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J&K Government Appoints 335 Medical Officers, Sends 480 Vacancies to JKPSC
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 10:45 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 335 medical officers and referred 480 vacant posts to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission for recruitment.
The state administration announced that 335 medical officers have been formally appointed to various health facilities across Jammu and Kashmir. The appointments are part of the government's effort to strengthen the public health infrastructure in the region.
In addition to the immediate appointments, the government has forwarded 480 vacant medical officer posts to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC). The commission will conduct the selection process, including written examinations and interviews, to fill these positions.
Officials said the dual approach—direct appointments for some posts and competitive recruitment for others—aims to address both urgent staffing needs and long‑term merit‑based hiring. The move is expected to improve service delivery in hospitals and primary health centres throughout the state.
The JKPSC has been instructed to release a notification outlining eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and examination schedules for the 480 vacancies. Candidates with relevant medical qualifications will be invited to apply once the notice is published.
The appointments and referrals come at a time when the state is focusing on expanding healthcare services, especially in remote and underserved areas, to meet the growing demand for medical care.
In addition to the immediate appointments, the government has forwarded 480 vacant medical officer posts to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC). The commission will conduct the selection process, including written examinations and interviews, to fill these positions.
Officials said the dual approach—direct appointments for some posts and competitive recruitment for others—aims to address both urgent staffing needs and long‑term merit‑based hiring. The move is expected to improve service delivery in hospitals and primary health centres throughout the state.
The JKPSC has been instructed to release a notification outlining eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and examination schedules for the 480 vacancies. Candidates with relevant medical qualifications will be invited to apply once the notice is published.
The appointments and referrals come at a time when the state is focusing on expanding healthcare services, especially in remote and underserved areas, to meet the growing demand for medical care.