The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has released an official notification for various Group A positions at its Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam campuses. Here are the key details you need to know: 🔹 Posts & Vacancies (Total: 34) 1. Specialist Grade II (Junior Scale) – 8 Posts (Yanam) * Specialties: Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Medicine, Nephrology, OBG, Orthopaedics, Radio-Diagnosis. 2. General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) – 25 Posts * Campuses: Puducherry (1), Karaikal (5), Yanam (19). 3. Child Psychologist – 1 Post (Puducherry). 🔹 Eligibility Criteria * Specialist Grade II: Recognized MBBS + MD/DM/MS in relevant specialty + 1 to 3 years of post-qualification institutional experience (depending on specialty). Max Age: 40 years. * GDMO: Medical qualification (Schedule I/II/Part II of Third Schedule) + 3 years of experience after completing 1 year of compulsory Internship. Max Age: 35 years. * Child Psychologist: M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology + 2 years of experience in Child/Adolescent Mental Health + Valid RCI registration. Max Age: 35 years. (Note: Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates as per rules). 🔹 Selection Process * Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in English only. * Personal Interview (Shortlisted candidates will be selected based on a weightage of 80% CBT + 20% Interview, or 100% Interview if applications are limited). * Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers; -1 for incorrect answers (No negative marking for Specialist Grade II). 📅 Important Dates * Online Registration Closes: July 1, 2026 (till 04:30 PM) * Hall Ticket Download: July 9, 2026 (Tentative) * Date of Online Exam (CBT): July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) 💰 Application Fees * UR / EWS / OBC: ₹1, 500 + transaction charges * SC / ST: ₹1, 200 + transaction charges * PWBD: Exempted 📝 How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only via the official website. No hard copies will be accepted. Ensure your passport photo is taken holding a placard displaying your name and the date of capture. 🌐 Official Website to Apply: [https://www.jipmer.edu.in](https://www.jipmer.edu.in) Take the leap and advance your medical career. Best of luck!