🏞 Haryana

Haryana Medical Officer (Health Dept / HCMS) — Complete Guide

Q: Is Haryana domicile required for MO posts?

Domicile requirements and any language criteria are specified in each recruitment notification and can vary by cycle; always check the current Health Department notification rather than assuming past requirements still apply. HSHRB contractual NHM posts often give preference to local candidates without a strict domicile bar.

Haryana recruits Medical Officers through two distinct channels: the Health Department — specifically the Director General Health Services (DGHS) — for permanent Medical Officer (HCMS-I, Group-A) posts, and the Haryana State Health Resources Board (HSHRB) for contractual positions under the National Health Mission (NHM). This is not an HPSC exam: HPSC's role in Haryana medical recruitment is limited to a separate, much smaller Ayurvedic Medical Officer (AMO) cadre and isolated departmental posts, not the main allopathic Medical Officer opportunity most MBBS aspirants are after. Understanding the distinction between the two real channels matters because eligibility, selection process, salary structure and nature of appointment differ between them.

Quick Facts

Permanent Posts (HCMS-I)	Health Department, Haryana — Director General Health Services (DGHS)
Contractual Posts	Haryana State Health Resources Board (HSHRB) — NHM
Official Websites	haryanahealth.gov.in and nrhmharyana.gov.in
Age Limit	Approx 22–35 years for the most recent HCMS-I cycle (relaxation for reserved categories) — confirm in each notification
Qualification	MBBS with NMC / State Medical Council registration
Permanent Pay	Functional Pay Level-10, Rs 56,100–1,77,500 per month
Contractual Pay	Rs 50,000–70,000 per month (consolidated)

Note: The main Medical Officer (HCMS-I, Group-A) recruitment is run by the Health Department, not HPSC. HPSC's medical-recruitment role in Haryana is limited to the separate Ayurvedic Medical Officer (AMO) cadre and small departmental posts.

📢 Most Recent Recruitment Cycle

450 HCMS-I (Group-A) Posts — 2025–26 Cycle

The Health Department (DGHS) opened applications for 450 Medical Officer (HCMS-I, Group-A) posts from December 8, 2025 to January 7, 2026 (some sources list January 22, 2026). The written exam was held February 15, 2026, with the exam conducted on the department's behalf by the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Rohtak, and the written-exam result declared February 20, 2026. Shortlisted candidates are now proceeding through document verification and medical fitness checks, with the final merit list to follow — no interview is part of this process. Watch haryanahealth.gov.in for the next HCMS-I cycle.

Two Recruitment Channels

1. Health Department (DGHS) — Permanent Medical Officer (HCMS-I)

The Director General Health Services, Haryana — not HPSC — conducts recruitment for permanent Medical Officer (HCMS-I, Group-A) posts in the Haryana Civil Medical Services. This is a gazetted position with full government benefits including pension, promotions and job security.

Selection Process: A single written examination (100 marks) covering MBBS subjects, combined with weightage for PG degree (up to 14 marks), PG diploma (up to 10 marks) and prior government/government-aided service experience (up to 10 marks) to form the merit list directly. There is no interview stage. Shortlisted candidates then go through document verification and a medical fitness check.

Nature of Posting: Permanent positions at government hospitals, PHCs, CHCs and district hospitals across Haryana with full state government service benefits.

2. HSHRB — NHM Contractual Medical Officer

The Haryana State Health Resources Board (HSHRB) recruits Medical Officers for contractual positions under the National Health Mission (NHM). These positions are specifically for deployment at PHCs, CHCs and sub-centres where regular government doctors may not be available.

Selection Process: Typically conducted through walk-in interviews or a short written test. The process is generally quicker and less formal than the HCMS-I permanent route, designed for faster filling of vacancies at the grassroots level.

Nature of Posting: Contractual with fixed tenure (typically 1 year, renewable). The pay is consolidated without full government benefits like pension, though some allowances may apply. These positions offer valuable clinical experience in primary and secondary care settings.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification & Age

Qualification	MBBS degree from a recognised university
Registration	Must be a permanent registered medical practitioner with NMC or a State Medical Council
Internship	Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship
Age (most recent HCMS-I cycle)	22 to 35 years as on the notification's reference date
Age Relaxation	SC/BC candidates: 5 years; PwBD candidates: 10 years; other relaxations per Haryana government rules
Domicile / Language	Varies by notification — confirm current requirements directly rather than relying on older cycles' terms

Important: The most recent HCMS-I cycle (450 posts) has already completed its written exam and result; watch haryanahealth.gov.in for the next one. For contractual NHM posts, check nrhmharyana.gov.in directly.

Salary & Benefits

Permanent vs Contractual Pay

Permanent (HCMS-I) — Pay Level	Functional Pay Level-10 of Haryana State Pay Matrix
Permanent — Basic Pay	Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 per month
Permanent — Allowances	DA, HRA, NPA (Non-Practising Allowance), GPF, pension, medical benefits
Contractual (HSHRB/NHM)	Rs 50,000 – Rs 70,000 per month (consolidated)
Contractual — Benefits	Limited; may include basic medical benefits but no pension or GPF

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts Haryana Medical Officer recruitment?

Permanent Medical Officer (HCMS-I, Group-A) posts are recruited directly by the Health Department — the Director General Health Services (DGHS), Haryana — not by HPSC. Separately, the Haryana State Health Resources Board (HSHRB) recruits Medical Officers for contractual positions under the National Health Mission (NHM).

Is there an interview for Haryana Medical Officer (HCMS-I) recruitment?

No. Recent HCMS-I Group-A cycles have used a written exam (100 marks) combined with PG degree/diploma weightage and experience marks to form the merit list directly — there is no separate interview stage. Selection is followed by document verification and a medical fitness check.

What is the salary of a Medical Officer in Haryana?

Permanent HCMS-I Medical Officers are paid at Functional Pay Level-10 (Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500) under the Haryana state pay matrix, plus DA, HRA and NPA. Contractual MOs under NHM/HSHRB receive a fixed monthly consolidated pay, typically between Rs 50,000 and Rs 70,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Is Haryana domicile required for MO posts?

Domicile and any language criteria are set out in each recruitment notification and can vary by cycle; always check the current Health Department notification rather than assuming past requirements still apply. HSHRB contractual NHM posts often give preference to local candidates without a strict domicile bar.

How often does Haryana recruit Medical Officers?

Recruitment is conducted periodically based on vacancies. The Health Department's HCMS-I permanent MO recruitment happens every few years based on government approval — a 450-post cycle ran from December 2025, with the written exam held in February 2026. HSHRB contractual recruitment under NHM happens more regularly. Check haryanahealth.gov.in and nrhmharyana.gov.in for current notifications.