JPSC Medical Colleges Assistant Professor 2026: Complete Guide for 90 Super-Speciality Faculty Posts
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released Advertisement No. 07/2026 for regular appointment of Assistant Professors in Government Medical Colleges under the Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand. A total of 90 vacancies are available across 10 super-speciality departments in 5 state government medical colleges. This is a prestigious teaching job for DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB doctors looking for government jobs in Jharkhand with 7th CPC Pay Level-11.
The online application window opens on 28 April 2026 and closes on 12 May 2026 (5:00 PM). Hard copy of the application with supporting documents must reach the JPSC office by 25 May 2026. This article covers every detail — department-wise vacancies, eligibility under NMC Faculty Regulations 2025, age limit, pay scale, interview-based selection process with merit scoring, and step-by-step how to apply. Read carefully till the end so you don’t miss any point.
Key Highlights — JPSC Assistant Professor Medical Colleges Recruitment 2026
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is the constitutional recruiting body for Group A/B/C gazetted posts under the State Government of Jharkhand. The Assistant Professor posts are regular permanent faculty appointments in Jharkhand’s Government Medical Colleges, governed by the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 issued by the National Medical Commission. If you are a post-graduate medical specialist with a super-speciality qualification, this is an excellent permanent faculty opportunity.
- Post Name: Assistant Professor (Super-Speciality Departments)
- Total Vacancies: 90 across 10 departments
- Pay Scale: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹6,600 (Pay Matrix Level-11)
- Pay Commission: 7th CPC
- Superannuation Age: 67 years
- Job Location: 5 Government Medical Colleges across Jharkhand
- Application Start: 28 April 2026
- Application Last Date: 12 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Hard Copy Deadline: 25 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
JPSC 2026 Department-wise Vacancy Distribution
The 90 vacancies are distributed across 10 super-speciality medical departments. Each department requires the corresponding DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB qualification.
| Department | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrology | 10 | DM / DNB / DrNB (Nephrology) |
| Cardiology | 10 | DM / DNB / DrNB (Cardiology) |
| Neurology | 10 | DM / DNB / DrNB (Neurology) |
| Gastroenterology (Surgical) | 8 | MCh / DNB / DrNB (Surgical Gastro) |
| Neurosurgery | 20 | MCh / DNB / DrNB (Neuro Surgery) |
| Urology | 4 | MCh / DNB / DrNB (Urology) |
| CVTS (Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery) | 4 | MCh / DNB / DrNB (CVTS) |
| Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery + Burn Unit | 4 | MCh / DNB / DrNB (Plastic Surgery) |
| Oncology (Medical) | 10 | DM / DNB / DrNB (Oncology) |
| Oncology (Surgical) | 10 | MCh / DNB / DrNB (Surgical Oncology) |
| Total | 90 | — |
JPSC Assistant Professor 2026 Category-wise Reservation
Overall category-wise reservation across the 90 posts. PwD reservation is horizontal (included within the total). Reservation is available only to permanent residents of Jharkhand state.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 44 |
| EWS | 1 |
| ST | 25 |
| SC | 8 |
| BC-I (Extremely Backward) | 11 |
| BC-II (Backward Class-II) | 1 |
| PwD (Horizontal, included) | 10 |
| Total | 90 |
Note: Caste certificate must be in Jharkhand State format (not Central format). For BC-I and BC-II candidates, non-creamy layer certificate (Form-XI) is mandatory. Women who migrated to Jharkhand through marriage are not eligible for reservation.
Eligibility Criteria — JPSC Assistant Professor 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the relevant DM / MCh / DNB / DrNB qualification in the department for which they are applying (see department-wise table above), plus meet the NMC Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 standards. Additionally, the Basic Course in Biomedical Research from a recognised medical institution designated by the Commission is required. If you are a medical specialist looking for teaching posts, this notification is for you.
