HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026 – Check Exam Pattern and Subject- Wise

Exam Overview

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced the syllabus for the Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) for the recruitment of Physiotherapists in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, H.P. This notification, No. 3-68/2023-PSC(R-I), was released on 21 July 2026. Candidates must review the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly to enhance their preparation strategy.

Exam Pattern

Subject-wise Syllabus

• Human Anatomy
  • General Anatomy
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Upper and lower extremity
  • Spine and thorax
  • Head and neck
  • Nervous system
  • Sensory system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system
  • Urinary and Reproductive system
  • Endocrine system
• Human Physiology
  • General Physiology
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiratory System
  • Nerve Muscle Physiology
  • Nervous, Digestive & Renal System
  • Endocrinology
  • Male & female reproductive system
• Pathology
  • Introduction to Pathology
  • Cell injuries
  • Inflammation and Repair
  • Circulatory Disturbances
  • Growth Disturbances and Neoplasia
  • Hematology
  • Respiratory System
  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Hepato Biliary Pathology
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Endocrine pathology
  • Neuropathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Congenital Myopathy & myasthenia gravis
• Pharmacology
  • General Pharmacology
  • Autonomic Nervous system
  • Cardiovascular Pharmacology (in brief)
  • Neuropharmacology (in brief)
  • Disorders of Movement (in brief)
  • Inflammatory/Immune Diseases
  • Respiratory Pharmacology (in brief)
  • Digestion and Metabolism (in brief)
  • Geriatrics
• General Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Fields of application of Psychology
  • Influence of heredity and environment on the individual
  • Learning, Memory, Thinking
  • Motivation, Emotions, Attitudes
  • Intelligence, Personality
• Clinical Biochemistry
  • Nutrition
  • Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids, Proteins
  • Study of hemoglobin and myoglobin with their functions
  • Enzymes
  • Biochemistry of connective tissue
  • Vitamins
  • Diabetes mellitus
• Biomechanics and Kinesiology
  • Mechanics, Motion, Force, Friction, Gravity, Equilibrium
  • Levers, Pulleys, Elasticity, Springs
  • Muscular system: definition, properties of muscle, muscular contraction, structural classification
  • Action of muscle in moving bone, direction of pull, angle of pull, functional classification
  • Coordination of muscular system
  • Joint structures and functions
  • Posture, Gait
  • Bio-Physics
• Medical Microbiology
  • Introduction & History of Microbiology
  • Classification of microorganism
  • Bacteriology, Bacterial growth/Reproduction
  • Sterilization & disinfection
  • Modes of transmission of diseases
  • Bacterial, Viral and Fungal diseases (in brief) and opportunistic infections
  • Immunity
  • AIDS – aetiology, modes of transmission, diagnostic procedure, handling of infected material
  • Diagnostic Imaging for Physiotherapist
  • Clinical Education, etc.
• Exercise Therapy
  • Introduction to exercise therapy
  • Mechanical principle applied in human body
  • Disability models, Movements
  • Passive & active movements, Starting positions
  • Relaxation, Suspension, Balance
  • Neuromuscular coordination
  • Joint range measurement, Measurement of limb length, girth
  • Manual muscle testing
  • Mobility aids
  • Soft tissue manipulation (massage)
• Electro Therapy
  • Basic components of electric current, Current electricity
  • Magnetism, theories of magnetism, properties of magnet
  • Electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic radiation, laws governing radiations
  • Electrical components, types of electric current, wave forms, current modulation
  • Safety issues while using electrical equipments
  • Muscle and nerve response to electrical stimulation
  • Pain, Low frequency currents
  • Electro diagnostic test
  • Interferential therapy (IFT)
• Ethics in Physiotherapy
  • History of physiotherapy
  • Ethical principles in health care and related to physiotherapy
  • Scope of practice
  • Enforcing standards in health profession – promoting quality care
  • Professional ethics in research, education and patient care delivery
  • Informed consent issues
  • Medical ethics and economics in clinical decision-making
  • Rules of professional conduct, confidentiality and responsibility
  • Malpractice and negligence
  • Provision of services and advertising
  • Legal aspects, professionalism and values
• Orthopaedics
  • Introduction to Orthopaedics
  • Injuries of muscle & tendons, bony & soft tissue injuries, fractures
  • Inflammation of bones & joints (clinical features, evaluation, conservative & surgical management)
  • Nutritional & metabolic diseases of bones
  • Spine deformities
  • Infections of musculoskeletal system
  • Congenital malformations (in brief, with outline of treatment)
  • Developmental diseases of skeleton
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Upper & lower limbs, neuro-vascular diseases, amputations, bone tumors
  • Operations, orthopaedic splints and appliances
  • Tractions: skeletal (in brief)
  • Foot arches & their complications
  • Rehabilitation of patients
• Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic
  • Traumatology: Brief review of conditions and management aims, Physiotherapeutic intervention, means and technique, including Kaltenbom, Maitland, Mulligan, Mckenzie, etc.
  • Bone Tissue: Fracture and dislocations: classification and types of displacement, Method of immobilization, Healing of fractures and factors affecting union, non-union, delayed union, etc.
  • Wounds, Burns & Plastic Surgery: Review of pathological changes and principle of pre and post operative management by physiotherapy of wounds, ulcers, pressure sores, Burns & their complications, Common reconstructive surgical procedures for management of wounds, ulcers, burns & consequent contractures & deformities.
• Physiotherapy in General Medical & Surgical Conditions
  • Common abdominal surgeries, including GIT, liver, spleen, kidney, bladder, etc.
  • Common operations of reproductive system, including surgical intervention for child delivery; ante-natal & post-natal physiotherapy.
  • Common operations of the ear, nose, throat & jaw as related to physiotherapy.
  • Common organ transplant surgeries – heart, liver, bone marrow, etc.
• Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions
  • Review of Clinical Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology: Structure and function of neuron, synapse and supporting tissue.
  • Principles of Assessment and Principles of Treatment: Sensory re-education, Treatment of altered tone, Motor re-education, Use of equilibrium and labyrinthine systems, Activity to improve motor function.
  • Peripheral Nerve Lesions: Muscle re-education techniques, Sensory re-education and pain relief by various modalities, Common splints used in peripheral nerve lesions.

Preparation Tips

• Focus on core subjects like Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Pathology.
• Create a timetable that allocates time for Exercise Therapy, Electro Therapy, and Orthopaedics.
• Practice solving MCQs within the 2-hour limit to enhance speed and accuracy.
• Regularly revise previously studied topics to maintain retention.

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