HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Pay and Last Date
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited online applications for 1 post of Assistant Professor (Gastrointestinal) (GI) Surgery (Super-Speciality), a Class-I Gazetted post on a regular basis in the Department of Medical Education & Research, H.P. The post is Unreserved and carries a pay of ₹1,29,700 (Cell-1, Level-30). If you hold an M.Ch. in Surgical Gastro-Enterology and have taught in a medical college, this is a regular faculty opening in one of the state’s government medical colleges. You can browse more openings on our Himachal Pradesh government jobs page.
The advertisement (No. 64/10-2026) is dated 6 October 2026, and both the application and the fee must be completed by 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM. That is a short window of about ten days, so do not wait for the last evening. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in covers the qualification, age limit, fee, selection and every condition that can cost you the post. Read it once fully before you start the form.
Key Highlights of HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) Recruitment 2026
HPPSC selects officers for Himachal Pradesh government departments. This advertisement fills one super-speciality teaching post in GI Surgery under the Department of Medical Education & Research.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 64/10-2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Super-Speciality), GI Surgery |
| Class | Class-I (Gazetted), on regular basis |
| Department | Medical Education & Research, H.P. |
| Total Vacancies | 1 (Unreserved) |
| Pay | ₹1,29,700 (Cell-1, Level-30) |
| Application Fee | ₹600 for all candidates |
| Selection | Personality Test |
| Last Date | 15 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
How Many Vacancies are in HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Super-Speciality), GI Surgery | Unreserved (UR) | 1 |
There is only one seat and it is Unreserved. The Commission also says the number of posts is tentative and may increase or decrease.
With just one seat, every detail of your application matters. Eligible candidates are called directly to the personality test, which is the only selection stage the notification prescribes. Bring the originals of your qualification and experience certificates to that board.
Who Can Apply for HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical degree | A recognised medical qualification in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, now National Medical Commission Act, 2025 |
| Super-speciality degree | Post-graduate and post-doctoral degrees as in Part-A of Annexure-II or its equivalent in the concerned super-speciality |
| Part-A extract | M.Ch. Surgical Gastro-Enterology, 2/3-year course recognised by M.C.I. after M.S. Surgery or M.B.B.S., and 5-year direct course leading to M.Ch. Gastro-Enterology |
| Teaching experience | At least 3 years as Lecturer, Registrar, Demonstrator or Resident after post-graduation in the concerned speciality in any recognised Medical College |
Holders of a qualification from Part-II of the Third Schedule must also meet the conditions of sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Act. One helpful note: the 2 or 3 years of the D.M./M.Ch. course itself count as teaching experience for this post. So an M.Ch. holder may meet part or all of the experience rule. Check how your own years add up before you decide. More such openings are listed on our medical and healthcare jobs page.
Desirable Qualification
| Desirable | Details |
|---|---|
| Local knowledge | Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for the conditions in the Pradesh |
| Research | Publication of research papers in Index Journals |
These are desirable, not compulsory.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 45 years and below as on 01-01-2026 |
| Bonafide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and Persons with disabilities of H.P. | 5 years relaxation, only if a post is reserved for the category |
| H.P. Govt. employees | As per Government instructions issued from time to time |
| Ex-Servicemen of H.P. | As per Government instructions, only if a post is reserved for the category |
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Please read the relaxation rows carefully. The five-year relaxation for bonafide Himachali reserved categories is available only if there is a post reserved for these categories, and this single post is Unreserved. Reserved-category candidates from states other than H.P. must enter category code 01, because they are treated as unreserved and upper age relaxation is not applicable to them. Date of birth is accepted only as recorded in your Matriculation or equivalent certificate; no later change is allowed.
What is the Salary of HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay | ₹1,29,700 |
| Pay Matrix | Cell-1, Level-30 |
The notification gives the pay as ₹1,29,700 (Cell-1, Level-30). The notification does not list allowances separately, so treat this figure as the pay quoted in the advertisement. The post is regular, Class-I Gazetted.
