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GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, Junior Resident and More Recruitment 2026

Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026GMCH-2EA1/R/October-2026/041276
Total Vacancies
242
Last Date
28 Oct
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About GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, Junior Resident and More Recruitment 2026

Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, a leading government medical institution in the city, has announced a recruitment drive for 242 tenure posts across its clinical and non-clinical departments. The openings include Senior Residents, Junior Residents, Demonstrators, Medical Officers and other resident positions, offering doctors and dentists an opportunity to work in a busy tertiary care hospital serving the Chandigarh region.

Job Overview

Organization
Government Medical College & Hospital Chandigarh
Advertisement No.
GMCH-2EA1/R/October-2026/041276
Post Name
Senior Resident - Anaesthesia, Senior Resident - Anatomy and 52 more
Job Location
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Who Can Apply
Candidates from anywhere in India
Job Type
Contract
Age Limit
Up to 45 years
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Credentials Required
Registration with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council
Tenure
Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery): maximum 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution. Demonstrator, Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI)/LMO and Emergency Medical Officer: maximum 3 years including previous experience. Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS): maximum 1 year, commencing 01/01/2027.

Vacancy Breakdown

Senior Resident - Anaesthesia
12
UR 7OBC 3SC 1EWS 1
Senior Resident - Anatomy
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Biochemistry
4
UR 3OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Cardiology
5
UR 4OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - CTVS
6
UR 5OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Cardiac Anaesthesia
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Community Medicine
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Dentistry
5
UR 4OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Dermatology
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Emergency Medicine
4
UR 3OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Endocrinology
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - ENT
5
UR 3OBC 1SC 1EWS 0
Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - General Medicine
8
UR 5OBC 2SC 1EWS 0
Senior Resident - General Surgery
19
UR 11OBC 4SC 3EWS 1
Senior Resident - Hospital Administration
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - IHBT
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Medical Gastroenterology
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Microbiology
1
UR 0OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Neonatology
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Neurology
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Neuro Surgery
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Nuclear Medicine
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
12
UR 6OBC 3SC 2EWS 1
Senior Resident - Ophthalmology
5
UR 4OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Orthopaedics
10
UR 6OBC 2SC 1EWS 1
Senior Resident - Paediatrics
6
UR 4OBC 1SC 1EWS 0
Senior Resident - Pathology
1
UR 0OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Pharmacology
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Physiology
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Plastic Surgery
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Psychiatry
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
3
UR 2OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Radiation Oncology
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Radio Diagnosis
5
UR 4OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
6
UR 5OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Senior Resident - Urology
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine)
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery)
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Resident Anaesthetist
4
UR 3OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Resident Pathologist
2
UR 1OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Anatomy
3
UR 2OBC 0SC 1EWS 0
Demonstrator - Biochemistry
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Community Medicine
4
UR 3OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Forensic Medicine
5
UR 4OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Microbiology
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Pathology
6
UR 4OBC 1SC 1EWS 0
Demonstrator - Pharmacology
2
UR 1OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Physiology
3
UR 2OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Demonstrator - Transfusion Medicine
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0EWS 0
Emergency Medical Officer - Forensic Medicine
6
UR 5OBC 1SC 0EWS 0
Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI)
7
UR 5OBC 1SC 1EWS 0
Junior Resident (MBBS)
27
UR 14OBC 7SC 4EWS 2
Junior Resident (BDS)
5
UR 3OBC 1SC 1EWS 0
Total242

Eligibility Details

Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.

