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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has released an official recruitment notification for JIPMER Group A Non Faculty Recruitment 2026. Applications are invited from eligible Indian nationals to fill up 34 direct vacancies for Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale), General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO), and Child Psychologist posts across Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam campuses.
JIPMER Group A Non Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty Posts Online Form 2026 Advertisement No.:- JIP/ADMN-1/RECT/03(1)/2026 | |
| Recruitment Authority | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) |
| Post Name | Specialist Grade II, General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO), Child Psychologist |
| Total Vacancies | 34 Posts |
| Job Location | Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam |
| Start Date to Apply | 12 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 July 2026 till 04:30 PM |
| Qualification | MBBS, Medical PG Degree/Diploma (MD/MS/DM), M.Phil (Clinical Psychology) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 to 40 Years (Post Wise) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) and/or Personal Interview |
| Salary | Level-10 & Level-11 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 67,700 Base Pay + Allowances) |
| Application Fees |
UR / EWS / OBC: Rs. 1,500 + Transaction Charges SC / ST: Rs. 1,200 + Transaction Charges PWBD: Exempted |
| Application Mode | Online Via Website jipmer.edu.in |
| Syllabus & PYQs PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | JIPMER Official Site |
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Important Date
- Notification Released: 12 June 2026
- Application Start: 12 June 2026
- Last Date : 01 July 2026 till 04:30 PM
- Download of Hall Ticket: 09 July 2026 (Tentative)
- Exam Date: 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
- Interview Schedule: To be announced later
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age (Specialist Grade II): 40 Years
- Maximum Age (GDMO & Child Psychologist): 35 Years
- Crucial Date for Age Calculation: 01 July 2026
- Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- PWBD (UR / EWS) Candidates: 10 Years
- PWBD + OBC Candidates: 13 Years
- PWBD + SC / ST Candidates: 15 Years
- Central Government Civilian Employees (UR/EWS): 5 Years
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- UR / EWS / OBC Categories: Rs. 1,500 + Transaction Charges
- SC / ST Categories: Rs. 1,200 + Transaction Charges
- PWBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): Exempted From Fee Payment
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI
Qualification
- Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale): Recognized MBBS Degree with relevant medical postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DM) in the specialty concerned and 1 to 3 years post-qualification institutional experience.
- General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO): Recognized MBBS Degree qualification included in the First/Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the IMC Act 1956 along with 3 years of experience after completing 1 year of compulsory internship.
- Child Psychologist: M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, valid registration with Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR), and at least 2 years of experience in Child Adolescent Mental Health.
Full Eligibility
Detailed educational qualifications and post-qualification experience required for JIPMER Group A recruitment are listed below. Experience is counted strictly after the acquisition of essential qualifications.
| Post Code | Post Name / Department | Essential Qualifications & Experience Details |
|---|---|---|
| 31120261 | Specialist Gr. II (Anaesthesiology) | MBBS degree, MD in Anaesthesiology or equivalent, and 3 years experience in a recognized institution in the subject after obtaining MD. |
| 31120262 | Specialist Gr. II (Cardiology) | MBBS degree, DM in Cardiology or equivalent. 1 year experience required for 2/5 years course after MBBS; No experience required for 3/6 years DM course. |
| 31120263 | Specialist Gr. II (Medicine) | MBBS degree, MD in Medicine or equivalent, and 3 years experience in a recognized institution in Medicine after obtaining MD. |
| 31120264 | Specialist Gr. II (Nephrology) | MBBS degree, DM in Nephrology or equivalent. 1 year experience required for 2/5 years course after MBBS; No experience required for 3/6 years DM course. |
| 31120265 | Specialist Gr. II (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | MBBS degree, MD/MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and 3 years institutional experience in the specialty after obtaining the PG qualification. |
| 31120266 | Specialist Gr. II (Orthopaedics) | MBBS degree, MS in Orthopaedics or equivalent, and 3 years institutional experience in Orthopaedics after obtaining MS. |
| 31120267 | Specialist Gr. II (Radio-Diagnosis) | MBBS degree, MD in Radio-Diagnosis or equivalent, and 3 years institutional experience in Radio-Diagnosis after obtaining MD. |
| 1122026 / 2122026 / 3122026 | General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | MBBS medical qualification included in the schedules to the IMC Act 1956. Must possess 3 years of experience after completing 1 year compulsory internship. |
| 1132026 | Child Psychologist | M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from a recognized university. At least 2 years experience in Child Adolescent Mental Health in a recognized institute/hospital. Valid registration with RCI (CRR). |
Salary
Selected candidates for JIPMER Group A recruitment will receive attractive pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission guidelines along with applicable allowances.
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Initial Pay / Scale Details |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) | Level 11 | Pay of Rs. 67,700/- in Level-11 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC + NPA |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | Level 10 | Pay of Rs. 56,100/- in Level-10 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC + NPA |
| Child Psychologist | Level 10 | Pay of Rs. 56,100/- in Level-10 of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC (No NPA) |
- Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA): Payable to medical posts (Specialists and GDMOs) as per government rules.
- Other standard central government benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance are applicable.
