HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Exam Date Released. The exam will be taking place on 12th March 2023. Earlier, the last date to fill out the application forms was extended to 9th December 2022 and 68 more posts have been added. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) released the notification for the post of Grade-I Ayurvedic Medical Officer. The commission has released 168 vacancies for the post of Medical Officer under the Department of Ayush, Himachal Pradesh. Aspiring applicants must have a degree in Ayurveda from any recognized university by the Government of India, or any State, or CCIM to apply for the exam. Successful candidates can get a basic pay salary of Rs. 10,300 to 34800 (GP 5000) excluding allowances. For a better and more detailed overview of the HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer, aspirants must go through the article.

• Earlier, 100 vacancies were released but as of now, 68 additional vacancies are out. In total, under HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2022, 168 vacancies will be filled.
• The exam is held over two phases. (a) Computer based test or written test. (b) Personality test.
• Applicants must have depth in BAMS subjects. Must be aware of general knowledge related to Himachal Pradesh, India and International affairs.
• Students can apply online from the official website of HPPSC.

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HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Latest Updates

7th February 2023: HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Exam Date Out!

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has released HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer exam date. The exam will be held on 12th March 2023. Check the official notice below.

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26th December 2022: HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Exam Date Released!

The exam date for the HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer has been released. The exam will be taking place on 19th February 2023. 

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23rd November 2022: HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Last Date Extended!

The candidates who missed the chance of filling out the application form must note that the last date has been extended to 9th December 2022. 

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12th October 2022: HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Last Date Extended & Vacancies Increased!

The candidates who missed the chance of filling out the application form must note that the last date has been extended to 9th November 2022. Also, note that 68 more vacancies have been added for the recruitment cycle. Under this cycle, the board will fill out 168 vacancies. Check out the official notice below.

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HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Vacancies 2022

The commission has released 168 seats for the post of Ayurvedic Medical Officer under the ministry of Ayush, H.P. Out of the 168, the commission has allotted:

HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Eligibility criteria 2022

Candidates willing to apply for the post of Ayurvedic Medical Officer must possess these basic eligibility criteria to sit and qualify for the exam. The date of determining the eligibility of all candidates in terms of essential qualification(s), experience etc., if any, shall be reckoned as on the closing date for submission of Online Recruitment Applications through ORA portal.

HPPSC AMO Age Limit

• For regular applicants, minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 45 years.

HPPSC AMO Age relaxation

• 5 years of relaxation is granted to Other Backward Classes, Schedule castes, scheduled tribes, ward of freedom fighters, and differently-abled persons domiciled in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
• Relaxation to H.P. ex-servicemen and H.P. Government employees are available only if a certain post is reserved for these categories.

HPPSC AMO Education Qualification

For the post of Ayurvedic Medical Officer, aspiring applicants must hold a degree in Ayurveda from any recognized university, and not less than five years duration. 

HPPSC AMO Experience Condition

Aspirants must have a compulsory rotatory internship as required by the central council of Indian medicine.

HPPSC AMO Number of Attempts

Applicants can sit for the exam till they attain the upper age limit.

HPPSC AMO Nationality

• An Indian national or,
• A Nepalese or Bhutanese or,
• Tibetan refugees arrived and settled in India before 1-1-1962 or,
• Migrated to India from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, as per guidelines of the Government of India, as and when revised.

How to Apply for HPPSC AMO Recruitment?

Aspiring aspirants can directly click and apply for the HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer application here.

Direct Link To Apply For HPPSC AMO

Or follow the steps below.

Step 1: Visit the official site of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. 

Step 2: Click on Apply Online. Click on One Time Registration for exams.

Step 3: Put your correct details as enquired under the New Registration section.

Step 4: Update your profile before clicking on the final submission.

Step 5: Upload signature in jpg. Format with dimensions 140*60 pixels, and a size not less than 10 kb or more than 20kb. Use Testbook Photo Resizer Tool.

Step 6: Upload a recent photograph in the same format with dimensions 200*230 pixels, and a size not less than 20kb or greater than 50kb.

Step 7: Candidature of those failing to provide the right information will be cancelled at the time of verification.

The commission grants a 7-day time to rejected candidates, students failing to provide within the stipulated date will be barred from sitting for the exam, without a refund.

Upon successful registration, applicants can download their Admit Card from the official site of HPPSC. These must be carried in printed format at the time of examination along with two government IDs.

HPPSC AMO Application Fees

The commission charges exam fee to process the application. Examination fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fees be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Category-wise exam fee for HPPSC AMO is listed below.

HPPSC AMO Mode of Payment

Aspiring candidates can pay for their quota online by debit, or credit card, or via internet banking through the e-payment gateway. Candidates are advised to pay well in advance to avoid last-minute server traffic.

