The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the syllabus for the objective type Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) for recruitment to the post of Physiotherapist in the Department of Health & Family Welfare, H.P., vide notification No. 3-68/2023-PSC(R-I) dated 21.07.2026. Candidates preparing for this exam must go through the complete syllabus and exam pattern to plan their preparation strategy effectively. This article covers the HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026, SAT exam pattern, subject-wise topics and the official PDF download link.
HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Post Name | Physiotherapist |
| Department | Department of Health & Family Welfare, H.P. |
| Notification Number | No. 3-68/2023-PSC(R-I) dated 21.07.2026 |
| Exam Name | Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) |
| Exam Type | Objective Type |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026 - Download Link
The HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026 has been officially released for the Subject Aptitude Test (SAT), covering Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Exercise Therapy, Electro Therapy, Orthopaedics, Neurology, and other core physiotherapy subjects.Candidates can download the HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026 PDF and check the latest exam pattern, subject-wise topics, and preparation strategy through the official download link.
Stay updated with the HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026 to plan your preparation effectively and improve your chances of success in the recruitment examination.
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HPPSC Physiotherapist Exam Pattern 2026
Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) Exam Pattern
The SAT for the Physiotherapist post is an objective type paper covering topics from Physiotherapy and allied medical science subjects.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Paper | Objective Type |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026
The HPPSC Physiotherapist Syllabus 2026 for the Subject Aptitude Test is divided into the following subjects. Each subject and its topics are listed below exactly as given in the official syllabus.
1. 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
2. Human Physiology
- General Physiology
- Blood
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory System
- Nerve Muscle Physiology
- Nervous, Digestive & Renal System
- Endocrinology
- Male & female reproductive system
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Clinical Biochemistry
- Nutrition
- Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids, Proteins
- Study of hemoglobin and myoglobin with their functions
- Enzymes
- Biochemistry of connective tissue
- Vitamins
- Diabetes mellitus
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. 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
12. 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
13. Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic
(A) Traumatology
- Brief review of conditions and management aims
- Physiotherapeutic intervention, means and technique, including Kaltenbom, Maitland, Mulligan, Mckenzie, etc.
(B) 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.
- Specific fractures and their physiotherapy management - Upper limb: clavicle, humerus, ulna, radius, crush injuries of hand
- Specific fractures and their physiotherapy management - Lower limb: fracture neck of femur, shaft of femur, patella, tibia fibula, Pott's fracture, fracture of tarsal and metatarsals
- Spine: fracture and dislocations of cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae with and without neurological deficits
- Soft tissue injuries
(C) 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
14. Physiotherapy in General Medical & Surgical Conditions (General, Gynecology and Obstetrics and ENT)
- 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.
15. Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions
(A) Review of Clinical Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology
- Structure and function of neuron, synapse and supporting tissue
(B) Principles of Assessment and Principles of Treatment
- Sensory re-education: hyposensitivity, hyper-sensitivity and anesthesia
- Treatment of altered tone: hyper tonicity and hypo tonicity
- Motor re-education: strengthening exercise, coordination exercise, joint mobilization exercise
- Use of equilibrium and labyrinthine systems, PNF patterns
- Controlled sensory stimulation to bias the spindle cell, e.g. vibration, tactile, ice, etc.
- Use of stretch to elicit movement (facilitation), light joint compression (inhibition)
- Activity to improve motor function, phylogenic sequence of motor behavior
- Treatment to improve function: free exercise, gait training with and without aids, activities of daily living, mat exercise, exercise for recreation
- Use of ambulatory aids in neurological conditions
(C) Peripheral Nerve Lesions
- Muscle re-education techniques: electrical stimulation (selection of current), active, assisted, resisted movements
- Passive mode of sensitive stretching and massage
- Sensory re-education and pain relief by various modalities
- Common splints used in peripheral nerve lesions - static, dynamic and functional
- Isolating muscle contraction, specific muscle strengthening
- Post-operative management: pressure bandaging, re-education after transfer
- Home programme
How to Prepare for HPPSC Physiotherapist Exam 2026
- Start with the core clinical subjects - Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Pathology - since these form the base for most other topics in the syllabus.
- Build a subject-wise timetable that gives proportionate time to Exercise Therapy, Electro Therapy and Orthopaedics, as these are core professional practice areas within Physiotherapy.
- Since the exam is objective type with a 2-hour duration for 100 marks, practice solving MCQs within a time limit to build speed and accuracy.
- Revise Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions and Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic sections separately, as they combine multiple sub-topics such as Traumatology, Bone Tissue, and Peripheral Nerve Lesions.
- Go through Ethics in Physiotherapy and General Psychology topics as these are often scored quickly with focused reading.
- Keep revising previously studied subjects at regular intervals instead of leaving them for the end.