At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 34 Posts
- Exam / Result Date
- 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
- Application Last Date
- 1 July 2026 — up to 4:30 PM only
- Application Start Date
- 12 June 2026
- Salary
- GDMO: ₹56,100 (Level 10) + NPA | Specialist Grade-II: ₹67,700 (Level 11) + NPA | Child Psychologist: ₹44,900 (Level 7) + NPA
- Conducting Body
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
- Eligibility
- MBBS (GDMO/Specialist Grade-II) | M.Phil Clinical Psychology + RCI (Child Psychologist)
Quick Summary
JIPMER Puducherry has released Group A Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 for 34 posts across GDMO, Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale), and Child Psychologist. Apply online 12 June – 1 July 2026 at jipmer.edu.in. CBT on 15 July 2026. Pay: Level 10–11, 7th CPC with NPA.
The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry is an Institute of National Importance established by an Act of Parliament — the JIPMER, Puducherry Act, 2008. Functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, JIPMER is one of India's premier public medical institutions, consistently ranked among the top government medical colleges in the country. It operates three campuses: the main campus in Puducherry, and satellite campuses at Karaikal (Tamil Nadu) and Yanam (Andhra Pradesh). The official website for recruitment notifications is jipmer.edu.in.
Three process details in the JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 recruitment will cost unprepared candidates their candidature — not their eligibility. First: GDMO campus preference (Puducherry / Karaikal / Yanam) must be indicated at the time of application and is final — it cannot be changed at any subsequent stage. Second: the negative marking rule differs by post — GDMO and Child Psychologist carry −1 mark per wrong answer (with +4 for each correct), while Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) has no negative marking at all. Third: applying for multiple posts requires a separate application and a separate fee (₹1,500/₹1,200) for each post. Read the process fully before submitting the first form.
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry has released official notification no. JPADMN-1REC031/1/2026 dated 12 June 2026, inviting online applications from eligible Indian nationals for 34 Group A (Non-Faculty) posts across its three campuses — Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam. The posts include General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO), Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale), and Child Psychologist. Applications are accepted online at cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/827/101080/Registration.html (hosted on JIPMER's official application platform) from 12 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 (up to 4:30 PM). The selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) on 15 July 2026 followed by a Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared with 80% weightage to CBT and 20% to the Personal Interview. Pay scales are at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100) for GDMO and Pay Level 11 (₹67,700) for Specialist Grade-II, both inclusive of Non-Practising Allowance (NPA).
The previous JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty recruitment cycle (2025) covered 18 posts for Specialist Grade-II and GDMO. The 2026 notification expands this to 34 posts — an 89% increase — driven primarily by the significant scaling of medical services at the Yanam campus (27 of 34 posts are at Yanam), and the first-ever inclusion of a Child Psychologist post in this category.
| Organisation | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | JPADMN-1REC031/1/2026 |
| Posts | General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) | Child Psychologist |
| Total Vacancies | 34 Posts |
| Campuses | Puducherry | Karaikal | Yanam |
| Application Start Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 1 July 2026 — up to 4:30 PM only |
| Admit Card | 9 July 2026 (tentative) |
| CBT Exam Date | 15 July 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Pay Scale | GDMO: ₹56,100 (Level 10) + NPA | Specialist Grade-II: ₹67,700 (Level 11) + NPA | Child Psychologist: ₹44,900 (Level 7) + NPA |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Portal | jipmer.edu.in |
Source: Official JIPMER notification JPADMN-1REC031/1/2026 dated 12 June 2026, available at JIPMER official notification PDF .
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Important Dates
The application window is exactly 20 days (12 June to 1 July 2026). The hard cut-off for submission is 4:30 PM on 1 July 2026 — not end of day, not midnight. The CBT is scheduled within 14 days of the application close date (15 July 2026), making this one of the fastest exam-after-application timelines in recent central government medical recruitment. Admit cards will be available 6 days before the exam.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Begins | 12 June 2026 | Open |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 1 July 2026 — up to 4:30 PM only | Active |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 1 July 2026 | Active |
| Admit Card Available (Tentative) | 9 July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Exam Date | 15 July 2026 (Wednesday) | Upcoming |
| Personal Interview | To be announced after CBT result — check jipmer.edu.in | |
| Final Result & Merit List | To be announced — check jipmer.edu.in |
Dates as per JIPMER notification JPADMN-1REC031/1/2026. Admit card date is tentative; exact dates for interview, final result, and joining will be published on jipmer.edu.in.
