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.
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, Junior Resident and More Recruitment 2026
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Opentill 28 Oct
- Exam03 Nov
About GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, Junior Resident and More Recruitment 2026
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
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident - Anaesthesia | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Senior Resident - Anatomy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Biochemistry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Senior Resident - Cardiology | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident - CTVS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Cardiac Anaesthesia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Community Medicine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Dentistry | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident - Dermatology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Emergency Medicine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Senior Resident - Endocrinology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - ENT | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - General Medicine | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Senior Resident - General Surgery | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
| Senior Resident - Hospital Administration | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - IHBT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Medical Gastroenterology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Microbiology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Neonatology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Neurology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Neuro Surgery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Nuclear Medicine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Senior Resident - Ophthalmology | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident - Orthopaedics | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Senior Resident - Paediatrics | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Pathology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Pharmacology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Physiology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Plastic Surgery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Psychiatry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Radiation Oncology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Radio Diagnosis | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Urology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Resident Anaesthetist | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Resident Pathologist | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demonstrator - Anatomy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Demonstrator - Biochemistry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Demonstrator - Community Medicine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Demonstrator - Forensic Medicine | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Demonstrator - Microbiology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demonstrator - Pathology | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Demonstrator - Pharmacology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demonstrator - Physiology | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Demonstrator - Transfusion Medicine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emergency Medical Officer - Forensic Medicine | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Junior Resident (MBBS) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 27 |
| Junior Resident (BDS) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Grand Total | 174 | 44 | 18 | 6 | 242 |
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
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Objective/MCQ test held in Chandigarh only; the merit list is prepared on the basis of this test.
- 2Interview
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.
- 3Document Verification
All original certificates and documents are verified at the time of interview.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident | 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) | 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) | Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016 |
| Resident Anaesthetist | Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016 |
| Resident Pathologist | Rs. 67,700 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016 |
| Demonstrator | Rs. 53,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-9) + other allowances as admissible from time to time |
| Emergency Medical Officer | 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) | Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time |
| Junior Resident (MBBS) | Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time |
| Junior Resident (BDS) | Rs. 56,100 (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances as admissible from time to time |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official GMCH Chandigarh website and click on the VACANCIES link.
- 2Complete the online registration on the portal.
- 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.
- 4Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
- 5Submit the application form and retain a print-out carrying the Registration Number/Application ID for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
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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