HAL Senior Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

HAL has released notification for 2 Senior Medical Officer posts at its Industrial Health Center in Bangalore. Candidates with MBBS and a postgraduate specialization in ENT or Orthopaedics can apply offline. Last date to send your application is 06 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per month plus 35% of basic pay as perks and allowances.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Senior Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, is hiring specialist doctors for its Industrial Health Center in Bangalore. HAL is one of the largest aerospace and defence companies in South East Asia, with 20 Production/Overhaul/Service Divisions and 11 co-located R&D Centres across India. Two specialist doctor positions are available — one for ENT and one for Orthopaedics. Medical professionals with the right qualifications can apply through offline mode by sending their application by post or courier.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 1 post (Senior Medical Officer - ENT)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1 post (Senior Medical Officer - Ortho)

Who Can Apply?

For Senior Medical Officer (ENT):

• Option 1: MBBS with MS or DNB in ENT — no post-qualification experience needed
• Option 2: MBBS with DLO (Diploma in Laryngology and Otology) — 1 year of post-qualification experience required

For Senior Medical Officer (Ortho):

• Option 1: MBBS with MS or DNB in Orthopaedics — no post-qualification experience needed
• Option 2: MBBS with D'Ortho (Diploma in Orthopaedics) — 1 year of post-qualification experience required

Your qualification must be from a recognized institution and registered with the Medical Council of India (MCI). Only regular/full-time qualifications are accepted — part-time, correspondence, or distance education degrees are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as on 01 March 2026
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• J&K Domicile (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989): 5 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per company rules
• PwBD: Maximum overall age after relaxation should not exceed 56 years
• Others: Maximum overall age after relaxation should not exceed 55 years

Salary

• Pay Scale (Grade III): Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per month
• Perks and allowances: 35% of Basic Pay under the Cafeteria System
• Additional benefits include Variable Dearness Allowance, Rent-Free Accommodation or HRA, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Related Pay (PRP), and Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
• Doctors must stay in Company Accommodation when provided. HRA is only given when company accommodation is not available.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500 (non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PWD: No fee (exempted)
• Payment mode: Online through NEFT/IMPS to HAL's SBI account (Account No: 39631338115, IFSC: SBIN0009077, IND Finance Branch, Bangalore)
• Include the bank transaction reference number in your application form

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on relevant experience and MBBS aggregate marks. The shortlisting ratio is 1:10 (10 candidates called for every 1 vacancy).
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. Date, time, and venue will be shared via email, HAL website, or post.

Provisionally selected candidates will also need to pass a pre-employment medical examination at HAL before joining.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and application form (Appendix A) from hal-india.co.in.
2. Fill in the application form neatly — typed or handwritten on A-4 size paper.
3. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 through NEFT/IMPS (if applicable) and note the transaction reference number.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents — qualification certificates, age proof, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photograph.
5. Write the post name on the envelope: "Application for the Post of ___________".
6. Send the application by Ordinary Post, Speed Post, or Courier to: Deputy General Manager (HR), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Industrial Health Center, Suranjandas Road, Vimanapura Post, Bangalore - 560 017.
7. Your application must reach HAL on or before 06 April 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications sent by fax, email, or in person will not be accepted. Only postal or courier submissions are valid.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 March 2026
• Last Date for Application: 06 April 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 06 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage and operate the ENT/Orthopaedics department at HAL's Industrial Health Center independently
• Perform regular surgeries and procedures relevant to the specialization (ENT surgeries including micro-ear, FESS, micro-laryngeal for ENT; fracture management, POP applications, minor and major surgeries for Ortho)
• Conduct clinical examinations and diagnose conditions for HAL employees and their dependents
• Handle OPD, ward rounds, and emergency cases as per duty rosters
• Interpret diagnostic reports including X-rays, CT scans, and MRI for orthopaedic conditions
• Manage on-call duties and provide emergency medical care when required
• Maintain proper medical records and prepare reports as per company standards