Himachal Pradesh's Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU) has issued a notice for in-service Government Medical Officers (GDOs) who qualified in NEET-PG 2026 and wish to participate in the state's common counselling for PG MD/MS seats in 2026-27. The state will fill 50% of seats in government medical colleges and all seats in private unaided medical colleges through this centralized process. If you are an in-service medical officer from Himachal Pradesh, you must obtain two critical documents—an Incentive Certificate and a No Objection Certificate (NOC)—from your competent authority before you can apply. This notice explains exactly what those documents are, what service period rules apply, and how your incentive percentage is calculated.
In-service medical officers from Himachal Pradesh must obtain an Incentive Certificate and NOC from their competent authority immediately, and a fresh Service Certificate issued after the notice date, to be eligible for state counselling.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is this notice about?
This is an official announcement from Atal Medical & Research University (AMRU), Himachal Pradesh, regarding the state's common (centralized) counselling process for PG MD/MS courses for the 2026-27 academic session. The notice is specifically directed at in-service Government Medical Officers (GDOs) who have qualified in NEET-PG 2026 and want to participate in the state counselling.
The state will use this centralized counselling to fill 50% of PG MD/MS seats in Himachal Pradesh government medical colleges and 100% of seats in private unaided medical colleges in the state. For in-service medical officers to be eligible to participate, they must obtain two documents: an Incentive Certificate and a No Objection Certificate (NOC). These documents recognize the officer's prior service in the state health system and allow them to claim incentive marks (bonus points) in the counselling merit list.
Who is eligible to apply?
You are eligible if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
You must be an in-service Government Medical Officer (GDO) of the State of Himachal Pradesh. This means you are currently employed as a medical officer in the state's health system (under the Department of Health Services or equivalent). You must have qualified in NEET-PG 2026. You must intend to participate in the state's common/centralized counselling process for PG MD/MS admission in 2026-27. If you are a private practitioner, a medical officer from another state, or have not qualified in NEET-PG 2026, you are not eligible for this incentive scheme.
- Currently employed as a Government Medical Officer in Himachal Pradesh
- Qualified in NEET-PG 2026
- Intend to participate in Himachal Pradesh state counselling for 2026-27
What documents must you obtain?
You must obtain THREE documents and submit them to the Directorate of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla:
1. **Incentive Certificate** (in the format provided as Annexure-B): This certificate documents your service history in various health institutions and calculates your total incentive percentage. It must be filled by your competent authority (BMO, MS, CMO, or Principal) and countersigned by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS). The incentive percentage is calculated based on the type of posting (rural, block, district), the number of days served, and the applicable incentive rate under the PG/SS Policy 2025.
2. **No Objection Certificate (NOC)**: This is a formal permission from your employer (the state health department) allowing you to participate in the counselling and take admission in a PG course. Without this, your employer could object to your candidacy.
3. **Service Certificate**: You must obtain a fresh Service Certificate issued by your competent authority AFTER the date this notice was issued (30 August 2026). This certificate must show your current employment status and service record as of the date of issue. An old Service Certificate will not be accepted.
- Incentive Certificate (Annexure-B format) — showing service history and calculated incentive percentage
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) — permission from your employer to participate in counselling
- Fresh Service Certificate — issued after 30 August 2026, showing current employment status
Understanding the Incentive Certificate and mandatory service period
The Incentive Certificate (Annexure-B) is a detailed form that records every health institution where you have worked, the type of posting (rural, block, or district), the number of days served at each location, and the incentive percentage applicable to that posting under the PG/SS Policy 2025. Your total incentive percentage is calculated by adding up the incentive earned from each posting.
**Critical rule: You can only claim incentive for service completed AFTER you have finished a mandatory prior service period.** This mandatory service period is calculated separately (see Annexure-C). The notice states: 'Incentive marks will be calculated only after the date of completion of mandatory service period as mentioned in Annexure-A.' This means if you have not yet completed the mandatory service required by the PG/SS Policy 2025, you cannot claim any incentive, even if you have worked for many years.
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The mandatory service period is calculated as: (Number of days served ÷ Prescribed mandatory service in years) × 365. If this calculation equals 1 (one) or more, your mandatory service is complete. Only service completed AFTER this mandatory period is fulfilled can earn incentive marks. The date from which incentive is calculated (field 2.2 in Annexure-C) is the date immediately after your mandatory service is complete.
- Incentive is earned only for service in rural, block, or district health institutions
- Different posting types earn different incentive percentages under PG/SS Policy 2025
- You must complete a mandatory prior service period before ANY incentive can be claimed
- Mandatory service = (Days served ÷ Years prescribed) × 365; if result ≥ 1, mandatory period is complete
- Incentive calculation starts from the date AFTER mandatory service is completed
How is the cutoff date for incentive calculation determined?
