Latest Govt Jobs for BAMS Doctors 2026: Apply Online for Medical Officer Vacancies

About BAMS (Ayurveda) Opportunities:

• Career Scope: BAMS graduates in the public sector are no longer restricted to traditional dispensaries. Under the "Integrative Medicine" policy of 2026, BAMS doctors are being recruited as Ayurvedic Medical Officers (AMO) and Community Health Officers (CHO) to lead Health and Wellness Centers. The career trajectory is robust: starting as a Medical Officer (Level-10), one can progress to Senior Medical Officer, District AYUSH Officer, and eventually reach administrative leadership roles like Joint Director or Director of AYUSH at the state level.

The research wing, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), also offers extensive opportunities for BAMS holders to work as Research Officers. Furthermore, the Indian Army and paramilitary forces now regularly recruit BAMS doctors for their medical wings and ECHS polyclinics on both permanent and contractual bases.

• Top Job Roles:
  • Ayurvedic Medical Officer (AMO) - Group A/B Gazetted
  • Community Health Officer (CHO)
  • Research Officer (Ayurveda)
  • Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Govt. Ayurveda Colleges)
  • Specialist Medical Officer (After MD/MS)
  • Medical Officer (ECHS/Paramilitary)
• Average Salary Range: Entry-level BAMS Medical Officers usually start at Level-10 (Pay Scale ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) in Central Govt/UPSC. State-level roles often begin at Level-8 or Level-9, ranging from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA).
• Primary Recruiters (2026):
  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • State Public Service Commissions (UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, etc.)
  • National Health Mission (NHM)
  • Ministry of AYUSH / CCRAS
  • Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
• Selection Process: Most permanent Gazetted posts involve a Combined Medical Services Examination or a specific AYUSH Entrance Test (Objective Type) followed by a Personality Test/Interview. Contractual roles like CHO are often filled through merit-based screening of BAMS marks or a short screening test.

Expert Tips for BAMS Aspirants:

• Mandatory Registration: Always ensure your registration with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) or your respective State Council is active. Most 2026 notifications (like UPPSC) reject applications if the registration is not valid on the date of advertisement.
• Focus on "Prasuti & Stri Roga" and "Shalya": For Medical Officer exams, specialized questions from these sections, along with Kayachikitsa, carry the highest weightage.
• Bridge Course Advantage: If you are targeting CHO roles, completing the Integrated Bridge Programme in Community Health (BPCCH) during your internship can give you a direct edge in NHM recruitments.