If you're an MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS or BDS graduate from Uttar Pradesh looking for a stable government medical job, UPPSC Medical Officer under Provincial Medical Services (PMS) is one post you cannot ignore. It's not glamorous like AIIMS or a corporate hospital job, but it gives you a government salary, a pension-linked scheme, and a real shot at becoming a Chief Medical Officer one day.
This cycle is bigger than usual. UPPSC has combined Medical Officer, Veterinary Officer, Homoeopathic Medical Officer, Dental Surgeon and a few other health posts into one massive advertisement with over two thousand vacancies. That's rare, and it's worth your full attention if you meet the qualification. Let's go through everything you need, one section at a time.
Latest notification and important dates
UPPSC released this combined recruitment notice in December 2025. As of now (July 2026), the online application window is closed and the commission has announced a screening exam date for later this year. If you missed applying, keep an eye on https://uppsc.up.nic.in for the next PMS cycle, which usually comes every year or two.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 22 December 2025 |
| Online application start | 22 December 2025 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 22 January 2026 |
| Last date for form correction | 29 January 2026 |
| Screening exam date | 3 October 2026 (tentative, may vary by post) |
| Admit card release | About 10-15 days before exam (tentative) |
| Result of screening test | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
Because this advertisement covers several posts with different exam patterns, always check your specific post code on the admit card. Don't assume every post writes the exam on the same day.
What the job actually is
A UPPSC Medical Officer under PMS works in government hospitals, community health centres (CHCs), primary health centres (PHCs) and district hospitals across UP. Your day-to-day work depends on your specialty, but broadly it includes outpatient consultations, minor procedures, emergency duty, immunisation drives, government health programs like family planning and TB control, and paperwork that comes with any government job.
Postings can be in a big city hospital or a remote rural PHC, especially in your first few years. Rural postings are tough but they also come with extra allowances and faster promotion in some cases. You get transferred periodically, so flexibility matters. Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic officers work in their own dedicated dispensaries and hospitals under the AYUSH department, with a similar structure.
This is not a 9-to-5 desk job. You are on your feet, dealing with patients, government targets, and sometimes very limited resources. But the job security and long-term career path make it worth the grind for most doctors who want to stay in public service.
Vacancy details / post breakdown
Total vacancies in this combined 2026 advertisement: 2,158 posts. Here's roughly how they split:
| Post | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer, Community Health (Allopathy) | 884 |
| Veterinary Officer | 404 |
| Homoeopathic Medical Officer | 221-265 |
| Swasthya Shiksha Adhikari (Health Education Officer) | 221 |
| Dental Surgeon | 157 |
| Other specialised medical posts | remaining |
Numbers get revised through corrigenda, so treat this as a guide and check the final advertisement PDF for the exact figure against your category and post.
Eligibility
Age limit (reckoned from 1 July 2025 for this cycle):
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | 21 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 21 years | 45 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Disability) | 21 years | 55 years |
| Government servants of UP | As per rules | Extra relaxation applies |
Education: You need a recognised medical degree relevant to your chosen post. MBBS with permanent registration from the Medical Council/NMC for Allopathy MO posts, BHMS for Homoeopathic Medical Officer, BAMS for Ayurvedic posts, BDS for Dental Surgeon, and B.V.Sc & AH for Veterinary Officer. Some posts also ask for a postgraduate degree (MD/MS) in the relevant specialty for specialist roles, plus completion of a compulsory rotating internship.
Domicile: You must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh, or meet UPPSC's domicile-equivalent conditions.
Physical standards: No specific height/chest requirement for most medical posts, but you should be medically fit to carry out clinical duties. A fitness certificate is usually needed at the joining stage.
Application process, fee and how to apply
The whole process is online through the UPPSC recruitment portal.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹105 |
| SC / ST | ₹65 |
| PwBD | ₹25 |
| Ex-servicemen | ₹65 |
Steps to apply (for reference for the next cycle):
- Register on uppsc.up.nic.in with your basic details, mobile number and email.
- Fill Part I of the application with personal and educational details.
- Pay the fee online through net banking, debit card or e-challan.
