Medical Officer (General Wing) (Job Trainee) in Health and Family Welfare Department
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
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Pay: ₹34,000/- Per month (Fixed Emoluments)
Category State Portals
Job Type Contract
Latest Updates & Links
Latest Update: HPPSC has announced 228 vacancies for Medical Officer (General Wing) Group-A posts on a trainee basis.
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: 62/9-2026
Age Limits: Between 18 and 45 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 January 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: MBBS.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Recognized Medical Qualification (MBBS)
- Completion of compulsory rotating internship
Document Specifications: Latest photograph and signature in prescribed size for OTRS portal.
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 0177-2629738, 1800-180-8004, Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 228 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 19 September 2026
Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Application Fee (All candidates irrespective of category or gender): ₹600
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Objective Screening Test/Descriptive SAT, Personality Test
Exam Mode: Online (CBT) / Offline (OMR)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted
Paper-I (1 Hour, 100 Marks): GK of HP (30), GK National/Intl (30), Hindi (20), English (20). Paper-II (3 Hours, 120 Marks): Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT).
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Visit the official website hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc.
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2. Click on 'Apply Online' on the Home Page.
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3. Click on the 'One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations' link.
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4. Register and create a profile by clicking 'New Registration' if not already registered.
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5. Log into your account through the OTR portal.
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6. Apply for the post of Medical Officer (General Wing) through the dashboard.
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7. Upload all requisite documents including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, and category certificates.
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8. Pay the uniform examination fee of ₹600 online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
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9. Carefully check all fields and submit the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the application fee for candidates?
A uniform fee of ₹600 is charged from all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.
What is the selection process for the Medical Officer post?
The selection process consists of two stages: Stage 1 is an Objective Type Screening Test or Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (Paper I and Paper II), and Stage 2 is a Personality Test.
Is there negative marking in the examination?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 (one-fourth) for every incorrect answer in the Objective Type tests.