HPPSC Medical Faculty Recruitment 2025: Apply For 20 Associate Professor & Professor Vacancies

Overview of the Recruitment Notification

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) is inviting online applications for various Class-I (Gazetted) posts on a regular basis in the Department of Medical Education and Research. These positions include Professors and Assistant Professors in different specialties such as Paediatrics, Dentistry, Radiotherapy, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Biochemistry, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, General Medicine, Public Health Dentistry, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Radiology, General Surgery, and Forensic Medicine. The application process is entirely online through the official HPPSC website, and the closing dates for applications and fee payment vary depending on the specific advertisement. Candidates must upload required documents, including qualification and experience certificates, and in-service candidates need to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

Important Dates:

The closing dates for applications and fee payment for the advertised positions are as follows:

• February 19, 2025, 11:59 PM for Advertisement Numbers 1/1-2025, 2/1-2025, 3/1-2025
• February 20, 2025, 11:59 PM for Advertisement Numbers 4/1-2025, 5/1-2025, 6/1-2025, 7/1-2025
• February 24, 2025, 11:59 PM for Advertisement Numbers 8/1-2025, 9/1-2025, 10/1-2025, and 11/1-2025
• February 25, 2025, 11:59 PM for Advertisement Numbers 12/1-2025, 13/1-2025, 14/1-2025, 15/1-2025, 16/1-2025, and 17/1-2025
• February 27, 2025, 11:59 PM for Advertisement Numbers 18/1-2025 and 19/1-2025

Additionally, the date for reckoning a candidate’s age is January 1, 2025. The eligibility of candidates in terms of essential qualifications and experience will be determined based on the closing date for submission of online applications.

Total number of vacancies

Number of posts available for each position, all of which are categorized as Unreserved (UR). Here’s a breakdown of the vacancies:

In total, there are 20 posts for professors and assistant/associate professors, all under the unreserved category.

Eligibility Criteria for Medical Education & Research Department Positions

• Essential Qualifications: Candidates must possess the requisite essential qualifications for the post they are applying for, as specified in the advertisement. The specific qualifications vary depending on the position. For example, some positions require an M.D. or M.S. in a relevant specialty, while others require an M.Ch. in Neurosurgery.
• Closing Date: The eligibility of candidates regarding essential qualifications and experience is determined as of the closing date for submission of online applications through the ORA portal.
• Experience: For posts filled based on experience, candidates must have the necessary experience after acquiring the essential educational qualifications, as per the Recruitment and Promotion Rules.
• Proof of Qualification: Candidates bear the responsibility to prove they have acquired the necessary degree or essential qualifications by the stipulated date. The date mentioned on the certificate or the date of issue is considered the date of acquiring the qualification if no other proof is available.
• Equivalent Qualifications: If a candidate claims a particular qualification as equivalent to what is required, they must provide an order or letter from the relevant authority that states the equivalency.
• Age Limit: The age limit for most positions is 50 years and below, although some positions have an age limit of 45 years and below. There is an age relaxation of five years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Persons with disabilities, and Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh, provided there are posts reserved for these categories. Age is reckoned as on January 1, 2025.
• In-Service Candidates: Candidates already in regular government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer to be interviewed
• Other Requirements
• Candidates should mention their email and mobile number correctly for alerts and messages.
• Providing Aadhar number is optional.
• Disputes, if any, will be subject to the Court jurisdiction at Shimla.
• Disqualifications: Candidates are disqualified if they have been dismissed from previous government service, convicted of moral turpitude, debarred from examinations, found influencing the selection process, or are an un-discharged insolvent.
• Additional Notes:
• Candidates must upload the required documents on the OTRS portal.
• The decision of the Commission regarding eligibility is final.
• The onus of proving eligibility lies with the candidate.

Selection Process for Various Posts in Medical Education & Research

The selection process for the advertised positions involves multiple stages, and the specific procedures vary depending on the type of post. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Posts with Direct Personality Test:

• For certain positions, particularly Associate Professor, Professor, and Principal posts, candidates may be called directly for a Personality Test, regardless of the number of eligible candidates. This is applicable in departments such as Higher Education and Medical Education, unless specific procedures are already defined in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules.
• This direct Personality Test is also the method when there are few posts and the ratio of eligible candidates to posts is six or below, except for Lecturer/Assistant Professor positions.

2. Posts with Screening Test and Personality Test:

• For posts where there is no specific selection procedure defined in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules, the selection process includes a Screening Test and a Personality Test.
• The Screening Test consists of two written papers conducted on the same day in two sessions.
• Paper-I: This is a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test of one-hour duration. The syllabus for this test is determined by the Commission.
• Paper-II: This is a Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) and is descriptive in nature.
• Minimum pass marks in the Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) to qualify for the Personality Test are 35% for General category candidates and 30% for reserved categories.
• The answer keys of Paper-I are finalized, and the candidate responses are evaluated based on these keys. For Computer Based Tests, the responses are evaluated electronically, while OMR answer sheets are scanned and evaluated for offline tests.
• Based on the merit of Paper-I, Paper-II is evaluated to prepare a category-wise zone of consideration.
• The ratio for the zone of consideration for scrutiny of documents is 1:5+3 for 1-10 posts and 1:5 for 11 and above posts.

