RUHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 — 600 Vacancies

The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) has announced recruitment for 600 Medical Officer (Medical) posts under the Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Rajasthan. If you hold an MBBS degree, you can apply online at ruhsraj.org. The application window runs from 14 September 2026 to 13 October 2026. This is one of the largest direct recruitment drives for doctors in Rajasthan this year, covering all reserved and unreserved categories.

Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Medical Officer (Medical) Recruitment 2026 - 600 Posts

The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), headquartered in Jaipur, has released this notification to fill 600 posts of Medical Officer (Medical) under the Rajasthan Medical Services Rules, 1963, following a government order from the Directorate of Medical, Health & Family Welfare Services dated 11 August 2026. The recruitment is conducted through the Medical Officer Direct Recruitment Examination 2026, and covers Unreserved, EWS, BC, SC, ST and MBC categories along with the horizontal reservations applicable under Rajasthan government rules. This is one of the biggest Medical Officer recruitment drives in the state in recent years, giving MBBS graduates a strong chance to join Rajasthan's public health system. Working as a Medical Officer with the state health department is a common entry route into a stable, pensionable government career, with postings across primary health centres, community health centres and district hospitals in Rajasthan.

RUHS will publish a detailed information booklet before the application window opens, covering:

• Essential qualification and experience requirements
• Category-wise and post-wise reservation details
• Pay level and fixed pay structure
• Examination schedule and exam pattern
• Other terms and conditions for appointment

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

• Unreserved (UR): 216 posts
• Backward Classes (BC): 126 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 96 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 72 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 60 posts
• Most Backward Classes (MBC): 30 posts

These six categories add up to all 600 posts. Additional horizontal reservation for women candidates, Ex-Servicemen and persons with disabilities applies within these numbers as per Rajasthan government rules.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an MBBS degree to apply for the Medical Officer (Medical) post.
• Registration: You must hold valid registration with the Rajasthan Medical Council by the date of the written examination, as required under Personnel Department rules dated 17/09/1999.
• Posting: Selected candidates will serve under the Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Rajasthan.

Detailed eligibility conditions, including experience requirements and category-specific criteria, will be published in the official information booklet closer to the application start date.

Selection Process

Selection for the Medical Officer (Medical) posts is through a written examination:

1. Medical Officer Direct Recruitment Examination 2026: A written examination conducted by RUHS to test your medical knowledge and suitability for the post.

The full exam pattern — including subjects, marks distribution, duration and negative marking — will be released in the official information booklet along with the exam schedule.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RUHS website at www.ruhsraj.org.
2. Download and read the detailed information booklet once it is released.
3. Register and fill in the online application form between 14 September 2026 and 13 October 2026.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online, once the fee structure is announced.
6. Submit the form and save a copy of the confirmation for your records.

For any queries, you can contact RUHS at 0141-2795527 or email entrance@ruhsraj.org.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 14 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 13 October 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

Note: This is RUHS's preliminary recruitment notice. Details on age limit, pay level, application fee and the full exam pattern will be published in the detailed information booklet on the RUHS website. RUHS advises all candidates to check the website regularly for updates and future notifications related to this recruitment.

• Diagnose and treat patients at your assigned government health facility in Rajasthan
• Prescribe medicines and plan treatment for patients under your care
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient case files
• Participate in public health programs and government health schemes
• Provide emergency and on-call medical services as required
• Supervise nursing and paramedical staff at your posting
• Coordinate with senior medical officers and district health authorities
• Conduct health camps and community outreach activities