Senior Resident, SMO & Demonstrator Recruitment at PGIMER 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 134
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Medical qualification (MD/MS/MDS) or a relevant Postgraduate degree (M.A./M.Sc./Ph.D.) in the respective specialty from a recognized university/institute.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Senior Resident (Anaesthesia) 17 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Anatomy) 2 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Biochemistry) 4 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Community Medicine) 3 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Forensic Medicine) 3 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (General Surgery) 7 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Hospital Administration) 9 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Internal Medicine) 7 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Medical Microbiology) 6 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Nuclear Medicine) 3 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Obst. & Gynae.) 13 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Ophthalmology) 3 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Oral Surgery) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Resident (Orthodontics) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Resident (Orthopaedics) 2 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Otolaryngology (ENT)) 2 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Pathology) 3 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Pediatrics) 5 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Periodontics) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Resident (Physical Rehabilitation Medicine) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Resident (Prosthodontics Crown & Bridge Dentistry) 2 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Psychiatry DDTC) 1 Vacancy
- Senior Resident (Psychiatry) 2 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Radio-diagnosis) 11 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Radiotherapy) 4 Vacancies
- Senior Resident (Renal Transplant Surgery) 1 Vacancy
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 134 tenure posts across various medical departments. This notification invites applications for the roles of Senior Residents, Senior Medical Officers, and Junior/Senior Demonstrators to be posted at PGIMER Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur, Punjab. Eligible candidates holding relevant medical qualifications (MD/MS/MDS) or postgraduate degrees can apply for these highly sought-after positions. This is an excellent opportunity for medical professionals to advance their careers in one of India's premier healthcare and research institutions.
- The maximum age limit for all advertised posts is 45 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
- The application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹800 for SC/ST candidates, while PwBD candidates are exempted.
- Selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 75 marks followed by a Departmental Interview and Assessment of 25 marks.
- The tenure for these posts is for a maximum period of 3 years.
- Candidates must apply online through the official PGIMER portal before the closing date.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay scales range from Level-06 to Level-11 in the Pay Matrix, with minimum pay starting from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 67,700 plus NPA as applicable.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 50 objective type questions for 75 marks.
Shortlisting of candidates in the ratio of 1:3 based on CBT performance.
Document Verification of shortlisted candidates.
Departmental Interview & Assessment for 25 marks.
Final selection based on aggregate score obtained in CBT and Departmental Interview.
Application Fees
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted from payment of fee.
SC/ST category: Rs. 800/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1500/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
Reservation
Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Government of India instructions.
14 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in non-surgical jobs.
OBC candidates must upload a valid non-creamy layer certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 11.05.2026.
EWS candidates must produce a valid Income and Asset Certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 11.05.2026.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PGIMER website at www.pgimer.edu.in and navigate to the Recruitment link on the Home Page.
- Read the guidelines and help manual carefully before starting the online registration.
- Register online and fill in the application form with correct details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and all mandatory certificates (educational, age, category, etc.).
- Deposit the application fee through the online payment gateway using Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking (avoid UPI).
- Submit the application form and take a final printout along with the e-Challan for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application is 11 May 2026.
The maximum age limit is 45 years, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) worth 75 marks, followed by a Departmental Interview and Assessment worth 25 marks.
