Introduction
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has released the JIPMER Group A Non‑Faculty Recruitment 2026 for a total of 34 vacancies across its three campuses – Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam. Online applications are accepted from 12 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 (4:30 PM), followed by a Computer Based Test (CBT) on 15 July 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) |
| Post Category |
Group A (Non‑Faculty) |
| Total Vacancies |
34 |
| Application Mode |
Online only at jipmer.edu.in |
| Online Registration Opens |
12 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
1 July 2026 (4:30 PM) |
| Hall Ticket Download |
9 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Date of CBT Examination |
15 July 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Official Website |
jipmer.edu.in |
Post & Organization Details
JIPMER, a premier medical institute under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is recruiting for the following Group A non‑faculty posts:
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. |
Post Code |
Name of Post |
Campus |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| 1 |
3112026 |
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) |
Yanam |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
8 |
| 2 |
1122026 |
General Duty Medical Officer |
Puducherry |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 3 |
2122026 |
General Duty Medical Officer |
Karaikal |
2 |
– |
2 |
1 |
– |
5 |
| 4 |
3122026 |
General Duty Medical Officer* |
Yanam |
7 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
19 |
| 5 |
1132026 |
Child Psychologist |
Puducherry |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| Total |
34 |
*One GDMO post at Yanam is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Specialist Grade II – Specialty‑wise Distribution (Yanam)
| Post Code |
Specialty |
Posts |
| 31120261 |
Anaesthesiology |
2 (UR) |
| 31120262 |
Cardiology |
1 (UR) |
| 31120263 |
Medicine |
1 (UR) |
| 31120264 |
Nephrology |
1 (UR) |
| 31120265 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
1 (UR) |
| 31120266 |
Orthopaedics |
1 (UR) |
| 31120267 |
Radio‑Diagnosis |
1 (UR) |
Eligibility Criteria
Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale)
- Recognised MBBS degree registered under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification as per specialty (e.g., M.D., D.M., M.S.) and the stipulated post‑PG experience:
- Anaesthesiology – M.D. + 3 years post‑PG experience.
- Cardiology – D.M.; 1 year post‑DM experience required only for 2‑year/5‑year DM courses.
- Medicine – M.D. + 3 years post‑PG experience.
- Nephrology – D.M.; same experience condition as Cardiology.
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology – M.D./M.S. + 3 years post‑PG experience.
- Orthopaedics – M.S. + 3 years post‑PG experience.
- Radio‑Diagnosis – M.D. + 3 years post‑PG experience.
General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO)
- Medical qualification listed in Schedule I, II or Part II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Completion of the mandatory 1‑year internship and additional 3 years of post‑internship experience.
Child Psychologist
- M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or equivalent from a recognised institute/university.
- Minimum 2 years experience in child and adolescent mental health.
- Valid registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) – Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR).
Age Limit
| Post |
Upper Age Limit |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) |
40 years |
| General Duty Medical Officer |
35 years |
| Child Psychologist |
35 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 years |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (UR/EWS) with ≥3 years regular service |
5 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) with ≥3 years regular service |
8 years (5+3) |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) with ≥3 years regular service |
10 years (5+5) |
| PwBD – UR/EWS |
10 years |
| PwBD + OBC |
13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST |
15 years |
No relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for unreserved vacancies.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post |
Pay Scale |
| Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) |
₹67,700/‑ in Level‑11 of Pay Matrix + Non‑Practising Allowance (NPA) |
| General Duty Medical Officer |
₹56,100/‑ in Level‑10 of Pay Matrix + NPA |
| Child Psychologist |
₹56,100/‑ in Level‑10 of Pay Matrix |
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| UR / EWS |
₹1,500 + Transaction Charges |
| OBC |
₹1,500 + Transaction Charges |
| SC / ST |
₹1,200 + Transaction Charges |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) |
Exempted |
Separate applications and fees are required for each post a candidate wishes to apply for.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Opens |
12 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration |
1 July 2026 (4:30 PM) |
| Hall Ticket Download |
9 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
15 July 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Interview Schedule |
To be announced later on jipmer.edu.in |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – objective type.
- Personal Interview for candidates who qualify the CBT.
- Final merit list prepared on the basis of 80% CBT + 20% Interview weightage.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Response Type |
Marks (GDMO & Child Psychologist) |
Marks (Specialist Grade II) |
| Correct Answer |
+4 |
+4 |
| Incorrect Answer |
–1 |
No negative marking |
| Unattempted / Marked for Review |
0 |
0 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Percentage/Percentile |
| UR / EWS |
50% |
| UR / EWS – PwBD |
45% |
| SC / ST / OBC |
40% |
Shortlisting Ratio for Interview
| Number of Posts |
Candidates Called for Interview |
| 1‑2 posts |
5 times the number of posts |
| 3‑4 posts |
4 times the number of posts |
| 5 posts and above |
3 times the number of posts |
Exam Cities
The CBT will be conducted in the following cities: Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry, Kakinada, and Tiruchirappalli. Allocation of centre is at the discretion of JIPMER.
How to Apply
- Visit the official JIPMER website: jipmer.edu.in.
- Click on “Apply online for recruitment of Various Group A (Non‑Faculty) posts – July 2026” on the homepage.
- Complete Step 1 – Registration and note the login credentials sent to your registered email.
- Log in using the received credentials.
- Select “Go to Application”, fill in all required fields accurately.
- Upload a scanned passport‑size photograph (with name placard and date) and your signature as per specifications.
- Upload all supporting documents:
- Community certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates
- NOC (for government employees)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Medical Council Registration Certificate
- Proceed to Step 4 – Payment and pay the applicable fee via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
- After successful payment, download/print the final application and e‑receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The online application must be submitted by 1 July 2026 (4:30 PM).
- How many vacancies are there in total?
There are 34 Group A non‑faculty vacancies across three campuses.
- What are the educational qualifications required?
For Specialist posts: MBBS plus the relevant postgraduate degree (M.D., D.M., M.S.) with specified post‑PG experience. For GDMO: any medical qualification listed in Schedule I/II/Part II of the Indian Medical Council Act with 3 years post‑internship experience. For Child Psychologist: M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) with 2 years experience and RCI registration.
- When is the CBT scheduled?
The Computer Based Test will be held on 15 July 2026 (Wednesday).
- What is the application fee?
UR/EWS and OBC candidates pay ₹1,500 (+ transaction charges); SC/ST candidates pay ₹1,200 (+ transaction charges); PwBD candidates are exempted.
