The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has officially released a recruitment notification for Senior Residents, Senior Medical Officers, and Demonstrators. This is a great opportunity for medical professionals seeking government jobs in India.
Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date. Check complete details including eligibility, vacancy, salary, and important dates below.
📢 PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Organization Name: PGIMER Chandigarh
- Post Name: Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer, Demonstrator
- Total Vacancies: 119 Posts
- Job Location: Chandigarh & Sangrur (Punjab)
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Type: Government (Contract Basis – 3 Years)
📅 Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 25 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 11 May 2026
- Admit Card Release: 16 May 2026
- CBT Exam Date: 22 May 2026
- Result (CBT): 29 May 2026
- Interview & Document Verification: 23 June 2026
- Final Result: 30 June 2026
📊 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 119
Major Positions:
- Senior Residents: 110 Posts
- Senior Medical Officers: 3 Posts
- Junior/Senior Demonstrators: 6 Posts
Vacancies are distributed across multiple departments like:
- Anaesthesia
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Psychiatry
- Biochemistry
- Community Medicine
👉 Additional 15 posts are available at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur.
💰 Salary Structure
- Senior Resident / Senior Medical Officer: ₹67,700 (Level-11) + NPA
- Senior Demonstrator: ₹56,100 – ₹67,700
- Junior Demonstrator: ₹35,400
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Maximum 45 years (Relaxation as per government rules)
Educational Qualification:
For Senior Residents:
- MD/MS in relevant specialty
- Registered with Medical Council
For Demonstrators:
- M.Sc / MPH / PhD (as per post)
For Senior Medical Officer:
- MD/MS in Medicine or Surgery
💸 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1500
- SC/ST: ₹800
- PwBD: Exempted
📝 Selection Process
The selection will be done in two stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – 75 Marks
- 50 Questions
- Negative Marking: 0.25
- Interview & Assessment – 25 Marks
👉 Final selection is based on total 100 marks.
📍 Exam Centers
- Chandigarh
- Delhi/NCR
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apply for only one department
- Upload all documents correctly
- No correction allowed after submission
- Regularly check official website for updates
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification: Click here
- Official Website: Click here