Selection Process
The selection mechanism for JIPMER Group A vacancies depends on the volume of applications received. It will balance academic and competitive evaluation scores dynamically.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Written test to evaluate core subject expertise. Secured scores will have an 80% weightage in the final merit list.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates based on CBT performance will appear for an interview holding 20% weightage.
- Interview Only Mode: If the number of online applications received is limited, JIPMER at its discretion may drop the written examination and conduct a direct selection process via a Personal Interview (100% weightage).
- Certificate Verification: Strict verification of original certificates regarding age, education, category status, and experience.
Exam Pattern
The marks awarding rules and evaluation instructions for the JIPMER Group A Online CBT Examination are tabulated here.
| Response Type | GDMO & Child Psychologist Marks | Specialist Grade II Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Response Chosen | +4 Marks | +4 Marks |
| Incorrect Response (Wrong Answer) | -1 Mark (Negative Marking) | 0 (No Negative Marking) |
| Not Attempted / Unanswered | 0 Marks | 0 Marks |
- Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT: UR / EWS candidates must secure a minimum of 50%, UR / EWS-PWBD requires 45%, and SC / ST / OBC candidates require a minimum of 40% to be considered eligible for the interview round.
- Shortlisting Ratio for Interview: For 1-2 posts, candidates will be called at 5 times the vacancies. For 3-4 posts, 4 times the vacancies. For 5 or more posts, 3 times the vacancy count.
Post / Category Wise Vacancy
A comprehensive distribution of the 34 available vacancies across various JIPMER Campuses (Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam) and reservation categories is outlined below.
| Post Code | Post Name | Campus | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31120261 | Specialist Gr. II (Anaesthesiology) | Yanam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 31120262 | Specialist Gr. II (Cardiology) | Yanam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31120263 | Specialist Gr. II (Medicine) | Yanam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31120264 | Specialist Gr. II (Nephrology) | Yanam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31120265 | Specialist Gr. II (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | Yanam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31120266 | Specialist Gr. II (Orthopaedics) | Yanam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 31120267 | Specialist Gr. II (Radio-Diagnosis) | Yanam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1122026 | General Duty Medical Officer | Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2122026 | General Duty Medical Officer | Karaikal | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 3122026 | General Duty Medical Officer * | Yanam | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
| 1132026 | Child Psychologist | Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Vacancies | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 34 | ||
* Note: Out of the 19 GDMO vacancies allocated for the Yanam campus, 1 post is reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Job Profile & Responsibility
Candidates selected under this recruitment process will be assigned vital duties corresponding to premium health service domains in multi-specialty setups.
- Specialist Grade II: Handling advanced clinical treatments, department operations, consulting routines, inpatient procedures, and specialized patient care services in target therapeutic areas.
- General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO): Managing general OPD operations, emergency medical setups, basic healthcare delivery programs, and supporting institutional clinical administration.
- Child Psychologist: Rendering standard assessment, consulting clinical routines, counseling operations, therapeutic modules, and research tracking within child and adolescent mental health structures.
- Campus Restrictions: Candidates recruited for an exclusive campus cannot claim transfers to other campuses under any normal circumstances, though JIPMER retains clinical deployment rights as needed.
How To Apply
Interested individuals must register and fill up the application using the official web portal. Steps for submitting the JIPMER online form are outlined sequentially below.
- Log on to the official website at jipmer.edu.in and navigate to the vacancy portal link.
- Click on the specific text titled "Apply online for recruitment of Various Group A (Non-Faculty) posts - July 2026".
- Complete Step 1 by filling up core primary fields to acquire your login credentials via your registered email inbox.
- Log in using the provided User ID and Password, and then select the "Go to Application" button on the dashboard.
- Upload a clear, recent color passport size photograph. Important: The photo must be captured with the candidate holding a physical placard clearly showing the Candidate's Name and the Date of Capture.
- Affix your signature with a black ballpoint pen on white paper, scan it within the 10KB to 80KB size limits, and upload it.
- Upload matching supporting document PDFs (Community Certificate, Experience proofs, NOC for government servants, RCI certificates) below 800 KB each.
- Process the category-wise application fee through Net Banking, Credit/Debit card, or UPI lines.
- Verify the filled parameters in the preview section and click the final submit button. Keep a printed hard copy of the submission form and e-receipt for reference.
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply online for JIPMER Group A recruitment 2026?
The online registration link closes on 01 July 2026 at 04:30 PM.
Is there any negative marking in the JIPMER Specialist exam?
No, there is no negative marking for the Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) posts. However, for GDMO and Child Psychologist posts, 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
What special requirement is listed for uploading photographs?
The passport-size color photograph must be taken with the candidate holding a placard that displays their full name and the date the photograph was captured.
Where will the written exam for JIPMER Group A posts be held?
The computer-based test will be conducted in preferred exam cities including Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry, Kakinada, and Tiruchirappalli.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, candidates wishing to apply for multiple posts (e.g., GDMO and a Specialist discipline) must fill out separate application forms and pay separate fees for each post.
What should I do if my payment fails but the money is debited from my account?
If the money is debited during a failed transaction, banks typically process automated refunds within 45 working days. Candidates can proceed to make a fresh payment to ensure their application is completed on time.