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 30 years
- Maximum Age (category-wise):
- UR / EWS: 45 years
- BC-I / BC-II: 47 years
- SC / ST: 50 years
- Female (UR / BC-I / BC-II): 48 years
- PwD: +10 years above category maximum
- State Government employees / Jharkhand Health Service Doctors: No upper age bar (NOC required)
Salary & Pay Scale — JPSC Assistant Professor 2026
Selected Assistant Professors will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-11 under the 7th Central Pay Commission with a pay scale of ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹6,600 plus all admissible central and state allowances. The post is permanent / regular with a probation period of 2 years and superannuation at 67 years. Total in-hand package (including DA, HRA, NPA, and other benefits) is highly attractive for medical specialists.
Application Fee
- General / UR / BC-I / BC-II / EWS: ₹600 + bank charges
- SC / ST (Jharkhand including Primitive Tribes): ₹150
- PwD (40% or more disability): Full exemption — No Fee
Payment is online only via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, Wallet, Bharat QR, or UPI through the JPSC payment gateway. Fee is non-refundable. If non-SC/ST candidates pay concessional fee, their application will be rejected.
Selection Process — JPSC Assistant Professor 2026
Selection is through Interview only combined with a merit-based scoring system — there is NO written examination. A minimum of 18 marks is required to be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor.
Merit Marks Allocation:
| Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| MBBS — three university exams (scoring per %: >70%=5, >65%=4, >60%=3, >55%=2, >50%=1) | 15 |
| Speciality subject marks (MCI) — same % scoring scale | 5 |
| MD/MS or MCI-equivalent speciality | 10 |
| PhD / DM / MCh in same speciality | 10 |
| Government Sector Experience (2 marks/year) | 10 |
| Publications in All India / Foreign Medical Journals | 10 |
| Publications in Jharkhand State Medical Journal | 2 |
| Interview | 6 |
Special Rules:
- 1 mark is deducted for each failure in any of the three MBBS exams. Candidates failing in more than 3 attempts are NOT eligible.
- No marks for MRCP / FRCS obtained after 11-11-1978.
- Priority Order: First, medical officers already working in Jharkhand Health Service (meeting NMC standards) are appointed; then remaining vacancies go through the merit-based interview process.
For detailed medical faculty exam preparation strategies, visit GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply — JPSC Assistant Professor 2026
Applications are submitted online through the JPSC OTR (One Time Registration) system, followed by mandatory hard-copy submission.
- Visit the official JPSC website https://www.jpsc.gov.in and read the ‘How to Register for OTR’ section.
- Register via the One Time Registration (OTR) System on the JPSC portal.
- Fill the online application in BLOCK LETTERS in English (except signature). Enter name and father’s name exactly as on matric certificate, and DOB as on matric certificate.
- Upload clear passport-size colour photograph and signature (scanned).
- Enter only your OWN working mobile number and email ID.
- Pay the application fee via online payment gateway.
- Submit the application, then login again and download & print two copies of the filled application from ‘Download Filled Application Section’ on dashboard.
- Upload required documents in OTR.
- Send the hard copy (printed self-signed application + self-attested copies of all supporting documents) by Registered Post / Speed Post / By Hand to: Examination Controller, Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Circular Road, Ranchi – 834001.
- Envelope must clearly mention: Advertisement No. 07/2026, Name of Post, OTR No., Registration No.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advertisement No. 07/2026) | April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 12 May 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Link Extension | 14 May 2026 |
| Hard Copy Submission Last Date | 25 May 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Age Calculation Reference Date | 1 August 2025 |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
Essential Links — JPSC Assistant Professor Medical Colleges 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official JPSC Website | JPSC Home |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | |
| Join Telegram Channel | Telegram |
Conclusion
The JPSC Assistant Professor Medical Colleges Recruitment 2026 is a once-in-a-year opportunity for DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB qualified medical specialists to get a permanent faculty post in Jharkhand’s Government Medical Colleges with 7th CPC Pay Level-11 and superannuation at 67 years. With 90 vacancies across 10 super-speciality departments, it opens excellent academic career possibilities for Nephrology, Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, CVTS, Urology, Oncology, and Plastic Surgery specialists.
Prepare all supporting documents — MBBS mark sheets, super-speciality certificates, publications, and Basic Biomedical Research course certificate — well in advance. Submit your online application by 12 May 2026 (5:00 PM) and ensure the hard copy with self-attested documents reaches JPSC Ranchi by 25 May 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Jharkhand government job notifications.