HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Himachal Pradesh Vacancy, Eligibility and Exam Pattern
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has opened online applications for 228 posts of Medical Officer (General Wing) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. These are Group-A posts, and the selected doctors are engaged as Job Trainees on fixed emoluments of Rs 34,000 per month. If you hold a recognised medical qualification and have finished your compulsory internship, this is one of the largest single openings for doctors in the hill state this year, and it is worth a careful read if you are tracking government jobs in Himachal Pradesh.
The form is filled online through the Commission’s One Time Registration portal, and the window closes on 16 October 2026 at 11:59 PM — the same deadline applies to the fee. Every candidate pays Rs 600, whatever the category or gender. In this guide from GovtJobsAlert.in you will find the full category-wise split, the age rule with its own cut-off date, the two-paper exam pattern with an unusual negative-marking rule, and the conditions that quietly end a candidature. Read it fully before you start the form.
What are the Key Highlights of HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is the state body that conducts recruitment to Group-A and Group-B services in Himachal Pradesh. This drive is advertised under Advertisement Number 62/9-2026, dated 19 September 2026, and the engagement is governed by the state’s scheme for engagement of job trainees on a fixed amount. Postings are in the Department of Health and Family Welfare across Himachal Pradesh.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Medical Officer (General Wing), Job Trainee, Group-A |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh |
| Advertisement Number | 62/9-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 228 |
| Emoluments | Rs 34,000 per month |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Mode | Online only, through the OTR portal |
What is the Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown for HPPSC Medical Officer 2026?
All 228 vacancies belong to the single post of Medical Officer (General Wing). The split below is exactly as printed in the advertisement. The backlog posts shown in brackets are already counted inside each figure — they are not extra seats on top of it.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 64 |
| Unreserved (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP) | 24 (18 backlog) |
| Unreserved (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 53 (35 backlog) |
| Unreserved (Wards of Freedom Fighters of HP) | 2 |
| SC of HP | 19 |
| SC of HP (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 8 (5 backlog) |
| SC of HP (Wards of Freedom Fighters) | 3 (2 backlog) |
| ST of HP | 9 |
| ST of HP (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP) | 4 (3 backlog) |
| ST of HP (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 3 (2 backlog) |
| OBC of HP | 18 |
| OBC of HP (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 4 (3 backlog) |
| OBC of HP (Wards of Freedom Fighters) | 2 (backlog) |
| EWS of HP | 15 |
| Total | 228 |
Reservation here is admissible only to bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. A reserved category candidate from another state is treated as a General candidate, with no reserved seat and no fee concession. The Commission has also stated that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease later.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
HPPSC Medical Officer Educational Qualification 2026
| Requirement | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Essential (i) | A recognised medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications), of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 |
| Essential (ii) | Completion of the compulsory rotating internship |
| For Part-II holders | Must also fulfil the conditions in sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 |
| Desirable | Post Graduate Degree or Diploma under the same Schedules, or a post graduate qualification from an institution listed in Appendix-A of the notification |
| Desirable | Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh |
Your qualification is judged as on the closing date, not the date you press submit. If you claim a degree as an equivalent qualification, you must produce the order (with number and date) under which the authority treated it as equivalent — without it the application is liable to be rejected. You can also browse medical and healthcare government jobs here.
HPPSC Medical Officer Age Limit 2026 and Age Relaxation
| Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 45 years |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Bonafide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and Persons with disabilities of HP | 5 years relaxation, only if a post is reserved for that category |
| HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP | As per Government instructions issued from time to time |
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Two things here catch people out. The cut-off is 1 January 2026, not the closing date, so work your exact age out on that day. And reserved category candidates of states other than Himachal Pradesh must apply as unreserved — upper age relaxation is not applicable to them. Only the date of birth recorded on your matriculation certificate is accepted, and no request to change it will be granted later.
What is the Salary for HPPSC Medical Officer 2026?
This recruitment is made under the Himachal Pradesh job trainee scheme, so the advertisement states a fixed monthly amount rather than a 7th CPC pay level.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Emoluments for Job Trainee | Rs 34,000 per month |
The advertisement lists no separate allowance for the trainee period, so Rs 34,000 per month is the figure the Commission has committed to. The engagement follows the Department of Personnel notification dated 19 July 2025 on job trainees on a fixed amount.
For a young doctor this is still a strong start — Group-A work inside the Himachal health service. Just go in clear about the trainee terms.
What is the Selection Process for HPPSC Medical Officer 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Objective type Screening Test and Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test |
| Stage 2 | Personality Test of 30 marks, held only at the Commission’s office in Shimla |
| Small field | Where the ratio of eligible candidates to posts is six or below, all of them are called directly for the Personality Test |
| Paper | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Paper-I | Computer Based Test or offline screening test, 1 hour, 100 marks, objective MCQs |
| Paper-I subjects | HP General Knowledge 30, National and International Affairs 30, Hindi 20, English 20 |
| Paper-II | Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test, 3 hours, 120 marks |
| Session | Both papers are held on the same day, in morning and evening sessions |
| Final ranking | Marks in the SAT (120) plus the Personality Test (30) |
The marking rule in Paper-I deserves a second read. A wrong answer costs one fourth (0.25) of that question’s marks, the same penalty applies if you mark more than one option, and — this is the part candidates miss — the same penalty applies to a question you leave blank. Every question carries options A to D plus an option ‘E’ for “do not wish to answer”. If you do not know an answer, you must actively choose E.
