HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025, Notification Out
March 15, 2025 by gaurav.p
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is inviting applications for 15 vacant posts in various medical specialties, including Associate Professor (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ENT, Radiology, Anaesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopaedics). These are regular, Class-I (Gazetted) positions in the Department of Medical Education & Research. The recruitment process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test, a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT), and a Personality Test. The application window is open from February 20, 2025, and the last date to apply is March 6, 2025. The job posting is open to all residents of India, with specific vacancies reserved for residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name |
Associate Professor (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, ENT, Radiology, Anaesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopaedics) |
| Advt No. |
25/02-2025, 24/02-2025, 23/02-2025, 22/02-2025, 21/02-2025, 20/02-2025 |
| Nature of job |
Regular, Class-I (Gazetted) |
| Mode of Exam |
CBT or Offline Screening Test, Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT), Personality Test |
| Vacancies |
15 |
| Salary |
Rs. 37400-67000 + (G.P. 8900) for Assistant Professor positions, Rs. 129700-214300 for Associate Professor positions |
| Applicant Eligible From |
India, with specific vacancies reserved for residents of Himachal Pradesh |
| Job Location |
Himachal Pradesh |
| Category |
Medical Education & Research |
Post Details
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Associate Professor (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) ENT |
UR - 2 |
| 2 |
Assistant Professor (ENT) |
UR - 2 |
| 3 |
Assistant Professor (Radiology) |
UR - 3, UR Ex-Serviceman of H.P. - 1 |
| 4 |
Assistant Professor (Anaesthesia) |
UR - 2 |
| 5 |
Assistant Professor (General Surgery) |
UR - 4 |
| 6 |
Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) |
UR - 3 |
Age Eligibility
The age limit for the Associate Professor (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) position is 50 years and below as of 01/01/2025, while for all Assistant Professor positions, it is 45 years and below as of 01/01/2025. There is a relaxation of five years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, Other Backward Classes.
Exam Fee
| Category |
Exam Fee |
| General/Other State male candidates |
Rs. 600.00 |
| Himachal Pradesh SC/ST/OBC/EWS (BPL) males |
Rs. 150.00 |
Ex-Servicemen (after tenure)
visually impaired males (HP)
All female candidates |
No fee |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
| Associate Professor (ENT) |
Medical qualification... Post-graduate degree... 5 years teaching experience... M.S. (ENT) or equivalent. |
| Assistant Professor (ENT) |
Medical qualification... Post-graduate degree... 3 years teaching experience... M.S. (ENT) or equivalent. |
| Assistant Professor (Radiology) |
Medical qualification... Postgraduate degree... 3 years teaching experience... M.D or M.S. (Radiology) or equivalent. |
| Assistant Professor (Anaesthesia) |
Medical Qualification... Postgraduate degree... 3 years experience...M.D. or M.S. (Anaesthesiology) |
| Assistant Professor (General Surgery) |
Medical Qualification... Postgraduate degree... 3 years experience...M.S. (Surgery/Gen. Surgery) |
| Assistant Professor (Orthopaedics) |
Medical Qualification... Postgraduate degree... 3 years experience...M.S. (Orthopaedics) |
Selection Process
| Selection Process Step |
Details |
| Paper-I (Screening Test) |
CBT or Offline, 1 hour, 100 marks (MCQs, negative marking).
| Subject | Marks |
| HP GK | 30 |
| National/Intl. Affairs | 30 |
| Hindi | 20 |
| English | 20 |
|
| Paper-II (Subject Aptitude Test - SAT) |
Descriptive, 3 hours, 120 marks. Syllabus by Commission. |
| Personality Test |
In Shimla office. 30 marks. Pass marks: 40% (general), 30% (reserved). |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Commission: Click Here.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link on the Home Page.
- Register and create your profile by clicking on "New Registration" if not registered already.
- Log into your account and apply for the desired post.
- Upload the requisite documents as per the advertisement.
- Pay the examination fee online.
- Submit the application.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Dates
| Important Dates |
Date and Time |
| Online registration start date |
20/02/2025 |
| Online registration last date |
06/03/2025, 11:59 PM |
| Payment date of application fees |
06/03/2025, 11:59 PM |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for these positions?
The last date to apply for these positions is March 6, 2025, 11:59 PM.
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What is the age limit for these positions?
The age limit for the Associate Professor (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) position is 50 years and below as of 01/01/2025, while for all Assistant Professor positions, it is 45 years and below as of 01/01/2025. 1 There is a relaxation of five years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Persons with Disabilities, and Children/Grand Children 2 of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh. 1
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What is the selection process for these positions?
The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test, a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT), and a Personality Test. 3
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What are the essential qualifications for these positions?
The essential qualifications vary depending on the specific position. 4 However, all positions require a recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than Licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, now National Medical Commission Act 2019. 4 All positions also require a post-graduate degree in the concerned specialty and relevant teaching experience. 4
