AIIMS Applications Invited for 171 Senior Resident and Demonstrator Recruitment Across Patna and Guwahati

• AIIMS Patna and AIIMS Guwahati have announced 171 Senior Resident and Senior Demonstrator vacancies.
• AIIMS Patna has 68 vacancies, while AIIMS Guwahati has 103 vacancies.
• Patna walk-ins run through September 26, while Guwahati applications close September 18, 2026.

Two All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) institutions have opened separate Senior Resident recruitment drives for a combined 171 vacancies in 2026. AIIMS Patna is filling 68 Senior Resident (Adhoc) positions, while AIIMS Guwahati has announced 103 Senior Resident and Senior Demonstrator vacancies under the Central Residency Scheme.

The two recruitments have different application and selection schedules. AIIMS Patna is conducting walk-in interviews on four Saturdays — September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 — with candidates required to report between 10 AM and 1 PM. AIIMS Guwahati, meanwhile, is accepting online applications from September 4 through September 18, with eligible candidates subsequently called for document verification and interview.

Combined Vacancy Details

AIIMS Guwahati accounts for 103 of the 171 vacancies, while AIIMS Patna has announced 68 Senior Resident posts.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Vacancy Details

The 68 AIIMS Patna vacancies are distributed across 16 departments. Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care has the largest requirement with 13 positions.

Candidates should check the latest vacancy position on the AIIMS Patna website before attending a later walk-in date, as seat availability may change following earlier rounds.

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Vacancy Details

AIIMS Guwahati has 103 vacancies across 33 departments. General Surgery has the highest number with 14 posts, followed by General Medicine with 11 and Obstetrics & Gynaecology with seven.

The Guwahati vacancies are provisional and may change. Reservation is applicable according to Government of India norms, including 4% horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates.

Qualification for AIIMS Patna Senior Resident

Candidates applying for AIIMS Patna Senior Resident posts must possess MD/MS/DNB in the concerned specialty or discipline from a recognized university or institution.

Applicants must also hold the required registration with the National Medical Commission or the applicable State Medical Council.

Candidates should check the department-specific requirements before appearing for the walk-in interview.

Qualification for AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident and Demonstrator

AIIMS Guwahati has separate qualification routes for medical, dental and non-medical candidates.

Medical Senior Resident candidates require MD/MS/DNB or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

For applicable dental positions, candidates require MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Non-medical candidates applying for Senior Demonstrator positions require M.Sc. along with Ph.D. in the relevant subject. Applicable disciplines include subjects such as Human Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology.

Age Limit

Both recruitments specify 45 years as the maximum age for the relevant Senior Resident positions, although their age calculation dates differ.

For AIIMS Patna, age is calculated as on August 31, 2026.

For AIIMS Guwahati, the maximum age is 45 years as on September 18, 2026.

Candidates must use the cut-off date applicable to the institute for which they are applying.

Salary Details

Medical Senior Residents at both institutions are placed at Level 11, with entry pay of ₹67,700 plus applicable Non-Practicing Allowance and other admissible benefits.

AIIMS Guwahati also specifies Level 10 remuneration for eligible non-medical Senior Demonstrators.

AIIMS Guwahati Application Fee

The Guwahati recruitment carries a category-wise application fee.

Payment must be completed through the method prescribed in the online application system.

The supplied AIIMS Patna recruitment details do not specify an application fee. Candidates attending the Patna walk-in should check the official notice for any applicable payment requirement.

Selection Process

The two institutes use interview-based selection, but the application process is different.

AIIMS Patna is conducting direct walk-in interviews. Candidates must report with the completed application and required documents on one of the specified dates.

AIIMS Guwahati requires candidates to apply online first. Eligible candidates will subsequently be called for document verification and Personal Interview. No written examination is stated for the Guwahati recruitment, and separate merit lists will be prepared as applicable.

Important Dates

Candidates should pay particular attention to the different schedules for the two institutions.

AIIMS Patna Walk-In Interview Details

Candidates for the 68 AIIMS Patna vacancies do not need to submit an online application. They must complete the prescribed application form and attend the walk-in selection.

The walk-in interviews are scheduled for September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026. Candidates can report on an applicable available date between 10 AM and 1 PM.

The venue is:

Committee Room
Admin Building
AIIMS Patna
Patna, Bihar

No candidate will be permitted to report after 1 PM. Candidates planning to attend a later interview date should check the AIIMS Patna website beforehand for updated department-wise vacancy availability.

How to Apply for AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the AIIMS Patna website and download the Senior Resident (Adhoc) recruitment notification and prescribed application form.
2. Check whether vacancies remain available in the relevant specialty.
3. Fill out the prescribed application form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
4. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the required declaration.
5. Prepare the original educational, postgraduate medical, registration, category and identity documents.
6. Carry one set of self-attested photocopies along with the originals.
7. Report to the Committee Room, Admin Building, AIIMS Patna on September 5, 12, 19 or 26, as applicable.
8. Complete reporting between 10 AM and 1 PM.
9. Attend document verification and the walk-in interview.

How to Apply for AIIMS Guwahati Recruitment 2026

AIIMS Guwahati applications must first be submitted online.

1. Visit the AIIMS Guwahati official website at aiimsguwahati.ac.in.
2. Open the Senior Resident/Senior Demonstrator recruitment under Notification No. 02-14/2021-22/AIIMS/GHY/ESTT/RECT(SR)/PART-II/808D(A).
3. Register using a valid email address and complete the online application.
4. Enter personal, educational, medical registration and category information.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable ₹1,000 or ₹500 application fee; PwBD candidates are exempt.
7. Preview the application carefully and submit it by September 18, 2026.
8. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
9. Candidates shortlisted for interview should attend document verification and interview according to the schedule subsequently announced by AIIMS Guwahati.
10. Candidates already serving in Government should produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview.

OBC and EWS applicants should ensure that the applicable certificates have been issued on or after April 1, 2026, as specified for the Guwahati recruitment.

Important Links

Candidates interested in both recruitments must complete the processes independently. AIIMS Patna uses direct walk-in selection through September 26, while AIIMS Guwahati requires online registration by September 18 followed by an interview at a later date.