PGIMER Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 119 Posts

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:

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – 75 Marks
    • 50 Questions
    • Negative Marking: 0.25
  2. 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

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