HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 04 Dental Posts!
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) from eligible candidates for the post of Medical Officer (Dental), (Trainee), Class-I (Gazetted). This recruitment is for the Department of Health and Family Welfare, H.P. Interested candidates can apply online before the closing date.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Closing Date for Application: 19/06/2025 (11:59 PM)
- Closing Date for Fee Payment: 19/06/2025 (11:59 PM)
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Medical Officer (Dental), (Trainee), Class-I (Gazetted)
- Total Vacancies: 04
- Unreserved (UR): 01
- SC of HP: 01
- ST of HP: 01
- OBC of HP (Wards of Freedom Fighters): 01
- Pay Scale: Pay Band Level – 18 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)
- Official Website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification:
- A Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Degree from an institute recognized by the Dental Council of India.
- Registered with the State Dental Council.
- Desirable Qualification:
- A Post Graduate Degree (MDS in Dentistry).
- Knowledge of customs, manners & dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
- Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025): 45 years and below.
- A relaxation of five years in the upper age limit is admissible to Bonafide SC/ST/OBC/WFF/Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of two stages:
- Paper-I: A Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test of one-hour duration with 100 marks (MCQ). There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Paper-II: A descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of three hours duration with 120 marks.
- Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in the written tests will be called for a Personality Test of 30 marks.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General Category & Candidates of Other States: Rs. 600/-
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS (BPL) of HP: Rs. 150/-
- Ex-Servicemen of H.P. & Female candidates: No Fee
- How to Apply: Candidates must apply online through the HPPSC official website via the One Time Registration (OTR) portal.
- Official Application Link: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc