HPPSC |
| Official Advertisement 62/9-2026 | View notification PDF |
| HPPSC advertisement list | Check latest advertisements |
FAQs
How many Medical Officer posts are available in HPPSC Recruitment 2026?
HPPSC has notified 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A posts in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.
What is the last date for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
The online application and fee payment close on 16 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the HPPSC Medical Officer age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026, with specified relaxation provisions for eligible Himachal Pradesh categories and other groups covered by the advertisement.
What qualification is required?
Candidates need a recognised medical qualification covered by the advertisement and must have completed the compulsory rotating internship. The detailed qualification wording in Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 should be checked for individual equivalence cases.
What is the HPPSC Medical Officer salary?
The notified Job Trainee emolument is ₹34,000 per month.
What is the application fee?
The advertisement specifies a uniform ₹600 examination fee for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.
Where can candidates apply?
Candidates must apply online through the official HPPSC ORA/OTR system at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Important: Recruitment conditions, dates, eligibility interpretations and vacancy figures are governed by the official HPPSC Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 and any subsequent Commission notices. Candidates should verify the latest official update before submitting the application.