Senior Resident
Qualification
Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. (M.D./M.S./DNB/M.Ch./D.M) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, recognized by MCI and registered either with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council. Candidates who have completed a three-year tenure of Senior Residency are not eligible.
Age Limit
45 years as on 28.10.2026
Note
Candidates holding a postgraduate qualification and eligible for multiple departments may select multiple departments and appear in one written test; the merit obtained is considered for all departments applied for.
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution
Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine)2 posts
Qualification
Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. (M.D./M.S./DNB/M.Ch./D.M) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, recognized by MCI and registered either with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
Age Limit
45 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution
Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery)2 posts
Qualification
Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. (M.D./M.S./DNB/M.Ch./D.M) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, recognized by MCI and registered either with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
Age Limit
45 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution
Resident Anaesthetist4 posts
Qualification
Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. (M.D./M.S./DNB/M.Ch./D.M) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, recognized by MCI and registered either with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
Age Limit
45 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution
Resident Pathologist2 posts
Qualification
Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. (M.D./M.S./DNB/M.Ch./D.M) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, recognized by MCI and registered either with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
Age Limit
45 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution
Demonstrator
Qualification
MBBS (preference will be given to PG degree holders). Candidates having M.Sc. (Medical) in the concerned speciality from a Medical Institute will be considered only in case of non-availability of medical candidates. Only 01 post of Demonstrator in Physiology is available for non-medical candidates; no post of Demonstrator is available for non-medical candidates in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology.
Age Limit
37 years as on 28.10.2026
Note
Non-medical candidates applying for Demonstrator posts in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Pharmacology will be declared not eligible straightaway and the application fee will not be refunded.
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience
Emergency Medical Officer
Qualification
MBBS (preference will be given to PG degree holders). Candidates having M.Sc. (Medical) in the concerned speciality from a Medical Institute will be considered only in case of non-availability of medical candidates.
Age Limit
37 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience
Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI)7 posts
Qualification
MBBS (preference will be given to PG degree holders). Candidates having M.Sc. (Medical) in the concerned speciality from a Medical Institute will be considered only in case of non-availability of medical candidates.
Age Limit
37 years as on 28.10.2026
Note
MBBS candidates need not select departments for Demonstrator/Medical Officer/Lady Medical Officer/Emergency Medical Officer and Junior Resident posts; a common merit list is prepared and speciality can be chosen at the time of interview if available.
Tenure
Maximum 3 years including previous experience
Junior Resident (MBBS)27 posts
Qualification
MBBS degree, registered with State Medical Council/MCI. Candidates who have already completed or are likely to complete their one-year rotary internship by 31/12/2026 are eligible. Candidates who have already done one year Junior Residency are not eligible.
Age Limit
30 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 1 year, commencing 01/01/2027
Junior Resident (BDS)5 posts
Qualification
BDS degree, registered with State Medical Council/MCI. Candidates who have already completed or are likely to complete their one-year rotary internship by 31/12/2026 are eligible. Candidates who have already done one year Junior Residency are not eligible.
Age Limit
30 years as on 28.10.2026
Tenure
Maximum 1 year, commencing 01/01/2027

Age Limit

45 years for Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery); 37 years for Demonstrator, Emergency Medical Officer and Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI); 30 years for Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS), all as on 28.10.2026

Age Relaxation

OBC 3 years, SC 5 years, Government servants applying through proper channel 5 years, widows/deserted women and women judicially separated from their husbands who are not remarried 10 years

Application Fee

SC
Rs. 250 + bank charges, if any
All other categories
Rs. 500 + bank charges, if any
PwD and candidates sponsored by Regional Employment Exchange (REE), UT Chandigarh
Nil

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Written Test

    Objective/MCQ test held in Chandigarh only; the merit list is prepared on the basis of this test.

  2. 2
    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates are called for interview and must bring all original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies and an NOC from the present employer if in government service.

  3. 3
    Document Verification

    All original certificates and documents are verified at the time of interview.