- Fill Part II with your post preference, category and other declarations.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Submit and download the final confirmation page for your records.
Do this well before the deadline. UPPSC's server gets slow in the last two days and a lot of genuine applicants miss out just because of last-minute rush.
Exam pattern
The screening (written) exam varies slightly by post, but the Medical Officer (Allopathy) pattern generally looks like this:
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Studies | 30 | 30 | 2 hours (combined) |
| B | Subject-specific (Medical Science) | 120 | 120 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours |
Negative marking is 1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST candidates. For posts like Veterinary Officer, the paper structure and total marks differ (some versions run 150 questions for 450 marks with separate weightage for General Studies and the core subject), so always check your specific post's pattern on the official notice.
After the written screening (conducted only if the number of applicants is very high), shortlisted candidates go through document verification and an interview. Final selection is normally on the basis of screening test marks combined with interview marks, often weighted around 75:25 in favour of the written score for many UPPSC medical recruitments, though the exact weightage is confirmed post-by-post in the official notification.
If you want to build exam temperament before the real thing, try full-length free mock tests that simulate the negative marking and time pressure.
Detailed syllabus
General Studies (Part A) covers the usual UP-level static and current portion:
- General Science and everyday technology
- History of India and the Indian National Movement, with a bias towards UP history
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Indian Economy and social development schemes
- Current events of national and international importance
- Indian agriculture, sports, inventions, books and authors
Subject-specific paper (Allopathy MO) is drawn from your MBBS syllabus, roughly at final-year level, across:
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesiology, Community Medicine (PSM), Psychiatry, Radio-diagnosis, Dental and Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.
Expect a heavy weightage on Community Medicine, Medicine and Surgery since those are directly relevant to a PHC/CHC posting. For Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic posts, the subject paper draws from BHMS/BAMS core subjects instead, and Veterinary Officer aspirants get questions from animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, surgery and public health.
For the General Studies portion, don't skip current affairs. A lot of candidates lose easy marks there simply because they were too busy revising medical subjects. Bookmark current affairs updates and revise them weekly, not the night before the exam.
Salary, pay scale and career growth
UPPSC Medical Officer is placed at Pay Level 10 to 11 depending on the specific post, roughly in the ₹56,100 to ₹2,08,700 band (basic pay varies by post and grade).
Rough in-hand estimate for a Pay Level 11 Medical Officer:
| Component | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹67,700 |
| DA (varies with rate) | ~₹35,000-40,000 |
| HRA | ₹15,000-20,000 |
| Transport Allowance | ~₹5,000 |
| Gross Monthly | ~₹1,25,000-1,35,000 |
| Deductions (NPS, PF, tax) | ~₹22,000-25,000 |
| In-hand Monthly | ~₹1,00,000-1,10,000 |
Actual figures shift with DA revisions and your specific posting (rural postings can add extra allowance). Career growth is decent: Medical Officer moves to Senior Medical Officer in 10-15 years, then Chief Medical Officer (CMO) around 25 years of service, and from there some officers reach Additional Director or Director of Health Services level. It's a slow ladder but a real one, with pension benefits at the end.
Previous year cut-off
UPPSC doesn't always publish a single unified cut-off since posts and categories vary, but based on recent Medical Officer cycles, expected/previous ranges (out of 150) looked roughly like this:
| Category | Approx. Cut-off (out of 150) |
|---|---|
| General | 121-131 |
| OBC | 108-119 |
| SC | 92-103 |
| ST | 87-97 |
Treat these as a rough benchmark, not gospel. Cut-offs move up or down depending on vacancy count, number of applicants and paper difficulty each year. This year, with over 2,000 vacancies, competition per seat might actually be a bit softer than usual, so don't get scared off by these numbers.
Best books and preparation strategy
You don't need to relearn all of MBBS from scratch. You need smart, exam-focused revision.
