Official publication date: 26 September 2026. Last reviewed: 26 September 2026.
- The Directorate has extended the joining period for specified newly appointed Medical Officers.
- The revised final joining date stated in the order is 27 October 2026.
- The extension does not waive verification, medical examination, bond or surety requirements.
The Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Uttarakhand published an official two-page order on 26 September 2026 extending the joining window for Medical Officers covered by the referenced appointment orders.
Who should check the order?
The order refers to candidates appointed from the waiting list against vacant posts and to reserved-category candidates covered by the cited August 2026 appointment orders. A person should not assume coverage merely because they applied for a Medical Officer post; their name and appointment reference must match the official list.
Revised deadline
The Directorate’s order states that the earlier joining window is extended by one month and fixes 27 October 2026 as the final date for completing joining formalities.
Required formalities mentioned
- Verification of original certificates and supporting records at the Directorate.
- Medical examination through the designated board/process.
- Execution of the prescribed bond and surety bond.
- Reporting within the extended period and compliance with the original appointment conditions.
Practical checklist
Carry the appointment letter, photo identity, educational and registration records, category/domicile documents where applicable, medical-fitness documents and bond/surety papers specified in the original order. Candidates should confirm office timings and any updated instructions directly from the Directorate.
Limitations
This article summarises the public order and does not determine an individual candidate’s eligibility. If the original appointment letter and the extension order appear inconsistent, obtain written clarification from the issuing authority before relying on a secondary summary.
Official source
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