The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is hiring for Medical Officer (Dental) Trainee posts. This is a Class-I Gazetted position. There are a total of 04 vacancies in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, H.P. The recruitment advertisement was released on 23/05/2025. The job posting will be in Himachal Pradesh. You can start applying from the release date, and the last date to apply is 19/06/2025. Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh can apply for reserved posts, while candidates from other states will be treated as General Category.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Medical Officer (Dental) Trainee |
| Advt No. | 39/5-2025 |
| Nature of Job | Trainee (Gazetted) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Test, and Personality Test |
| Vacancies | 04 |
| Salary | Pay Band Level - 18 (Rs. 56100 - 177500) |
| Applicant Eligible From | Bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh for reserved posts. Others as General Category. |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Category | HP Govt Jobs |
Post Details
The age limit for these posts is 45 years and below as of 01/01/2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories of Himachal Pradesh.
| Post Name | Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Dental) | UR - 01, SC of HP - 01, ST of HP - 01, OBC of HP (WFF) - 01 |
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Fee
| General, EWS (not BPL), WFF, General Ex-Servicemen (relieved on own request) of HP | Rs. 600.00 |
| Candidates of Other States (including reserved categories) | Rs. 600.00 |
| Male SC, ST, OBC, EWS (UR BPL) of HP; Ex-Servicemen SC/ST/OBC (relieved on own request) of HP | Rs. 150.00 |
| Ex-Servicemen of HP (after normal tenure), Blind and Visually Impaired of HP | No fee |
| Female candidates | No fee |
Selection Process
- Screening Test (Paper-I): A Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Test. It will be 1 hour long with 100 marks (MCQs). There is negative marking.
- General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh: 30 Marks
- General knowledge of National and International Affairs: 30 Marks
- Knowledge of Hindi language: 20 Marks
- Knowledge of English language: 20 Marks
- Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) (Paper-II): A descriptive test of 3 hours with 120 marks.
- Personality Test: This will be for 30 marks.
Final selection will be based on marks from SAT (120) and Personality Test (30).
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPPSC website: HPPSC Website.
- Click on "Apply Online".
- Register using "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" if not already done.
- Log in and select the advertisement for Medical Officer (Dental).
- Fill the application form carefully and upload required documents.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application after checking the preview and declaration.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Release Date | 23/05/2025 |
| Online Application & Fee Last Date | 19/06/2025, 11:59 PM |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01/01/2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for HPPSC Medical Officer Dental Recruitment 2025?
- The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 19/06/2025 by 11:59 PM.
- What is the age limit for the Medical Officer (Dental) post?
- Candidates should be 45 years old or younger as of 01/01/2025.
- What is the essential educational qualification for this post?
- A Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree and registration with the State Dental Council are required.
- Is there any application fee for female candidates?
- No, female candidates are exempted from paying the examination fee.