HPPSC Assistant Professor Forensic Med Recruitment 2026

HPPSC is hiring 2 Assistant Professors in Forensic Medicine for the Department of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh. If you have an MD in Forensic Medicine, a recognised medical qualification, and 3 years of teaching experience after post-graduation, you can apply online. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 4 July 2026, 11:59 PM. Salary is Rs. 1,29,700 per month at Cell-1, Level-30.

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Assistant Professor Forensic Medicine Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement No. 28/6-2026 for regular Class-I Gazetted Assistant Professor posts in Forensic Medicine. These posts are for the Medical Education & Research Department, H.P., and both vacancies are in the Unreserved category. This is a regular medical teaching post, so doctors with the right PG speciality and teaching experience should check the details carefully before applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine): 2 Unreserved posts
• Department: Medical Education & Research, H.P.
• Advertisement number: 28/6-2026
• Post type: Class-I Gazetted, regular basis
• Exam city mentioned: Shimla is listed as the examination station in the advertisement, so plan travel and documents accordingly.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Medical qualification: You need a recognised medical qualification listed under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, now the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
• Speciality qualification: You need a post-graduate degree in the concerned speciality.
• Forensic Medicine requirement: The listed speciality qualification is M.D. (Forensic Medicine).
• Teaching experience: You need at least 3 years of teaching experience as Lecturer, Registrar, Demonstrator, or Resident after post-graduation in a recognised medical college.
• Eligibility date: Your qualification and experience will be checked as on the closing date of online application.

Desirable Qualification

• Himachal knowledge: Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is desirable.
• Research work: Publications in indexed journals are desirable for this teaching post.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 45 years and below.
• Age will be counted as on 1 January 2026.
• Age relaxation: Bonafide SC / ST / OBC / WFF / PwD candidates of Himachal Pradesh can get up to 5 years relaxation where the category is applicable under rules.
• Government employees and ex-servicemen: Relaxation will follow Himachal Pradesh Government instructions.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get Rs. 1,29,700 per month.
• The pay is under Cell-1, Level-30.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances will apply as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

• All candidates: Rs. 600 examination fee.
• Payment mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other permitted digital modes.
• Last date for fee payment: 4 July 2026, 11:59 PM.
• Refund rule: The fee will not be refunded after payment.

Selection Process

The HPPSC selection process has written papers followed by a Personality Test. For medical teaching posts, the Commission uses the written-test and interview method given in the advertisement.

1. Paper-I Screening Test: CBT or offline objective test of 1 hour for 100 marks covering Himachal Pradesh GK, national/international GK, Hindi, and English.
2. Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test: Descriptive test of 3 hours for 120 marks in Forensic Medicine.
3. Document Scrutiny: HPPSC will check uploaded certificates, experience proof, and category documents before final stages.
4. Personality Test: Interview of 30 marks at the HPPSC office in Shimla.

Negative marking applies in the objective paper. For a wrong answer, more than one answer, or a blank answer, 0.25 marks of that question will be deducted. Final ranking will use Paper-II marks plus Personality Test marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
2. Open Apply Online and use the One Time Registration portal.
3. Create your profile, or log in if you already have an HPPSC OTR account.
4. Select Advertisement No. 28/6-2026 for Assistant Professor (Forensic Medicine).
5. Fill in the ORA form and upload clear scanned documents.
6. Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee online.
7. Submit the form before 4 July 2026, 11:59 PM and keep a copy for your records.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Age proof: Matriculation certificate showing your date of birth.
• Qualification proof: Medical degree, MD Forensic Medicine certificate, and mark sheets for all years or consolidated mark sheet.
• Experience proof: Teaching experience certificate showing Lecturer, Registrar, Demonstrator, or Resident service after post-graduation.
• Category proof: Relevant category certificate and Bonafide Himachali certificate wherever you claim a category benefit.
• NOC: Regular in-service applicants should keep the No Objection Certificate ready for the Personality Test stage.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 7 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 7 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 4 July 2026, 11:59 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 4 July 2026, 11:59 PM
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Teach MBBS and postgraduate medical students in the assigned speciality
• Handle clinical teaching, ward rounds, case discussions, and practical demonstrations
• Guide residents, interns, and junior doctors during academic and hospital work
• Prepare lectures, seminars, tutorials, question papers, and assessment material
• Conduct research and publish papers in indexed medical journals
• Follow medical college, hospital, and Himachal Pradesh Government service rules
• Assist the department in examinations, committees, and academic administration