Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released a recruitment notice for 162 tenure posts of Senior Residents, Junior/Senior Demonstrators, Senior Demonstrators, Junior Demonstrators and Senior Medical Officers. The appointments will be for a maximum period of three years, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
The vacancies are available at PGIMER, Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online from 16 October 2026 to 13 November 2026. The Computer Based Test is scheduled for 5 December 2026.
Official Notification PDF: PGIMER Recruitment 2026
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | PGI/RC/056/2026/2690 |
| Advertisement Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Recruitment | PGIMER Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 162 |
| Posts | Senior Resident, Jr./Sr. Demonstrator, Senior Demonstrator, Junior Demonstrator and Senior Medical Officer |
| Job Location | PGIMER Chandigarh / PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab |
| Tenure | Maximum 3 years |
| Age Limit | Up to 45 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 November 2026 |
| Admit Card | 30 November 2026 |
| CBT Date | 5 December 2026 |
| CBT Result / Shortlisting | Expected 11 December 2026 |
| Eligibility Notice | Expected 19 December 2026 |
| Document Verification | Expected 23 December 2026 |
| Departmental Interview & Assessment | Expected 23 December 2026 |
| Final Result | Expected 31 December 2026 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
There are 162 vacancies in total under the recruitment. The vacancies are distributed between PGIMER, Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab.
| Post | PGIMER Chandigarh | Sangrur | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Residents | 122 | 21 | 143 |
| Jr./Sr. Demonstrators | 7 | - | 7 |
| Senior Demonstrators | 6 | - | 6 |
| Junior Demonstrators | 3 | - | 3 |
| Senior Medical Officer | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 139 | 23 | 162 |
PGIMER Senior Resident Vacancy 2026
The Senior Resident vacancies at PGIMER Chandigarh are available in multiple departments, including Anaesthesia, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Oral Health Science Centre, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Hospital Administration, Internal Medicine, Medical Microbiology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Pediatrics, Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychiatry (DDTC), Radio-diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Renal Transplant Surgery, Transfusion Medicine, Nephrology and Virology.
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 16 |
| Anatomy | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Community Medicine | 1 |
| Dermatology | 2 |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | 1 |
| Periodontics | 1 |
| Forensic Medicine | 2 |
| General Surgery | 15 |
| Hospital Administration | 9 |
| Internal Medicine | 10 |
| Medical Microbiology | 1 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 3 |
| Obst. & Gynae. | 13 |
| Ophthalmology | 3 |
| Orthopaedics | 2 |
| Pathology | 7 |
| Pediatrics | 5 |
| Physical Rehabilitation Medicine | 1 |
| Psychiatry | 5 |
| Psychiatry (DDTC) | 3 |
| Radio-diagnosis | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | 5 |
| Renal Transplant Surgery | 3 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 5 |
| Nephrology | 1 |
| Virology | 1 |
| Total | 122 |
PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur Vacancy 2026
The PGI Satellite Centre at Sangrur has 21 Senior Resident vacancies and 2 Senior Medical Officer vacancies.
| Department/Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| General Surgery | 3 |
| Internal Medicine | 2 |
| Medical Microbiology | 1 |
| Obst. & Gynaecology | 2 |
| Oral Health Science (Oral Maxillofacial Surgery) | 1 |
| Orthopaedics | 2 |
| Paediatrics | 2 |
| Pathology | 2 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Radiology | 1 |
| Senior Medical Officer | 2 |
| Total | 23 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident | Level-11 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 67,700 + NPA |
| Senior Medical Officer | Level-11 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 67,700 + NPA |
| Senior Demonstrator (Medical) | Level-11 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 67,700 + NPA |
| Senior Demonstrator (Non-Medical) | Level-10 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 56,100 |
| Junior Demonstrator (Medical) | Level-06 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 35,400 + NPA |
| Junior Demonstrator (Non-Medical) | Level-06 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 35,400 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 45 years. The age is calculated as on the closing date of online applications, i.e. 13 November 2026.
The notification provides age relaxation as per applicable Government of India rules. The prescribed relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, 10 years for PwBD candidates, and additional relaxation for specified combinations and eligible Central Government employees and Ex-Servicemen.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Senior Residents
- Relevant medical qualification included in the prescribed schedules of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 or equivalent qualification as specified.
- Registration with the Central or State Medical Council is required.
- Postgraduate qualification such as MD/MS in the concerned specialty or the equivalent qualification specified for the particular department.
The exact postgraduate qualification varies by specialty. For example, Anaesthesia requires MD (Anaesthesia), General Surgery requires MS (Surgery), Internal Medicine requires MD (Medicine), Pediatrics requires MD (Pediatrics), Orthopaedics requires MS (Orthopaedics), and Pathology requires MD (Pathology).
Senior Residents in Dentistry
- Recognized dental qualification as prescribed under the Dentist Act, 1948.
- Registration with the Central/State Dental Council.
