Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has invited online applications for 630 Medical Officer (General) posts under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. This recruitment is issued vide Advertisement No. BFU-26/26. Eligible candidates holding an MBBS degree can apply online from 16 July 2026 to 5 August 2026. Selection will be through a written examination conducted by BFUHS. Here are the complete details of eligibility, vacancy breakup, age limit, salary, fee and how to apply.
BFUHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
BFUHS Medical Officer Important Dates
BFUHS Medical Officer Vacancy Details: Category-wise Breakup
The 630 vacancies include 540 fresh posts and 90 backlog posts, distributed across categories as follows.
Note: the source notification lists the “Total” row as 540 fresh, 90 backlog and 630 combined, which matches the sum of the individual category rows above.
BFUHS Medical Officer Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- MBBS Degree
- Registered with the Punjab Medical Council or with any duly constituted Medical Council in India
- Knowledge of Punjabi Language up to Matriculation Standard or its equivalent. Candidates who do not possess this qualification must acquire it within six months of joining the service, failing which their services will be terminated
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Nationality
A candidate must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India, or
- A citizen of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
Candidates falling under the Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, or migrant categories above must hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of Punjab, Department of Home Affairs and Justice.
BFUHS Medical Officer Age Limit
Age limit: between 18 and 37 years as on 1 January 2026.
Age Relaxation
BFUHS Medical Officer Salary
Selected candidates will be given pay as per the central pattern for new recruits under the 7th CPC, with initial pay as per the pay matrix table at Level 9, amounting to ₹53,100/-.
BFUHS Medical Officer Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable. Mode of fee payment is not specified in the notification.
BFUHS Medical Officer Selection Process
- Written examination of 100 marks, conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
- Candidates must score a minimum of 33% marks in the written test to be declared eligible; those scoring below 33% will be declared ineligible
- Merely appearing in or qualifying the written test does not guarantee selection; candidates must also fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions of the advertisement
- Selection is based on inter-se-merit of the written test, subject to the reservation prescribed by the Government
- In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given as per Personnel Department, Punjab letter no. PERS-PP-108/9/2025-3PP1-210 dated 26.06.2026
- No extra weightage is given for higher qualifications than prescribed
Not specified: whether a separate interview or document verification round follows the written exam.
BFUHS Medical Officer Required Documents
- Certificates/diplomas/degrees establishing MBBS qualification (only those from recognized institutions are considered)
- Punjab Medical Council / duly constituted Medical Council registration proof
- Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS, etc.) issued by the Competent Authority, as applicable
- Ex-Serviceman/LDESM/Gallantry Award descendant certificate with Punjab domicile, as applicable
- Sports Gradation Certificate issued by the Director Sports, Punjab, for candidates claiming Sports quota benefit (must be held as on the last date of online application submission)
- Eligibility certificate from the Punjab Government, Department of Home Affairs and Justice, for candidates under the Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee/migrant nationality categories
- Police Verification certificate and clearance of any pending criminal charges (required at the appointment stage, not at the exam stage)
How to Apply for BFUHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BFUHS website: www.bfuhs.ac.in
- Locate the recruitment notification for Medical Officer (General), Advt. No. BFU-26/26
- Read the detailed notification carefully for category-wise vacancy, criteria and terms and conditions
- Fill out the online application form with correct personal, educational and category details
- Mention your sub-category/caste accurately in the application form, as requested
- Pay the applicable non-refundable application fee (₹2,360/- for all categories except SC; ₹1,180/- for SC category)
- Submit the application within the window: 16 July 2026 to 5 August 2026
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Important Instructions
- Candidates should select their category carefully; the category once selected/filled will not be changed under any circumstances
- Certificates/diplomas/degrees from non-recognized institutions will not be considered, and such candidatures will be declared ineligible
- No TA/DA will be paid for journeys undertaken for the written test, counselling, etc.
- BFUHS has no mechanism to verify certificates of candidates applying online. If any certificate is found fictitious, bogus, or the candidate ineligible at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled and legal action taken
- Only Government employees certified by the Head of Department as having no pending disciplinary proceedings, punishment, or other material disqualification are eligible to issue appointment letters
- LDESM/Grand children of Gallantry Award Winners (domiciled in Punjab) are considered against Ex-Servicemen vacancies only if sufficient Ex-Servicemen are not available; otherwise they are treated as General Category candidates
- Reservation will be as per applicable rules and Punjab Government policy guidelines; the number of posts for reserved categories in the advertisement is provisional
- The candidate’s qualification must be held prior to the last date of filing applications
- The number of posts can be increased or decreased at any time as per departmental requirement