Overview
The Public Health Department Maharashtra has announced the recruitment of 1,440 Medical Officer Group‑A (S‑20) posts for 2026. Positions require an MBBS or specialist qualification, with an age limit of 18–38 years (with relaxations for reserved categories, sports persons, PwD, and orphans). The salary ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month. Applications are accepted online from 27 Feb 2026 to 20 Mar 2026, with a fee of Rs. 1,000 for General and Rs. 700 for Reserved categories. Selection is merit‑based with no written exam, and candidates must sign a 5‑year bond.
Key Details
- Organization
- Public Health Department Maharashtra
- Qualification
- MBBS degree from an NMC‑recognized university with completed compulsory rotating internship and valid registration with Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) or NMC. Specialists must hold a postgraduate degree/diploma (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/FCPS) in the relevant subject. Foreign‑educated candidates must have cleared the FMGE (NBE) examination.
- Vacancies
- 1440
- Posted
- 27 February 2026
- Last date to apply
- 20 March 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 20 March 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
MBBS (Medical Officer): 766; Specialist – Gynecologist (Streeroga Tanya): 167; Specialist – Pediatrician (Balroga Tanya): 122; Specialist – Anesthesiologist (Bhultanya): 340; Specialist – Surgeon: 33; Specialist – Blood Transfusion Officer: 12
Selection Process
Merit‑based selection with no written examination. Scoring system: MBBS candidates – average percentage of marks in all years of MBBS (up to 50 marks), PG degree/diploma (20 marks), experience as contract/bond medical officer (up to 30 marks, with 10 marks for every 11 months in tribal/naxal‑affected/hilly areas and 5 marks for every 11 months in non‑tribal areas). Separate merit lists for specialists. Candidates must sign a 5‑year bond or pay a penalty.
How to Apply
Visit the official website https://www.morecruitment.maha-arogya.com., Read the official notification PDF carefully., Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link., Fill in the online application form with accurate details., Upload all required documents (birth certificate, domicile, internship completion certificate, MMC/NMC registration, etc.)., Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1000 for General, Rs. 700 for Reserved categories)., Submit the application; no edits are allowed after final submission., After payment, download the application form within 48 hours., Ensure the application is submitted before 20 March 2026 11:59 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Public Health Department Maharashtra Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1440 Posts?
Notification Date: 27 February 2026; Online Application Start Date: 27 February 2026; Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee: 20 March 2026
What is the application fee?
General: 1000; Reserved: 700
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years; maximum 38 years for Unreserved/OBC (NCL). Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EWS) up to 43 years. Sports persons up to 45 years (Unreserved) or 43 years (Reserved). PwD and Orphan candidates up to 43 years.
What is the selection process?
Merit‑based selection with no written examination. Scoring system: MBBS candidates – average percentage of marks in all years of MBBS (up to 50 marks), PG degree/diploma (20 marks), experience as contract/bond medical officer (up to 30 marks, with 10 marks for every 11 months in tribal/naxal‑affected/hilly areas and 5 marks for every 11 months in non‑tribal areas). Separate merit lists for specialists. Candidates must sign a 5‑year bond or pay a penalty.