Great news for job seekers in Jammu & Kashmir! Authorities have officially confirmed the referral of a large number of vacancies from SKIMS (Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences) to the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) and the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC).
Although the official consolidated notification is still awaited, this confirmation clearly signals mass recruitment in the Health & Medical Education Department in the coming months.
📌 Total Vacancies (Expected)
🏥 SKIMS & Health Department Posts:
- 1,300+ Paramedical & Ministerial Posts – Referred to JKSSB
- 367 Non-Gazetted Posts – Referred to JKSSB
- 159 Gazetted Posts – Referred to JKPSC
These vacancies are part of a major initiative to strengthen healthcare services in Jammu & Kashmir, as highlighted by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor.
⏳ Current Status (Important)
- ✅ Vacancies officially referred to JKSSB & JKPSC
- ⏳ Advertisement notification pending
- 📄 Application process will start after procedural and Finance Department clearances
- 📰 Recently, 29 Gazetted SKIMS posts were advertised by JKPSC in November 2025, indicating that the remaining large batch is expected soon
👉 Note: No single consolidated advertisement has been released yet as of 15 December 2025, but recruitment is actively in process.
👨⚕️ Expected Job Categories
While post-wise details will be confirmed in the official notification, the recruitment is expected to include:
- Paramedical Staff (Technicians, Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, etc.)
- Ministerial / Clerical Staff
- Non-Gazetted Technical & Administrative Posts
- Gazetted Medical & Teaching Posts
- Health Department Support Roles
🧾 Eligibility (Indicative)
Eligibility will vary post-to-post and may include:
- 10th / 12th / Diploma / Graduation / Post-Graduation
- Medical & Paramedical qualifications for technical posts
- Age limits as per JKSSB / JKPSC rules
- Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir (as applicable)
👉 Exact eligibility will be announced in the official notification only.
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Once the notification is released:
- Visit the official website
- JKSSB: https://jkssb.nic.in
- JKPSC: https://jkpsc.nic.in
- Click on the Recruitment / Advertisement section
- Open the relevant SKIMS recruitment notification
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and save a copy for future reference
🔍 How to Stay Updated (Very Important)
Candidates are strongly advised to:
- Regularly check JKSSB & JKPSC official websites
- Follow updates on the SKIMS official website
- Keep documents ready in advance
- Start exam preparation early
⏰ Advertisements are expected soon, as the government is actively working to fast-track the recruitment process.
📢 Conclusion
This is one of the largest upcoming healthcare recruitments in Jammu & Kashmir. If you are preparing for JKSSB or JKPSC exams, this is a golden opportunity. Stay alert, stay prepared, and don’t miss the notification!