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)
Important Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online Link (Active from 28 Jan 2026)
- Official Website
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GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 108 Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary
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In 2019 ,the Central government gave its approval for a new Government Medical College to be attached with District hospital Handwara in North Kashmir’s Kupwara District.This Medical College in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district will be set up at a cost of Rs 325 crores under a centrally -sponsored scheme. Handwara is a sub-district and a town in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district at a distance of around 71 kms from Srinagar.District Kupwara is located in the extreme North of Kashmir and is bound by 170 Km line of actual control (L.O.C.) in the North while the southern portion is bound by District Baramulla.
There are three border pocket areas namely, Machil, Keran and Karnah located near L.O.C. which remain cut off from the Kashmir Valley for over 4 months owing to intense snowfall on the high altitude Border Passes connecting these areas. This frontier District of Kashmir Valley is full of scenic beauty. Dense forests and rich wild life make it significant from a tourism and wildlife point of view. District Kupwara is blessed with the beautiful Bangus and Lolab Valley.
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