Salary Structure

Senior Resident
Pay: Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016
Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine)
Pay: Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016
Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery)
Pay: Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016
Resident Anaesthetist
Pay: Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016
Resident Pathologist
Pay: Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016
Demonstrator
Pay: Rs. 53,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-9) + other allowances as admissible from time to time
Emergency Medical Officer
Pay: Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time
Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI)
Pay: Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time
Junior Resident (MBBS)
Pay: Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time
Junior Resident (BDS)
Pay: Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the official GMCH Chandigarh website and click on the VACANCIES link.
  2. 2Complete the online registration on the portal.
  3. 3Fill up the online application form and upload scanned copies of all required certificates, documents and a photograph in jpeg format not exceeding 15 KB.
  4. 4Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
  5. 5Submit the application form and retain a print-out carrying the Registration Number/Application ID for future reference.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•MBBS/BDS Degree
•MBBS registration
•MD/MS/DNB/M.Sc. degree
•MD/MS/DNB/M.Sc. registration
•Marks sheets of all Professions
•Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth
•Rotatory internship completion certificate
•Caste certificate if applicable
•Experience certificate if any
•No Objection Certificate from the present employer
•Any other relevant certificate

Important Details

  • Candidates who have completed a three-year tenure of Senior Residency are not eligible for Senior Resident posts, and those who have already done one year Junior Residency are not eligible for Junior Resident posts.
  • Candidates applying for multiple posts or departments deposit the application fee only once, and postgraduate-qualified candidates who select multiple departments appear in one written test whose merit is considered for all departments applied for.
  • The written test is held in Chandigarh only and e-Admit Cards are downloaded from the GMCH website using the Registration Number/Application ID and date of birth; no admit card is sent by post and no TA/DA is paid.
  • Candidates already in government service must upload a No Objection Certificate from the present employer, failing which the application will not be entertained.
  • Persons who earlier worked in this institute and whose services were dispensed with on account of misconduct or otherwise are not eligible.
  • The number of vacancies and the reservation are tentative and can increase or decrease, and the vacancies include future vacancies arising from completion of tenure.

Tenure of Posts

Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery) are tenure posts for a maximum of 3 years including previous experience in a teaching institution from the date of joining. Demonstrator, Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI)/LMO and Emergency Medical Officer are for a maximum of 3 years including previous experience. Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS) is for a maximum of 1 year including previous experience and the tenure commences on 01/01/2027. No further extension is granted under any circumstances and services can be terminated without assigning any reason if work and conduct are not found satisfactory.

Vacancy Notes

  • The number of vacancies, whether General or Reserved, is tentative and can increase or decrease.
  • The vacancies include future vacancies going to be vacated due to completion of tenure.
  • 1% of Senior Resident posts are reserved for orthopedically physically handicapped persons (non-surgical), if available.
  • If EWS vacancies are not filled up for any reason, they will be filled up from the General category, being a patient care service.

OBC/BC Reservation Conditions for UT Chandigarh

A person belonging to the OBC category is eligible for reservation of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes in UT Chandigarh only if the person and his or her parents actually belong to the community claimed, the community is in the Central Government OBC list for UT Chandigarh or the BC list of the Social Welfare Department, UT Chandigarh, and the person belongs to Union Territory Chandigarh. A person migrating from a State/UT to UT Chandigarh can claim OBC/BC benefits only in relation to the State to which he or she originally belonged, and not in respect of UT Chandigarh.

Contact

Phone: 0172-2665253-58, 2601023 Ext. 2112, 5120, 4226, 4220

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a candidate apply for more than one post or department?

Yes. Candidates holding a postgraduate qualification who are eligible for multiple departments can select multiple departments in the online form. They pay the application fee only once and appear in one written test, and the merit obtained is considered for all departments applied for.

Where will the written test be held?

The written test will be held in Chandigarh only. E-Admit Cards are issued on the GMCH website and must be downloaded by the candidate; they are not sent by post.

Do government employees need to submit anything extra?

Yes. Candidates already in government service must upload a No Objection Certificate issued by the present employer, and must also produce it at the interview, failing which the application will not be entertained.

Can non-medical candidates apply for Demonstrator posts?

Only one Demonstrator post, in Physiology, is open to non-medical candidates with M.Sc. (Medical) in the concerned speciality, and that too only if a medical candidate is not available. There is no Demonstrator post for non-medical candidates in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology.

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