Here are the key details for the recruitment drive of 1440 Posts of Medical Officer (Group-A) under the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra (PHD Maharashtra) as of the notification dated 04 November 2025.
Summary
Total Vacancies: 1,440 posts.
Post Title: Medical Officer, Group-A, Pay Level S-20.
Pay Scale: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 (Level S-20 as per 7th Pay Commission)
Notification Date: 04 November 2025.
Last Date to Apply: 18 November 2025.
Application Mode: Online via the official PHD / NHM Maharashtra portal.
Location of Posting: Across the state of Maharashtra.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
MBBS degree from a medical college recognised by the regulatory body.
Preferably with a Postgraduate Degree/Diploma (MD/MS or equivalent) in any specialty.
Must have valid registration with the medical council (State or National) and completion of compulsory internship. 1
Language Requirement: Knowledge of Marathi as per government rules.
Age Limit: Not fully specified in all sources; one source mentions minimum age 21 yrs and maximum 45 yrs (subject to official notification).
Vacancy & Category Wise Distribution (as per available data)
Open (General) category: 864 posts.
OBC: 148 posts.
SC: 71 posts.
ST: 15 posts.
SEBC: 144 posts.
EWS: 144 posts.
Other reserved (SBC etc): 54 posts.
Selection Process
Online application → document verification → merit list / interview (as per official notification)
Written examination or assessment of medical knowledge/public health may be involved (some sources say “expected”).
How to Apply
Visit the official website of PHD Maharashtra / NHM Maharashtra Recruitment portal. 1
Download and read the detailed notification for “Recruitment of Medical Officers Group-A (S-20)”.
Maharashtra Public Health Department
Register/login, fill the online form, upload required documents (educational certificates, registration certificate, category certificate if applicable, photo, signature).
Pay the application fee (as per category) once fee details are made live.
Submit the form and keep printout/acknowledgement for future reference.
Important Notes & Tips
Ensure your MBBS qualification, registration and any PG credential are valid and recognised.
Keep documents (degree, registration certificate, internship certificate, identity proof) ready in required format.
Check and fulfil language requirement (Marathi) and any state‐domicile/residency norms.
Mark key dates: last date is 18 Nov 2025; do not wait till last minute.
Keep monitoring the official site for any corrigendum or update (there is a corrigendum for the 1440 posts listing shown on the recruitment page).
National Health Mission Maharashtra
Given high number of posts and state‐wide drive, competition will be strong—prepare accordingly.