DHFWS Udupi Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 18 Junior Laboratory Technical Officer, Pharmacy Officer Posts

This recruitment has a single, firm deadline for application submission, with the interview date to be communicated later to eligible candidates. Candidates should note that this is a time-of-day deadline, not just a date-based one. The list of eligible candidates will be published on udupi.nic.in and on the office notice board, and the interview date will be communicated to candidates subsequently.

Out of the total 18 posts sanctioned for Udupi district, the majority are for Pharmacy Officer, with a smaller number reserved for Junior Laboratory Technical Officer. These posts were approved by the Director, Health & Family Welfare Services, Bengaluru, via order number e-Office-1840947 dated 15.06.2026.

Each of the two posts has its own specific educational qualification requirement, and both require the qualification to be obtained only from institutions recognized by the Government of Karnataka. Pharmacy Officer candidates additionally need mandatory council registration. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), obtained only from institutions recognized by the Government of Karnataka. D.Pharma qualification, obtained only from institutions recognized by the Government of Karnataka. D.Pharma candidates must be mandatorily registered with the Karnataka Pharmacy Council .

A single age limit applies to both posts under this notification, with no separate figure mentioned for reserved categories. Candidates should confirm they meet this limit before applying. Candidates should not exceed 45 years of age . The notification does not mention any age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC or other reserved categories.

Both posts under this recruitment carry a consolidated monthly salary tied to statutory minimum wage rates rather than a fixed rupee figure. Here is what the notification specifies. Monthly consolidated salary: as per the minimum wage fixed by the Labour Department , applicable to both Junior Laboratory Technical Officer and Pharmacy Officer posts. The notification does not mention a specific rupee amount; the minimum wage rate notified by the Karnataka Labour Department will apply.

The DHFWS Udupi notification does not mention any application fee for these posts. Candidates can obtain the application form from udupi.nic.in and submit it without making any payment.

Selection for these contract posts follows government roster and merit rules, with an interview stage after screening of eligible candidates. Here is what the notification specifies about the process. Candidates submit the filled application form along with required documents to the DHFWO office by the deadline. The office reviews applications and publishes a list of eligible candidates on udupi.nic.in and the office notice board. The interview date will be announced later to the shortlisted/eligible candidates. Recruitment will be carried out following roster and merit rules. If a suitable candidate is not available in a reserved category, the next candidate in the roster point will be considered for that category.

The documents required differ slightly between the two posts, mainly in terms of the qualification marksheets and council registration certificate. All documents must be self-attested before submission. SSLC marks card Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) marks cards Paramedical Board registration certificate Latest caste certificate Kannada language certificate Rural candidate certificate Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable Aadhaar card SSLC marks card D.Pharma marks cards Karnataka Pharmacy Council registration certificate Latest caste certificate Kannada language certificate Rural candidate certificate Physically handicapped certificate, if applicable Aadhaar card All the above documents must be self-attested before submission with the application form.

Candidates should keep the following points in mind, since they directly affect how the recruitment and reservation process will be carried out. Recruitment will be conducted following roster and merit rules as applicable under Karnataka government norms. If a candidate is not available in a particular reserved category, the next roster point candidate will be considered in that category's place. The list of eligible candidates will be published on udupi.nic.in and on the office notice board. The interview date for eligible candidates will be communicated separately after the eligibility list is published. All submitted documents must be self-attested copies.