Paper-II answer sheets are evaluated only on the merit of Paper-I, and no candidate scoring zero or negative marks in Paper-I forms part of the merit list. You need 45% in the SAT (40% for reserved categories) to qualify for the Personality Test, and 40% there (30% for reserved categories) — those securing less are disqualified from the remaining selection process. The detailed Paper-II syllabus is on the Commission’s website; you can also follow our exam syllabus and pattern updates.
What Conditions Can Get Your HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 Application Rejected?
Every line below is printed in the advertisement, and each one can end a candidature on its own.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Applications received through any mode other than the online portal will be rejected straightaway |
| Photograph and signature | An application without the scanned latest photograph or signature shall be rejected straightaway |
| No corrections | Once submitted, no change is allowed except a category change under the Commission’s rules; a later category change must be reported in writing within 15 days after the screening test and before the result is declared, failing which no such request is entertained |
| Examination fee | The fee once paid will not be refunded, including where the application is rejected |
| Other-state reserved candidates | Treated as unreserved; the benefit of reservation and fee concession is not admissible |
| Benchmark disability | Claim a disabled category only if your percentage of disability is 40% or more; a scribe or reader must be requested in writing at least seven days before the screening test |
| Regular government servants | You will not be allowed into document verification unless you produce an NOC from your employer |
| Wrong examination centre | Appearing at a centre other than the one allotted means the candidature is rejected straightaway, and no correspondence will be entertained in the matter |
| Late arrival | Entry into the examination venue closes 30 minutes before the scheduled start |
| e-Admit card photograph | Paste a self-attested passport photograph on the downloaded e-admit card, failing which you will not be allowed to appear |
| Original certificates | Failure to produce the original certificate of the category you claimed, on the day of the Personality Test, means the candidature stands automatically rejected |
| False information | Furnishing false documents or suppressing facts entails disqualification, and service would be liable to be terminated if it comes to notice later |
| Unfair means | Impersonation, canvassing support, carrying a mobile phone into the hall or any unfair means can have you debarred from any examination for up to 15 years, besides criminal prosecution |
| Reserved candidates on own merit | A SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidate selected on the same standard as general candidates is adjusted against unreserved points; where any relaxed standard is used, the selection is counted against reserved vacancies |
| Horizontal categories | Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Ex-Servicemen, WFF, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and distinguished sportspersons who acquire merit at par with general candidates shall not be appointed against unreserved posts, and are adjusted against their own reserved posts |
| Wards of Freedom Fighters | Children and grandchildren of HP Freedom Fighters already appointed on a regular basis shall not be entitled to the WFF reservation benefit against identical posts in the same scale |
| Serving Armed Forces personnel | May apply one year before completing their specified terms of engagement and avail Ex-Servicemen concessions, but shall not leave the uniform until those terms are complete |
| Re-checking | Re-checking or re-evaluation of the screening test will not be allowed in any case |
| Earlier bar | Anyone dismissed from previous government service, convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, permanently debarred from any examination or selection, found influencing the selection, or an un-discharged insolvent is not eligible |
How to Apply Online for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
Keep your matriculation certificate, degree certificates with all mark sheets, category and bonafide Himachali certificates, and scanned photograph and signature ready before you begin. Apply online directly on the Commission’s portal — there is no other accepted route.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) and open “Apply Online” |
| 2 | Complete the One Time Registration with a valid mobile number and email, or sign in if you are already registered |
| 3 | Open this advertisement from your dashboard and fill the application form |
| 4 | Upload every document the notification asks for and give the declaration that your uploads are legible and true |
| 5 | Pay the Rs 600 fee online by debit card, credit card, UPI or another online digital mode |
| 6 | Submit, then download and keep the confirmation page |
The application counts as submitted only after the documents are uploaded, so do not stop at payment. Your bonafide Himachali certificate and category certificate must back any reserved claim — fail to produce the original on Personality Test day and the candidature is rejected.
What are the Important Dates for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 19 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay the fee | 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Examination date | To be announced by the Commission |
| e-Admit card | To be downloaded from the Commission’s website; not sent by post |
What is the Application Fee for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories, both genders | Rs 600 |
| Objection against the answer key (per question) | Rs 100, non-refundable |
A uniform fee of Rs 600 is charged from every candidate, irrespective of category or gender — this advertisement lists no concession for anyone. Payment is accepted only by debit card, credit card, UPI or another online digital mode, and an application submitted without the prescribed fee or mode is summarily rejected.
Essential Links — HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit HPPSC Official Website
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- Join Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you have a recognised medical degree and your internship is complete, 228 Group-A posts in one advertisement is not a chance to sit on. Apply well before 16 October 2026, because portals and payment gateways slow down badly on the last evening. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Himachal Pradesh government job updates.