HPPSC Assistant Professor Medicine Recruitment 2026

HPPSC is hiring 4 Assistant Professor (General Medicine) posts in the Department of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. If you have an MD in Medicine or General Medicine 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. Salary is in the pay scale of Rs. 37,400 to Rs. 67,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 8,900.

HPPSC Assistant Professor Medicine Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released Advertisement Number 23/6-2026 for Assistant Professor (General Medicine), Class-I Gazetted posts on a regular basis. The vacancies are for the Medical Education and Research Department, and the category split is 3 Unreserved posts and 1 Scheduled Caste of Himachal Pradesh post. This is a strong option for doctors who want a regular government medical teaching job in Himachal Pradesh.

The post count is tentative, so HPPSC may increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per department requirement. For now, you should apply based on the official 4-post vacancy and keep all certificates ready before the online deadline. The post is a teaching role in medical education, so both clinical knowledge and classroom teaching experience matter.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Medical qualification: You need a recognised medical qualification included in the relevant schedules of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, now covered under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
• Post-graduate degree: You need an MD in Medicine or General Medicine, or an equivalent qualification such as MRCP / Speciality Board of Internal Medicine (USA) as listed in the notification.
• Teaching experience: You need at least 3 years of teaching experience as Lecturer, Registrar, Demonstrator, or Resident after completing post-graduation in General Medicine.
• Cut-off for eligibility: Your qualification and experience must be complete by the last date of online application.

Document proof is important for this recruitment. Keep your medical degree, post-graduate degree, marksheets, teaching experience certificate, and category certificate ready before you submit the form. If you are already in regular government service, you should also be ready with the required No Objection Certificate at the stage asked by HPPSC.

Desirable Details

• Himachal Pradesh knowledge: Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is desirable.
• Research work: Publication of research papers in indexed journals is also desirable.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 45 years.
• Age will be counted as on 1 January 2026.
• Age relaxation: Upper age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Disabilities, and Children / Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh, where applicable under rules.
• Government employees and ex-servicemen: Relaxation is as per Himachal Pradesh Government instructions.

HPPSC will use your matriculation certificate as the age proof, so the date of birth in that certificate is important. Check your age, category, and relaxation claim carefully before final submission because changes are not normally allowed after the application is submitted.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 37,400 to Rs. 67,000.
• Grade Pay: Rs. 8,900.
• You will also get allowances such as DA, HRA, and other admissible benefits as per Himachal Pradesh Government rules.

Application Fee

• Uniform examination fee for all candidates: Rs. 600.
• The notification says the same fee applies irrespective of category or gender.
• Payment mode: Online through debit card, credit card, UPI, or other digital payment options available on the HPPSC OTR portal.
• The last date for fee payment is 4 July 2026.

Selection Process

The HPPSC selection process has written papers followed by a Personality Test. You should prepare for both general screening and subject knowledge.

1. Paper-I Screening Test: CBT or offline objective test of 1 hour for 100 marks. It includes Himachal Pradesh GK, national and international affairs, Hindi, and English.
2. Paper-II Subject Aptitude Test: Descriptive SAT of 3 hours for 120 marks in the concerned subject.
3. Document Scrutiny: HPPSC will check documents and eligibility before moving candidates further in the process.
4. Personality Test: Interview / personality test of 30 marks at the HPPSC office in Shimla.

Paper-I has negative marking, so do not leave answers casually. The notification says a wrong answer, multiple answers, or a blank answer can attract a 0.25 penalty unless you mark the provided no-answer option. Your final ranking is based on the 120-mark Subject Aptitude Test and the 30-mark Personality Test.

How to Apply

1. Go to the HPPSC online portal at hppsconline.hp.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are not already registered.
3. Log in and select the live advertisement for Assistant Professor (General Medicine).
4. Fill in your personal, qualification, experience, and category details carefully.
5. Upload required documents, including your photo, signature, qualification proof, experience proof, and category certificate if applicable.
6. Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee online.
7. Submit the form before 4 July 2026, 11:59 PM and keep a printout for future use.

Before final submission, preview every uploaded document and make sure the scan is clear, readable, and correct. HPPSC can reject an application if the required photograph, signature, fee, or documents are missing or poor quality. Use an active mobile number and email because HPPSC uses them for examination alerts.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 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 General Medicine topics to MBBS and postgraduate medical students
• Prepare lectures, clinical demonstrations, case discussions, and assessment material
• Handle ward teaching, bedside clinics, and academic mentoring for students
• Assist in patient care, clinical rounds, and departmental medical services
• Guide students in research, seminars, journal clubs, and academic presentations
• Maintain academic records, evaluation reports, and departmental documentation
• Follow medical college rules, hospital protocols, and professional ethics