HPPSC MO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 232 Vacancies

HPPSC MO Recruitment 2025: 232 posts announced. Apply online, know exam pattern, salary, and important dates

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 45/11‑2025 for the recruitment of Medical Officer (General Wing) in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh. This is a golden opportunity for MBBS graduates looking to serve in the state health services.

📌 Key Highlights

Total Vacancies: 232 posts
Post Name: Medical Officer (General Wing), Group‑A (Job Trainee)
Pay/Emoluments: ₹34,000 per month (fixed during trainee period)
Application Mode: Online (ORA via HPPSC website)
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam Centres: Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi

🗂️ Vacancy Distribution

The posts are divided across categories such as UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex‑Servicemen, Wards of Ex‑SM, Wards of Freedom Fighters, and Persons with Disabilities. 👉 Reserved category candidates from other states will be treated as General.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification:

MBBS degree recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
Completion of compulsory rotating internship

Desirable Qualification:

Postgraduate degree/diploma in relevant field
Knowledge of Himachali customs, manners & dialects

Age Limit:

18 to 45 years (as on 01‑01‑2025)
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwD of HP; as per rules for HP Govt employees & Ex‑Servicemen

📄 Documents Required

Candidates must upload:

Matriculation certificate (age proof)
MBBS degree & mark sheets
Internship completion certificate
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex‑SM/WFF/PwD)
Bonafide Himachali certificate (for reserved categories)
Latest photograph & signature

💰 Application Fee

General / EWS / WFF / Ex‑SM (dependents): ₹600
SC / ST / OBC / BPL (HP only): ₹150
Ex‑SM (after full tenure) & Blind/Visually Impaired (HP): No Fee
Other States (all categories): ₹600

Payment is accepted via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other digital modes.

📝 Selection Process

Paper‑I (Screening Test – Objective, 100 marks, 1 hour)

GK of Himachal Pradesh – 30 marks
GK of National & International Affairs – 30 marks
Hindi language – 20 marks
English language – 20 marks

Paper‑II (Subject Aptitude Test – Descriptive, 120 marks, 3 hours)
Personality Test – 30 marks

Minimum pass marks: 40% (General), 30% (Reserved)

👉 Final merit will be based on SAT (120 marks) + Personality Test (30 marks).

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date: 15 November 2025
Last Date to Apply: 12 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline: 12 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date: To be announced on HPPSC website

🔗 How to Apply

Visit HPPSC official website https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/
Click on Apply Online → One Time Registration (OTR)
Register / Login to your profile
Fill application form carefully & upload documents
Pay fee online & submit application
Download e‑admit card before exam

⚠️ Key Instructions

Read the official notification carefully before applying
Ensure eligibility and upload legible documents
No corrections allowed after submission (except category change as per rules)
Admit cards will be available online only
Disputes subject to jurisdiction at Shimla

📞 Helpline

For queries, contact HPPSC Reception Counter:

Toll‑Free: 1800‑180‑8004
Phone: 0177‑2629738
Email: hppsc_shimla@msn.com

✅ Final Note

This recruitment is a major opportunity for MBBS graduates in Himachal Pradesh. With 232 posts available, candidates should prepare thoroughly for the screening test and aptitude test. Apply well before the deadline to avoid last‑minute issues.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025? 👉 A total of 232 posts are available for Medical Officer (General Wing).

Q2. What is the last date to apply online? 👉 The closing date for applications and fee payment is 12 December 2025 (11:59 PM).

Q3. What is the salary for Medical Officer posts? 👉 Selected candidates will receive ₹34,000 per month during the trainee period.

Q4. What is the age limit for applying? 👉 Candidates must be between 18 to 45 years as on 01‑01‑2025. Relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/WFF/PwD/Ex‑Servicemen of HP.

Q5. What is the essential qualification required? 👉 MBBS degree recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, along with completion of compulsory rotating internship.

Q6. Is postgraduate qualification mandatory? 👉 No, it is desirable but not essential. PG degree/diploma will add weightage.

Q7. How can I apply for the exam? 👉 Applications must be submitted online via the HPPSC website under the One Time Registration (OTR) system.

Q8. What is the application fee? 👉

General / EWS / WFF / Other States: ₹600
SC / ST / OBC / BPL (HP only): ₹150
Ex‑SM (after full tenure) & Blind/Visually Impaired (HP): No Fee

Q9. What is the selection process? 👉 Screening Test (Objective) → Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive) → Personality Test. Final merit is based on SAT + Personality Test marks.

Q10. Where will the exam be conducted? 👉 Centres at Shimla, Dharamshala, and Mandi (subject to HPPSC discretion).

✅ Tip for Aspirants

Keep scanned copies of all certificates ready (age, MBBS, internship, category, Himachali bonafide, etc.) before starting the online application to avoid last‑minute errors.