AMO Himachal Pradesh Selection Process

The recruitment for the post of Ayurvedic Medical Officer is done in two phases, 

1. a) preliminary test.
2. b) personality test. 

Candidates need to sit for a written test in phase 1, followed by a personality interview round in phase 2.

• Unreserved candidates must attain a minimum of 45 in the personality test.
• Candidates from other backward classes, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, economically weaker sections, and specially-abled persons must attain a minimum of 35 out of 100 in the personality test. 

Disclaimer: In case the number of applicants for the post of Ayurvedic medical officer turns out larger than expected, the commission holds the authority to introduce a screening test, either computer-based or offline to shortlist a handful for the personality test. 

• Unreserved candidates must score a minimum of 25% to pass the screening test, whereas the pass mark for the reserved category is 20%. 
• The venue for this exam will be in the capital city, Shimla. The commission holds the right to change the venue if required.

AMO Himachal Pradesh Exam pattern

The exam for Ayurvedic Medical Officer by HPPSC is held over two phases, and the computer-based - written test is divided into three sections. The computer-based test or written test comprises 100 questions and has full marks of 100. The duration of the exam is 2 hours.

• Part A is BAMS Subject and has 80 questions carrying 1 mark each. The question focuses on the different attributes of Ayurveda and its branches. The section also asks questions about the different ayurvedic treatments. 
• Part B has 10 objective questions of 1 mark each. This section tests the general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates are expected to get questions about the history, geography, culture, and tradition of the state.
• Part C is similar to part B and has 10 objective questions of 1 mark each. This section tests the general knowledge of India and the World. Students can get questions asking about India’s history, and constitution 

AMO Himachal Pradesh Syllabus

The exam for Ayurvedic medical officers covers these topics primarily. They are

• BAMS Subject – Rog Vigyan & vikritivigyan, Ayurveda itihas, charaka salakyaTantra, swastha vritta, Astanga hridaya, etc.
• General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh – History of Himachal Pradesh, the geography of Himachal Pradesh, districts and sub-divisions of Himachal Pradesh, state symbol, and landmark points.
• General knowledge of India– Indian history, the constitution of India, culture, economy, relation with foreign countries, sports, general polity, and landmark dates.
• Computer Proficiency – Typing, computation, basic computer skills, MS office.

AMO Himachal Pradesh Cut-Off

The commission will soon release the cut-offs for HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Examination in a separate notification.

AMO Himachal Pradesh Admit Card

Candidates can download their e-admit cards from the official HPPSC Site, under the Admit Card Section. The commission will not send any physical admit card to the candidates. Once downloaded, the candidate must paste a passport-size picture and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer. The date of Admit Card release will be communicated later.

AMO Himachal Pradesh Answer Key

The commission will release the official answer key after the examination. It will be uploaded online on the ‘MY EXAMINATION MY ONLINE REVIEW’ in the User IDs of all appeared candidates. Candidates will be asked to submit their objections if any and the final answer key will be released considering the raised objections. 

AMO Himachal Pradesh Exam Preparation Strategy

Just like any other government exam, the post of Ayurvedic Medical Officer (Grade-I) exam has stiff competition and sharp cut-offs for its examination. Candidates must have sound knowledge of the syllabus and prepare a routine for each subject, based on their understanding and difficulty level. Here’s a list of tips for aspirants to follow and crack the exam:

• Develop a habit of reading newspapers early in the day. This will reduce the burden and time spent on general knowledge. Reading English daily will help sharpen understanding skills if the candidate has a vernacular background.
• Cover the BAMS Subject thoroughly, as 80% of the paper is from Ayurveda. 
• Make separate notes for each section of Ayurveda.
• Make clean notes of the subject and syllabus. Must be a hand away at times of revision.
• Make a proper timetable including refreshments. Only a proper diet and timely breaks can keep the mind fresh.
• Equal importance to all subjects and topics. Avoid suggestion-based studies and cover the entire syllabus if time permits.
• Solve previous years' question papers and match them with answer keys available to increase readability speed.
• Be precise while answering. Must avoid doubtful questions as it leads to negative markings.
• Solve multiple sample papers both online and offline to gain confidence, build time management skills and prevent nervousness.
• Practice mirror conversations, build leadership skills, take responsibility, and prepare questionnaires for yourself to avoid over-shooting during the personality test round.

HPPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recommended Book List

Here is a list of book references for HPPSC AMO aspirants.

These books cover the syllabus in detail, candidates can refer to multiple books at their convenience.

AMO Himachal Pradesh Salary

The applicants who qualify for all stages of the examination get a basic pay salary of Rs. 10,300 to 34800 (GP 5000). Apart from this, they are entitled to get dearness allowance, House rent allowance, Travel allowance, medical benefits, and other grants issued by the government of Himachal Pradesh.

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