HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 228 Posts, Eligibility, Age Limit, Fee, Salary & Last Date

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 for the recruitment of 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A posts under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the HPPSC OTR portal until October 16, 2026, 11:59 PM. 

HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

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HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The notification was dated September 19, 2026, and applications are invited for 228 Medical Officer posts. 

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HPPSC Medical Officer Important Dates 2026

HPPSC Medical Officer Application Fee 2026

The Commission has prescribed a uniform examination fee of Rs 600 for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender. The fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or another prescribed digital payment mode. ViewCMSFile

Important: The examination fee is non-refundable once paid. 

HPPSC Medical Officer Age Limit 2026

Candidates must be between 18 and 45 years of age. The age will be calculated as on January 1, 2026. 

Age Relaxation

A 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit is available to bona fide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh. Relaxation for Himachal Pradesh Government employees and Ex-Servicemen is applicable according to government instructions. 

Candidates from reserved categories belonging to states other than Himachal Pradesh are treated as General Category candidates for this recruitment and are not eligible for HP reservation or fee concession. 

HPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 & Eligibility

The recruitment is for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) posts in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, H.P. The category-wise distribution is provided in the official notification. 

Candidates must possess a recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, subject to the conditions specified in the notification. Compulsory rotating internship is also required. 

Desirable Qualification

The notification mentions the following desirable qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant recognized medical qualifications.
• Postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution as mentioned in Appendix-A.
• Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state.

HPPSC Medical Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process may include a written examination followed by a Personality Test.

Stage 1 – Paper I

Paper I is an objective-type Screening Test conducted through CBT or offline mode. It carries 100 marks and has a duration of one hour.

There is negative marking of 0.25 marks, or one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question, for a wrong answer. 

Stage 2 – Paper II

Paper II is a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of 120 marks with a duration of three hours. Its detailed syllabus is to be as decided by the Commission and has been uploaded on the official website. 

Candidates need at least 45% marks for the General category and 40% for reserved categories in the SAT to qualify for the Personality Test.

Stage 3 – Personality Test

The Personality Test carries 30 marks and is conducted at the Commission's office in Shimla. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General category candidates and 30% for reserved category candidates. 

HPPSC Medical Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive emoluments of ?34,000 per month as Job Trainees. The recruitment and engagement are governed by the Himachal Pradesh Government's scheme for engagement of job trainees on a fixed amount.

How to Apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official HPPSC website.
2. Click on “Apply Online”.
3. Select One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.
4. Complete New Registration if you do not already have an OTR account.
5. Log in to the OTR portal.
6. Select the relevant Medical Officer recruitment advertisement.
7. Fill in all required application details carefully.
8. Upload the required documents, including educational certificates, age proof and applicable category certificates.
9. Upload the latest photograph and signature.
10. Pay the ?600 examination fee through the prescribed online payment method.
11. Review the application and uploaded documents.
12. Submit the application before October 16, 2026, 11:59 PM.

The Commission states that applications submitted through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted. Candidates should also carefully verify all information because changes are generally not permitted after submission. 

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Matriculation certificate for age proof
• Degree certificates and marksheets
• Experience certificate, wherever applicable
• Valid category certificate, if applicable
• Bonafide Himachali Certificate for applicable reserved-category candidates
• EWS/BPL certificate, wherever applicable
• Relevant Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable 

Important Links

The notification directs candidates to use the HPPSC official website and OTR portal for online applications and recruitment updates. 

FAQs – HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are released under HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

HPPSC has announced 228 vacancies for Medical Officer (General Wing), Group-A, in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. 

2. What is the last date for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the examination fee is October 16, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. 

3. What is the HPPSC Medical Officer application fee?

The examination fee is Rs 600 for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.

4. What is the age limit for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 45 years as on January 1, 2026. Applicable Himachal Pradesh reserved categories may receive age relaxation according to the notification. 

5. What is the HPPSC Medical Officer salary?

Medical Officer Job Trainees will receive Rs 34,000 per month as fixed emoluments under the job trainee scheme.