Government Medical College Handwara has released an official advertisement inviting applications for Junior Staff Nurse posts on an Academic Arrangement Basis. The recruitment is being conducted for Non-Gazetted Technical Staff under the provisions of S.O. 364 of 2020.
Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed schedule. The engagement is temporary in nature and will be initially for one year. Key details such as vacancies, eligibility, age limit, application dates, and selection process are given below.
Overview of J&K Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Government Medical College Handwara |
| Advt No. | 01-NG(GMCH) of 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Staff Nurse |
| No. of Posts | 108 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Academic Arrangement (Temporary) |
| Job Location | Handwara, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Application Mode | Online with Physical Submission |
| Selection Process | As per S.O. 364 of 2020 |
All important information related to this recruitment is provided below. Candidates are advised to read the details carefully before applying.
Important Dates
Below is the table showing the important application schedule.
| Activation of Online Application Link | 28 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 19 February 2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 26 February 2026 (04:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details of J&K Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 108 |
Eligibility Criteria of Junior Staff Nurse Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 10+2 with Science and Degree in B.Sc Nursing or Diploma in GNM from an institution recognized by J&K Nursing Council | Up to 63 years |
Application Fee
A fee of Rs 700 is required to be paid through J&K Bank Challan generated during the online application process. No other mode of payment will be accepted.
Mode of Applying
The application process consists of the following mandatory steps.
- Online registration through the official website gmchandwara.co.in starting from 28 January 2026.
- Payment of application fee through J&K Bank Challan and uploading the verified challan on the portal.
- Physical submission of printed application receipt along with office copy of the bank challan at the Office of the Registrar Academics, GMC Handwara.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted strictly as per S.O. 364 of 2020 dated 27 November 2020. If a large number of applications are received, a written MCQ-based test will be conducted. The final merit list will be published on the official website.
Junior Staff Nurse Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Website: gmchandwara.co.in
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