- MDS in the concerned specialty for Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Periodontics and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.
Junior/Senior Demonstrators
The qualification depends on the department and whether the post is Medical or Non-Medical. The advertisement prescribes qualifications including MBBS/medical postgraduate qualifications, M.Sc., M.A., M.V.Sc., MPH and Ph.D., along with specified teaching or research experience wherever applicable.
For example, Junior Demonstrator in Anatomy (Medical) requires MBBS with one year of experience and registration with the State/Central Medical Council. Junior Demonstrator in Anatomy (Non-Medical) requires MA/M.Sc./M.V.Sc. in Anatomy or M.Sc. in Anthropology with at least one year of teaching and/or research experience in human Anatomy.
Senior Demonstrator
Senior Demonstrator qualifications vary by discipline. The notification includes qualifications such as M.A./M.Sc. with Ph.D. in the concerned subject or allied subject, as applicable to the department.
Senior Medical Officer
The prescribed qualification is MD/MS in Medicine/Surgery.
Important Eligibility Conditions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have completed three years of Senior Residency in a particular discipline are not eligible for the Senior Resident post.
- Candidates who have done DM/M.Ch. are not eligible for the Senior Resident post.
- Age will be counted as on 13 November 2026.
- The required qualification must be valid by 31 December 2026.
- Candidates appearing in their final examination in December 2026 may apply, subject to obtaining and submitting the final qualifying degree/pass certificate by 31 December 2026.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD | Nil |
| SC/ST | Rs. 800 + applicable transaction charges |
| General/OBC/EWS and others | Rs. 1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
The application fee is payable online through the application portal using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. PGIMER advises candidates to avoid payment through UPI.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document scrutiny, document verification and Departmental Interview & Assessment.
| Selection Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 75 |
| Departmental Interview & Assessment | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 CBT Pattern
- Mode: Computer Based Test
- Total Questions: 50
- Marks per Question: 1.5 marks
- Total Marks: 75
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
The CBT syllabus will be based on the prescribed educational qualification/professional course and experience requirements for the respective post. Questions may cover topics studied during the prescribed professional or educational course.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted department-wise and category-wise on the basis of CBT performance in the ratio of 1:3. For each advertised post, three candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage, subject to the applicable conditions.
The applications and documents of shortlisted candidates will then be scrutinized to determine eligibility. An eligibility notice is expected to be published on 19 December 2026.
Departmental Interview and Assessment
Eligible shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and Departmental Interview & Assessment. The assessment may include clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, detailed structured viva or personal interview, as applicable to the post.
The Departmental Interview & Assessment carries 25 marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | CBT and Interview/Assessment |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 35% |
The minimum qualifying/eligibility criteria apply separately to the CBT and Departmental Interview & Assessment.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Examination Centres
The likely examination cities are:
- Chandigarh (Tricity)
- Delhi/NCR
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
Candidates must indicate their preferred examination city while filling the online application. Allotment is subject to availability and is made on a first-come, first-served basis. Once allotted, the examination city cannot be changed.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 30 November 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | 5 December 2026 |
| CBT Result / Shortlisting | Expected 11 December 2026 |
| Eligibility Notice | Expected 19 December 2026 |
| Document Verification | Expected 23 December 2026 |
| Departmental Interview & Assessment | Expected 23 December 2026 |
| Final Result | Expected 31 December 2026 |
Documents Required for PGIMER Recruitment 2026
Candidates are required to upload relevant certificates and documents with the online application. These may include:
- Matriculation/10th certificate and marksheet
- 10+2 and higher educational qualification certificates and marksheets, wherever applicable
- Experience certificates as required for the concerned post
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD category certificate, wherever applicable
- MCI/DCI registration certificate, wherever applicable
- No Objection Certificate from the present employer, where applicable
- Other documents/testimonials required under the recruitment rules of the concerned post
How to Apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026
- Visit the PGIMER official website and open the Recruitment section.
- Select the online registration/application link for Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690.
- Complete the registration using the required personal details.
- Log in using the User ID and password received after registration.
- Fill the application form section by section.
- Select the applicable post, department and institute preference wherever required.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required educational, category, experience and other documents.
- Select the preferred examination city.
- Pay the applicable application fee through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
- Submit the completed application form.
- Take the final printout of the application form and payment details for future reference.
Important Instructions for PGIMER Recruitment 2026
- A candidate can apply for Senior Resident, Jr./Sr. Demonstrator or Senior Medical Officer in one department only.
- For posts/departments common to PGIMER Chandigarh and Sangrur, candidates may indicate their institute preference in the application.
- Submission of duplicate applications will result in cancellation of the applications.
- Registration details cannot be changed after successful registration.
- Incorrect information or incomplete applications may lead to rejection.
- Admit cards will be available online and will not be sent by post.
- Ineligibility detected at any stage can result in cancellation of candidature or selection.
- Selected candidates will be required to satisfy the applicable medical and other appointment requirements.
