DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 for 523 Vacancies

If you’re an MBBS graduate looking for a government posting in Punjab, the DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is worth your attention. The Department of Health and Family Welfare (DHFW), Punjab Government has released a short notification (Advt. No. 1106/12/2026-27/13057) on 8th July 2026, announcing 523 House Surgeon vacancies across the state. Selected candidates will draw a monthly salary of ₹70,000. Online applications open on 10th July 2026 at nhm.punjab.gov.in, with the window closing on 26th July 2026. Since this is a short notification, several details — eligibility criteria, application fee, and the selection process — are still awaited in the detailed notification. Here’s everything confirmed so far, plus what to expect next.

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DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

The DHFW Punjab House Surgeon notification lays out a fairly tight timeline, so it’s best to plan your application early rather than waiting for the last week.

⚠️ Note: With counselling scheduled just two days after the last date to apply, DHFW Punjab is running this recruitment on a fast-track basis. Don’t leave your application for the final day — server load tends to spike close to the deadline.

DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Vacancy 2026

A total of 523 posts have been announced under this drive, all under the single designation of House Surgeon, to be posted across health institutions under the Punjab Health and Family Welfare Department.

DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Vacancy 2026 — District-wise Details

A total of 523 posts have been notified across all 23 districts of Punjab. Here’s the complete district-wise breakup:

✅ Jalandhar (47), Patiala (50), and Ludhiana (46) carry the highest number of posts — worth noting if you’re flexible on district preference and want stronger odds during counseling.

What Does a House Surgeon Role Involve?

For readers unfamiliar with the post, a House Surgeon is typically a fresh MBBS graduate appointed on a contractual or rotational basis to gain hands-on clinical experience while supporting hospital wards, OPDs, and emergency duties under senior doctors. State health departments across India — including Punjab — regularly recruit House Surgeons to strengthen manpower at district hospitals, community health centres, and rural dispensaries, especially where patient load is high. It’s an entry point into government healthcare service and often gives candidates useful field exposure before pursuing PG medical courses or permanent Medical Officer posts.

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Eligibility Criteria

DHFW Punjab has laid out clear eligibility requirements covering qualification, registration, language, age, and fitness. Go through each carefully before applying.

Educational Qualification

• You must hold an MBBS degree from a recognised university.
• If you’re a foreign medical graduate, you must have cleared the National Board of Examinations (NBE) screening test.
• You must be registered with the Punjab Medical Council, Medical Council of India, or the National Medical Commission.

Language Requirement

• You must have passed Punjabi up to Matric level (or an equivalent exam conducted by the Language Department, Punjab), as per the latest Punjab Government instructions.

Age Limit

Application Fee

The application fee structure for the DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 has not been disclosed in the short notification.

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DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Salary 2026

Selected House Surgeons will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹70,000 per month for the six-month tenure (extendable up to a maximum of one year per candidate). This is a fixed contractual payout rather than a regular pay-matrix salary — typical for house job engagements under state health departments.

💡 Pro Tip: Since no TA/DA is paid for attending counseling, factor in your own travel costs if the Civil Surgeon office for your preferred district is far from home.

Selection Process

DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 follows a straightforward merit-plus-counseling selection process:

1. Merit Preparation — Merit is calculated based on your percentage of marks in the 1st, 2nd, and Final Professional MBBS university examinations.
2. Common State-Level Advertisement — The Director Health Services invites applications for the entire state through this single notification.
3. District-Level Selection Committee — Each district has its own Selection Committee comprising the Civil Surgeon (Chairman), Assistant Civil Surgeon, a representative of the Deputy Commissioner, and the District Social Justice Empowerment Officer.
4. Counseling — You’ll attend counseling at the District Civil Surgeon office of your first preferred district. Seats are allotted priority-wise — candidates from the next priority district are considered only after all applicants from the previous priority list are exhausted.

⚠️ Since counseling happens district-wise based on your preference order, think carefully about how you rank your district choices while filling the form — this directly affects your allotment.ication closes, make sure your MBBS mark sheets, internship completion certificate, and medical council registration are ready in advance.

How to Apply for DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website — nhm.punjab.gov.in.
2. Read through the detailed instructions on eligibility, selection criteria, and vacancy distribution.
3. Fill in the online form with your personal details, MBBS qualification, marks from professional examinations, registration number, and district preferences.
4. Upload the required documents, including a passport-size photograph.
5. Review every detail carefully — especially your district preference order — before submitting.
6. Submit the application before 26th July 2026 (midnight).
7. Attend counseling on 28th July 2026 at 10:00 AM at the District Civil Surgeon office of your first preferred district.

💡 Pro Tip: Applications are accepted online only — no hard copies are entertained. Keep your MBBS mark sheets, medical council registration certificate, Punjabi Matric certificate, and a scanned passport-size photo ready before you start filling the form.

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Conclusion

With 523 vacancies and a solid ₹70,000 monthly salary, the DHFW Punjab House Surgeon Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity for MBBS graduates looking to start their government healthcare career in Punjab. The timeline is short — applications open 10th July and close 26th July, with counselling right after on 28th July — so keep your documents ready and apply as soon as the portal activates. Stay ahead of application deadlines — follow Govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts, and we’ll update this page the moment DHFW Punjab releases the detailed eligibility and fee structure.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official short notification published by the Department of Health and Family Welfare (DHFW), Punjab Government. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification once released and verifying all details — especially eligibility, fees, and dates — directly from nhm.punjab.gov.in before applying. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.