The notice specifies a single, fixed cutoff date for all incentive calculations: **the date of declaration of NEET-PG 2026 result.** This means your service is counted from your mandatory service completion date (or the date you started, if no mandatory period applies) up to and including the date the NEET-PG 2026 result was announced. Any service after the result declaration date is NOT counted for incentive purposes.
This cutoff ensures that all in-service candidates are evaluated on an equal basis, regardless of when they submit their application or when counselling takes place. The Director of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh, will use this cutoff date to compute your final incentive percentage.
- Cutoff date = Date of declaration of NEET-PG 2026 result (fixed for all candidates)
- Service counted from mandatory service completion date to NEET-PG result declaration date
- Service after result declaration is NOT counted
Step-by-step process to obtain your certificates
Follow these steps in order to ensure you have all required documents before counselling begins:
**Step 1: Gather your service records.** Collect all documents proving your employment and service in Himachal Pradesh health institutions—appointment letters, posting orders, transfer orders, and any records of service in rural, block, or district health centers.
**Step 2: Approach your competent authority.** Contact your Block Medical Officer (BMO), Medical Superintendent (MS), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), or Principal (depending on where you are posted) with your service records and your NEET-PG 2026 roll number.
**Step 3: Get the Incentive Certificate filled.** Ask your competent authority to fill the Incentive Certificate form (Annexure-B) with details of all your postings, dates of service, and the incentive percentage for each posting. The form must be signed by your competent authority with their designation and seal, and then countersigned by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS).
**Step 4: Obtain the NOC.** Request a formal No Objection Certificate from your employer (the state health department or your institution) stating that you are permitted to participate in NEET-PG counselling and take admission in a PG course.
**Step 5: Get a fresh Service Certificate.** Request a new Service Certificate from your competent authority, dated AFTER 30 August 2026, showing your current employment status and service record.
**Step 6: Submit to DHS.** Once all three documents are ready, submit them to the Directorate of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, along with the completed Annexure-B form. Keep copies for your records.
- Gather all service records and appointment/posting documents
- Contact your BMO, MS, CMO, or Principal with your records and NEET-PG roll number
- Get Incentive Certificate (Annexure-B) filled and signed by competent authority, then countersigned by DHS
- Obtain formal NOC from your employer
- Request fresh Service Certificate issued after 30 August 2026
- Submit all documents to Directorate of Health Services, Shimla
What information must be in the Incentive Certificate?
The Incentive Certificate (Annexure-B) is a detailed table that must include the following information for EACH health institution where you have worked:
Your personal details: Full name, father's/mother's name, date of birth, date of joining, department, date of regularization, and NEET-PG roll number. Service history table with columns for: (1) Place of posting (full name and details of institution), (2) Block and District, (3) Type of area (rural, block, or district), (4) If rural, the name of the Panchayat, (5) Period served (from and to dates), (6) Number of days served, (7) Incentive percentage for that posting (as per PG/SS Policy 2025), and (8) Remarks. At the bottom, your total incentive percentage (calculated to three decimal places). Signatures: Your signature, signature of the competent authority (BMO/MS/CMO/Principal) with designation and seal, and countersignature by DHS with date.
- Your full name, father's/mother's name, date of birth, joining date, department, regularization date, NEET-PG roll number
- For each posting: institution name, block, district, area type (rural/block/district), panchayat name (if rural)
- For each posting: start date, end date, number of days served, incentive percentage applicable
- Total incentive percentage (to three decimal places)
- Signatures of candidate, competent authority (with seal), and DHS countersignature
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What information must be in the mandatory service period form (Annexure-C)?
Annexure-C is a separate form that documents whether you have completed the mandatory prior service period required by the PG/SS Policy 2025. This form must include: Your personal details (name, father's/mother's name, date of birth, joining date, department, regularization date, NEET-PG roll number). A table showing each health institution where you served, with columns for: (1) Place of posting, (2) Block and District, (3) Type of area, (4) Period served (from and to dates), (5) Number of days served, (6) Prescribed mandatory service period (in days, as per PG/SS Policy 2025), and (7) Calculation of whether mandatory service is complete (= No. of days served ÷ prescribed mandatory service in years × 365).
A critical question: 'Whether the candidate completed prior mandatory service before availing the incentive as per the PG/SS Policy 2025 (Yes/No).' If you answer 'Yes', you must provide: (2.1) The date you completed the mandatory service (DD/MM/YYYY), and (2.2) The date from which incentive is to be calculated (DD/MM/YYYY). If you answer 'No', you are not eligible to claim any incentive. Signatures of candidate, competent authority (with seal), and DHS countersignature.
