Overview
PGIMER has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator, Senior Demonstrator, Junior Demonstrator and Senior Medical Officer (162 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 13 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- PGIMER
- Qualification
- Relevant MD/MS, MDS, MBBS, MSc, MA, MPH, MHA or PhD qualifications depending on post and department
- Vacancies
- 162
- Advertisement No
- PGI/RC/056/2026/2690
- Posted
- 16 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 13 November 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | 30 November 2026 |
| CBT Date | 5 December 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | 5 December 2026 |
| Expected CBT Result | 11 December 2026 |
| Expected Eligibility Notice | 19 December 2026 |
| Expected Document Verification | 23 December 2026 |
| Expected Departmental Interview and Assessment | 23 December 2026 |
| Expected Final Result | 31 December 2026 |
| Final Qualification Certificate Deadline | 31 December 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Examination Date | 5 December 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Medical Officer | 2 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Anatomy | 2 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Biochemistry | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Community Medicine and SPH (Health Promotion) | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Health Economics | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Nutrition | 1 |
| Junior Demonstrator - Epidemiology | 1 |
| Junior Demonstrator - Health Promotion | 1 |
| Junior Demonstrator - Public Health Lab Science | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - CSIC | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology | 2 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Nuclear Medicine | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Pharmacology | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Translational and Regenerative Medicine | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Virology | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
| Anaesthesia | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| General Surgery | 3 |
| Internal Medicine | 2 |
| Medical Microbiology | 1 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 |
| Orthopaedics | 2 |
| Paediatrics | 2 |
| Pathology | 2 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Radiology | 1 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
PGIMER has announced 162 tenure vacancies across Chandigarh and Sangrur. Post Category: PGIMER Chandigarh | PGI Sangrur | Total Senior Resident: 122 | 21 | 143 Junior/Senior Demonstrator: 7 | 0 | 7 Senior Demonstrator: 6 | 0 | 6 Junior Demonstrator: 3 | 0 | 3 Senior Medical Officer: 1 | 2 | 3 Total: 139 | 23 | 162
Eligibility
Educational qualifications differ according to the selected specialty and post. Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification and registration certificates.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 45 Years Age Calculation Date: 13 November 2026 The maximum age limit for the advertised posts is 45 years as of the online application closing date, with relaxation for eligible categories.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive the pay level applicable to their post under the Central Government pay matrix. Post Name: Pay Level | Minimum Basic Pay Senior Resident: Level 11 | Rs. 67,700 + NPA Senior Medical Officer: Level 11 | Rs. 67,700 + NPA Senior Demonstrator (Medical): Level 11 | Rs. 67,700 + NPA Senior Demonstrator (Non-Medical): Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 Junior Demonstrator (Medical): Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 + NPA Junior Demonstrator (Non-Medical): Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 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.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General / UR: Rs. 1,500 plus transaction charges OBC: Rs. 1,500 plus transaction charges EWS: Rs. 1,500 plus transaction charges SC/ST: Rs. 800 plus transaction charges PwBD: Exempted 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.
Exam Pattern
Examination Mode: Computer Based Test Examination Date: 5 December 2026 Total Questions: 50 Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Marks per Correct Answer: 1.5 Total Marks: 75 Duration: 50 Minutes Negative Marking: 0.25 Mark per Incorrect Answer
Syllabus
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.
Selection Process
Computer Based Test, Eligibility Scrutiny, Document Verification and Departmental Interview & Assessment
How to Apply
• 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.
Required Documents
• 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for PGIMER Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 162 Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer and More Posts?
Notification Date: 16 October 2026; Application Start Date: 16 October 2026; Application Last Date: 13 November 2026; Admit Card Date: 30 November 2026; CBT Date: 5 December 2026; Online Application Start Date: 16 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 13 November 2026; Admit Card Download Date: 30 November 2026; Computer Based Test: 5 December 2026; Expected CBT Result: 11 December 2026; Expected Eligibility Notice: 19 December 2026; Expected Document Verification: 23 December 2026; Expected Departmental Interview and Assessment: 23 December 2026; Expected Final Result: 31 December 2026; Final Qualification Certificate Deadline: 31 December 2026; Age Calculation Date: 13 November 2026; Examination Date: 5 December 2026
What is the application fee?
Rs. 1,500 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 800 for SC/ST; Nil for PwBD, excluding applicable transaction charges
What is the age limit?
Maximum Age: 45 Years Age Calculation Date: 13 November 2026 The maximum age limit for the advertised posts is 45 years as of the online application closing date, with relaxation for eligible categories.
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test, Eligibility Scrutiny, Document Verification and Departmental Interview & Assessment