Public Health Department Maharashtra has released an official notification for the recruitment of 1440 Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Public Health Department Maharashtra website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-03-2026.
In this article, you'll find the Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and application form.
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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| Company Name | Public Health Department Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) |
| No of Posts | 1440 |
| Advt No | 01/2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 |
| Qualification | MBBS degree from NMC recognized university, Completed compulsory rotating internship, Valid registration with Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) or NMC, For specialists: Postgraduate degree/diploma (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/FCPS) in relevant subject, Foreign medical graduates: Cleared FMGE |
| Age Limit | Min: 18 years, Max: 38 years |
| Last Date | 20-03-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the Public Health Department Maharashtra Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Vacancy Details 2026
| No. | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBBS (Medical Officer) | 766 |
| 2 | Specialist – Gynecologist (Streeroga Tanya) | 167 |
| 3 | Specialist – Pediatrician (Balroga Tanya) | 122 |
| 4 | Specialist – Anesthesiologist (Bhultanya) | 340 |
| 5 | Specialist – Surgeon | 33 |
| 6 | Specialist – Blood Transfusion Officer | 12 |
| Total | 1440 | |
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Eligibility Criteria 2026
- For Medical Officer (MBBS) – 766 Posts: MBBS degree from a statutory university OR equivalent qualification as specified in the First or Second Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956).
- For Medical Officer (Specialist) – 674 Posts: Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in the specified subjects (as mentioned in Para 4.2 of the advertisement) from a statutory university, OR PG Degree/Diploma equivalent as specified in the First or Second Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Internship: Candidates must have completed their Internship on or before the last date of application. The Internship completion certificate must be uploaded with the application; otherwise, the application will be cancelled.
- Registration: A valid Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) / National Medical Commission (NMC) registration certificate or renewal receipt as on the date of application is mandatory. Without this, the application will not be accepted.
- Foreign-educated Candidates: Candidates who obtained MBBS from outside India must have cleared the NBE (National Board of Examinations) examination. Their NBE marksheet must be submitted with the application; failure to do so will result in cancellation of application.
- Domicile: Valid Maharashtra Domicile (Adhivas) certificate as on the date of application is mandatory. Benefits of reservation are available only to permanent residents of Maharashtra.
- Candidates other than those holding qualifications mentioned in Para 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3 are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates possessing PG qualification in subjects other than those notified (Para 4.2) may apply as plain MBBS candidates, subject to their written consent in the application form.
- Currently serving regular Medical Officers of Maharashtra Medical and Health Service Group-A (S-20) are NOT eligible to apply.
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Application Fee 2026
- Unreserved (General) Category: Rs. 1000/- (Non-refundable)
- Reserved Category / EWS / Orphan (Anath) / PwD (Divyang): Rs. 700/- (Non-refundable)
- Bank charges and applicable taxes will be extra over and above the above fee.
- Fee must be paid only through the Online mode via the official website. Fee paid through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Once paid, the application fee will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Age Limit 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age:
- Unreserved / OBC (NCL): 38 Years
- Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS): 43 Years
- Sports Person (Unreserved): Up to 45 Years
- Sports Person (Reserved/EWS): Up to 43 Years
- PwD (Divyang) – Unreserved: 43 Years
- PwD – Reserved/EWS: 43 Years
- Orphan (Anath) candidates: 43 Years
- A candidate who qualifies under more than one relaxation category (Reserved/PwD/Sports Person) shall be entitled to only one (maximum) relaxation benefit.
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Salary 2026
- Pay Scale: 7th Pay Commission Pay Level S-20 – Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month.
- Promotion opportunity is available to Maharashtra Medical and Health Service Group-A (S-23, Pay Level Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700) subject to fulfilling the required qualifications for that post.
- Selected candidates cannot engage in any kind of private practice; however, they will be entitled to Practice Prohibition Allowance as per rules.
- All persons appointed shall be covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme as per Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Amendment Rules (reference: service rules applicable to the post).
- Selected candidates will have a probation period of 2 years.
- Specialist candidates placed as plain MBBS (due to non-availability of specialist posts) will not be entitled to 3/6 additional increments at the time of appointment.
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 20 March 2026 |
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Selection Process 2026
- Selection will be based on a Merit List prepared on the basis of marks/weightage assigned as per the scoring system (no written examination).
- Scoring System (Total: 100 Marks) for MBBS candidates:
- Average percentage of marks secured in all years of MBBS degree: Up to 50 marks (converted from percentage to 50 marks).
- PG Degree / Diploma (if held): 20 marks
- Experience as Contract/Bond Medical Officer in Government Service: Up to 30 marks (maximum):
- For every 11 months of service in Tribal / Naxal-affected / Hilly areas: 10 marks
- For every 11 months of service in Non-tribal / Non-naxal / Non-hilly areas: 05 marks
- For Specialist candidates: separate merit lists will be prepared subject-wise (Specialist) and for plain MBBS, in the following priority order:
- Super Specialist
- MD / MS / DNB
- Diploma from recognized university
- FCPS
- For foreign-educated candidates, NBE examination marks will be considered for screening.
- A list of eligible candidates will be published on the official website after scrutiny of applications.
- Selected candidates will be required to furnish a bond stating willingness to serve for a minimum of 5 years or pay the prescribed penalty as decided by Government from time to time.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online only through the official website: https://www.morecruitment.maha-arogya.com
- The application form along with complete advertisement information is available on the above website. Candidates must read the advertisement and instructions carefully before filling the form.
- Along with the online application, candidates must upload self-attested copies of all required documents. Without uploading the required documents, the application will not be accepted.
- Application fee must be paid online only. No other mode of payment will be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Application window: 27.02.2026 (11:00 AM) to 20.03.2026 (11:59 PM).
- Each candidate must submit only one application. Multiple applications by the same candidate will be cancelled.
- Applications submitted by post or any other means will not be entertained.
- After successful payment of the application fee, the candidate can download the application form from the SSB website after 48 hours.
- Candidates are advised to be very careful while filling the online application form as there is no edit option after final submission.
- Required documents to upload with the application:
- Birth certificate / School Leaving Certificate / SSC pass certificate
- Maharashtra Domicile (Adhivas) certificate
- Caste and Caste Validity Certificate (if applying under reserved category)
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate (if applicable)
- Internship completion certificate
- Valid MMC / NMC registration certificate or renewal receipt
- Passport size photograph (140 pixel height × 100 pixel width, max 10 MB)
- Signature sample (PNG file, 50 pixel height × 100 pixel width, max 10 MB)
- Aadhaar Card
- NBE marksheet (for candidates who obtained MBBS from outside India)
- All-year marksheets of MBBS / PG degree / PG diploma and degree/diploma certificates
- PwD (UDID) certificate – Online certificate (if applicable)
- Sports certificate (if applying under sports quota)
- FIR or criminal case documents (if applicable)
- Self-declaration/affidavit (mandatory)
Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer, Group-A (S-20) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
