The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, through the Office of the Principal, Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara, has released an official notification for the engagement of Junior Staff Nurse (Non-Gazetted – Technical Staff) on an Academic Arrangement Basis. This recruitment is issued under Advertisement Notice No: 01-NG (GMCH) of 2026, dated 22 January 2026.
Eligible nursing candidates from the UT of Jammu & Kashmir are invited to apply online as per S.O. 364 of 2020 dated 27-11-2020. A total of 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts are available across various reserved categories.
GMC Handwara Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organization: Government Medical College, Handwara
Generate J&K Bank Challan during online application
Deposit ?700/- in the bank
Upload bank-verified challan on the portal
Step 3: Physical Submission (Mandatory)
Submit personally at: Office of Registrar Academics, GMC Handwara
Documents to submit:
Printed Application Receipt
Office Copy of Bank Challan
Deadline: 26-02-2026 (04:00 PM)
Selection Process
Selection will be made strictly as per S.O. 364 of 2020
If applications are large, a Written MCQ-based Test may be conducted
Final Merit List will be published on the official website
Documents Required for GMC Handwara Recruitment
Candidates must submit self-attested copies of the following:
Printed Application Receipt
J&K Bank Challan (Office Copy)
Domicile Certificate (UT of J&K)
Date of Birth Certificate
10+2 Marksheet
B.Sc. Nursing / GNM Certificate
Year-wise Marksheets
J&K Nursing Council Registration Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Identity Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
Note: Originals should NOT be submitted; they must be produced during verification.
Important Terms & Conditions
Engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment
In-service candidates are not eligible
Selected candidates must submit an affidavit stating they will not leave before one year
GMC Handwara reserves the right to increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment
Submission of false information will lead to cancellation and 2-year debarment
Official Authority
(Prof.) Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Wani Principal Government Medical College, Handwara
Conclusion
The GMC Handwara Junior Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 offers a significant opportunity for qualified nursing professionals in Jammu & Kashmir to work in a government medical institution under an academic arrangement. Interested candidates should ensure timely online application and physical submission to avoid rejection.
? Apply before 19 February 2026 (Online) ? Submit hard copy before 26 February 2026
