Overview
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has released a recruitment notification for the post of Medical Officer (General) (630 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot
- 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
- Vacancies
- 630
- Advertisement No
- BFU-26/26
- Posted
- 16-07-2026
- Last date to apply
- 05-08-2026
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 16-07-2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 05-08-2026 |
| Written Exam Date | Not yet released |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not yet released |
| Result Date | Not yet released |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
The 630 vacancies include 540 fresh posts and 90 backlog posts, distributed across categories as follows. Category: Fresh Posts | Backlog Posts | Total Posts | Reserved for Women General: 105 | 00 | 105 | 30 EWS: 54 | 32 | 86 | 27 BC: 23 | 00 | 23 | 9 SC (M&B): 20 | 00 | 20 | 08 SC (R&O): 19 | 00 | 19 | 07 ESM/LDESM (General): 134 | 00 | 134 | 76 ESM/LDESM (SC): 87 | 00 | 87 | 00 ESM/LDESM (BC): 41 | 00 | 41 | 00 Physical Handicapped (Female) by Rotation: 22 | 42 | 64 | 32 Sports (General): 21 | 00 | 21 | 11 Sports SC (M&B): 05 | 08 | 13 | 00 Sports SC (R&O): 04 | 08 | 12 | 00 Freedom Fighter (Female) by Rotation: 05 | 00 | 05 | 02 Total: 540 | 90 | 630 | 202 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.
Eligibility
• 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
Age Limit
Age limit: between 18 and 37 years as on 1 January 2026.
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/-.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee All categories except SC: ₹2,360/- (Fee ₹2,000 + GST ₹360 @ 18%) SC Category: ₹1,180/- (Fee ₹1,000 + GST ₹180 @ 18%) The application fee is non-refundable. Mode of fee payment is not specified in the notification.
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.
How to Apply
• 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
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)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for BFUHS Medical Officer (General) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 630 Posts?
Online Application Start Date: 16-07-2026; Online Application Last Date: 05-08-2026; Written Exam Date: Not yet released; Admit Card Release Date: Not yet released; Result Date: Not yet released
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee All categories except SC: ₹2,360/- (Fee ₹2,000 + GST ₹360 @ 18%) SC Category: ₹1,180/- (Fee ₹1,000 + GST ₹180 @ 18%) The application fee is non-refundable. Mode of fee payment is not specified in the notification.
What is the age limit?
Age limit: between 18 and 37 years as on 1 January 2026.
What is the 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.