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Vacancy Details
- Senior Resident (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital): 439 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with PG Degree/Diploma/DNB in the relevant specialty recognized by NMC; for Dental posts MDS recognized by DCI. Candidates must be registered with Delhi Medical/Dental Council before joining.- SC (backlog): 24
- ST (backlog): 17
- OBC (backlog): 45
- PwBD (horizontal, main centre): 27
- Senior Resident (RHTC, Najafgarh): 31 vacancies
Qualification: MBBS with PG Degree/Diploma/DNB in the relevant specialty recognized by NMC; for Dental posts MDS recognized by DCI. Candidates must be registered with Delhi Medical/Dental Council before joining.- PwBD (horizontal, RHTC): 2
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1200
- SC/ST/PWD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Screening Test (written examination): One hour MCQ-based written test worth 60 marks. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer. Admit card is to be downloaded from the official website and candidates must bring a hard copy with an original ID.
- Department Assessment (Interview): Candidates who qualify the screening test (approximately three times the vacancies) will be called for a department assessment/interview worth 40 marks. Publications, presentations and distinctions should be brought as copies for assessment.
- Merit List and Waiting List: A merit list is prepared on combined marks of the screening test and department assessment; candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be selected in each category and an equal-numbered waiting list will be prepared if sufficient qualified candidates are available.
How to Apply
- General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs.1200 to the specified account and keep the transaction receipt.
- Fill the application in the prescribed Annexure-I format, name only ONE department/specialty, paste passport photo and sign the undertaking.
- Fill the Admit Card proforma (Annexure-II) with a 4cm×5cm photo with cross signature; attach it as the last document.
- Attach self-attested copies of documents in the checklist order, write page numbers and total pages.
- Address the application to the Director, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029 and submit in the Diary & Dispatch Section (near Gate no.2).
- If sending by post, write on top of the envelope: ‘Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of _______________.’
- Submit between 10-11-2026 and 25-11-2026 till 03:00 PM. Applications received after 25-11-2026 will not be considered.
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Important Dates
- Application Begin Date:
- Last Date to Apply:
- Eligibility reference date (for age and educational qualification):
- PG tenure completion date (must be on or before):
- Notice / Advertisement Date (as in PDF file name):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements for Senior Resident posts?
Most posts require MBBS with a postgraduate Degree/Diploma/DNB in the relevant specialty recognized by NMC. The two Dental Surgery posts require MDS recognized by DCI, and candidates must register with the Delhi Medical/Dental Council before joining.
How do I apply for these Senior Resident positions?
You must fill the offline application in Annexure-I, complete the Admit Card proforma (Annexure-II), attach self-attested documents and the transaction receipt (for applicable categories), and submit to the Director, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Diary & Dispatch Section between 10-11-2026 and 25-11-2026 till 03:00 PM.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to submit offline applications is 25-11-2026 till 03:00 PM. Any application received after this date/time will not be considered.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through a written Screening Test (one hour MCQ, 60 marks) followed by a Department Assessment/interview for those who qualify (40 marks). Final selection is based on combined marks and a merit list is prepared per category.
What is the pay scale for the Senior Resident positions?
The posts carry Rs. 67,700/- in Pay Level-11 (7th CPC) plus other admissible allowances, for a tenure of up to three years under the Residency Scheme of the Government of India.
