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Vacancy Details
- Senior Resident: 143 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS or equivalent postgraduate qualification and medical council registration (specialty-specific MD/MS as listed) - Junior/Senior Demonstrator: 7 vacancies
Qualification: Medical or non-medical routes as per department (MBBS with experience or MA/MSc with experience/PhD as applicable) - Senior Demonstrator: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Medical or non-medical routes as per department (MS/MD for medical; MSc/MA + PhD for non-medical as applicable) - Junior Demonstrator: 3 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with one year experience (medical) or MA/MSc with one year teaching/research experience (non-medical) as applicable - Senior Medical Officer: 3 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS (Medicine/Surgery)
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- General / UR: ₹1500
- OBC: ₹1500
- EWS: ₹1500
- SC / ST: ₹800
- PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A CBT carrying 75 marks will be held (scheduled on 05-12-2026) with objective multiple choice questions; results used for shortlisting.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted department-wise and category-wise based on CBT marks, normally in a ratio of 1:3 against vacancies.
- Scrutiny and Eligibility Notice: Scrutiny of shortlisted applications and uploaded documents is carried out and an eligibility notice is published.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification of qualifications, registration and other certificates.
- Departmental Interview and Assessment: A departmental interview and assessment carrying 25 marks is conducted; candidates must qualify separately in CBT and interview.
- Final Merit Preparation: Final merit list is prepared using combined scores from the CBT (75 marks) and departmental assessment (25 marks) out of 100.
How to Apply
1: Visit the official PGIMER website at https://pgimer.edu.in.
2: Open the Recruitment link on the homepage and locate Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690.
3: Read the recruitment notice, detailed guidelines and Help Manual.
4: Complete online registration with required personal and contact information.
5: Select the post and relevant department and provide institute preference (Chandigarh and/or Sangrur where applicable).
6: Enter prescribed educational qualification, registration and experience details and upload certificates.
7: Choose preferred CBT examination city and verify all information before submission.
8: Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway and submit the application by 13-11-2026.
9: Retain the application confirmation and payment details for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Admit Card Download Date:
- Computer Based Test:
- Expected CBT Result:
- Expected Eligibility Notice:
- Expected Document Verification:
- Expected Departmental Interview and Assessment:
- Expected Final Result:
- Final Qualification Certificate Deadline:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Eligibility varies by post and specialty. Senior Resident posts require prescribed medical qualifications (MD/MS or equivalent) and Central/State Medical Council registration; dental Senior Resident posts require MDS and dental council registration. Demonstrator posts accept medical and non-medical routes (MBBS with experience or MSc/MA and/or PhD as applicable).
How do I apply for the PGIMER recruitment?
Apply online via the PGIMER recruitment portal; visit https://pgimer.edu.in, open the Recruitment link, locate Advertisement PGI/RC/056/2026/2690, complete registration, select post and department, upload documents, pay the fee online and submit the form by 13-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 13-11-2026. Online applications open on 16-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is based on a Computer Based Test carrying 75 marks and a Departmental Interview and Assessment carrying 25 marks. Shortlisting is done department-wise and category-wise based on CBT marks, followed by document verification and departmental interview; final merit uses combined scores out of 100.
What salary or pay scale is offered?
Pay levels for advertised posts are Levels 6, 10 and 11. Examples: Level 11 posts (Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer) have minimum basic pay Rs. 67,700 + NPA; Level 10 minimum basic pay Rs. 56,100; Level 6 minimum basic pay Rs. 35,400 (NPA applicable to certain medical posts).
