Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Recruitment 2025 job opportunity

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Recruitment 2025

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Medical Officer. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission – Medical Officer (General Wing) Recruitment 2025

This section provides complete and detailed information regarding the recruitment of Medical Officer (General Wing), Group A (Job Trainee) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh, as per Advertisement Number 45/11-2025 dated 15/11/2025. The notification invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for 232 posts. All information below is extracted exactly as mentioned in the official notification.

Organization Details

  • Organization Name (English): Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
  • Organization Name (Hindi): हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग
  • Department: Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh

Post & Vacancy Information

  • Post Name (English): Medical Officer (General Wing), Group A (Job Trainee)
  • Post Name (Hindi): चिकित्सा अधिकारी (सामान्य शाखा), समूह ‘क’ (जॉब ट्रेनी)
  • Total Vacancies: 232

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Category Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)49
UR (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP)18
UR (Wards of Freedom Fighters)1
UR (Ex-Servicemen of HP)35
UR (Ward of Ex-Servicemen)40
Scheduled Caste (SC)14
SC (Wards of Freedom Fighters)2
SC (Ex-Servicemen of HP)5
SC (Ward of Ex-Servicemen)8
Scheduled Tribe (ST)7
ST (Ortho Physically Handicapped)3
ST (Ex-Servicemen of HP)2
ST (Ward of Ex-Servicemen)5
OBC20
OBC (Wards of Freedom Fighters)2
OBC (Ex-Servicemen of HP)3
OBC (Ward of Ex-Servicemen)6
EWS (Himachal Pradesh)12

Job Location

  • Cities (Exam Centres): Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi
  • State: Himachal Pradesh
  • Country: India
  • Postal Code: Not mentioned
  • Street Address: Not specified

Salary / Emoluments

  • Monthly Remuneration: ₹34,000 per month (Fixed)
  • Role Type: Job Trainee – Fixed engagement as per Government notification

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Date: 15 November 2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 12 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 12 December 2025 (11:59 PM)

Application Process

Candidates must submit their Online Recruitment Application (ORA) through the HPPSC official website. Only online mode of application is accepted. No other mode will be considered.

  1. Visit the HPPSC website and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
  2. Login using OTR credentials.
  3. Select the advertisement and fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
  4. Upload required documents: Matriculation certificate, degree certificates, bonafide certificate (if applicable), category certificate, etc.
  5. Review all uploaded documents carefully before final submission.
  6. Submit the application and pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital modes.
  7. Once submitted, no corrections are allowed except category changes under specific rules.
Important: Candidates must upload legible, readable, and true scanned documents. Poor quality scans may lead to rejection.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification

  • MBBS Degree recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
  • Completion of compulsory rotating internship.
  • Qualification under Part-II of the Third Schedule requires compliance with Section 13(3) of the IMC Act.

Desirable Qualification

  • Postgraduate Degree or Diploma recognized under the IMC Act.
  • Postgraduate qualification from a recognized institution (Appendix-A).
  • Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.

Age Limit

  • Age Range: 18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2025

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/WFF/PWD (Himachal Pradesh only): 5 years
  • HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen: As per State Government rules
Age relaxation applies only if the post is reserved for the specific category.

Reservation Details

Reservation is applicable only for Bonafide Himachali candidates belonging to eligible categories.

  • Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST)
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC)
  • Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
  • Ex-Servicemen (HP)
  • Wards of Ex-Servicemen (Dependent sons, daughters, wives)
  • Wards of Freedom Fighters
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Note: Reserved category candidates from other states will be treated as General category and are not eligible for reservation or fee concession.

Application Fees

Category Examination Fee
General, General PH, EWS (non-BPL), WFF, Ward of Ex-SM, General Ex-SM (self-relieved)₹600
Candidates from Other States (any category)₹600
SC/ST/OBC/WFF (HP), Ex-SM (self-relieved) of HP, EWS (UR-BPL of HP)₹150
Ex-Servicemen of HP discharged after full tenure, Blind/Visually Impaired (HP)No Fee
Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Examination

Paper Details
Paper-I (Objective)
  • General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh – 30 marks
  • National & International General Knowledge – 30 marks
  • Hindi – 20 marks
  • English – 20 marks
  • Negative marking: 1/4th for wrong and blank answers
Paper-II (SAT – Descriptive) Subject Aptitude Test – 120 marks

Stage 2: Personality Test

  • Total Marks: 30
  • Minimum qualifying marks for General: 12
  • Minimum qualifying marks for Reserved Categories: 9

Final Merit

Final selection will be based on SAT Marks (120) + Personality Test Marks (30).

Important: Negative marking applies even if a question is left blank in the objective paper.

Helpline Numbers & Official Contact

  • Toll-Free Number: 1800-180-8004
  • Phone Number: 0177-2629738
  • Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com
  • Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Working Days)

Additional Important Instructions

  • No admit card will be sent by post; candidates must download it from the website.
  • Candidates must retain their OTR User ID and password for all future logins.
  • Objections to the answer key can be submitted within 5 days with a fee of ₹100 per question.
  • The recruitment process falls under the Himachal Pradesh Prevention of Malpractice Act, 1984.
  • Submission of false information may lead to cancellation and disciplinary action.
  • Reserved category certificates must be valid on the closing date.
  • Candidates appearing at any center other than the allotted center will face cancellation.
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the HPPSC website regularly for updates.

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