What is the total number of vacancies in HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 228 vacancies are advertised for Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.

What is the educational qualification required for HPPSC Medical Officer?

Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS Degree included in the First/Second Schedule or Part-II of Third Schedule to IMC Act 1956, completed compulsory rotating internship, and registered with State Medical Council or National Medical Commission (NMC).

What is the last date to apply online for HPPSC Medical Officer?

The closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Application (ORA) and fee payment is 16 October 2026 (11:59 PM).

What is the monthly emoluments for HPPSC Medical Officer Job Trainee?

Selected candidates as Job Trainees will receive a fixed emolument of Rs. 34,000/- per month as per the government engagement scheme.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

HPPSC Medical Officer (General Wing) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 228 Posts (Advt No 62/9-2026)

Advt No: 62/9-2026 Total Posts: 228 Vacancies Dated: 19.09.2026 Group-A Medical Officer

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📌 HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 Recruitment Highlights

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 dated 19.09.2026) inviting Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) from eligible MBBS doctors for 228 Posts of Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh.

Eligible medical graduates can register and submit their applications online through the HPPSC official portal before the deadline of 16 October 2026 (11:59 PM).

🗓️ Important Dates

Event	Official Date
Advertisement Publication Date	19.09.2026
Online Application Starts	19.09.2026 (Active)
Last Date to Apply Online (ORA)	16.10.2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	16.10.2026 (11:59 PM)
Age Cut-off Date	01.01.2026
Screening Test / Exam Date	To be announced by HPPSC

💳 Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
All Candidates (General / Reserved / EWS)	₹ 600/-

Payment Method: Online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking integrated with HPPSC ORA system.

Emoluments / Pay: Fixed monthly emoluments of ₹ 34,000/- per month during the Job Trainee period, with subsequent placement into government medical pay scales upon regular absorption.

📊 Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (Total: 228 Posts)

Category Name	Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)	64 Posts
UR (Ex-Servicemen of HP)	53 Posts (including 35 Backlog)
UR (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP)	24 Posts (including 18 Backlog)
UR (Wards of Freedom Fighters of HP)	02 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC) of HP	19 Posts
SC of HP (Ex-Servicemen)	08 Posts (including 05 Backlog)
SC of HP (Wards of Freedom Fighters)	03 Posts (including 02 Backlog)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) of HP	09 Posts
ST of HP (Ortho PH)	04 Posts (including 03 Backlog)
ST of HP (Ex-Servicemen)	03 Posts (including 02 Backlog)
Other Backward Classes (OBC) of HP	18 Posts
OBC of HP (Ex-Servicemen)	04 Posts (including 03 Backlog)
OBC of HP (Wards of Freedom Fighters)	02 Posts (Backlog)
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of HP	15 Posts
Total Vacancies	228 Posts

🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Essential Educational Qualification: Recognized Medical Qualification (MBBS Degree) 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.
Internship: Candidates must have completed compulsory rotating internship training before the closing date of application.
Registration: Candidates must be registered with the State Medical Council or National Medical Commission (NMC).
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026): Minimum 18 years and Maximum 45 years. Upper age relaxation applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh as per state rules.

📝 Selection Process

The selection of Medical Officers will be conducted through a two-stage evaluation by HPPSC:

Stage 1: Screening Test (Computer Based Test or Offline OMR based) / Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) to shortlist candidates.
Stage 2: Personality Test / Interview conducted at Commission's office in Shimla.
Stage 3: Final Merit List & Document Verification.

🔗 Official Direct Important Links

Apply Online (HPPSC ORA Portal)	Click Here to Apply
HPPSC Official Website	Official Website
Check All Medical & Healthcare Jobs	Medical Jobs Section

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Medical Officer 2026?
Ans: The online application window closes on 16 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Q2: Who is eligible for HPPSC 228 Medical Officer post?
Ans: Candidates with an MBBS degree from an NMC recognized medical college who have completed rotating internship and are registered with State Medical Council or NMC.

Q3: What is the stipend during the Job Trainee period?
Ans: Selected Medical Officers (Job Trainee) will receive a fixed consolidated pay of ₹ 34,000/- per month.