DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026: The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (DHFW), Punjab has released the House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 notification on its official website. A total of 523 vacancies have been announced for the post of House Surgeon for a period of six months across various District Hospitals and Sub-Divisional Hospitals of Punjab State

DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026: Overview
DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for MBBS graduates willing to gain house job experience in Punjab’s government hospitals. Candidates can check the other details below in the table.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab |
| Recruitment Name | House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 |
| Notice Number | E4(4)/Pb./2026/ |
| Total Vacancies | 523 |
| Post | House Surgeon |
| Tenure | Six Months (Maximum tenure for a candidate: One Year) |
| Batch Session | 08/2026 to 01/2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 (Midnight) |
| Date of Counseling | 28 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Remuneration | Rs. 70,000/- per month |
| Selection Process | Merit-based, followed by Counseling |
| Official Website | https://nhm.punjab.gov.in |
DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates applying for DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 must check the important dates related to it. Check the important dates below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Last Date | 26 July 2026 (Midnight) |
| Date of Counseling | 28 July 2026 at 10:00 AM (at respective District Civil Surgeon office, as per first preferred district) |
| House Job Batch Duration | 03 August 2026 to 31 January 2027 |
DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Vacancy 2026: District-wise Details
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab has announced 523 vacancies for the House Surgeon post across 23 districts of the state. Candidates can check the district-wise vacancy distribution below.
| District | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Amritsar | 25 |
| Barnala | 17 |
| Bathinda | 29 |
| Ferozpur | 14 |
| Fazilka | 17 |
| F.G. Sahib | 11 |
| Faridkot | 12 |
| Gurdaspur | 25 |
| Hoshiarpur | 35 |
| Jalandhar | 47 |
| Kapurthala | 23 |
| Ludhiana | 46 |
| Moga | 20 |
| Mansa | 17 |
| Malerkotla | 8 |
| Sri Muktsar Sahib | 21 |
| Pathankot | 11 |
| Patiala | 50 |
| Roopnagar | 22 |
| Sangrur | 29 |
| SBS Nagar | 12 |
| SAS Nagar | 25 |
| Tarn Taran | 17 |
| Total | 523 |
How to Apply for DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply for DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 only through the online portal. Make sure to fill in the correct details and submit the application before the last date.
- Visit the official website — https://nhm.punjab.gov.in.
- Go through the details and instructions regarding eligibility, selection criteria, and vacancy of posts.
- Fill in the online application form with personal details, MBBS qualification details, marks obtained in professional examinations, registration details, and district preferences.
- Upload the required documents including a passport-size photograph.
- Review all the details carefully and submit the application form before the last date.
- Attend the counseling session on the scheduled date at the respective District Civil Surgeon office, as per the first preferred district filled in the online application form.
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Who is Eligible for DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026?
The DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Eligibility Criteria includes educational qualification, registration, language proficiency, age limit and physical fitness. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Eligibility
- The candidate must possess the minimum qualification of MBBS from a recognized University.
- In case of a foreign medical graduate, the candidate must have cleared the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
- The candidate should be registered with the Punjab Medical Council/Medical Council of India/National Medical Council.
- The candidate should have passed Punjabi up to Matric level or an equivalent examination conducted by the Language Department, Punjab, as per the latest instructions issued by the Government of Punjab from time to time.
- The age of the candidate shall be less than 37 years.
- The candidate should be physically and mentally fit according to the standards of fitness provided for entrance to the Punjab State Medical Service.
DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is based on merit and conducted through the following steps.
Merit: Merit will be determined on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the professional examination, i.e., 1st, 2nd, and Final Professional MBBS university examinations.
Selection Committee: Applications are invited by the Director Health Services for the entire state through a common advertisement. The Selection Committee is constituted at the District Level, comprising:
- Civil Surgeon of the District — Chairman
- Assistant Civil Surgeon
- Representative of the Deputy Commissioner
- District Social Justice Empowerment Officer
Counseling: Candidates will attend counseling at their respective District Civil Surgeon office as per the first preferred district filled in the online application form. Merit of candidates will be considered priority-wise; the next priority applicant will be considered only after all applicants of the previous priority are exhausted/considered.
Note: No TA/DA is admissible for the journey performed for counseling/interview.
DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Remuneration and Conditions
- Remuneration: Rs. 70,000/- per month for the House Surgeon post.
- Reservation: Reservation shall be applicable as per the rules and Punjab Government Policy/Guidelines issued from time to time.
- Application Forms: Candidates have to submit their applications through the online portal only; no hard copies of applications shall be entertained.
- Number of Posts: The number of posts may be decreased or increased without any notice.


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