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HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 — 228 Posts, Apply Online by 16 Oct

📍 Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) — Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh | Advt No. 62/9-2026, Notice No. 3-111/2026-PSC (R-I)State Govt Jobs
Updated 19 Sept 2026by GovtJobs.io TeamOfficially Verified
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HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 — 228 Posts, Apply Online by 16 Oct
Total Posts
228

Overview

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited online applications for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 (Notice No. 3-111/2026-PSC (R-I)) for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing), Group A Job Trainee posts in the Health and Family Welfare Department, Himachal Pradesh. This is a short notice — the detailed eligibility conditions, including exact qualification and age limit, are stated only in the full advertisement, and candidates can apply online at hppsc.hp.gov.in by 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Selected Job Trainees will serve as Medical Officers (General Wing) within the Health and Family Welfare Department across Himachal Pradesh, on a Group A Job Trainee basis. The notification does not specify the selection process beyond eligibility screening based on qualification and category; candidates should confirm this from the detailed advertisement. Monthly emoluments for HPPSC Medical Officer 2026 are a fixed ₹34,000 during the Job Trainee period, with the application fee not specified in the short notice — candidates should verify the exact fee from the detailed advertisement before applying. Candidates for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 must visit hppsc.hp.gov.in, open Advertisement No. 62/9-2026, read the detailed qualification, age, fee and eligibility conditions, complete the Online Recruitment Application with personal and educational details, upload the prescribed photograph and signature, pay the applicable fee, and submit before 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since applications through any mode other than the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application portal will be rejected.

Qualification

Not specified in this short notice — candidates should confirm from the detailed advertisement at hppsc.hp.gov.in before applying.

Age Limit

Not specified in this short notice — confirm from the detailed advertisement

Eligibility

Medical Officer (General Wing), Group A Job Trainee (228 posts) — Exact qualification (expected: MBBS with Medical Council registration, typical for Medical Officer posts) not specified in this short notice; candidates must confirm from the detailed advertisement before applying Age Limit — Not specified in this short notice; candidates should confirm the exact age limit from the detailed advertisement Application Fee — Not specified in this short notice; candidates should verify the exact fee from the detailed advertisement Job Type — Group A Job Trainee, Health and Family Welfare Department, Himachal Pradesh Category-wise Vacancy — UR: 64; UR-Orthopaedically Physically Handicapped: 24 (18 backlog); UR-Ex-Servicemen: 53 (35 backlog); UR-Wards of Freedom Fighters: 2; SC: 19; SC-Ex-Servicemen: 8 (5 backlog); SC-Wards of Freedom Fighters: 3 (2 backlog); ST: 9; ST-Orthopaedically Physically Handicapped: 4 (3 backlog); ST-Ex-Servicemen: 3 (2 backlog); OBC: 18; OBC-Ex-Servicemen: 4 (3 backlog); OBC-Wards of Freedom Fighters: 2 (backlog); EWS: 15 Selection Process — Not detailed beyond eligibility screening in this short notice; candidates should confirm the exact process from the detailed advertisement This is a large-scale recruitment for the state's public health system, and the extensive backlog vacancies across PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Freedom Fighter Ward categories suggest HPPSC is clearing a significant reservation shortfall accumulated over previous recruitment cycles, alongside filling current medical staffing needs across Himachal Pradesh's health facilities

Important Dates

  1. Advertisement Notice Date

    18 Sept 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    16 Oct 2026

Salary

₹34,000 per month (fixed, Job Trainee period)

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official HPPSC website, www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
  2. Open Advertisement No. 62/9-2026 for Medical Officer (General Wing).
  3. Read the detailed qualification, age, fee and eligibility conditions in the full advertisement.
  4. Open the Online Recruitment Application portal.
  5. Complete registration and enter the required personal and educational information.
  6. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  7. Pay the applicable examination fee as stated in the detailed advertisement.
  8. Review the entered details carefully before submission.
  9. Submit the application by 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
  10. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Not specified in this short notice

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Medical Officer (General Wing)228

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNot specified in this short notice
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNot specified in this short notice

Category-wise Vacancy

CategoryNo. of Posts
UR64
UR - Orthopaedically Physically Handicapped24
UR - Ex-Servicemen53
UR - Wards of Freedom Fighters2
SC19
SC - Ex-Servicemen8
SC - Wards of Freedom Fighters3
ST9
ST - Orthopaedically Physically Handicapped4
ST - Ex-Servicemen3
OBC18
OBC - Ex-Servicemen4
OBC - Wards of Freedom Fighters2
EWS15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 notification out?+
A1: Yes, Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission released Advertisement No. 62/9-2026, dated 18 September 2026, for 228 Medical Officer (General Wing) Group A Job Trainee posts.
Q2: How many vacancies are there in HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?+
A2: There are 228 vacancies across UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories, with substantial backlog vacancies for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Wards of Freedom Fighters.
Q3: What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?+
A3: The online application closes on 16 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Q4: What is the qualification for HPPSC Medical Officer?+
A4: The exact qualification is not specified in this short notice; candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Q5: What is the salary for HPPSC Medical Officer Job Trainee 2026?+
A5: A fixed ₹34,000 per month during the Job Trainee period.
Q6: What is the age limit for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?+
A6: Not specified in this short notice; candidates should confirm from the detailed advertisement.
Q7: What is the application fee for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?+
A7: Not specified in this short notice; candidates should verify from the detailed advertisement.
Q8: How can I apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?+
A8: Apply online through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at hppsc.hp.gov.in; applications through any other mode will be rejected.
Q9: What department will selected candidates work under?+
A9: The Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Q10: Is this a permanent Medical Officer position?+
A10: The posts are classified as Group A Job Trainee, a trainee-track appointment; candidates should confirm regularisation terms from the detailed advertisement.
Q11: Why does this recruitment carry so many backlog vacancy categories?+
A11: The large backlog counts under PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Wards of Freedom Fighters categories suggest HPPSC is clearing a reservation shortfall accumulated from previous recruitment cycles, in addition to filling current staffing needs.

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