The Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) has released a detailed advertisement for the Professor/Associate Professor Examination 2026, inviting online applications for direct recruitment to 8 Professor and 46 Associate Professor posts in Government Medical Colleges under the Medical Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Online applications open on 09 July 2026 and close on 29 July 2026. Eligible doctors holding a postgraduate medical qualification as per NMC-TEQ Regulations can apply through the official portal at www.ukmssb.org. This article covers the department-wise vacancy list, eligibility criteria, pay scale, age limit, application fee, the 100-mark selection process, and the complete online application procedure.
UKMSSB Professor/Associate Professor Notification
- Advertisement No.: उ0चि0से0च0बो0/परी0/03/2026-27/524
- Advertisement Date: 30 June 2026
- Issuing Authority: Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), Bhawan Sankhya 23, Lane No. 03, Shastri Nagar, Haridwar Road, Dehradun - 248001
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UKMSSB Professor/Associate Professor Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) |
| Exam Name | Professor/Associate Professor Examination - 2026 (for Government Medical Colleges) |
| Total Vacancies | 54 (Professor: 8, Associate Professor: 46) |
| Department | Medical Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Basis | 100 marks - Paper Publication, Experience, Additional Educational Qualification, Interview |
| Pay Scale (Professor) | ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200, Level-14 |
| Pay Scale (Associate Professor) | ₹1,31,100 - ₹3,16,600, Level-13(A) |
| Official Website | www.ukmssb.org |
UKMSSB Professor/Associate Professor Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date | 30 June 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 July 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 29 July 2026 (Wednesday), up to 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI) | 29 July 2026 (Wednesday), up to 5:00 PM |
| Edit/Correction Window for Submitted Applications | 31 July 2026 to 03 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM (one-time, 4-day window) |
| Proposed Interview and Document Verification | November-December 2026 (proposed) |
UKMSSB Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 54 posts are available - 8 Professor and 46 Associate Professor posts. The Board has clarified that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
| Post Name | Pay Scale / Level | Total Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200, Level-14 | 08 |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,31,100 - ₹3,16,600, Level-13(A) | 46 |
Note: As per Uttarakhand Government Order No. 79293/XXVIII(5)/2022-(E-22311) dated 28 November 2022, a 50% allowance is admissible for hilly areas - i.e., Srinagar/Almora - under the Medical Teachers Deficiency Compensatory Scheme.
Professor: Department-wise Vacancy
| Sl. No. | Department | Vacant Posts | General/Unreserved | SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 2 | General Medicine | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 3 | Radiotherapy | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 4 | Psychiatry | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 5 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 6 | Respiratory Medicine | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 7 | Radiodiagnosis | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 08 | 04 | 04 |
Associate Professor: Department-wise Vacancy
| Sl. No. | Department | Vacant Posts | General/Unreserved | SC | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesia | 04 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 2 | Anatomy | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 4 | Community Medicine | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 5 | Dermatology | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 7 | General Medicine | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 00 |
| 8 | General Surgery | 06 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| 9 | Microbiology | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 10 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 11 | Ophthalmology | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 12 | Orthopaedics | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 13 | Pathology | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 14 | Paediatrics | 04 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 15 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 16 | Psychiatry | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 17 | Radiodiagnosis | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 18 | Radiotherapy | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| 19 | Respiratory Medicine | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 46 | 23 | 19 | 02 | 02 |
Note: As per the letter of the Director, Directorate of Medical Education, Uttarakhand (No. 8375/चि0शि0/03(मेडिकल)/09/2019-25 dated 09 February 2026), in the Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pharmacology faculties, non-medical (non-doctor) candidates will be selected only if medical teacher candidates (MD/MS/DNB) as per the latest MCI/NMC norms are not available, so as to maintain parity for non-medico posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Nature of Post
The post is gazetted and carries a contributory pension.
Educational Qualification
Qualification is as per the latest NMC-TEQ Regulations - Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, dated 30 June 2025.
Preferential Qualifications
All else being equal, preference in direct recruitment will be given to candidates who have:
- Served a minimum of 2 years in the Territorial Army, OR
- Obtained a National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' Certificate
Medical Council Registration
Candidates must hold a valid/renewed registration certificate with the medical council of any state in the country, up to the last date of online application. Note: For non-clinical subjects, candidates holding an M.Sc (Medical)/Ph.D medical degree are not required to have Medical Council registration.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India; or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Character, Marital Status and Physical Fitness
- The candidate's character must be suitable for government service. Persons dismissed from service under Central/State Government or a local authority/corporation under their ownership/control are not eligible.
- A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a female candidate with more than one living husband, is not eligible unless the Government is satisfied there is a special reason to grant exemption.
