The Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has officially released a detailed notification inviting online applications from eligible candidates who are domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for the post of Assistant Professors in various Government Medical Colleges across the Union Territory. This recruitment drive aims to fill Gazetted vacancies in the Health & Medical Education Department.
This recruitment is conducted under the provisions of the Government Medical College Gazetted Service Recruitment Rules 2021, and in accordance with the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (Business and Procedure) Rules, 2021.
The appointed candidates will be offered a pay level of 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) as per the 7th Pay Commission, along with other allowances applicable under Government rules.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 19th September 2025
- Start Date for Online Application: 25th September 2025
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 24th October 2025
- Correction Window (for certain fields): 25th October 2025 – 27th October 2025
Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the last date to avoid technical issues or high traffic on the portal.
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for the Assistant Professor posts across the medical colleges is as follows:
| Medical College | Total Posts | OM | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anantnag | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Baramulla | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Doda | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Kathua | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Rajouri | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Udhampur | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Handwara | 15 | 13 | 2 |
Disciplines include: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anesthesiology, and Radio Diagnosis.
Salary Details
- Pay Level: 11
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
- Other Benefits: As per Government rules and regulations.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational/Professional Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications from institutions recognized by the Medical Council of India (Now National Medical Commission) or University Grants Commission (UGC). A minimum of two years of teaching or research experience as Registrar, Tutor, Demonstrator, or Senior Resident after post-graduation is required.
Examples of required qualifications per discipline:
- Anatomy: MS/MD/DNB Anatomy, or MBBS with M.Sc. (Anatomy), or M.Sc. (Medical Anatomy) with Ph.D./D.Sc.
- Biochemistry: MD/DNB Biochemistry, or MBBS with M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry), or M.Sc. with Ph.D./D.Sc.
- Pharmacology: MD/DNB Pharmacology, or MBBS with Ph.D./M.Sc. (Medical Pharmacology)
- Microbiology: MD/DNB (Microbiology/Bacteriology), or MBBS with M.Sc. & Ph.D./D.Sc. (Medical Microbiology)
- Community Medicine: MD (Community Medicine/Social & Preventive Medicine)/DNB
- General Medicine: MD (Medicine)/DNB
- Paediatrics: MD/DNB Paediatrics
- General Surgery: MS/DNB Surgery
- Orthopaedics: MD/DNB Orthopaedics
- ENT: MS/DNB Otorhinolaryngology
- Ophthalmology: MS/DNB Ophthalmology
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: MD/MS/DNB Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Anesthesiology: MD/MS/DNB Anesthesiology
- Radio Diagnosis: MD/DNB Radiology
Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025)
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years (born after 01.01.1985)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 43 years
- In-Service Candidates: 45 years
Age relaxations will be provided as per Government rules for reserved categories and in-service candidates.
Reservation
- Candidates claiming reservation must possess a valid category certificate issued on or before the cutoff date.
- Reservation claims will be provisional until verified by the Appointing Authority.
- False claims may lead to disqualification and further legal action.
Domicile Requirement
- Candidates must be domiciles of Jammu & Kashmir.
- A valid Domicile Certificate must be uploaded while submitting the online application.
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹1,200
- Reserved Categories: ₹700
- PHC Candidates: Nil
The fee must be paid online during the application process. Applications submitted without fee payment will be rejected. Multiple applications or incorrect payment details may lead to disqualification.
Documents to be Uploaded
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents while submitting the online application:
- Date of Birth Certificate (Secondary School/Matric Certificate)
- Domicile Certificate
- MBBS Degree Certificate & Marksheets
- PG/DNB Degree Certificates with Consolidated Marksheets & Registration Certificate
- List of Research Papers, Publications, or Presentations
- DM/M.Ch/DNB (SS) Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificates or proof of senior residency (if applicable)
- Valid category/PHC certificate for fee waiver or reservation claims
No hard copies are required at the time of application. Original certificates will be verified at the time of document verification.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official JKPSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) or log in if already registered.
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and service details.
- Upload the passport-sized photograph and signature (date-stamped, not older than 01.01.2025).
- Submit the online application and pay the required fee online.
- Ensure all documents are uploaded correctly before submission.
Candidates are advised to submit applications well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted. No offline submission is allowed.
- Any incorrect information or submission of false documents will result in rejection and may include future debarment.
- Candidates should regularly check the JKPSC website for updates and instructions.
