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HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2024: Notification, Eligibility, Online Apply Link

March 15, 2025 by mohit.v

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is recruiting 200 Medical Officers (General Wing) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, HP. This is a regular government job based in Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment notification was released on 04/12/2024. The online application process starts from 04/12/2024 and ends on 31/12/2024. Only bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh are eligible to apply.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Post Name Medical Officer (General Wing)
Advt No. 27/12-2024
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Test for Screening Test
Vacancies 200
Salary Pay Band Level 18 (Rs. 56100 - 177500)
Applicant Eligible From Himachal Pradesh
Job Location Himachal Pradesh
Category 200

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Medical Officer UR - 79
SC of HP - 25
ST of HP - 13
OBC of HP - 21
EWS of HP - 20
UR Ex-SM of HP - 23
SC Ex-SM of HP - 04
ST Ex-SM of HP - 01
OBC Ex-SM of HP - 02
UR WFF of HP - 02
SC WFF of HP - 01
OBC WFF of HP - 01
UR (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP) - 07
ST (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP) - 01

Age Eligibility

45 years and below as on 01/01/2024.

Category Age Relaxation
Bonafide SC of HP / ST of HP / OBC of HP / WFF of HP / Persons with disabilities of HP 5 years
HP Govt. employees and Ex-Servicemen of HP As per Govt. rules

Exam Fee

Category Fee (Rs.)
Male (General, Gen PwD, EWS (Not BPL), WFF, Ex-Servicemen-HP*) 600
Candidates from other states (all categories) 600
Male (SC, ST, OBC, EWS-BPL of HP, Ex-Servicemen-HP* (SC,ST,OBC)) 150
Ex-Servicemen-HP* (after tenure), Blind/VI Male-HP No Fee
Female Candidates No Fee

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Medical Officer
  • MBBS
  • Recognized Medical Qualification (Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 - Schedules 1, 2, or Part-II of Schedule 3*)
  • Completion of compulsory rotating internship

*Holders of qualifications under Part-II of Schedule 3 must fulfill conditions in Section 13(3) of the Act.

Selection Process

Stage Process
1 Screening & Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
  • Paper-I: Screening Test (1 hr, 100 marks, CBT/Offline). Negative marking. GK (HP, National, Intl.), Hindi & English.
  • Paper-II: Descriptive SAT (3 hrs, 120 marks, syllabus separate).
    • Evaluation: Up to 25 posts - 20x vacancies, 26+ posts - 500 + 5/vacancy (min. consideration zone)
  • Min. Passing: 35% (Gen), 30% (Res)
2 Personality Test (30 marks, Shimla only). Min. Pass: 40% (Gen), 30% (Res). Marks added to SAT for final ranking.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official HPPSC website: Click Here
  2. Click on "Apply Online" on the homepage.
  3. Register and create a profile (One Time Registration - OTR).
  4. Log in to your account and apply for the post.
  5. Upload the requisite documents.
  6. Pay the examination fee online.

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date 04/12/2024
Online Application Last Date 31/12/2024 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment 31/12/2024 11:59 PM

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the post name and the number of vacancies?
    The post name is Medical Officer (General Wing), and there are 200 vacancies.
  2. What is the last date to apply?
    The last date to apply and pay the fee is 31/12/2024.
  3. What is the selection process?
    The selection process consists of a Screening Test (CBT/Offline), a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test, followed by a Personality Test.
  4. Who is eligible to apply?
    Only bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh who meet the prescribed age, qualification and other criteria can apply.