- Your personal details and NEET-PG roll number
- Table of all postings with days served and prescribed mandatory service period
- Calculation showing whether mandatory service is complete (result must be ≥ 1)
- Declaration: Did you complete mandatory service before claiming incentive? (Yes/No)
- If Yes: Date of completion of mandatory service and date from which incentive starts
- Signatures of candidate, competent authority, and DHS
Common mistakes that will get your application rejected
**Mistake 1: Submitting an old Service Certificate.** The notice explicitly states that the Service Certificate must be 'issued by the competent authority after the date of issuance of this notice' (30 August 2026). If you submit a Service Certificate dated before 30 August 2026, it will be rejected. Always request a fresh certificate dated after the notice date.
**Mistake 2: Not completing the mandatory service period.** If your calculation in Annexure-C shows that you have NOT completed the mandatory prior service period (i.e., the result is less than 1), you cannot claim ANY incentive. Many candidates assume that years of service automatically qualify them, but the PG/SS Policy 2025 has specific mandatory service requirements that must be met first. If you have not met this requirement, you can still participate in counselling, but without incentive marks.
**Mistake 3: Submitting incomplete Annexure-B or Annexure-C forms.** Both forms must be completely filled with all required information, signed by your competent authority with their designation and seal, and countersigned by the Directorate of Health Services. Incomplete or unsigned forms will be rejected. Do not submit forms with blank fields or missing signatures.
**Mistake 4: Forgetting to include the NOC.** The notice requires you to submit the Incentive Certificate AND the NOC to the Directorate of Health Services. If you submit only the Incentive Certificate without the NOC, your application will be incomplete. Ensure your employer issues a formal NOC before you submit.
**Mistake 5: Miscalculating the incentive percentage.** The incentive percentage depends on the type of posting (rural, block, or district) and the applicable rate under PG/SS Policy 2025. Do not guess or estimate. Work with your competent authority to ensure the correct rate is applied to each posting. The total must be calculated to three decimal places.
**Mistake 6: Submitting documents after the counselling registration deadline.** The notice does not specify a deadline for submitting these documents, but it says the process 'is to be started shortly.' Do not delay. Obtain and submit your certificates IMMEDIATELY to avoid missing the counselling registration window.
- Service Certificate must be issued AFTER 30 August 2026 — old certificates are rejected
- Mandatory service period must be completed (calculation ≥ 1) to claim any incentive
- Both Annexure-B and Annexure-C must be completely filled, signed, and countersigned
- NOC must be submitted along with Incentive Certificate
- Incentive percentage must be calculated correctly to three decimal places
- Submit documents immediately — do not wait until the last moment
What happens after you submit your documents?
Once you submit your Incentive Certificate, NOC, and Service Certificate to the Directorate of Health Services, Shimla, the DHS will verify your service record and calculate your final incentive percentage. This incentive will be added to your NEET-PG 2026 score when you participate in the state counselling. The exact counselling dates, registration process, and merit list preparation have not been announced in this notice, but the notice confirms that the state counselling process 'is to be started shortly.' Watch the official websites of AMRU and the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh, for announcements of counselling dates and registration windows.
Your incentive marks will be calculated only up to the date of declaration of NEET-PG 2026 result. Any service after that date will not be counted. The incentive is a one-time addition to your score for this counselling round only.
- DHS verifies your service record and calculates final incentive percentage
- Incentive is added to your NEET-PG 2026 score in state counselling
- Incentive is calculated only up to NEET-PG result declaration date
- Watch AMRU and Directorate of Medical Education websites for counselling dates
Important dates and deadlines
The notice was issued on 30 August 2026. The following dates are critical:
**30 August 2026**: Notice issued. Service Certificates must be dated AFTER this date. **NEET-PG 2026 result declaration date**: This is the cutoff date for counting your service for incentive purposes. Any service after this date is not counted. **Counselling start date**: Not yet announced. The notice states the counselling process 'is to be started shortly.' Watch official websites for the exact date. **Registration deadline for counselling**: Not yet announced. You must submit your Incentive Certificate, NOC, and Service Certificate BEFORE the counselling registration window closes. Do not delay.
- Notice issued: 30 August 2026
- Service Certificate must be issued after: 30 August 2026
- Cutoff date for service counting: NEET-PG 2026 result declaration date
- Counselling start date: To be announced shortly
- Counselling registration deadline: To be announced (submit documents immediately)
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I am an in-service medical officer from Himachal Pradesh. Do I automatically get incentive marks in counselling?
