The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Punjab has announced a large-scale recruitment under the National Health Mission for the year 2026 to strengthen healthcare services across the state. Through this recruitment drive, experienced and qualified medical professionals will be engaged as Specialist Doctors on an empanelment basis. This initiative aims to ensure quality medical care in government health facilities by appointing specialists in key medical disciplines. A total of 300 Specialist Doctor posts are available, making this an important opportunity for doctors seeking flexible working hours, service-based income, and a chance to contribute to public healthcare in Punjab.
Important Dates
The recruitment process follows a clearly defined schedule. Candidates must carefully note the important dates related to application submission and walk-in interviews.
- Advertisement Issued: 27 December 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 27 December 2025
- Walk-In Interview Dates:
- 08 January 2026
- 15 January 2026
- 22 January 2026
- 29 January 2026
Candidates are required to appear for the walk-in interview on the specified date as per departmental instructions.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Specialist Doctor (Empanelment Basis)
- Total Vacancies: 300 Posts
These vacancies are spread across various districts of Punjab and cover multiple medical specialties to meet healthcare requirements in government institutions.
Medical Specialties Required
The recruitment includes specialist positions in the following disciplines:
- General Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Chest and Tuberculosis
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Ophthalmology
- ENT
- Anaesthesiology
- Radiology
Applicants must possess the relevant postgraduate qualification in the specialty for which they are applying.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: No fee is required
Candidates can apply for this recruitment free of cost, as no registration or examination fee is charged.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following academic requirements:
- MBBS degree from a recognized university or institution
- Postgraduate qualification such as MD, MS, DNB degree, or DNB Diploma in the relevant specialty
- The qualification must be recognized by the Medical Council of India or the appropriate statutory authority
Medical Registration
- Candidates must be registered with the Punjab Medical Council or Medical Council of India
Punjabi Language Requirement
- Candidates must have passed Punjabi as a subject up to Matriculation level
This language qualification is mandatory for all applicants.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Up to 64 years
- Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026
There is no minimum age specified beyond the eligibility required to practice medicine.
Salary Scale / Empanelment Fee Structure
The selected Specialist Doctors will be paid based on the number of patients treated and medical services provided. The payment structure is performance-based and calculated monthly.
OPD Services
- ₹100 per OPD patient
IPD Services
- ₹100 per IPD patient
Surgical Procedures
- Major surgeries or Caesarean section: ₹3,500 per case
- Minor surgeries: ₹1,000 per case
- Minor medical procedures: ₹500 per case
Diagnostic and Emergency Services
- Ultrasound: ₹400 per procedure
- Emergency call visit: ₹1,500 per visit
- Anaesthesia charges for major surgeries: ₹2,000
Minimum Assured Patient Load
- OPD: 50 to 150 patients per day
- IPD: 2 to 20 patients per day
If the doctor attends all working days, the payment will not be less than the minimum assured amount, even if patient numbers fall below the minimum limit.
Additional Earnings
- An additional ₹100 per patient is paid for OPD or IPD cases above the minimum assured limit
- Payment is computed monthly based on the average number of patients attended
Other Financial Terms
- No additional allowances, perks, bonuses, or benefits are provided
- Payment is strictly service-based
Working Conditions
- Minimum service requirement: 3 hours per day
- Working days: Monday to Saturday
- Maximum leave allowed: 4 days per month
Private Practice Policy
- Private practice is permitted
- Doctors must avoid unnecessary referrals from government health facilities to private clinics
- Ethical medical standards must be maintained at all times
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be conducted through a walk-in interview. There is no written examination for this recruitment.
Selection will be based on:
- Educational qualifications
- Relevant professional experience
- Verification of original documents
- Performance in the interview
Document Verification
Candidates must bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies at the time of the walk-in interview. These include:
- MBBS degree certificate
- Postgraduate degree or diploma certificate
- Medical registration certificate
- Proof of Punjabi language qualification
- Age proof
- Identity proof
- Printed copy of the online application form
Failure to produce original documents may lead to disqualification.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted through online mode only
- After submission, candidates should take a printout of the application form
- Candidates must attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date with all required documents
- No separate interview call letter will be issued