3. Personality Test:

• Candidates are called for the Personality Test based on their performance in the written tests. Normally, four candidates for a single post and three for every subsequent post are declared qualified for the Personality Test.
• If there are fewer qualified candidates in a particular category, all of them will be called for the Personality Test.
• If candidates have equal minimum cut off marks in the test, all such candidates will be called for the Personality Test.
• Minimum pass marks for the Personality Test are 40% (12 marks) for general category and 30% (9 marks) for reserved categories.
• The Personality Test is held in the Commission’s office at Shimla.
• Marks obtained in the SAT (120 marks) plus marks in the Personality Test (30 marks) determine the final ranking and selection.

4. General Points:

• The eligibility of candidates called for the Personality Test is determined based on original documents produced on the day of the test.
• The Commission is not responsible if a candidate’s candidature is rejected at this stage or during verification by the Appointing Authority.
• Admission to any stage of the selection process is purely provisional.
• Summoning a candidate for the Personality Test does not guarantee selection.
• The final selection is determined by the marks scored in the SAT and the Personality Test.
• The Commission may decide the method of selection in exceptional cases.
• Marks obtained in all the stages of the selection process including cut-off marks will be displayed on the official website of the Commission after 15 days of sending the recommendation to the Appointing Authority.

It is essential for candidates to familiarize themselves with these procedures and ensure they meet all requirements to avoid any issues during the selection process.

How to Apply for Medical Education Department Posts: Step-by-Step Guide

To apply for the positions, candidates must follow a specific online application process through the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) website. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply:

• Online Application:
• Candidates must apply online through the official website of the Commission, which is http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc. Click Here To Registration
• Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be rejected immediately.
• One Time Registration (OTR):
• Visit the official website and click on the “Apply Online” link on the Home Page.
• On the opened page, click on the “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations” link.
• If not already registered, click on “New Registration” to create a profile.
• If already registered, log into your account on the OTR page.
• Application Submission:
• Once logged in, the list of live advertisements will be displayed on the dashboard.
• Apply for a specific post through this portal.
• The application is submitted only after uploading the required documents.
• Before submission, candidates must give an undertaking/declaration confirming that they have checked the preview of all uploaded documents and are satisfied that they are legible, readable, and true.
• Document Upload:
• Candidates are required to upload copies of certificates for essential qualifications, matriculation certificates for age proof, and experience certificates (where required).
• Make sure to upload the documents before the closing date to avoid rejection.
• Also, upload the required photograph and signature.
• Ensure that the uploaded documents are readable, as the applications may be rejected based on poor quality of scanning.
• No Further Opportunity:
• No further opportunity will be given to the candidates for submission of any documents after the submission of online recruitment application.
• Fee Payment:
• Pay the examination fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI or any other online digital mode.
• Fee payment must be made on or before the prescribed closing date for submission of online recruitment applications on the OTR portal.
• The application is considered successfully submitted only after the payment of the fee has been acknowledged and credited to the Commission’s account.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected.
• Checklist Before Uploading:
• Verify that no column is wrongly filled or kept blank as the information will be used to determine eligibility.
• Ensure that the necessary documents and certificates are uploaded in support of claims made.
• Important Note: Online Recruitment Application (ORA) once submitted shall not be allowed any change except change of category as per the procedure laid down in the rules of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.

By following these steps, candidates can successfully apply for the advertised positions. It is essential to carefully read the detailed instructions available on the official website and comply with all the requirements to avoid rejection.

Application Fee

• General Category: Male candidates belonging to the General category, including those who are physically disabled (orthopedically disabled, deaf & dumb, and hearing impaired), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (not included in BPL category), Wards of Freedom Fighters (WFF), and General Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh who were relieved from defense services on their own request, must pay an application fee of ₹600.
• Other States: Candidates from other states, including those in reserved categories, are also required to pay ₹600.
• Exemptions:
• Female candidates are exempt from paying the application fee.
• Blind and visually impaired male candidates of Himachal Pradesh are also exempt from paying the examination fee.
• Reserved Categories:
• If candidates belong to reserved categories and intend to avail fee concession, but there is no post reserved for such categories, they must upload their category certificate to support their claim.
• Payment Mode: The fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or any other online digital mode, on or before the closing date for online application submission.
• Non-Refundable: The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
• Rejection: Applications submitted without the prescribed fee or mode of payment will be summarily rejected.

Age Criteria

• Age Limit: The age limit is generally 45 years or 50 years and below and is specified in the advertisement for the specific post. Some posts have a maximum age limit of 45, while others allow up to 50 years of age.
• Relaxation:
• There is a 5-year age relaxation for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with disabilities, and Children/Grand Children of Freedom Fighters of Himachal Pradesh.
• Age relaxation is admissible only if there is a post reserved for these categories.
• Age relaxation for Himachal Pradesh government employees and ex-servicemen is as per government instructions.
• Age Calculation: The age of a candidate will be reckoned as on 01-01-2025.
• Date of Birth Proof:
• The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate as on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission.
• No subsequent request for change in date of birth will be considered.
• Once a date of birth has been claimed and entered in the Commission’s records, no change will be allowed subsequently.
• Discrepancies: Candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in the application form. If any variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent certificate, the Commission will take suitable action.

It is crucial for candidates to verify that they meet all criteria, as outlined in the official notification, to avoid any issues during the selection process.

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