RUHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 600 Vacancies in Rajasthan
A golden career opportunity awaits medical graduates aspiring to serve in public healthcare as the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur, has officially released the notification for the Medical Officer Recruitment Exam 2026. Aimed at strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure under the Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Rajasthan, this recruitment drive will fill a substantial 600 Medical Officer positions. Online applications are scheduled to open on September 14, 2026, providing aspiring doctors ample time to prepare their credentials before the final submission deadline on October 13, 2026.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown and Reservation Details
The 600 vacant medical officer posts have been strategically distributed across various social categories to ensure fair representation in accordance with state government reservation policies. The category-wise breakdown includes 216 posts for Unreserved (General/UR) candidates, 126 posts for Other Backward Classes (OBC/BC), 96 posts for Scheduled Caste (SC) applicants, 72 posts for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, 60 posts for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and 30 posts for Most Backward Classes (MBC). In addition to these standard quotas, specific horizontal and vertical reservations are allocated for female candidates, widows, and abandoned women as per government norms.
Essential Educational Qualifications, Age Limits, and Registration
To be eligible for consideration in the RUHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill precise academic and professional criteria. Applicants are required to hold a recognized MBBS degree from a university established by law and must possess valid permanent registration with the Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC) on or before the designated examination date. Regarding age restrictions, candidates must be at least 22 years old and no older than 45 years as of January 1, 2026, with permissible upper age relaxations applicable to reserved category applicants in line with Rajasthan state guidelines.
Selection Process, Pay Scale, and Important Application Dates
The selection procedure for these prestigious medical positions will involve a rigorous written examination followed by comprehensive document verification (DV), with the final merit list determined strictly by performance in the written test. Selected medical officers will be placed on an attractive salary scale accompanied by standard allowances as mandated by the Rajasthan government pay matrix.
Eligible and interested candidates can complete their applications exclusively in online mode by visiting the official university portal at ruhsraj.org.
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Notification Release Date: August 13, 2026
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Online Application Start Date: September 14, 2026
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Application Closing Date: October 13, 2026
Young medical professionals are advised to review the official notification thoroughly and ensure all registration requirements are met promptly when the application window opens.