Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Office of the Principal, Government Medical College Handwara (GMCH) has released an official notification under Advertisement Notice No. 01-NG(GMCH) of 2026 for engagement of 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts. Interested and eligible candidates must complete online registration and physical submission of documents as per the schedule. In this article, you’ll find GMC Handwara recruitment details including eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, application steps, and important links.
GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – Overview
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| Organization Name | Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara |
| Department | Health & Medical Education Department, J&K |
| Advertisement No. | 01-NG(GMCH) of 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Staff Nurse (Non-Gazetted – Technical) |
| Total Vacancy Count | 108 Posts |
| Engagement Type | Academic Arrangement Basis |
| Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing / GNM (Recognized by J&K Nursing Council) |
| Upper Age Limit | 63 Years |
| Engagement Period | 1 Year (Extendable up to 6 Years) |
| Apply Online Start Date | 28/01/2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 19/02/2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Hard Copy Submission | 26/02/2026 (04:00 PM) |
| Apply Mode | Online + Physical Submission |
| Official Website | www.gmchandwara.co.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 108 |
Category-wise Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
| OM | 43 |
| SC | 09 |
| ST-I | 11 |
| ST-II | 11 |
| RBA | 11 |
| OBC | 09 |
| ALC/IB | 04 |
| EWS | 10 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Junior Staff Nurse | 10+2 with Science and Degree (B.Sc. Nursing) or Diploma (GNM) from an institution recognized by the J&K Nursing Council |
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 63 Years
- Age is calculated as on the date of notification
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 700/- |
Selection Process
- Merit-based selection as per S.O. 364 of 2020
- Written MCQ Test (if applications are large in number)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List Publication
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) |
How to Apply
- Visit official website www.gmchandwara.co.in
- Complete online registration and fill application form
- Generate and print application receipt
- Pay Rs. 700/- via J&K Bank Challan and upload verified challan
- Submit printed form and challan physically at Registrar Academics, GMC Handwara
- Ensure submission before 26 February 2026 (04:00 PM)
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
