PGIMER Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162 Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer and More Posts

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• Updated October 20, 2026 12:59 PM
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• Applications closed on 13 November 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Important Eligibility Notice: Senior Resident applicants must possess the prescribed medical qualification, relevant postgraduate degree and applicable medical or dental council registration. Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency in a particular discipline or have completed DM/MCh are not eligible for Senior Resident posts. The maximum age is 45 years as of 13 November 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

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PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• The post-CBT recruitment dates are expected dates and may change. PGIMER will publish subsequent announcements, eligibility notices and selection results on its official website.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Note: The links above open the official PGIMER website. Candidates should access the advertisement-specific recruitment link on its homepage. The links are not separately verified direct URLs for the application form or notification PDF.

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PGIMER Vacancy Details 2026

• PGIMER has announced 162 tenure vacancies across Chandigarh and Sangrur.

PGIMER Chandigarh Department-Wise Vacancy Details 2026

• PGIMER Chandigarh has announced 122 Senior Resident vacancies across medical, surgical, dental and allied specialties.

PGIMER Chandigarh Demonstrator and Senior Medical Officer Vacancies

• The 17 vacancies in this table consist of 16 Demonstrator posts and one Senior Medical Officer post.

PGI Sangrur Vacancy Details 2026

• The PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab, has 23 vacancies, comprising 21 Senior Resident and two Senior Medical Officer posts.
• Posting Clarification: Candidates selected for PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, will be appointed there. They cannot claim a posting at PGIMER Chandigarh on the basis of selection for Sangrur vacancies.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Category-Wise Vacancies

• The notified vacancies include backlog vacancies in certain departments and categories. The advertisement also identifies eligible Senior Resident positions for horizontal PwBD reservation. Applicants should check the department-wise reservation table before selecting a post.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational qualifications differ according to the selected specialty and post. Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification and registration certificates.

Senior Resident Educational Qualification

• Senior Resident applicants must possess:
• A recognized medical qualification prescribed under the applicable medical education requirements.
• Registration with the Central or State Medical Council.
• An MD/MS degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in the concerned specialty.

Specialty-Wise Senior Resident Qualifications

Dental Senior Resident Qualification

• For Senior Resident posts under the Oral Health Science Centre, candidates must possess a recognized dental qualification, registration with the Central or State Dental Council and an MDS degree in the relevant specialty.
• The notified dental specialties include Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Junior and Senior Demonstrator Qualifications

• Demonstrator posts have separate medical and non-medical eligibility routes. The essential qualifications depend on the department and appointment level.

Qualification Cut-off Date

• Candidates must obtain and provide a valid qualifying degree or pass certificate by 31 December 2026.
• Candidates appearing in their final qualifying examination in December 2026 may apply, provided they obtain the qualification and submit the pass certificate before the prescribed deadline.
• Important: Candidates whose qualifying examination result is declared after 31 December 2026, or who cannot provide the required pass certificate by that date, will not be eligible.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

• The maximum age limit for the advertised posts is 45 years as of the online application closing date, with relaxation for eligible categories.

PGIMER Age Relaxation

• Age Relaxation Conditions: Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved vacancies cannot claim reserved-category age relaxation. The maximum age limit for eligible PwBD applicants after applicable relaxation must not exceed 56 years.

PGIMER Salary 2026

• Selected candidates will receive the pay level applicable to their post under the Central Government pay matrix.
• NPA refers to Non-Practising Allowance, applicable to the specified medical positions. Other admissible allowances will be governed by the institute's applicable service rules.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• Application fees must be paid online through the recruitment application portal using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. The institute advises applicants to avoid UPI payments.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Selection will be based on a Computer Based Test carrying 75 marks and a Departmental Interview and Assessment carrying 25 marks.

Selection Stages

• Computer Based Test on 5 December 2026.
• Department-wise and category-wise shortlisting based on CBT marks.
• Scrutiny of shortlisted candidates' applications and uploaded documents.
• Publication of the eligibility notice.
• Document verification.
• Departmental Interview and Assessment.
• Final merit preparation using CBT and departmental assessment marks.
• Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates will normally be shortlisted in a ratio of 1:3 against the advertised department-wise and category-wise vacancies.
• Final Merit: Only candidates who separately qualify in both the CBT and Departmental Interview and Assessment will be considered for final selection. Final merit will be based on the combined score out of 100 marks.

PGIMER CBT Exam Pattern 2026

PGIMER CBT Syllabus 2026

• The CBT syllabus will be based on the prescribed educational qualifications, professional courses and relevant experience requirements for the selected post and specialty.
• Questions may cover subjects studied during the professional or postgraduate qualification required for the relevant department. The detailed guidelines do not prescribe a common chapter-wise syllabus for every post.

How to Apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official PGIMER website at pgimer.edu.in.
• Open the Recruitment link on the homepage.
• Locate Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690 for Senior Resident, Demonstrator and Senior Medical Officer recruitment.
• Read the recruitment notice, detailed guidelines and Help Manual.
• Complete online registration with the required personal and contact information.
• Select the post and relevant department.
• Provide institute preferences where the same department is advertised at Chandigarh and Sangrur.
• Enter the prescribed educational qualification, registration and experience details.
• Upload the relevant certificates and supporting documents.
• Choose the preferred CBT examination city.
• Verify all entered information before final submission.
• Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the application by 13 November 2026.
• Retain the application confirmation and payment details for future reference.
• Application Warning: The institute states that candidates cannot change their registration or application entries after submission. Incorrect or incomplete entries may lead to rejection without reconsideration.

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Documents Required for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

• Matriculation / 10th certificate and marksheet.
• 10+2 certificate and marksheet.
• MBBS, BDS or other prescribed undergraduate qualification certificates.
• Relevant MD/MS, MDS, MA, MSc, MPH, MHA or PhD certificates, as applicable.
• Relevant experience certificates.
• Medical Council or Dental Council registration certificate, where applicable.
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates, where applicable.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies, where applicable.
• Other prescribed eligibility and reservation documents.
• Certificate Requirement: Candidates claiming OBC or EWS reservation must satisfy the certificate issuing-date requirements specified in the notification. The guidelines specify certificates issued from 1 April 2026 to 13 November 2026 for the applicable OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS claims.

Q2. How many total vacancies are announced in PGIMER Recruitment 2026?

• A total of 162 vacancies have been announced for various posts such as Senior Residents, Senior Medical Officers, and Junior/Senior Demonstrators across different departments.

Q4. What is the age limit for applying to PGIMER Recruitment 2026?

• The upper age limit for applicants is upto 45 years. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD as per government rules.

Q5. What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates?

• Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 1500/- plus applicable transaction charges.

Q6. What qualifications are required for Senior Residents?

• Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree such as an MD or MS in the relevant specialty along with valid registration with the Central or State Medical Council.

Q7. What is the selection process for these posts?

• The selection process comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT) carrying 75 marks followed by scrutiny of documents and a departmental interview and assessment carrying 25 marks.

Q9. What is the salary structure for Senior Residents at PGIMER?

• Selected candidates for Senior Resident posts will be placed in Level-11 of the Pay Matrix with a minimum basic pay of Rs. 67,700/- plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA).