GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 108 Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary
Recruitment Overview
The Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara, under the Health & Medical Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir, has released an official notification (Advertisement Notice No. 01-NG(GMCH) of 2026) for the engagement of 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts. This is a significant opportunity for nursing professionals in J&K to secure a position in a government medical college on an academic arrangement basis.
Recruitment Type: This recruitment is primarily Merit-based (as per S.O. 364 of 2020). However, if the number of applications exceeds expectations, a Written MCQ Test may be conducted. The engagement is initially for a period of 1 year, extendable up to 6 years.
Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Organization Name | Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara |
| Post Name | Junior Staff Nurse (Non-Gazetted – Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 108 Posts |
| Application Start Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 19 February 2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Hard Copy Submission | 26 February 2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.gmchandwara.co.in |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|
| Junior Staff Nurse | 108 |
Category-wise Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|
| OM (Open Merit) | 43 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 09 |
| ST-I | 11 |
| ST-II | 11 |
| RBA (Resident of Backward Area) | 11 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 09 |
| ALC/IB (Area/Locality Class) | 04 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Junior Staff Nurse: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Science and possess a Degree (B.Sc. Nursing) or Diploma (GNM) from an institution recognized by the J&K Nursing Council.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 63 Years.
- Age as on: Age is calculated as on the date of notification (Reference: S.O. 364 of 2020).
Mandatory Requirements
- Registration with the J&K Nursing Council is mandatory (implied by qualification requirement).
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in the following stages:
- Merit-based Selection: Based on academic performance/merit as per S.O. 364 of 2020.
- Written MCQ Test (Conditional): This will be conducted only if the number of applications received is large in number.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates (Educational, Domicile, Category, etc.).
- Final Merit List: Publication of the final selected candidates.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Mode of Payment |
|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 700/- | Online/J&K Bank Challan |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of GMC Handwara: www.gmchandwara.co.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and read the official notification carefully.
- Complete the online registration and fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Generate and print the application receipt.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 700/- via J&K Bank Challan (or online mode as specified) and upload the verified challan.
- Submit the printed application form and the challan physically to the Registrar Academics, GMC Handwara.
- Ensure the physical submission is completed before 26 February 2026 (04:00 PM).
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 22 January 2026
- Opening Date to Apply Online: 28 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 19 February 2026 (03:00 PM)
- Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 26 February 2026 (04:00 PM)
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