Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has released the notification for recruitment of Medical Officers under the Health and Family Welfare Department. There are 480 vacancies for the Medical Officer post.
Online applications will be available from 05 January 2026. The last date to submit the online form is 04 February 2026. The tentative written examination will be held in March 2026.
Required qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below. Check all the details before applying for the mentioned posts —
Overview of JK Health and Family Welfare Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Health and Family Welfare Department, J&K |
| Conducting Body | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Notification No. | 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025 |
| Post Name | Medical Officer |
| Total Posts | 480 |
| Pay Scale | Level-9: Rs. 52700-166700 |
| Job Location | Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know about important dates, eligibility, vacancy breakup, fees, age limit and more.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Start Date of Online Application | 05 January 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 04 February 2026 |
| Application Edit Window | 05 February 2026 to 07 February 2026 |
| Tentative Written Exam | March 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2025 |
Vacancy Details of JK Health and Family Welfare Recruitment 2026
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Open Merit | 192 |
| Scheduled Caste | 38 |
| Scheduled Tribe 1 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribe 2 | 48 |
| Backward Area | 48 |
| Other Backward Classes | 39 |
| EWS | 48 |
| ALC/IB | 19 |
| Total | 480 |
Eligibility Criteria of JKPSC Medical Officer Vacancies
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have: MBBS or possession of a recognised Graduate Medical Qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Holders of educational qualifications included in the Part-II of the 3rd Schedule should fulfil the conditions stipulated in sub-section (3) of section (13) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
| Category | Maximum Age | Born Not After | Born Not Before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Merit | 40 Years | 01.01.2007 | 01.01.1985 |
| PHC | 42 Years | 01.01.2007 | 01.01.1983 |
| SC / ST / OSC / ALC / IB / RBA / OBC / EWS | 43 Years | 01.01.2007 | 01.01.1982 |
| In Service Government Candidates | 40 Years | 01.01.2007 | 01.01.1985 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 1200 |
| Reserved Category | Rs. 700 |
| Physically Challenged Candidates | Nil |
The fee is to be paid through online mode only.
Documents to be Uploaded
Candidates must upload the following documents while filling the online form:
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- MBBS Degree Certificate with consolidated mark cards
- Internship Certificate
- Registration Certificate
No further opportunity to upload documents will be provided after the last date.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the JKPSC website.
- Applicants should update their One Time Registration before filling the form.
- The online application form will be available from 05 January 2026.
- The last date to submit the form including uploading all documents and paying the fee is 04 February 2026.
Applicants can edit permitted fields in the form from 05 February 2026 to 07 February 2026.
Additional Instructions
- Multiple applications using different User IDs may lead to rejection.
- Only the application with the higher Registration ID will be considered.
- Strict disciplinary action will be taken for misuse.
- Physically challenged candidates have no application fee.
- Candidates must carry valid ID and two recent passport photos to the exam centre.
JKPSC Official Notification
Website: www.jkpsc.nic.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION PDF