HP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the notification today, September 19, 2026 for Medical Officer recruitment 2026. A total of 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) posts will be filled at the Group-A Job Trainee level in the Health and Family Welfare Department. MBBS doctors who want a government job in Himachal Pradesh can apply online on the official website, hppsc.hp.gov.in. The last date to apply is 16 October 2026. Selection will be through a written test and a personality test. Check this article to know all the vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, fee, salary and application steps.
HP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has started online applications for Medical Officer posts in the state's Health and Family Welfare Department. The table below gives the key details of the recruitment in one place, so candidates can quickly check the vacancy, dates and selection process.
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
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Department
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Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh
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Post Name
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Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A
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Advertisement No.
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62/9-2026
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Application Start Date
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19 September 2026
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Total Vacancies
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228
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Notification Date
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19 September 2026
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Application Mode
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Online (ORA portal)
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Last Date to Apply
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16 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
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Application Fee
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₹600
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Educational Qualification
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MBBS or equivalent recognised medical degree, with completed internship
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Salary
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₹34,000 per month (fixed, Job Trainee)
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Selection Process
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Written examination (screening test) and Personality Test
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Official Website
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HPPSC Medical Officer Notification PDF
HPPSC has officially released the recruitment notification for Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 on Septemeber 19, 2026 on its official website. Candidates who want to apply must check the complete notification PDF from the direct link given below:
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HP Medical Officer Notification PDF
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HPPSC Medical Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before applying, candidates must check that they meet the conditions set by HPPSC for the Medical Officer (General Wing) Job Trainee post. An application from an ineligible candidate can be rejected at any stage, and the fee is not refunded in most cases. The main points are given below.
Educational Qualification
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The post needs a recognised medical degree, and candidates must have finished their internship.
MBBS or an equivalent medical degree from a recognised university or institute
Compulsory internship completed
Valid medical registration certificate (this is one of the documents to be uploaded with the form)
Age Limit
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The age is counted from a fixed date, so candidates should check their date of birth against it.
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Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026
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5 years' upper age relaxation for eligible SC, ST, OBC, WFF and PwD candidates of Himachal Pradesh, as per government rules
Category and Domicile Rules
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Some posts are reserved for Himachal Pradesh candidates, so the category matters when applying.
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Reservation benefits are for eligible candidates of Himachal Pradesh, as per the rules
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Candidates claiming a category or bonafide Himachali benefit must upload the certificate with the form
HPPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026
HPPSC has announced a total of 228 vacancies for the post of Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee), Group-A, in the Department of Health and Family Welfare. All posts are reserved for Himachal Pradesh candidates. They are divided by category and by sub-category, such as Ex-Servicemen, Ortho Physically Handicapped and Wards of Freedom Fighters. Check the complete category-wise vacancy details in the table given below:
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Category
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Vacancies
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Unreserved (UR)
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64
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UR Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP
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24
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UR Ex-Servicemen of HP
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53
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UR Ward of Freedom Fighters
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02
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SC of HP
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19
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SC Ex-Servicemen of HP
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08
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SC Ward of Freedom Fighters
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03
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ST of HP
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09
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ST Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP
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04
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ST Ex-Servicemen of HP
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03
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OBC of HP
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18
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OBC Ex-Servicemen of HP
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04
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OBC Ward of Freedom Fighters
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02
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EWS of HP
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15
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Total
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228
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