- The candidate must be physically and mentally fit, free of any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties. A fitness certificate from the prescribed Medical Board is required before appointment to a gazetted post. Physical fitness for PWD candidates will be assessed as per their disability category certificate from an authorised medical practitioner.
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age (as on 01 July 2025) | Maximum Age (as on 01 July 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 30 years | 62 years |
| Professor | 35 years | 62 years |
The cutoff date for age calculation is 01 July 2025. For Uttarakhand's Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other notified categories, the upper age limit will be higher by as many years as specified in the applicable rules.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/OBC (Uttarakhand): 5 years relaxation in maximum age (as per Government Order No. 1399/XXX(2)/2005 dated 21 May 2005).
- Dependents of Uttarakhand Freedom Fighters: 5 years relaxation (Government Order No. 1244/XXX(2)/2005 dated 21 May 2005).
- Divyangjan (Persons with Disability) of Uttarakhand: 5 years relaxation (Government Order No. 1244/XXX(2)/2005 dated 21 May 2005).
- Ex-Servicemen of Uttarakhand: As per Notification No. 6/1/72-Karmik-2 dated 25 April 1977, actual age is reduced by the period of armed forces service, provided the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum age limit for the post by more than 3 years.
- Orphan Children: Age relaxation provision as per Uttarakhand Government letter No. 11/XXXI(2)/2022-30(2)2019 dated 16 February 2022.
Pay Scale / Salary
| Post | Pay Scale | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200 | Level-14 |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,31,100 - ₹3,16,600 | Level-13(A) |
As per Government Order No. 79293/XXVIII(5)/2022-(E-22311) dated 28 November 2022, a 50% allowance under the Medical Teachers Deficiency Compensatory Scheme is admissible for postings in hilly areas, namely Srinagar and Almora.
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Reservation Policy
Reservation is available only to holders of a Uttarakhand permanent resident certificate. Categories eligible for vertical/horizontal reservation as per prevailing Uttarakhand Government orders include: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Ex-Servicemen, dependents of Freedom Fighters, Divyangjan (PWD), Uttarakhand Women, orphan children of Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand agitators (or their dependents), and skilled sportspersons.
Key Reservation Conditions
- PWD reservation requires a minimum of 40% disability in the relevant category. For Professor/Associate Professor posts under the Medical Education Department, only the "One Leg Affected (O.L.)" disability category is eligible for reservation, as per Government Order No. 48/XVII-A-3/2023-01(11)/Vi.K./2017 dated 05 June 2023; applications from other disability categories will not be accepted.
- Ex-servicemen reservation is admissible only to personnel themselves who have retired/been discharged from the Army, as per Government Order No. 133/XXXVI(3)2009/14(1)/2009 dated 16 March 2009; their dependents are not eligible for this reservation.
- SC/ST candidates applying under the reserved category must submit a caste certificate issued by a competent Uttarakhand authority. OBC candidates must submit an OBC certificate issued as per Government Order No. 310/XVII-2/16-02(OBC)/2012 dated 26 February 2016; the certificate must not be older than 3 years from the last date of application submission, and must have been issued on or after 30 July 2023 and before the application deadline of 29 July 2026 to be considered valid.
- EWS reservation is admissible only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Candidates applying under this category are not entitled to any relaxation in the maximum age limit. Only EWS certificates issued for FY 2026-27, based on FY 2025-26 income, will be considered valid.
- Reservation for orphan children applies to children residing in registered voluntary/government homes under the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Uttarakhand, with no available information about their parents; a 5% horizontal reservation applies as per the applicable rules.
- Skilled sportspersons who have won medals or participated at recognised international/national levels are entitled to 4% horizontal reservation, subject to conditions specified in the notification.
- Reservation benefits are available only once a candidate marks the relevant reserved category/sub-category in the online application and uploads the supporting certificate; no reservation claim will be entertained afterward, and no change in the declared category/sub-category will be permitted later.
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Candidates who are regularly working in Central or State Government service as on the date of application must submit a departmental No Objection Certificate from their concerned department.
Selection Process (Total 100 Marks)
| Sl. No. | Component | Evaluation Basis | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper Publication | 5 marks per publication, maximum 20 marks (valid as per standards prescribed by MCI/NMC) | 20 |
| 2 | Experience | 4 marks per completed year, maximum 20 marks (only experience at State/Central/Autonomous Government hospitals or medical colleges is valid; private sector experience is not counted; marks are payable only for experience beyond the minimum prescribed qualifying experience) | 20 |
| 3 | Additional Educational Qualification | M.Ch/DM/DNB Super Specialty | 10 |
| 4 | Interview (Viva) | - | 50 |
Paper publications will be considered valid as per the notifications applicable at the time they were approved by MCI/NMC. Experience is counted only in complete years (365 days); any period of absence is excluded from the experience calculation. Only the experience, paper publication, and additional qualification details entered in the online application will be considered - claims made later during document verification that were not entered online will not be considered by the Board.
