Contractual / Regular

IIT Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Duty Medical Officer & Staff Nurse Posts

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Aug. 31, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5 Posts
Pay Scale
₹35K - ₹60K / mo
Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years for Duty Medical Officer and 35 years for Staff Nurse as on 2026-09-17
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 27, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 27, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window27 Aug – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Duty Medical Officer (02 Posts): MBBS degree with completed compulsory rotating internship and valid registration with the National Medical Commission / State Medical Council. Freshers are eligible, though 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.
Staff Nurse (03 Posts): Intermediate (10+2) with 3-year General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) diploma OR B.Sc. (Nursing), with at least 3 years of post-qualification hospital experience. Experience in Casualty, ICU, or Surgical wards is desirable.
Age Limit (as on 17.09.2026): Maximum 40 years for Duty Medical Officer; maximum 35 years for Staff Nurse.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit reckoned as on 17.09.2026:
• Duty Medical Officer: Maximum 40 years
• Staff Nurse: Maximum 35 years
Age relaxation admissible in cases of horizontal reservation as per Government of India norms.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Online Application Screening & Scrutiny of Credentials

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Test / Skill Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Personal Interview (IIT Hyderabad Campus, Kandi, Sangareddy)

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Medical Fitness

OfflineQualifying Only

Eligible candidates applying online at https://careers.iith.ac.in by 17.09.2026 will be shortlisted based on educational qualifications and clinical experience. The selection process will be conducted at IIT Hyderabad campus (Kandi, Sangareddy) comprising a Written Test, Clinical Skill Assessment, and Personal Interview. Selected candidates will be offered contractual appointment initially for 11 months and must submit a release letter from their previous employer if currently employed.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Screening Test

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks deduction per incorrect answer (if objective)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Clinical Medicine & Patient Care / Nursing Procedures6060
General Aptitude, Basic Pharmacology, First Aid & Biomedical Safety2020
Total8080
Exam Tier / Mode

Clinical Skill Test & Personal Interview

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Practical Clinical Skills Assessment & Viva Voce150

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Medical personnel at IIT Hyderabad provide round-the-clock primary healthcare, emergency stabilization, and outpatient services at the campus hospital for students, faculty, staff, and campus residents. Duty Medical Officers handle up to 48 hours of rotational duty per week (including night shifts and weekend duty), overseeing inpatient wards, dispensing emergency treatments, and coordinating hospital transfers. Staff Nurses work 8 hours daily across 6-day rotational shifts. Staff residing off-campus must live within 10-15 minutes of the Kandi campus for rapid emergency recall.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for a period of 11 months, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and functional requirement. Stationed at IIT Hyderabad Campus, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual healthcare appointments do not confer regular cadre progression in the IIT system. However, institutional clinical experience at an Institute of National Importance provides strong competitive standing for permanent Medical Officer (Level-10) and Nursing Officer (Level-7) recruitments at AIIMS, Central Universities, and ESIC hospitals.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online Application Submission Only: Applications must be submitted exclusively via https://careers.iith.ac.in. Hard copies will not be accepted.
  • Approaching Deadline: Online application window closes on 17th September 2026.
  • Compulsory Health Insurance Requirement: Selected appointees must obtain and submit proof of an active individual health insurance policy at the time of joining.
  • Emergency Vicinity Constraint: Appointees residing outside campus quarters must reside within 10-15 minutes commuting distance from the Kandi campus.
  • No Application Fee: Applying for these medical/nursing posts is completely free of charge.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Duty Medical Officer (UR)1
  • Duty Medical Officer (EWS)1
  • Staff Nurse (UR)2
  • Staff Nurse (EWS)1
Total Vacancies5 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration:
• Duty Medical Officer: ₹60,000/- per month
• Staff Nurse: ₹35,000/- per month
Engagement is contractual initially for 11 months, with extension subject to satisfactory performance and functional requirements.

Monthly consolidated remuneration: ₹60,000/- per month for Duty Medical Officer and ₹35,000/- per month for Staff Nurse on contract basis initially for 11 months (extendable). Minimal OPD emergency care provided; candidates must maintain personal health insurance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  • Applications must be submitted online through the links provided for each position.
  • Refer to Annexure-I for detailed instructions on the online application process.
  • Candidates are advised to carefully read all instructions before filling the application form.
  • The application process involves registration, filling in personal information, educational qualifications, employment details, and uploading relevant certificates.
  • Only online applications will be accepted; offline submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying and upload all required certificates (Experience, Caste, Educational, Proof of DOB, etc.) in proper format.
  • Upon final submission, a PDF copy of the application form will be generated and sent to the registered email ID.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required for any category).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application deadline is 17th September 2026 at https://careers.iith.ac.in.

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