SKIMS Soura Vacancies 2026: 1,366 Posts Vacant, 823 Referred for Recruitment
SRINAGAR: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura has 1,366 vacant posts out of a sanctioned strength of 2,757, according to vacancy details submitted by the institute to the Jammu and Kashmir Government.
The vacancy position reveals a significant shortage across the institute, with the paramedical and technical cadre accounting for the largest share of vacant posts, followed by nursing and medico categories.
According to the information compiled by SKIMS Soura in September 2026, 1,391 posts are currently filled, while 1,366 posts remain vacant.
SKIMS Soura Vacancy Position 2026
The sanctioned strength at SKIMS Soura has been divided into three major categories — medicos, paramedical and technical staff, and nursing staff.
| Category | Sanctioned Posts | Filled Posts | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicos | 647 | 497 | 150 |
| Paramedical & Technical | 1,295 | 498 | 797 |
| Nursing | 815 | 396 | 419 |
| Total | 2,757 | 1,391 | 1,366 |
The paramedical and technical category has the highest number of vacancies, with 797 posts lying vacant against 1,295 sanctioned posts.
The nursing cadre has 419 vacancies, while the medico category has 150 vacant posts.
823 Vacant Posts Referred for Recruitment
SKIMS Soura has initiated action to fill vacancies through recruitment and revival of posts in coordination with the Health and Medical Education Department.
As per the information provided by the institute, 823 vacant posts have been referred to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) or Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) for recruitment.
The category-wise breakup is:
- 120 medico posts
- 365 paramedical and technical posts
- 338 nursing posts
This means that a substantial portion of the existing vacancies has already been moved into the recruitment process through the concerned government departments and recruiting agencies.
162 Posts Sent for Revival
Apart from recruitment, SKIMS has also referred 162 vacant posts to the Finance Department for revival through the Health and Medical Education Department.
These posts include:
- 2 medico posts
- 144 paramedical and technical posts
- 16 nursing posts
The figures show that the paramedical and technical cadre accounts for the overwhelming majority of posts referred for revival.
Posts Under Process for Referral
The information supplied by SKIMS also contains a separate category of posts described as being under process for referral.
The document states an aggregate figure of 22 posts in this category. However, the category-wise figures provided in the same table are 28 medico posts, 3 paramedical and technical posts and 1 nursing post, which add up to 32 posts.
This creates a discrepancy in the supplied figures. Therefore, the stated aggregate of 22 should not be treated as equivalent to the category-wise total unless SKIMS or the concerned department issues a clarification.
349 Vacancies Under Promotion Quota
The institute has also identified 349 vacant posts under the promotion quota.
Of these:
- 285 posts are in the paramedical and technical category.
- 64 posts are in the nursing category.
- No medico post has been listed under the promotion quota.
These vacancies are therefore separate from posts being processed through direct recruitment or referred for revival.
Details Submitted to J&K Government
The vacancy information was furnished by SKIMS Soura in response to Starred Assembly Question No. 287, which sought details regarding the sanctioned strength, vacant posts and steps taken to fill vacancies during the preceding two years.
The information was compiled in September 2026 following a communication from the Health and Medical Education Department dated September 10, 2026.
The document was issued by the Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, and dated September 11, 2026.
What the SKIMS Vacancy Figures Show
The figures indicate that the largest staffing gap at SKIMS Soura is in the paramedical and technical workforce, where 797 posts remain vacant.
Nursing is the second-largest category in terms of vacancies, with 419 posts unfilled, while 150 medico posts are vacant.
At the same time, the institute has indicated that steps are already underway to address the shortage. A total of 823 posts have been referred for recruitment, while another 162 posts have been sent for revival.
The actual filling of these posts, however, will depend on the completion of the relevant recruitment, approval and administrative processes.
Times of Kashmir will continue to track official updates regarding SKIMS recruitment, vacancy referrals and appointments in Jammu and Kashmir
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