HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 228 Job Trainee (General Wing) Group-A Posts
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement Number 62/9-2026 (dated 19/09/2026) for 228 posts of Medical Officer (General Wing) Job Trainee – Group-A in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, H.P. Online applications close on 16/10/2026 at 11:59 PM (fee same deadline). Engagement follows the State Job Trainee scheme (fixed emoluments).
Official Notification PDF: Download HPPSC Advt 62/9-2026 Medical Officer PDF
Important Dates – HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 |
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| Advertisement Dated: | 19/09/2026 |
| Advertisement Number: | 62/9-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application: | 16/10/2026 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment: | 16/10/2026 11:59 PM |
| Age Reckoned As On: | 01/01/2026 |
Application Fee |
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| All Categories (uniform fee): | ₹600/- |
| Payment Mode: | Debit / Credit / UPI / other online modes on OTRS |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – HPPSC OTRS Portal |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download HPPSC Advt 62/9-2026 Medical Officer PDF |
| Official Website: | Visit HPPSC Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Vacancy Details (Total: 228)
| Post | Department | Total | Emoluments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (General Wing) Job Trainee – Group-A | Health and Family Welfare, H.P. | 228 | ₹34,000/- per month (Job Trainee) |
Category-wise split includes UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS of H.P. with Ex-SM, Ortho PH, WFF horizontal reservations (including backlog) as detailed in Advt 62/9-2026. Reservation benefits mainly for bonafide Himachalis.
Essential Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Medical Qualification | Recognised medical qualification in the first or second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. |
| Internship | Completion of compulsory rotating internship. |
| Desirable | PG Degree/Diploma as in Schedules / Appendix-A; knowledge of HP customs, manners & dialects. |
Eligibility (qualification/experience) reckoned as on the closing date of ORA.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
| Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|
| 18 Years | 45 Years |
Relaxation for bonafide SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwD of H.P. and Ex-Servicemen / HP Govt employees as per State instructions (where posts are reserved).
Scheme of Examination
| Stage | Paper / Test | Marks / Duration |
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| Paper-I | Objective Screening (CBT or Offline MCQ) | 100 marks / 1 hour (HP GK 30 + National/Intl 30 + Hindi 20 + English 20); negative marking applies |
| Paper-II | Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) | 120 marks / 3 hours |
| Final | Personality Test | As per HPPSC norms |
If eligible candidates ≤ 6× vacancies, Commission may call candidates directly for Personality Test.
Syllabus Overview
| Component | Topics |
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| Paper-I Screening | General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh; National & International Affairs; Hindi; English. |
| Paper-II SAT | Subject Aptitude as decided by HPPSC for Medical Officer (see official syllabus note). |
Selection Process
Exam Centres
Centres will be indicated on the e-admit card downloadable from the HPPSC portal. Entry closes 30 minutes before exam start.
How to Apply Online – HPPSC MO 2026
HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Bonafide HP: Reservation benefits generally for bonafide Himachal residents in reserved categories.
- Upload docs: Upload essential certificates on OTRS before closing date to avoid rejection.
- Uniform fee: ₹600 for all categories; fee once paid is non-refundable.
- NOC: In-service candidates need NOC for interview stage.
- E-admit card: Download from portal; no hard copy by post.
- Read full PDF: Category-wise 228 breakup and Job Trainee scheme orders are in the Advt PDF.