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
The 34 posts are distributed across three campuses with the Yanam campus accounting for 27 posts — 19 GDMO and 8 Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale). The Specialist Grade-II posts at Yanam cover 7 specialties. The Child Psychologist post is at the main Puducherry campus. Candidates applying for GDMO posts must specify campus preference at application; for the Specialist Grade-II and Child Psychologist posts, the campus is fixed.
| Post Name | Campus / Location | Vacancies | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | Yanam | 19 | MBBS from a recognised university + 3 years post-internship clinical experience + valid MCI/NMC registration. More details in notification. |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | Karaikal | 05 | |
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | Puducherry | 01 | |
| Child Psychologist | Puducherry | 01 | M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or equivalent from a recognised institution + minimum 2 years experience in Child & Adolescent Mental Health + valid RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration. |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) — 7 Specialties: Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Radio-Diagnosis | Yanam | 08 | MBBS from a recognised university + MD/MS/DM in the relevant specialty + post-qualification experience as per specialty requirements. More details in notification. |
| Total | – | 34 | – |
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | UR (General) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty (All Posts) | 19 | 07 | 02 | 04 | 02 | 34 |
Category-wise vacancy data as per notification JPADMN-1REC031/1/2026. OBC candidates must hold a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate. EWS candidates must hold a valid EWS income and asset certificate issued by a competent authority for the current financial year.
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Per Post) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹1,200 |
| PH / PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | Nil (fully exempt) |
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
| Post | Max Age (General/UR) | Max Age (OBC) | Max Age (SC/ST) | Max Age (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) | 35 years | 38 years (+3) | 40 years (+5) | +10 over category limit |
| Child Psychologist | 35 years | 38 years (+3) | 40 years (+5) | +10 over category limit |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) | 40 years | 43 years (+3) | 45 years (+5) | +10 over category limit |
Age limits as on 01 July 2026. Government of India standard age relaxation applies: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years (cumulative over category age limit). Ex-Servicemen age relaxation as per central government rules. Age is reckoned from the date of birth as entered in the Matriculation/SSLC certificate.
Educational Qualification & Experience (Post-wise)
| Post | Degree / Qualification | Experience Required | Registration / Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) — Puducherry, Karaikal & Yanam | MBBS degree from a recognised university included in the Schedules to the IMC Act 1956 | Minimum 3 years clinical experience after completion of compulsory rotating internship (post-MBBS internship certificate required) | Valid permanent registration with MCI / NMC / State Medical Council. Preference for candidates with experience in post-COVID care, emergency medicine, or general medicine as per notification. |
| Child Psychologist — Puducherry | M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) | Minimum 2 years experience in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (post-M.Phil experience in a recognised hospital/institution) | Valid current registration in the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) maintained by RCI. Registration must be valid as on 01 July 2026. |
| Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) — Yanam (Specialties: Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Radio-Diagnosis) | MBBS degree from a recognised university + MD / MS / DM in the relevant specialty as per the Schedules to the IMC Act 1956 (or as recognised by NMC) | Post-qualification experience in the relevant specialty as specified post-wise in the official notification PDF at jipmer.edu.in | Valid permanent registration with MCI / NMC / State Medical Council. Speciality-specific requirements (number of procedures, cases, etc.) as detailed in the official notification. |
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Pay Scale & Salary
JIPMER Group A (Non-Faculty) posts carry 7th Pay Commission scales applicable to central government employees, along with Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) — a healthcare-sector specific allowance paid to medical officers in lieu of private practice restrictions. NPA is currently 25% of basic pay. The total emoluments are among the most competitive for government medical officer positions in India.
At JIPMER — an Institute of National Importance — selected medical officers work in one of India's largest and most advanced public healthcare systems, with access to complex multi-specialty patient cases that are difficult to encounter in a standard government district hospital setup. Career progression within JIPMER from Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) → Senior Scale → Selection Grade follows a defined seniority and performance-based ladder, with pay progression up to Level 13 (₹1,23,100 basic pay) at higher grades.
