APPSC Medical Specialist Recruitment 2026 — 117 Vacancies

About This Job

APPSC is hiring 117 Medical Specialist posts — 115 Junior Specialist (Allopathy) across 21 disciplines and 2 Junior Dental Specialist — under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. You need an MBBS + Post-Graduate Degree in the concerned specialty and registration with Arunachal Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) to apply. The online application opens on 17 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 18 May 2026. Salary is Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month (Pay Matrix Level-11).

APPSC Medical Specialist Recruitment 2026 - 117 Posts

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 3/2026 for 117 posts under the Medical Specialist Recruitment 2026. The recruitment covers 21 disciplines for Junior Specialist (Allopathy) and 2 disciplines for Junior Dental Specialist. The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has granted a one-time relaxation waiving the experience requirement (3 years post-PG Degree / 5 years post-PG Diploma), making it easier for fresh post-graduate doctors to apply. Selection is purely through interview — there is no written exam for this recruitment.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

Junior Specialist (Allopathy) — 115 Posts

Junior Dental Specialist — 2 Posts

• Conservative Dentistry & Endodontist: 1 post (Reserved for APST)
• Prosthodontist: 1 post (Reserved for APST)

Reservation breakdown: 23 Unreserved + 90 Reserved for APST candidates + 4 Reserved for APST PwBD candidates = 117 Total

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Specialist (Allopathy):

• Qualification: A recognized medical qualification included in the First or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualification) of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
• PG Degree: Post-Graduate Degree in the concerned specialty mentioned in Section 'A' or Section 'B' or Section 'D' as per Schedule VI of Arunachal Pradesh Health Service Rules, 2000 (or equivalent)
• Registration: You must be registered with the Arunachal Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) (including Foreign Medical Graduates/Post-Graduates)
• Experience Waiver: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has granted one-time relaxation waiving the requirement of 3 years' experience post-PG Degree and 5 years' experience post-PG Diploma

For Junior Dental Specialist:

• Qualification: Medical qualification included in Part-I or Part-III of the Schedule to the Dentist Act, 1948
• PG Degree: Post-Graduate degree in the concerned specialty as per Section 'A' or Section 'B' or Section 'D' of Schedule-VI of Arunachal Pradesh Health Service Rules, 2000 (or equivalent)
• Registration: You must be registered with the Arunachal Pradesh Dental Council (APDC)

Note: Candidates in Government Service must upload a copy of intimation submitted to their Head of Department or NOC issued by the department.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 50 years as on last date of submission of online application form (18 May 2026)
• Age Relaxation for Government Servants: Relaxable by 5 years (i.e., up to 55 years) for serving Government employees of Arunachal Pradesh
• PwBD Candidates: Age concession as per Government rules in force

Salary

• Pay Matrix Level-11: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month as admissible under rules
• Plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per Government of Arunachal Pradesh rules

Application Fee

• APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) candidates: Rs. 150
• All other applicants (General/OBC/EWS etc.): Rs. 200
• PwBD candidates: No fee (exempted as per Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018)
• Payment mode: Online only

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is done in the following stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on information provided in the online application form
2. Viva-Voce / Interview (100 marks): Selection is made through interview only as per Arunachal Pradesh Health Service Rules-2000. You must score a minimum of 50% (i.e., 50 out of 100 marks) to qualify
3. Document Verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of interview. Candidates found ineligible during document verification will be rejected and not allowed to appear in the interview
4. Medical Test: Conducted by the Appointing Authority (Health & Family Welfare Department) before final appointment

Note: PwBD candidates with 40% or above disability must comply with functional requirements prescribed for the post. Relaxation in qualifying marks for PwBD candidates as per Government notification.

How to Apply

1. Go to the APPSC portal at appsc.gov.in
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user (already registered candidates can log in directly)
3. Fill in the online application form for Medical Specialist Recruitment-2026
4. Upload all required documents (signature, photo, certificates, APMC/APDC registration, etc.)
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the application before 1700 hours on 18 May 2026 and take a printout

Note: Submit only a single application. If multiple applications are submitted, the one with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be accepted. Carefully read the DISCLAIMER in the online form before final submission.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 17 April 2026 (from 1700 hours)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 May 2026 (by 1700 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the assigned specialty department
• Perform specialist medical or dental procedures as per clinical guidelines and protocols
• Maintain accurate patient records including case sheets, treatment plans and investigation reports
• Supervise and guide junior medical staff, interns and postgraduate students where applicable
• Participate in emergency duties and ward rounds as assigned by the hospital administration
• Follow infection control standards, biomedical waste management protocols and hospital safety guidelines
• Assist in capacity building, training and health awareness programmes organised by the department