The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has announced a major recruitment drive for faculty positions in 2025, offering opportunities in various medical and allied departments. This initiative aims to bolster the institute’s academic and clinical capabilities at its Vijaypur campus.
AIIMS Jammu, established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), is inviting applications for 80 faculty posts on a direct recruitment basis. Key trending terms like AIIMS Jammu faculty recruitment 2025, AIIMS Jammu vacancies, professor jobs AIIMS, assistant professor eligibility, and medical faculty positions are buzzing as aspiring candidates seek details. The recruitment, under Employment Notification No. 14/2025 dated October 1, 2025, targets Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders.
Applications opened on October 3, 2025, with the deadline set for October 24, 2025. Interested candidates must apply online via the official portal at exams.aiimsjammu.edu.in, followed by submitting hard copies of documents by October 28, 2025.
Vacancy Breakdown
The 80 positions are distributed across four levels: Professor (24), Additional Professor (15), Associate Professor (18), and Assistant Professor (23). Reservations apply for categories including UR (Unreserved), OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities). Here’s a detailed table of vacancies by post, category, and department:
| Post | Total | EWS | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Key Departments (Examples) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 24 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | Anaesthesiology (3), Biochemistry (2), Cardiology (1), General Surgery (2), Medicine Oncology (5), etc. |
| Additional Professor | 15 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | Cardiology (3), Hospital Administration (2), Neonatology (1), Neurology (1), etc. |
| Associate Professor | 18 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | General Medicine (1), Microbiology (2), Pediatrics (2), Radio Diagnosis (2), etc. |
| Assistant Professor | 23 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | Anaesthesiology (4), General Surgery (4), Orthopaedics (4), Radio Diagnosis (5), etc. |
Note: AIIMS Jammu reserves the right to modify vacancies. All positions are full-time, and private practice is prohibited. Departments span Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cardiology, CTVS, Dermatology, E.N.T., Forensic Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Hospital Administration, Microbiology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radio Diagnosis, Surgical Oncology, Transfusion Medicine, Trauma & Emergency Medicine, Urology, and more.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility must be fulfilled by October 24, 2025. Requirements vary by post and include:
- Essential Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Postgraduate degrees like MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB in the relevant specialty from NMC-recognized institutions.
- Experience (Post-qualification teaching/research in recognized institutions):
- Professor: 14 years, including 3 as Additional Professor and 4 as Associate Professor.
- Additional Professor: 10 years, including 4 as Associate Professor.
- Associate Professor: 6 years, including 3 as Assistant Professor.
- Assistant Professor: 3 years (for MD/MS); 1 year or none for super-specialties like DM/MCh depending on course duration.
- For non-medical candidates in subjects like Anatomy, Biochemistry: Master’s degree + PhD + relevant experience.
- DNB equivalence requires proof per NMC guidelines (e.g., from 500+ bed hospitals or additional senior residency).
- Registration with State/Central Medical Council is mandatory.
Equivalent qualifications are subject to approval by AIIMS Jammu’s Competent Authority.
Age Limits
- Maximum 50 years for Assistant/Associate Professor; 58 years for Professor/Additional Professor (as on closing date).
- Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/Government servants, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD (additional for reserved categories). No relaxation for SC/ST/OBC in UR vacancies.
Pay Scales
- Professor: Level 14A (Rs. 1,68,900 – 2,20,400) + NPA.
- Additional Professor: Level 13A2 (Rs. 1,48,200 – 2,11,400) + NPA.
- Associate Professor: Level 13A1 (Rs. 1,38,300 – 2,09,200) + NPA.
- Assistant Professor: Level 12 (Rs. 1,01,500 – 1,67,400) + NPA.
Plus usual allowances for Central Government employees in Jammu.
Application Fees
- General/OBC: Rs. 3,000.
- EWS/SC/ST: Rs. 2,400 (refundable for SC/ST if interviewed).
- PwBD: Exempted.
Pay online; non-payment leads to rejection.
Application Process
- Register and apply online at exams.aiimsjammu.edu.in or aiimsjammu.edu.in from October 3 to 24, 2025.
- Upload scanned documents: Photo, signature, qualifications, experience, age proof, category certificate (prescribed format), NOC (if employed), etc.
- Submit hard copies of the online application and self-attested documents to: Registrar, Academic Block, 6th Floor, AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu – 181134 by October 28, 2025 (via post/hand).
Failure to submit hard copies cancels candidature.
Selection Procedure
- Based on interview performance.
- Possible written/screening test for shortlisting.
- Appear in person at Board Room, Academic Block, AIIMS Vijaypur (reporting 9:30 AM; dates to be notified).
No online interviews.
Important Notes
- Reservations as per Government of India rules (horizontal for PwBD).
- Canvassing leads to disqualification.
- Decisions by AIIMS Jammu are final.
- Check aiimsjammu.edu.in for updates.
This recruitment enhances U.S.-linked medical collaborations, as AIIMS draws global talent, including from diaspora communities. For applicants, it offers stable careers in healthcare amid growing demand for specialists.
By Sam Michael
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