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

The District Health & Family Welfare Office (DHFWS), Udupi District, Karnataka, has invited applications for 18 contract-based posts - 5 Junior Laboratory Technical Officer and 13 Pharmacy Officer - to be filled for a period of one year. Eligible candidates must obtain the application form from udupi.nic.in and submit it, along with the required documents, to the District Health and Family Welfare Officer's office on or before 21 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

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.

1. Candidates submit the filled application form along with required documents to the DHFWO office by the deadline.
2. The office reviews applications and publishes a list of eligible candidates on udupi.nic.in and the office notice board.
3. The interview date will be announced later to the shortlisted/eligible candidates.
4. Recruitment will be carried out following roster and merit rules.
5. If a suitable candidate is not available in a reserved category, the next candidate in the roster point will be considered for that category.