JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission to fill 480 vacancies in the Health and Family Welfare Department. Candidates possessing an MBBS degree and valid J&K domicile can apply online starting from January 5, 2026. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for medical professionals to secure a gazetted government job with a Level-9 pay scale. The selection will be based strictly on a written examination tentatively scheduled for March 2026. Read below for full details on eligibility, fee, and how to apply.
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
Criteria
Details
Recruiting Body
Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC)
Post Name
Medical Officer (Allopathic)
Department
Health and Family Welfare Department
Advt No.
20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025
Total Vacancies
480
Job Location
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Exam Mode
Written Exam (Offline OMR based)
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
31-12-2025
Application Start Date
05-01-2026
Last Date For Registration
04-02-2026
Last Date For Fee Payment
04-02-2026
Application Edit Option
05-02-2026 to 07-02-2026
Admit Card Release Date
Two weeks before the exam (Tentative)
Exam Date
March 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General Category
Rs. 1200.00
Reserved Category
Rs. 700.00
PHC (Physically Challenged)
Nil (Free)
Payment Mode
Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card)
Age Limit Details
Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: 1st January 2025
Category
Age Limit
Not Born After
Not Born Before
Open Merit (OM)
Max 40 Years
01.01.2007
01.01.1985
PHC
Max 42 Years
01.01.2007
01.01.1983
Reserved (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.)
Max 43 Years
01.01.2007
01.01.1982
In-Service / Govt Candidates
Max 40 Years
01.01.2007
01.01.1985
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Notification Number
Medical Officer
480
20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Requirement
Educational Qualification
MBBS or recognized Graduate Medical Qualification included in the 1st or 2nd schedule or part-II of the 3rd Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Domicile
Candidate must be a Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Registration
Must possess a valid Registration Certificate.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
No. of Posts
Open Merit (OM)
192
Scheduled Caste (SC)
38
Scheduled Tribe 1 (ST-1)
48
Scheduled Tribe 2 (ST-2)
48
Backward Area (RBA)
48
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
39
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
48
ALC/IB
19
Total
480
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Details
Date of Birth Certificate
Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate.
Domicile Certificate
Issued by the competent authority in J&K.
Educational Certificates
MBBS Degree and Consolidated Marks Cards.
Internship Certificate
Proof of completion of the internship.
Registration Certificate
Medical Registration Certificate.
Category Certificate
If applying under SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ALC etc.
Photograph & Signature
Scanned copies (10kB to 20kB in .jpeg/.jpg).
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Subject
Standard
Written Test Syllabus
The Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be of the standard prescribed for the NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduation) admission.
Exam Pattern
Criteria
Details
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions
100 Questions
Exam Duration
2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Marks Per Question
1 Mark (Assumed based on total marks usually assigned)
Negative Marking
Yes (0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer)
Exam Centers
Srinagar and Jammu
Selection Process
Stage
Description
1. Written Examination
A single written test consisting of MCQs. Selection is based solely on the merit obtained in this test.
2. Document Verification
Verification of original certificates for shortlisted candidates.
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Pay Scale
Level
Medical Officer
Rs. 52,700 – Rs. 1,66,700
Level-9
How to Apply for JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
Step
Action
Step 1
Visit the official JKPSC website (jkpsc.nic.in).
Step 2
Click on “One Time Registration” (OTR) or Login if you already have an account.
Step 3
Complete your profile with personal details, contact info, and qualifications.
Step 4
Click on “Show Examination” and select the Medical Officer Notification (Jan 2026).
Step 5
Click “APPLY,” review your details, and submit the form.
Step 6
Pay the application fee online through the “Submitted Applications” menu.
Step 7
Upload all mandatory documents after fee payment.
Step 8
Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
