Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts in the Health and Family Welfare Department. Eligible permanent residents of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible to apply. Eligible permanent residents of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible to apply. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the JKSSB official website (jkssb.nic.in). The online application process will begin on January 5, 2026, and the last date for application is February 4, 2026.
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Organization Name: Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board
- Notification No: 20-PSC (DR-P) of 2025
- Post Name: Medical Officer (Allopathic)
- Total Vacancy: 480
- Qualification: MBBS Degree
- Age Limit: 40 years
- Salary: Rs. 52,700-1,66,700/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 05.01.2026
- Apply Last Date: 04.02.2026
- Selection Process: Written Examination
- Official Website: jkssb.nic.in
JKPSC Medical Officer Vacancy 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts in the Health and Family Welfare Department.
Category-wise Vacancy Details:-
- 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
Total Vacancies: 480
Jammu & Kashmir PSC MO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess an MBBS degree or a recognized graduate medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (excluding licentiate qualifications). Applicants holding qualifications under Part-II of the Third Schedule must fulfill the conditions prescribed under Section 13(3) of the Act. Completion of internship and valid medical registration is mandatory.
Age Limit:
- Open Merit (OM) Category: 40 years (Born between 01.01.1985 and 01.01.2007)
- PHC Category: 42 years (Born between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2007)
- SC/ ST-1/ ST-2/ BA/ OBC/ EWS/ ALC-IB Category: 43 years (Born between 01.01.1982 and 01.01.2007)
- In-service Government Candidates: 40 years (Born between 01.01.2007 and 01.01.1985)
JKPSC Medical Officer 2026 Pay Scale
- Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-9 with a salary of Rs. 52,700 to 1,66,700 per month, plus allowances as per J&K Government rules.
Jammu & Kashmir PSC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- General Category: Rs.1200/-
- Reserved Category: Rs.700/-
- PHC Candidates: Nil
Payment Mode: Fee to be paid online only.
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official JKPSC website: jkpsc.nic.in.
- Complete or update One Time Registration (OTR)
- Log in and select Medical Officer (Allopathic) Recruitment 2026
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details
- Upload required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
JKPSC MO Recruitment Important Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents when filling out the online application form:
- Date of Birth Certificate (Matric).
- Domicile Certificate.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- MBBS Degree + Marks Cards.
- Internship Certificate.
- Medical Registration Certificate.
JKPSC Medical Officer 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the JKPSC Medical Officer (Allopathic) recruitment 2026 will be conducted solely through a written examination administered by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions, with 100 questions to be answered within 2 hours (120 minutes). The standard of the question paper will be similar to that of NEET-PG. There will be negative marking in the examination; 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment Important Dates
- Start Date of Online Application: 05.01.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 07.02.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Online
- Click Here: Official Website
JKPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are available under this recruitment?
- Answer: A total of 480 vacancies are available for the post of Medical Officer (Allopathic).
Q2. What is the pay scale for Medical Officer posts?
- Answer: The pay scale is Level-9 (Rs. 52,700 - 1,66,700)
Q3. What is the mode of application?
- Answer: The application process is online only through the official JKPSC website jkpsc.nic.in.
Q4. What is the last date to apply online?
- Answer: The last date for submitting the online application is 04 February 2026.