No. You must first obtain an Incentive Certificate and NOC from your competent authority and submit them to the Directorate of Health Services. Additionally, you must have completed the mandatory prior service period as defined in the PG/SS Policy 2025. If you have not completed this mandatory period, you cannot claim any incentive, even if you have worked for many years. The notice states that 'incentive marks will be calculated only after the date of completion of mandatory service period.'
What is the mandatory service period, and how do I know if I have completed it?
The mandatory service period is defined in the PG/SS Policy 2025 and varies depending on your posting type (rural, block, or district). It is calculated as: (Number of days served ÷ Prescribed mandatory service in years) × 365. If this result is equal to or greater than 1, your mandatory service is complete. You must fill Annexure-C to document this calculation. If the result is less than 1, you have not completed the mandatory period and cannot claim incentive.
My Service Certificate is from 2025. Can I use it, or do I need a new one?
You must obtain a NEW Service Certificate issued AFTER 30 August 2026. The notice explicitly states: 'The candidates are required to obtain their latest Service Certificate, issued by the competent authority after the date of issuance of this notice.' Old certificates will be rejected. Contact your competent authority immediately to request a fresh certificate.
What is the difference between the Incentive Certificate (Annexure-B) and the mandatory service form (Annexure-C)?
Annexure-B (Incentive Certificate) documents your service history and calculates your total incentive percentage based on the type of posting and days served. Annexure-C (mandatory service form) verifies whether you have completed the mandatory prior service period required by policy. You must complete BOTH forms. Incentive is calculated only AFTER the mandatory service period is complete.
I worked in a private hospital for some time. Can that service count toward my incentive?
No. The incentive is calculated only for service in government health institutions (rural, block, or district health centers) in Himachal Pradesh. Service in private hospitals or outside the state does not count. Only service in government health institutions listed in your Incentive Certificate will be considered.
What is the cutoff date for counting my service for incentive purposes?
The cutoff date is the date of declaration of NEET-PG 2026 result. Your service is counted from the date your mandatory service period is complete (or from your start date, if no mandatory period applies) up to and including the NEET-PG result declaration date. Any service after the result declaration date is NOT counted.
Do I need to submit the Incentive Certificate and NOC before counselling registration, or can I submit them later?
The notice does not specify an exact deadline, but it directs you to submit these documents to the Directorate of Health Services 'immediately.' The notice also states that the counselling process 'is to be started shortly.' To be safe, obtain and submit your documents as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last moment, as delays could result in your missing the counselling registration window.
Who signs and countersigns the Incentive Certificate and mandatory service forms?
The forms must be signed by your competent authority (Block Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent, Chief Medical Officer, or Principal) with their designation and official seal. They must then be countersigned by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS). Both signatures are required; incomplete forms will be rejected.
If I have not completed the mandatory service period, can I still participate in counselling?
Yes, you can still participate in counselling, but you will NOT receive any incentive marks. Your NEET-PG score will be used as-is, without any bonus. If you have completed the mandatory service period, you will receive incentive marks calculated based on your service history.
Where do I submit the Incentive Certificate, NOC, and Service Certificate?
You must submit all three documents to the Directorate of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. The notice states: 'The said Service Certificate shall be submitted to the Directorate of Health Services, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, along with the enclosed format.' Contact the DHS office for the exact submission address and any additional instructions.
What if my competent authority refuses to sign the Incentive Certificate or NOC?
Your competent authority is required by this notice to sign and submit these documents. If they refuse, escalate the matter to your Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or the Directorate of Health Services. The notice has been circulated to all CMOs and BMOs in the state for publicity and action. You have the right to request these documents as an eligible in-service medical officer.
Will my incentive marks be added to my NEET-PG score in all counselling rounds, or only in the first round?
The notice does not specify whether incentive marks apply to all rounds or only the first round. This information will likely be provided in the detailed counselling procedure notification. Watch the official websites of AMRU and the Directorate of Medical Education & Research for the complete counselling rules.
If you are an in-service medical officer from Himachal Pradesh who qualified in NEET-PG 2026, act immediately: contact your competent authority (BMO, MS, CMO, or Principal) to begin the process of obtaining your Incentive Certificate (Annexure-B), NOC, and a fresh Service Certificate (dated after 30 August 2026). Ensure your mandatory service period is complete by filling Annexure-C. Submit all documents to the Directorate of Health Services, Shimla, without delay. Watch the official websites of AMRU (www.amruhp.ac.in) and the Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Himachal Pradesh, for the announcement of counselling registration dates and deadlines. Do not miss the registration window.
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