
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 —
| 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.
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 |
| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs. 1200 |
| Reserved Category | Rs. 700 |
| Physically Challenged Candidates | Nil |
The fee is to be paid through online mode only.
Candidates must upload the following documents while filling the online form:
No further opportunity to upload documents will be provided after the last date.
Applicants can edit permitted fields in the form from 05 February 2026 to 07 February 2026.
Website: www.jkpsc.nic.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION PDF





