The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts recruitment for government services in Himachal Pradesh, has announced the recruitment of Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A, in the Department of Health and Family Welfare. There are 228 posts in total, including backlog vacancies across various categories. The role involves serving as a doctor in state health institutions under the Job Trainee engagement scheme.
HPPSC Recruitment 2026 - Medical Officer Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 202662/9-2026
Total Vacancies
228
Last Date
16 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed16 Oct
About HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 62/9-2026
- Post Name
- Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee)
- Job Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation benefits are admissible only to Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh in the respective categories; reserved category candidates belonging to other States will be treated as General category, with no fee concession or reservation benefit)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 34,000 per month (fixed amount, Job Trainee engagement scheme)
Vacancy Breakdown
Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee)
228
UR 143OBC 24SC 30ST 16EWS 15
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) | 143 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 228 |
Eligibility Details
Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee)
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 qualification under Part-II of the Third Schedule must also fulfil the conditions in sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Completion of compulsory rotating internship. Eligibility in terms of qualification and experience is reckoned as on the closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) | 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 qualification under Part-II of the Third Schedule must also fulfil the conditions in sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Completion of compulsory rotating internship. Eligibility in terms of qualification and experience is reckoned as on the closing date for submission of the Online Recruitment Application. |
Age Limit
18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years relaxation in the upper age limit only for Bonafide SC of HP / ST of HP / OBC of HP / WFF of HP / Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh, and only where a post is reserved for that category. For HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP, age relaxation is as per Government instructions issued from time to time.
Application Fee
All candidates (uniform fee, irrespective of category or gender)
Rs. 600
Selection Process
- 1Screening Test (Paper-I)
Objective type Multiple Choice Questions conducted in CBT or offline mode, 100 marks, 1 hour; carries negative marking and no candidate securing zero or negative marks forms part of the merit list.
- 2Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II)
Descriptive paper of 120 marks and 3 hours; answer sheets evaluated only for a limited number of candidates shortlisted on Paper-I merit.
- 3Personality Test
30 marks, held only at the Commission's office in Shimla; final ranking is determined by the sum of SAT marks (120) and Personality Test marks (30).
Shortlisting ratio: Paper-II answer sheets are evaluated for a limited number of candidates: 20 times the vacancies advertised for up to 25 posts, and 500 plus 5 additional sheets per subsequent post for 26 and above. Personality Test call ratio is 1:5+3 for up to 10 posts and 1:5 for 11 posts and above, normally 4 eligible candidates per single post and 3 per subsequent post.
Exam Pattern
Paper-I: 1 hour; Paper-II: 3 hoursCBT or Offline (Paper-I); Descriptive (Paper-II)Negative: 0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted for each wrong answer; multiple answers to a question and unanswered/blank questions also attract the same 0.25-mark penalty, and candidates must mark option 'E' to avoid the penalty on an unattempted question
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
30 marks
General Knowledge of National and International Affairs
30 marks
Knowledge of Hindi Language
20 marks
Knowledge of English Language
20 marks
Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive)
120 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | — | 30 | — |
| General Knowledge of National and International Affairs | — | 30 | — |
| Knowledge of Hindi Language | — | 20 | — |
| Knowledge of English Language | — | 20 | — |
| Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive) | — | 120 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 34,000 per month (fixed amount, Job Trainee engagement scheme)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official HPPSC website and click on Apply Online on the homepage
- 2Click on One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations and create your profile through New Registration if not already registered
- 3Log into your OTR account and apply for the Medical Officer post from the list of live advertisements on your dashboard
- 4Upload the requisite documents: Matriculation certificate as age proof, degree certificates with mark sheets, experience certificate if applicable, valid category certificate with Bonafide Himachali certificate if applicable, and other supporting documents
- 5Provide the required undertaking confirming that the uploaded documents are legible, readable and true
- 6Review all fields carefully, as the application cannot be corrected or modified after submission except for a category change
- 7Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or other available digital mode
- 8Submit the application before the closing date and complete fee payment by the same deadline
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation certificate (age proof)
•Degree certificates with mark sheets
•Experience certificate (if applicable)
•Valid category certificate with Bonafide Himachali certificate (if applicable)
•Other supporting documents
Important Details
- Recruitment is governed by the scheme for engagement of Job Trainees on a fixed amount in State Government departments, issued vide Department of Personnel's notification dated 19th July, 2025.
- The 228 posts include backlog vacancies within several categories and horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Freedom Fighters and Ortho Physically Handicapped candidates of Himachal Pradesh.
- Candidates already in regular Government service will not be interviewed or allowed for document verification unless they produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer; contractual, casual, adhoc, daily-rated and work-charged employees do not need an NOC.
- No admit card is sent by post, and provisionally admitted candidates must download the e-admit card and paste a self-attested or Gazetted-Officer-attested passport-size photograph on it.
- Entry into the examination venue closes 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement.
- Objections to the answer key can be filed online only, within 5 days of publication, with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 100 per objected question.
- In bilingual Hindi/English question papers the English version is treated as correct and final.
- Applications received through any mode other than the official online portal, or without a scanned photograph or signature, are rejected straightaway.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
General Category: 45%
Reserved Categories: 40%
Personality Test (out of 30 marks)
General Category: 40% (12 marks)
Reserved Categories: 30% (9 marks)
| Stage | General Category | Reserved Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) | 45% | 40% |
| Personality Test (out of 30 marks) | 40% (12 marks) | 30% (9 marks) |
Desirable Qualification
- 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 and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, and suitability for appointment in the peculiar conditions prevailing in the Pradesh
Spotted a mistake in this post? Report it