Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026: 523 Posts, Before 26 July
The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab has issued a public notice for the Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 523 House Surgeon posts across District Hospitals and Sub-Divisional Hospitals in the state. Eligible MBBS graduates can apply online at nhm.punjab.gov.in on or before 26 July 2026 (midnight). Selected candidates will be posted for a six-month House Job session running from August 2026 to January 2027, with counseling scheduled for 28 Jul
Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026: 523 Posts, Before 26 July – Overview
| Pay Scale / Salary | House Surgeon: ₹70,000 per month Each selected candidate must deposit a security amount of ₹20,000 before joining duty. This security is forfeited, and no House Job completion certificate is issued, if the House Surgeon leaves before completing the full tenure or is discharged due to unsatisfactory conduct. |
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| Selection Procedure | Selection to the House Surgeon post will be made purely on merit , determined on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the professional MBBS university examinations - 1st Professional, 2nd Professional, and Final Professional MBBS. Merit is applied within the order-of-priority framework described above. The Selection Committee will function at the district level and comprise: Civil Surgeon of the District - Chairman Assistant Civil Surgeon Representative of the Deputy Commissioner District Social Justice Empowerment Officer |
| Application Mode | Online |
Punjab House Surgeon Notification 2026 - PDF
The official public notice (No. E4(4)/Pb./2026/) has been uploaded by the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, along with the district-wise vacancy breakup (Annexure-A) and the application format. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying. The notice and online application link are available on the official website: https://nhm.punjab.gov.in Download DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here
Punjab House Surgeon Vacancy 2026: District-wise Breakup
Note: The number of posts may be decreased or increased by the department without prior notice.
| s no | district | number of posts |
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| 1 | Amritsar | 25 |
| 2 | Barnala | 17 |
| 3 | Bathinda | 29 |
| 4 | Ferozpur | 14 |
| 5 | Fazilka | 17 |
| 6 | Fatehgarh Sahib | 11 |
| 7 | Faridkot | 12 |
| 8 | Gurdaspur | 25 |
| 9 | Hoshiarpur | 35 |
| 10 | Jalandhar | 47 |
| 11 | Kapurthala | 23 |
| 12 | Ludhiana | 46 |
| 13 | Moga | 10 |
| 14 | Mansa | 17 |
| 15 | Malerkotla | 8 |
| 16 | Sri Muktsar Sahib | 21 |
| 17 | Pathankot | 11 |
| 18 | Patiala | 50 |
| 19 | Roopnagar | 22 |
| 20 | Sangrur | 29 |
| 21 | SBS Nagar | 12 |
| 22 | SAS Nagar | 25 |
| 23 | Tarn Taran | 17 |
| Total | 523 |
Punjab House Surgeon Eligibility Criteria 2026
Not explicitly specified in the notice. Candidates who have graduated from medical colleges outside India are also eligible, subject to clearing the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Candidates graduating from medical colleges established/run by the Government of India or State Government, or through a Society established/run by the Government and predominantly funded by it Candidates graduating from medical colleges other than those established/run by the Government of India/State Government or such a Society Candidates graduating from medical colleges outside India Applications are considered priority-wise - candidates in the next priority category are considered only after all applicants from the previous priority category have been exhausted or considered.
| Minimum Qualification | MBBS from a recognized university |
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| Foreign Medical Graduates | Must have cleared the National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Registration | Punjab Medical Council / Medical Council of India / National Medical Council |
| Language Requirement | Must have passed Punjabi up to Matric level or an equivalent examination conducted by the Language Department, Punjab (as per latest government instructions) |
| Physical/Medical Fitness | Must be physically and mentally fit as per standards of fitness for entrance to Punjab State Medical Service |
Selection Process
Selection to the House Surgeon post will be made purely on merit , determined on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the professional MBBS university examinations - 1st Professional, 2nd Professional, and Final Professional MBBS. Merit is applied within the order-of-priority framework described above. The Selection Committee will function at the district level and comprise: Civil Surgeon of the District - Chairman Assistant Civil Surgeon Representative of the Deputy Commissioner District Social Justice Empowerment Officer
Punjab House Surgeon Salary/Remuneration 2026
House Surgeon: ₹70,000 per month Each selected candidate must deposit a security amount of ₹20,000 before joining duty. This security is forfeited, and no House Job completion certificate is issued, if the House Surgeon leaves before completing the full tenure or is discharged due to unsatisfactory conduct.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | Last Date to Apply Online |
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Age Limit
| Notes | The age of the candidate shall be less than 37 years as on the date specified in the notification. |
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Important Links
| https://nhm.punjab.gov.in | Click Here ↗ |
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| Download DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here | Click Here ↗ |