JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has invited online applications for 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts in the Health and Medical Education Department under Notification No. 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025.
Domicile MBBS graduates of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir can apply on jkpsc.nic.in from 5 January to 4 February 2026 for Level-9 posts (₹52,700–₹1,66,700 plus allowances).
Key Highlights
- Total vacancies: 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts in J&K.
- Application window: 5 January 2026 to 4 February 2026 (online only).
- Edit window: 5–7 February 2026 for limited corrections.
- Pay scale: Level-9, ₹52,700–₹1,66,700 plus applicable allowances as per J&K Government rules.
- Selection: Written MCQ exam in MBBS-level medical subjects followed by document verification; exam is tentatively expected in March 2026, as per recruitment summaries (JKPSC will notify the exact date separately).
Main News Details
As per the recruitment notice summarised by multiple job portals that reproduce the official JKPSC PDF, JKPSC has issued Notification No. 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025, dated 31 December 2025, to fill 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts in the Health and Medical Education Department.
Online applications opened on 5 January 2026, and candidates can submit the form, upload documents and pay the fee till 4 February 2026. JKPSC will allow candidates to edit select fields in the form from 5 to 7 February 2026.
The posts carry a Level-9 pay scale (₹52,700–₹1,66,700) under the J&K Civil Services pay matrix.
Recruitment portals that quote the vacancy table in the notification give the following category-wise distribution of 480 posts:
- Open Merit (OM): 192
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 38
- Scheduled Tribe-1 (ST-1): 48
- Scheduled Tribe-2 (ST-2): 48
- Backward Area (BA): 48
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 39
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 48
- ALC/IB: 19
Earlier, the Health and Medical Education Department formally referred 480 Medical Officer posts to JKPSC for direct recruitment, signalling a sizeable push to strengthen public health services in J&K.
Eligibility, Age Limit, Fees and Exam Pattern
Eligibility
- Educational qualification:
MBBS, or a recognised Graduate Medical Qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, with conditions under Section 13(3) as applicable. - Domicile:
Applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, as specified in the notification.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2025)
Recruitment summaries based on the notification indicate the following maximum age limits:
- Open Merit (OM): up to 40 years
- PHC: up to 42 years
- SC/ST-1/ST-2/BA/OBC/EWS/ALC-IB: up to 43 years
- In-service / Government candidates: up to 40 years
(Candidates should rely on the official JKPSC notification for the exact age relaxations applicable to their category.)
Application Fee
As per the notification details reproduced on major job portals:
- General Category: ₹1,200
- Reserved Categories: ₹700
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Nil
Fee payment is online only through the JKPSC portal.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Summaries of Notification No. 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025 describe the selection process as:
Selection stages
- Written Examination (MCQ type)
- Document Verification
Written exam pattern (as per recruitment portals):
- Mode: Offline / OMR, objective type
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Questions: 100 questions from relevant MBBS-level medical subjects
- Standard: MBBS-level questions comparable to postgraduate entrance exams
- Marking: +1 for each correct answer, –0.25 for each wrong answer, no penalty for unattempted questions
Exam centres are expected in Srinagar and Jammu, consistent with past JKPSC medical exams; the admit card will confirm the exact venue.
Official Statements & Service Conditions
Coverage of the referral note from the Health and Medical Education Department in regional media notes key service conditions linked to this recruitment:
- Selected Medical Officers will not be allowed to continue postgraduate (PG) courses or tenure posts (Senior Resident, Registrar, Demonstrator) after appointment.
- Candidates will get a one-time option to either accept the Medical Officer post or continue their current PG/tenure position.
- All selected Medical Officers must be prepared for mandatory posting in peripheral and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K-focused job portals and national recruitment sites that quote Notification 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025 carry the same service conditions.
Impact: Why This Matters for J&K
This recruitment drive is important for both young doctors and the public health system in Jammu and Kashmir:
- For MBBS graduates, especially fresh pass-outs and those returning to J&K, 480 government posts form one of the largest recent opportunities in the UT health sector.
- Peripheral and remote districts, which often face doctor shortages, could see better staffing in primary health centres and sub-district hospitals once appointments are made.
- The Level-9 pay scale and clearly written service conditions help candidates realistically compare government service with PG seats or private practice.
- For aspirants who are already preparing with NEET-PG–style MBBS material, the JKPSC Medical Officer exam adds a major government opportunity alongside JKSSB and other JKPSC posts.
If JKPSC holds the exam in March 2026, as tentatively indicated in some recruitment summaries, candidates will have roughly two months from the start of applications to consolidate MBBS subjects and practice MCQs.
JKPSC Medical Officer 2026 – Key Questions Answered
There are 480 vacancies for the post of Medical Officer (Allopathic) in the Health and Medical Education Department of J&K, under Notification No. 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025.
JKPSC opened the online application form on 5 January 2026. The last date to apply online, upload documents and pay the fee is 4 February 2026. An edit window will be available from 5 to 7 February 2026.
Candidates must:
Hold an MBBS degree or equivalent recognised medical qualification under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Be a domicile of Jammu & Kashmir.
Meet the age limits and reservation rules mentioned in the official notification for their category.
Selection will be through a written MCQ examination followed by document verification. The exam is expected to have 100 questions, last 2 hours, and follow MBBS-level medical topics with negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Candidates must apply online only through the official JKPSC website jkpsc.nic.in. They need to:
Complete or update One Time Registration (OTR).
Fill in the online application form for Medical Officer (Allopathic).
Upload required documents and photograph/signature.
Pay the application fee in online mode.
Submit and download the final application form for records.
Disclaimer
This report is based on:
- JKPSC Medical Officer recruitment summaries that reproduce Notification No. 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025 and link to the official PDF on jkpsc.nic.in.
- Coverage in regional media on the referral of 480 Medical Officer posts to JKPSC and the associated service conditions.
Recruitment rules, dates, exam pattern and conditions can change through subsequent JKPSC notifications or corrigenda. Aspirants must:
- Download and read the official JKPSC notification PDF from jkpsc.nic.in.
- Regularly check jkpsc.nic.in for updates, corrigenda or changes in dates, age limits and exam pattern.
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