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 has two stages — CBT and Personal Interview — with a fixed 80:20 weightage. The CBT is conducted first; shortlisted candidates are called for the Personal Interview based on their CBT performance. The two critical process differences that vary by post are: (1) the negative marking rule, and (2) whether the CBT is applicable. Read the post-wise rules below before deciding how aggressively to attempt the CBT.
| Stage | GDMO & Child Psychologist | Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) | Merit Counting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Conducted — with negative marking: +4 per correct answer, −1 per wrong answer | Conducted — No negative marking (raw score = correct answers only) | 80% weightage in final merit |
| Personal Interview | Conducted for all posts after CBT shortlisting | 20% weightage in final merit | |
| Final Merit List | CBT Score (80%) + Interview Score (20%) = Final Score out of 100% | Basis for appointment, category-wise | |
| If CBT not conducted for a post | Personal Interview carries 100% weightage | Interview-only merit | |
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 CBT – Exam Pattern
| Parameter | GDMO & Child Psychologist | Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online | |
| Exam Date | 15 July 2026 (Wednesday) | |
| Question Type | Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +4 marks | +1 mark (indicative — confirm from notification) |
| Negative Marking (Wrong Answer) | −1 mark per wrong answer | No negative marking |
| Subjects Covered | Clinical medicine (MBBS level) + relevant specialty knowledge | Specialty-specific clinical knowledge (MD/MS/DM level) |
| Language | English | |
| CBT Cities | Multiple cities — exact list in official notification at jipmer.edu.in | |
How to Fill JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 Online Form – Step by Step
Applications are submitted through JIPMER's hosted portal on DigiAlm's platform. The process is self-contained — no OTR or external registration system is required. Read the official notification PDF from jipmer.edu.in before starting the application, as eligibility verification is done before the CBT and disqualification can occur even after clearing the exam. Close all verification gaps before applying.
- Download and read the official notification first: Download the full notification PDF from JIPMER notification PDF (jipmer.edu.in) . Verify your eligibility against the post-specific eligibility criteria, experience requirements, and registration conditions before opening the application form.
- Visit the online application portal: Open the JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 application at JIPMER Group A 2026 Online Application Form (hosted on JIPMER's DigiAlm portal). Click "New Registration" to begin.
- Register and complete basic details: Enter your personal details — name, date of birth, email, mobile number, category, and PwBD status. Set login credentials. Verify your details match your supporting documents exactly before proceeding to the next step.
- Choose post and campus (GDMO applicants — campus preference is final): Select the specific post you are applying for. If applying for GDMO, select your preferred campus (Puducherry / Karaikal / Yanam) — this choice is permanent and cannot be changed. If you wish to apply for multiple GDMO campuses or multiple posts, you must submit entirely separate applications with separate fees.
- Fill qualification and experience details: Enter your MBBS/M.Phil/MD/MS/DM qualification details (university, year of passing, registration number with MCI/NMC/RCI), post-qualification experience details (hospital name, designation, period), and any additional qualifications. Experience certificates from previous employers will be required at the document verification stage.
- Upload photograph and signature: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white/light background, clear, no spectacles) and a scanned signature in black ink on white paper in the prescribed format. Specifications (file size, dimensions, format) are detailed in the notification PDF.
- Pay the application fee: Pay ₹1,500 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹1,200 (SC/ST) per post via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Fee is non-refundable. Save the payment confirmation. PwBD candidates pay no fee.
- Preview, submit, and save confirmation: Review every field carefully — especially campus preference (GDMO), post name, category, and qualification details. Click "Final Submit." Download and print the confirmation. Note your registration/application number for admit card download and future reference.
Application open: 12 June 2026 | Deadline: 1 July 2026 at 4:30 PM | CBT: 15 July 2026
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 Admit Card – How to Download
The JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 CBT Admit Card (Hall Ticket) is expected to be available from 9 July 2026 (tentative) on the JIPMER official website and/or the application portal. No admit card will be dispatched by post.
- Visit jipmer.edu.in or the application portal at cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/827/101080/Registration.html when the admit card link is activated on or after 9 July 2026.
- Log in with your JIPMER Group A 2026 application registration number and password, or use the application number and date of birth as prompted.
- Download the admit card PDF, verify all details (name, photograph, exam date, exam centre address, post applied for, exam shift), and print at least two copies on A4 white paper.
- Carry the printed admit card + a valid government-issued original photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / PAN card) to the CBT centre on 15 July 2026. Also carry your MCI/NMC/RCI registration certificate and relevant degree certificate — document verification may be initiated at the exam centre.
JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 – Official Links
| Apply Online | JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 Online Application |
| Download Official Notification PDF | JIPMER Group A Non-Faculty 2026 Notification PDF (jipmer.edu.in) |
| JIPMER Official Website | jipmer.edu.in |
