PGIMER Recruitment 2026: 162 Senior Resident, Demonstrator and Medical Officer Vacancies, Apply by November 13

• 162 tenure vacancies at Chandigarh and Sangrur, Punjab.
• Online applications close November 13; CBT scheduled for December 5.
• Selection through a 75-mark CBT and 25-mark departmental assessment.

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has invited online applications for 162 Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer and Junior/Senior Demonstrator positions. Registration opened on October 16, 2026, and will close on November 13, 2026, under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690.

The three-year tenure appointments cover PGIMER Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur, Punjab. The recruitment includes 143 Senior Resident and three Senior Medical Officer vacancies, alongside medical and non-medical Demonstrator positions.

The Computer Based Test is scheduled for December 5, 2026, followed by a departmental interview and assessment for shortlisted candidates. Applicants must meet the post-specific qualification requirements and provide the required pass certificate by December 31, 2026.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification

The recruitment covers specialty-based clinical and academic positions. Eligibility differs by department and by the medical or non-medical qualification route, so applicants must check the requirements for their selected post.

Vacancy Details and Pay

The overall total is 162. Individual medical and non-medical Senior Demonstrator counts should be checked in the department-wise vacancy schedule.

Educational Qualification

Senior Resident

Candidates must possess a recognized medical or dental qualification, the required Medical Council or State Dental Council registration, and an MD/MS or MDS in the concerned specialty.

Senior Medical Officer

An MD/MS in Medicine or Surgery is required, subject to the complete post-specific conditions.

Junior and Senior Demonstrator

Qualifications vary by department and appointment category.

Medical positions require the prescribed MBBS, MD or MS qualification and applicable registration. Non-medical positions require the relevant MA, MSc, MVSc or Ph.D. qualification, as specified for the department.

Candidates must possess the required qualification and provide the pass certificate by December 31, 2026.

Age Limit and Certificate Requirements

The maximum age is 45 years as on November 13, 2026. Applicable relaxation is available for eligible SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Central Government employee categories.

OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS certificates must have been issued between April 1 and November 13, 2026.

Application Fee

Examination and Selection Process

Selection will comprise two stages carrying a combined total of 100 marks.

The CBT carries negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates will be shortlisted for the departmental stage in a 1:3 ratio, department-wise and category-wise.

Candidates must qualify separately in both stages to be considered for final merit. No travelling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

1. Open the recruitment section of PGIMER’s official website.
2. Locate Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690 and review the relevant department and post requirements.
3. Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
4. Upload the documents required by the application portal.
5. Pay the applicable application fee.
6. Review and submit the form by November 13, 2026.
7. Retain the submitted application and payment acknowledgement for future reference.

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Documents to Keep Ready

Applicants should prepare the following, as applicable:

• Matriculation and Class 12 certificates and marksheets.
• MBBS, BDS or other prescribed undergraduate certificates.
• Relevant postgraduate, doctoral and specialty qualification certificates.
• Medical or Dental Council registration certificate.
• Experience certificates.
• Valid SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD certificates.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in government bodies, where required.

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