Required Documents
Candidates must upload a single combined PDF file (200 KB to 5 MB) containing self-attested copies of the following documents:
- High School Certificate
- Intermediate Certificate
- Domicile of Uttarakhand (if any)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- Sub-category certificates: Dependent of Freedom Fighter (DFF)/Ex-Army/Differently Abled (PH)/Orphan Children of Uttarakhand State/Skilled Sportsperson/Uttarakhand Agitator or Agitator's dependent (if any)
- UG Mark Sheet (all years/semesters)
- UG Degree Certificate
- PG Mark Sheet (all years/semesters)
- PG Degree Certificate
- PhD Degree (for non-clinical candidates, if any)
- DM/M.Ch/DNB Super Specialty certificate (if any)
- Experience Certificates
- Paper Publications (only the first page of each paper)
- Medical Council Registration Certificate (with validity)
- NCC/Territorial Army Certificate (if any)
Candidates must also upload a scanned photograph (20 KB to 50 KB) and scanned signature (5 KB to 20 KB) separately, in addition to the combined document PDF.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/General | ₹2,000/- |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ₹1,000/- |
| Uttarakhand Other Backward Class (OBC) | ₹2,000/- |
| Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹1,000/- |
| Uttarakhand Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹1,000/- |
| Uttarakhand Divyang (PWD) | ₹1,000/- |
Fees can be paid only online, through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Candidates under the Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen sub-category will pay the fee applicable to their original category (General/SC/ST/OBC). The fee, once submitted, is non-refundable under any circumstances, including if the application is later cancelled and resubmitted, or if the application/candidature is rejected for not meeting eligibility conditions.
How to Apply for UKMSSB Professor/Associate Professor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: www.ukmssb.org.
- Click on "Apply Now" against "Professor/Associate Professor Examination-2026 (for Medical College)."
- Click "Candidate Register Here" to complete your registration using a valid e-mail ID and mobile number.
- After registration, you will receive a registration number and password via e-mail and SMS.
- Log in using the registration number and password, and complete the application in five steps:
- Step 1: Registration and Personal Details
- Step 2: Education, Experience, Paper Publication and Council Details
- Step 3: Upload Photo, Signature and Documents
- Step 4: Make Payment
- Step 5: Print Application Form
- Carefully verify all entries. If satisfied that all details are correct, click "I Agree" at the end of the form to finalise submission.
- Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Applications will not be accepted without fee payment.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted; offline or hard-copy applications will not be considered. Incomplete online applications will also not be accepted.
Edit/Correction Process
- The edit/correction link for the submitted application will open one working day after the online application closes on 29 July 2026, and remain open for 4 days - from 31 July 2026 to 03 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
- Only candidates who have completed the application process can log in using their registration number and password to make corrections.
- Candidates can amend any field except mobile number and e-mail ID.
- Entries as edited during this window will be treated as final; data as of the original application closing date will otherwise be considered for processing timelines.
- If a candidate changes their category/sub-category during correction (for example, from Unreserved to SC), the fee difference, if any, will not be refunded.
- No request for correction/modification of any entry or claim will be considered by the Board once this correction window closes.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure they hold all mandatory educational, category, and reservation-related certificates by the last date of the online application. For educational qualification, the date on the mark sheet (Marksheet Issuing Date) will be considered.
- The Board does not advise candidates on their eligibility; candidates should study the notification carefully and apply only if satisfied that they meet all conditions.
- Issue of an admit card does not mean the candidature has been finally confirmed by the Board. If found ineligible at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled, even after final selection.
- No change is permitted in any detail shown in the submitted online application after the correction window closes, including the issue date and number of category/sub-category certificates.
- Signatures made at all stages - application form, attendance sheets, and correspondence with the Board - must be identical; any discrepancy may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The date of birth recorded in the High School Certificate will be treated as final.
- Left thumb impression (for male candidates) and right thumb impression (for female candidates) will be required at the time of document verification.
- In case two or more candidates score equal marks, the candidate holding preferential qualification will be considered senior; if neither holds preferential qualification, the older candidate will be considered senior; if age is also equal, seniority will be determined alphabetically by name.
- Selected candidates must undergo the required medical/health examination as per rules before appointment.
- Spreading misleading information about the examination will attract action under the Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Prohibition of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2023.
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