Atal Medical & Research University (AMRUHP), Himachal Pradesh, has issued a revised notification regarding the eligibility of Medical Officer Job Trainees for the first round of PG (MD/MS/DNB) Common/Centralised Counselling 2026.

The notice follows an amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Government's PG/SS Policy dated 2 November 2026. Under the revised provisions, eligible Medical Officer Job Trainees who have already submitted their online applications for the first round of counselling under the In-Service Quota and received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Director of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh, will be considered under the 33.33% quota reserved for Direct Candidates.

The revised notice supersedes the university's earlier notification dated 30 October 2026.

Revised PG/SS Policy for GDO Encadrement

Under Clause 4(B) of the amended PG/SS Policy, the cadre of General Duty Officers (GDOs) will be built through contractual appointments and Job Trainees. Contractual appointees and Job Trainees will be eligible to avail the policy benefits for pursuing postgraduate courses, subject to the prescribed appointment terms and conditions.

The policy specifies that eligible contractual appointees must have been appointed according to the Department of Personnel's applicable terms and conditions. Job Trainees must have been appointed under the Department of Personnel Notification No. PER(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025 and subsequent instructions or notifications.

Job Trainees to Be Considered Under 33.33% Direct Candidates Quota

As per the revised provisions, eligible Medical Officer Job Trainees can be considered against the 33.33% quota reserved for Direct Candidates for admission to PG (MD/MS) and PG (MDS) courses.

For the first round of PG (MD/MS/DNB) Counselling 2026, the provision applies to Job Trainee candidates who meet the following conditions:

• They have already submitted their online application forms for the first round under the In-Service Quota.

• They have received an NOC from the Director of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh.

• Their NOC was issued through Letter No. HFW-(1)B(3)/NEET-PG/2026/Job Trainee dated 2 November 2026.

• They fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions and other applicable provisions of the amended PG/SS Policy.

The university will consider the candidature of such eligible candidates under the Direct Candidates Quota for the first round of counselling.

Stipend and Bond Conditions for Job Trainees

The amended policy also specifies the stipend and service-bond conditions applicable to Medical Officer Job Trainees selected for postgraduate courses within Himachal Pradesh.

• Stipend: During their postgraduate studies within the state, Medical Officer Job Trainees will receive the stipend applicable to Direct Candidates.

• Service bond: Selected Job Trainees must furnish a bond to serve the state for two years after completing their postgraduate courses.

• Mandatory field posting: The service obligation includes one year of mandatory field posting after completion of the PG course.

• Bond amount: The prescribed bond amount for Medical Officer Job Trainees pursuing postgraduate medical courses is INR 40 lakh.

• Remaining Job Trainee period: After completing the PG course, candidates must serve the remaining Job Trainee period left at the time of selection for postgraduate studies. The PG service-bond period will commence after completion of the remaining Job Trainee period.

Earlier AMRUHP Notice Superseded

AMRUHP has clarified that the latest notification supersedes its earlier notice No. AMRU/(COE)-Admission-129/2026-27 PG (MD/MS) 6681-6684 dated 30 October 2026.

Eligible candidates should refer to the revised provisions and follow further instructions issued by the university and the concerned authorities.

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