Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, an autonomous institute of the Government of Bihar, is recruiting Senior Residents for its Department of Paediatrics. There are 6 posts in total, filled on an ad-hoc basis under the 89-day Senior Residency programme through a walk-in interview. The roles suit MD/DNB Paediatrics doctors seeking short-term senior residency experience in a medical college and hospital setting.
IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202603/PAEDI/2026
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 04 Nov 2026, 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Paediatrics Seminar room, 5th floor, Medical College Building, I.G.I.M.S., Patna-14
- Notification16 Oct
- Walk-in04 Nov
About IGIMS Senior Resident (Paediatrics) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- 03/PAEDI/2026
- Post Name
- Senior Resident (Paediatrics)
- Job Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Reservation benefit shall be applicable to Bihar state Domicile candidate only and the applicant from out-side the State of Bihar will not be entitled for the reservation)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration with the Central / State Medical Council
- Tenure
- 89 days ad-hoc appointment under the Senior Residency Programme
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Resident (Paediatrics)
6
UR 2SC 2EWS 1BC 1
| Post Name | UR | SC | EWS | BC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Resident (Paediatrics)
A Medical qualification as included in schedule I & II of the NMC Act. NMC recognized P.G. qualification of MD/DNB Paediatrics. The candidate must be registered with the Central /State Medical Council.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | A Medical qualification as included in schedule I & II of the NMC Act. NMC recognized P.G. qualification of MD/DNB Paediatrics. The candidate must be registered with the Central /State Medical Council. |
Age Limit
Maximum 45 (Forty-Five) Years as on 03-11-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for EBC/BC, 3 years for all categories of female candidates; persons working in a Government institution get relaxation as per rule.
Application Fee
UR / EWS / BC
Rs. 1000
SC / ST / EBC
Rs. 250
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Demand Draft payable to The Director, IGIMS, Patna. Payment by cash, cheque, money orders, postal orders, pay orders, banker's cheques or postal stamps is not accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Walk-in interview at 9:30 AM; selection is based on bio-data and the interview as per the institute's marking scheme.
- 2Document Verification
Conducted on the day of the interview; candidates must produce all original certificates and documents.
Salary Structure
Pay as per the Senior Residency programme under 89 days ad-hoc terms, plus NPA and other allowances as per IGIMS rules.
How to Apply
- 1Download the application proforma from the IGIMS website www.igims.org and fill in all details correctly.
- 2Prepare a Demand Draft for the applicable fee payable to The Director, IGIMS, Patna.
- 3Attach one set of self-attested copies of all supporting certificates and documents.
- 4Report to the Paediatrics Seminar room, 5th floor, Medical College Building, I.G.I.M.S., Patna-14 by 08:30 AM on 04/11/2026 with all original certificates.
- 5Appear for document verification and the interview at 9:30 AM on the same day.
Reporting Venue
Paediatrics Seminar room, 5th floor, Medical College Building, I.G.I.M.S., Patna-14
Reporting time: 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Candidates must report at the venue by 08:30 AM on 04/11/2026; no reporting is accepted after 10:00 AM. Document verification is done on the day of the interview and the interview begins at 9:30 AM. Carry the filled application form, the original Demand Draft and all original certificates with one set of self-attested copies.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport size photograph (colour
•Light background
•Face clearly visible)
•Demand Draft in original (if applicable)
•Aadhar Card
•Date of Birth/SSC/HSSC pass certificate mentioning date of birth
•MBBS Degree Certificates
•Internship Completion Certificates
•MD/DNB Degree/Provisional Degree Certificates
•UG & PG NMC/State Registration Certificates
•Category/PwBD Certificate (if a reserved seat is claimed)
•Experience Certificate (if any)
•NOC from present employer (for those working in Govt./Pvt. organization)
•Any other relevant documents such as research work or publication certificates
•One set of self-attested copies of all originals
Important Details
- The post is non-practicing; private practice of any kind, direct or indirect, including laboratory work, is strictly prohibited and can lead to termination.
- Candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government or any other organization must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview, or state in writing that they are neither employed nor doing any course anywhere.
- Selected candidates must submit a legal bond to deposit an amount equal to one month's emoluments for every year of the Senior Residency programme not completed, if they quit or resign mid-way.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview or joining the post.
- Stay in campus is compulsory if accommodation is provided; otherwise HRA is admissible as per rule.
- Reservation benefits apply only to Bihar state domicile candidates.
- If an eligible female candidate is unavailable, a male candidate may be considered, and vice versa; if an eligible EWS candidate is unavailable, an unreserved candidate may be considered.
- The number of vacancies in the department may increase or decrease.
Scheme of Marking for Ad-hoc Appointment
MBBS
Marks: 10 marks (2 marks deducted for each failure)
MD/DNB
Marks: 10 marks (5 marks deducted for each failure)
Additional qualification
Marks: 10 marks
Publication
Marks: 10 marks (2 each for PubMed up to 6 marks; 2 each for others up to 4 marks)
Poster Presentation
Marks: 10 marks (2 marks each up to 6 marks)
Academic Award
Marks: 10 marks (2 marks each up to 10 marks)
Specialized training
Marks: 10 marks (3 months: 2 marks; 3 to 6 months: 5 marks; more than 6 months: 10 marks)
Project (Extra/intramural)
Marks: 10 marks
Subject Knowledge
Marks: 20 marks
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 10 marks (2 marks deducted for each failure) |
| MD/DNB | 10 marks (5 marks deducted for each failure) |
| Additional qualification | 10 marks |
| Publication | 10 marks (2 each for PubMed up to 6 marks; 2 each for others up to 4 marks) |
| Poster Presentation | 10 marks (2 marks each up to 6 marks) |
| Academic Award | 10 marks (2 marks each up to 10 marks) |
| Specialized training | 10 marks (3 months: 2 marks; 3 to 6 months: 5 marks; more than 6 months: 10 marks) |
| Project (Extra/intramural) | 10 marks |
| Subject Knowledge | 20 marks |
Minimum Qualifying Percentile
UR
Minimum Qualifying Percentile: 50 Percentile
BC/EBC/EWS
Minimum Qualifying Percentile: 45 Percentile
SC/ST
Minimum Qualifying Percentile: 40 Percentile
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR | 50 Percentile |
| BC/EBC/EWS | 45 Percentile |
| SC/ST | 40 Percentile |
Service Bond
Selected candidates have to submit a legal bond that they will deposit an amount equivalent to the amount paid to them at the rate of one month's emoluments for every year of the Senior Residency programme not completed, on quitting or resigning mid-way.
Reservation Certificate Rules
- Reservation for BC/EBC/SC/ST/EWS and female candidates is as per Bihar Govt. rules, with 4% for PWD including OPH candidates on a horizontal basis.
- BC/EBC candidates must attach a certificate valid for posts under the Government of Bihar mentioning that they do not belong to the Creamy Layer (Form-X); the certificate must not be older than 1 year from the date of interview.
- EWS certificates should have been issued after 01/04/2026 till the date of the interview.
- For SC, ST, EWS and PWD, the certificate should be issued by authorities prescribed by the Govt. of Bihar.
Declaration Required with Application
A declaration stating whether the candidate has filled up the Declaration form and appeared before the NMC Team for the current year, for any Medical College or not, must be submitted with the application.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply for this post?
Yes, eligible Indian citizens from any state can attend the walk-in interview, but reservation benefits are available only to Bihar state domicile candidates.
Is private practice allowed during the Senior Residency?
No. The post is non-practicing and any private practice, direct or indirect, including laboratory work, is strictly prohibited.
Is there a service bond on selection?
Yes. Selected candidates must submit a legal bond to deposit an amount equal to one month's emoluments for every year of the programme not completed if they resign mid-way.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview or for joining the post if selected.
What is the minimum qualifying percentile for selection?
UR candidates need 50 percentile, BC/EBC/EWS candidates 45 percentile and SC/ST candidates 40 percentile.
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