For the subject paper:
- Your own MBBS final year notes and standard textbooks (Harrison's for Medicine basics, Bailey & Love highlights for Surgery, Park's textbook for Community Medicine)
- A good MCQ-based revision book for each subject, since the exam is fully objective
- Previous year UPPSC MO and similar state PSC medical officer question papers
For General Studies:
- NCERT History, Geography and Polity (class 9-12 level is enough)
- A UP-specific GK book for state history, geography and schemes
- Use topic-wise practice sets to test yourself section by section instead of just reading passively
A rough month-wise plan if you have 4 months:
- Month 1: Revise Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology (the pre-clinical/para-clinical block) plus start General Studies basics.
- Month 2: Cover Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG, Community Medicine in depth. These carry the most weight in a PHC/CHC role.
- Month 3: Finish remaining specialty subjects (ENT, Ophthalmology, Ortho, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, FMT), and run through current affairs of the last 12 months.
- Month 4: Full mock tests every week, error analysis, and revision of weak subjects only. Don't start anything new in the last month.
Practice both the Quantitative Aptitude guide and Reasoning guide if your General Studies section includes any aptitude elements for allied posts, and lean on the General Awareness guide for the GS section proper.
Common mistakes and honest advice
Most doctors preparing for this exam over-invest in the subject paper and under-invest in General Studies, because GS feels "outside their field." That's a mistake. Thirty marks of GS can be the difference between a selection and a miss, especially since it's often easier to score high in GS than in a randomly picked medical MCQ.
Another common mistake: not practising negative marking discipline. Doctors are trained to answer everything they think they know. In an MCQ exam with 1/3 negative marking, guessing on shaky recall can actually hurt you. Practice attempting only what you're reasonably sure of, and build that habit through timed mocks, not on exam day.
Also, don't wait for the interview stage to think about domicile, category and document proofs. Keep everything ready from day one. A lot of good candidates get stuck at document verification for silly reasons like a mismatched name spelling or an expired caste certificate.
FAQ
Q1. Who can apply for UPPSC Medical Officer 2026? MBBS/BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BDS/BVSc graduates who are UP domiciles, within the age limit and hold valid registration with their respective medical council.
Q2. What is the age limit for UPPSC Medical Officer? 21 to 40 years for General/OBC/EWS, with relaxation up to 45 for SC/ST and up to 55 for PwBD candidates.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in the 2026 cycle? Around 2,158 posts combined across Medical Officer, Veterinary Officer, Homoeopathic Medical Officer, Dental Surgeon and related roles.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the exam? Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the screening test.
Q5. What is the exam pattern for Medical Officer (Allopathy)? 150 objective questions for 150 marks in 2 hours, split into General Studies (30 marks) and subject-specific Medical Science (120 marks).
Q6. Is there an interview after the written exam? Yes, shortlisted candidates from the screening test appear for document verification and an interview, and final merit combines both scores.
Q7. What is the starting salary? Roughly Pay Level 10-11, basic pay around ₹56,100 to ₹67,700, with total in-hand salary usually in the ₹1,00,000-1,10,000 range after allowances and deductions.
Q8. Can candidates from other states apply? Generally, UP domicile is required for this post, unless the notification specifically opens it to all-India candidates for certain reserved categories.
Q9. How is the cut-off decided? It depends on vacancy count, number of applicants, difficulty of the paper and category-wise reservation. It changes every cycle.
Q10. Where do I check the latest official updates? Only trust uppsc.up.nic.in. Avoid unofficial WhatsApp forwards for dates and admit card links.
Related reads on Pareeksha
If you're preparing for UP-level government jobs beyond this one, these guides might help:
- UP Lekhpal exam guide
- UP Police Constable exam guide
- SSC CGL preparation guide
- SSC CHSL preparation guide
You can also browse the full list of exam guides on Pareeksha, check the Reading Room for free books, and follow exam news so you don't miss the next PMS notification.
Final word
UPPSC Medical Officer is a genuinely good career move if you're an MBBS or allied medical graduate from UP who wants job security over hospital-corridor politics. The exam itself isn't brutal if you've actually studied your MBBS subjects properly. What decides your selection is discipline in revision and not underestimating the General Studies section.
If you're starting today, build a simple study plan, stick to it, and take regular mocks so exam-day pressure doesn't catch you off guard. This is a long career, not a one-shot exam. Prepare like it.
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