What is the Selection Process for HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Personality Test |
For Assistant Professor (Super-Speciality) posts, candidates are directly called for the Personality Test irrespective of the number of eligible candidates. The examination station listed is Shimla. Bring your original certificates to the personality test. Your eligibility is decided on those originals, and admission to the test is purely provisional. No extra chance is given to produce certificates at that stage. Being called for the test is also no promise of selection.
Call letters are not sent by post. Download yours from the Commission’s website using your OTR User ID and password. Paste a passport-size photograph on the downloaded call letter, self-attested or attested by a Gazetted Officer, failing which you will not be allowed to appear in the Personality Test under any circumstances.
Which Conditions Can Cost You the HPPSC Assistant Professor Post?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Regular government servants | No in-service (regular) candidate will be interviewed without a NOC from the employer |
| Informing your employer | Government servants must inform their Head of Office and give an undertaking; if the employer withholds permission, candidature is liable to be cancelled |
| Contract / adhoc / daily-rated staff | Must also produce a NOC from the employer |
| Eligibility date | Qualification and experience are counted as on the closing date of the ORA |
| Proof of qualification | Unless you prove otherwise, the date on the face of the certificate (or its date of issue) is treated as the date you acquired it |
| Photo and signature | An application without a scanned photograph or signature is rejected straightaway |
| Fee | An application without the fee, or paid by any other mode, is rejected |
| No corrections | Once submitted, the application cannot be changed, except change of category under Rule 5(iv) |
| False information | Leads to disqualification; if found during service, the service is liable to be terminated |
| Misconduct | Impersonation, fake or tampered documents, false statements, unfair means, misbehaviour or influencing the process can lead to criminal prosecution, being debarred from appearing in any written examination, document verification or personality test for a period not exceeding 15 years, or candidature cancelled at the discretion of the Commission |
| Earlier debarment | Being debarred earlier on these grounds by UPSC, any State Public Service Commission or any recruiting agency is itself a ground for action |
| Not eligible for the test | Dismissed from Govt./Semi-Govt. service, convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, permanently debarred, influencing the selection, or an un-discharged insolvent |
| Law | The process falls under the H.P. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2025 |
How to Apply Online for HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026?
Applications are accepted only online through the Commission’s website. Applications sent through any other mode will be rejected.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official HPPSC website (link in Essential Links below) and click Apply Online |
| 2 | Open One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations; click New Registration if you are not registered, or log in if you are |
| 3 | From the list of live advertisements on your dashboard, choose this post |
| 4 | Fill the form, entering your email and mobile number correctly, and upload the required documents |
| 5 | Give the declaration that your uploaded documents are legible and true, then submit |
| 6 | Pay ₹600 online by debit card, credit card, UPI or another online digital mode |
| 7 | Note your OTR User ID and password; you need them to download the call letter |
Keep your Matriculation certificate, degree certificates with marksheets, experience certificates and, if needed, your category and bonafide Himachali certificates ready before you start. Check every field carefully, because you cannot fix mistakes after submission. Write your OTR User ID and password somewhere safe too. You will need them later to download the personality test call letter, and Commission alerts go to the email and mobile number you enter in the form. If you are also looking at other teaching posts, our teaching and faculty jobs page is worth a look.
What are the Important Dates for HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 15 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Personality Test | To be notified |
What is the Application Fee for HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (uniform fee, irrespective of category or gender) | ₹600 |
Pay online by debit card, credit card, UPI or any other online digital mode on or before the closing date. Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstance, and it cannot be held in reserve for any other examination.
HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) 2026 Essential Links
- Download HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) Detailed Advertisement PDF
- Visit HPPSC Assistant Professor (GI Surgery) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
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- Join Himachal Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold an M.Ch. in Surgical Gastro-Enterology and meet the teaching experience rule, this regular Class-I post deserves your application. Keep your NOC ready if you are already in service, and finish the form well before 15 October 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and our Himachal Pradesh jobs page for the personality test schedule and more updates. All the best!