The Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara has announced faculty vacancies on an academic arrangement basis under the S. O 364 of 2020. Applications are invited for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in various disciplines.
The appointments will be on an academic arrangement basis for a period of one year which is extendable up to six years, based on a performance and approval from the competent authority.
Vacancy details:
GMC Handwara is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the following faculty positions,
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor.
The recruitment drive aims to fill faculty positions on an academic arrangement basis for one year, extendable up to six years.
| S.No | Department | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatomy | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 2 | Physiology | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 3 | Biochemistry | Professor |
| 4 | Microbiology | Professor |
| 5 | Pathology | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 6 | Pharmacology | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 7 | Forensic Medicine | Professor |
| 8 | Community Medicine | Associate Professor |
| 9 | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| 10 | General Medicine | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 11 | Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | Professor |
| 12 | Paediatrics | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 13 | General Surgery | Associate Professor |
| 14 | Orthopaedics | Associate Professor |
| 15 | Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT) | Professor |
| 16 | Psychiatry | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 17 | Ophthalmology | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 18 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 19 | Radio-diagnosis | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 20 | Blood Bank | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 21 | Dentistry | Professor, Associate Professor |
| 22 | Hospital Administration | Professor / Medical Superintendent, Associate Professor / Dy. Medical Superintendent |
| 23 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Associate Professor |
Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility and Age criteria for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Government Medical College, Handwara are given below:
| Post | Minimum Qualification and Teaching Experience | Maximum Age at the Time of Submitting Application |
|---|---|---|
| Professor |
As per the eligibility conditions prescribed vide Govt. Order No. 672-JK(HME) of 2022 Dated 19-09-2022 (Available on hme.jk.gov.in) |
67 Years / 63 Years for Dentistry |
| Associate Professor |
As per the eligibility conditions prescribed vide Govt. Order No. 672-JK(HME) of 2022 Dated 19-09-2022 (Available on hme.jk.gov.in) |
67 Years / 63 Years for Dentistry |
| Assistant Professor |
As per the eligibility conditions prescribed vide Govt. Order No. 672-JK(HME) of 2022 Dated 19-09-2022 (Available on hme.jk.gov.in) |
67 Years |
Important Dates:
Registration process for all these posts started from June, 19 2025 and last date for submission of application will be 03.07.2025 till 3:00 PM
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria must download the application form from the official website www.gmchandwara.co.in. The filled application form along with supporting documents and a bank draft of Rs. 500 in favour of Chief Accounts Officer, GMC Handwara (J&K Bank only) should be submitted at the office of the Registrar Academics, GMC Handwara.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the process is Rs. 500, payable via bank draft from J&K Bank only.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on eligibility, experience, and academic performance. Preference may be given based on publications, presentations, and additional academic contributions.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification and application form from GMC Handwara’s website. All required details including eligibility conditions and document list are provided in the notice. Official Notification PDF
