480 Medical Officer Vacancies in J&K Health Dept: JKPSC Recruitment 2026

JK Medical Officer Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the notification for recruiting Medical Officers (Allopathic) in the Health and Medical Education Department. This drive aims to fill 480 vacancies, offering stable government jobs in healthcare across J&K. Eligible aspirants with MBBS qualifications can apply online starting January 5, 2026. The process includes a written exam, with tentative dates in March 2026. Candidates must be domiciles of J&K and registered with the Medical Council.

JK Medical Officer Important Dates

• Notification Released: 31 December 2025
• Online Application Start Date: 05 January 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 04 February 2026
• Last Date Fee Payment: 04 February 2026
• Exam Date: March 2026 (potential)
• Admit Card Release: To be announced soon
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

JK Medical Officer Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1200/-
• SC / ST : Rs. 700/- (Reserved)
• Physically Challenged: Nil
• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.

JK Medical Officer Vacancy Details

• Total vacancies: 480

• Category-wise vacancy details

JK Medical Officer Salary 2026

JK Medical Officer Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: MBBS or Possession of recognized Graduate Medical Qualification included in the first or second schedule or part-II of the 3rd Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Age Limit (as on cut-off date mentioned in noti): 18 to 40 years as on 01/01/2025
• Mandatory Requirement: Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir; Registration with J&K Medical Council or Indian Medical Council
• Age Relaxation (brief): 3 years for Reserved Categories (RBA/SC/ST etc.), 2 years for PHC, as per government rules
• Any other official conditions: Candidates must meet physical standards as per rules

JK Medical Officer Selection Process

Stage 1: Written Examination (MCQ type, 100 questions, 120 minutes, negative marking of 0.25 for wrong answers)

Stage 2: Document Verification

Final: Merit List based on written test scores

JK Medical Officer How to Apply

1. Go to official website jkpsc.nic.in.
2. Click on the 'Online Application' link under Recruitment section.
3. Register by providing basic details like name, email, and mobile number.
4. Login with credentials and fill the application form with personal, educational, and other details.
5. Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online through the provided gateway.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.