The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, a leading medical education and research institute, has announced recruitment for Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator, Senior Demonstrator and Senior Medical Officer posts, with 162 vacancies spread across the main institute in Chandigarh and its Satellite Centre in Sangrur, Punjab. These are tenure appointments in clinical, dental and academic departments, offering doctors and postgraduates an opportunity to work in one of India's premier referral hospitals.
PGIMER Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026PGI/RC/056/2026/2690
Total Vacancies
162
Last Date
13 Nov
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Exam on 05 Dec 2026
- Notification16 Oct
- Applications Open16 Oct
- Admit Card Out05 Dec
- Exam05 Dec
About PGIMER Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- Advertisement No.
- PGI/RC/056/2026/2690
- Post Name
- Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator and 3 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 Central or State Medical Council; Central or State Dental Council registration for dental posts.
- Tenure
- Tenure appointment for a maximum period of three years
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Resident
143
Junior/Senior Demonstrator
7
Senior Demonstrator
6
Junior Demonstrator
3
Senior Medical Officer
3
Total162
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident | 143 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator | 7 |
| Senior Demonstrator | 6 |
| Junior Demonstrator | 3 |
| Senior Medical Officer | 3 |
| Grand Total | 162 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Resident143 posts
- Qualification
- Recognized medical qualification prescribed under the applicable medical education requirements, registration with the Central or State Medical Council, and an MD/MS degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in the concerned specialty. Dental posts under the Oral Health Science Centre need a recognized dental qualification, Central or State Dental Council registration and MDS in the relevant specialty.
- Note
- Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency in a particular discipline, or who have completed DM/MCh, are not eligible for Senior Resident posts.
- Departments
- Anaesthesia, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Periodontics, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Hospital Administration, Internal Medicine, Medical Microbiology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Paediatrics, Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychiatry (DDTC), Radio-diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Renal Transplant Surgery, Transfusion Medicine, Nephrology, Virology
Junior/Senior Demonstrator7 posts
- Qualification
- Medical route: recognized medical qualification with Medical Council registration and MS Anatomy or MS Surgery or recognized equivalent. Non-medical route: MA/MSc/MVSc Anatomy or MSc Anthropology with at least one year of teaching or research experience in human Anatomy, and PhD in the concerned subject. Other departments need MSc in the relevant field with one year of experience in the respective department, or MSc with PhD in the concerned subject.
- Experience
- One year of teaching or research experience in human Anatomy for Anatomy posts; one year of experience in the respective department for Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, CSIC and Pharmacology posts.
- Departments
- Anatomy, CSIC, Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacology
Senior Demonstrator6 posts
- Qualification
- Medical posts: recognized medical qualification with Medical Council registration and MD Biochemistry or equivalent, or MS Anatomy or MS Surgery or recognized equivalent. Non-medical posts: MSc in the respective field with PhD in the concerned subject; MA/MSc Health Economics or MPH with PhD; MA/MSc Nutrition or Applied Nutrition or MPH with PhD; MA/MSc Health Promotion, Health Education, Sociology, Psychology or MPH with PhD; MSc in the relevant subject with PhD in the concerned or allied subject for Translational and Regenerative Medicine and Virology.
- Experience
- One year of teaching or research experience in human Anatomy for Anatomy posts.
- Departments
- Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine and SPH (Health Promotion), Health Economics, Nutrition, Translational and Regenerative Medicine, Virology
Junior Demonstrator3 posts
- Qualification
- Medical posts: MBBS with one year of experience and Medical Council registration. Non-medical posts: MA/MSc/MVSc Anatomy or MSc Anthropology with one year of teaching or research experience in human Anatomy; MSc Nuclear Medicine, Pharmaceuticals or Chemistry for Nuclear Medicine; MA/MSc Epidemiology or Biostatistics or MPH for Epidemiology; MA/MSc Health Promotion, Health Education, Sociology, Psychology or MPH for Health Promotion; MA/MSc Public Health Lab Science or MPH for Public Health Lab Science.
- Experience
- One year of teaching or research experience in human Anatomy for Anatomy posts.
- Departments
- Anatomy, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Public Health Lab Science
Senior Medical Officer3 posts
- Qualification
- MD/MS in Medicine or Surgery.
- Vacancies
- 1 at PGIMER Chandigarh and 2 at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years as on 13 November 2026, with applicable relaxation
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; PwBD 10 years; PwBD with SC/ST 15 years; PwBD with OBC 13 years; eligible Central Government civilian employees 5 years (UR), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST); eligible ex-servicemen 5 years subject to prescribed conditions. Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved vacancies cannot claim reserved-category age relaxation. Maximum age for eligible PwBD applicants after relaxation must not exceed 56 years.
Application Fee
General / UR
Rs. 1,500 plus transaction charges
OBC
Rs. 1,500 plus transaction charges
EWS
Rs. 1,500 plus transaction charges
SC / ST
Rs. 800 plus transaction charges
PwBD
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Computer Based Test
Objective multiple choice test of 50 questions carrying 75 marks, held on 5 December 2026; minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR and EWS and 35% for SC, ST and OBC.
- 2Shortlisting
Department-wise and category-wise shortlisting on CBT marks, normally in a ratio of 1:3 against advertised vacancies.
- 3Scrutiny of Applications
Scrutiny of shortlisted candidates' applications and uploaded documents.
- 4Eligibility Notice
Publication of the eligibility notice.
- 5Document Verification
Verification of the original documents of shortlisted candidates.
- 6Departmental Interview and Assessment
Assessment carrying 25 marks; candidates must qualify separately in this stage.
- 7Final Merit
Final merit prepared from the combined CBT and departmental assessment score out of 100 marks.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3
Exam Pattern
50 MinutesComputer Based TestNegative: 0.25 mark per incorrect answer
Salary Structure
Senior Resident
Pay: Level 11, Rs. 67,700 + NPA
Senior Demonstrator
Pay: Level 11, Rs. 67,700 + NPA for medical posts; Level 10, Rs. 56,100 for non-medical posts
Junior Demonstrator
Pay: Level 6, Rs. 35,400, plus NPA for medical posts
Senior Medical Officer
Pay: Level 11, Rs. 67,700 + NPA
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident | Level 11, Rs. 67,700 + NPA |
| Senior Demonstrator | Level 11, Rs. 67,700 + NPA for medical posts; Level 10, Rs. 56,100 for non-medical posts |
| Junior Demonstrator | Level 6, Rs. 35,400, plus NPA for medical posts |
| Senior Medical Officer | Level 11, Rs. 67,700 + NPA |
How to Apply
- 1Open the PGIMER website and go to the Recruitment link on the homepage.
- 2Locate Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690 and read the recruitment notice, detailed guidelines and Help Manual.
- 3Complete online registration with the required personal and contact information.
- 4Select the post and the relevant department; only one department can be chosen.
- 5Indicate institute preference for Chandigarh or Sangrur where the same post and department are advertised at both institutes.
- 6Enter the prescribed educational qualification, registration and experience details.
- 7Upload the relevant certificates and supporting documents.
- 8Choose the preferred CBT examination city.
- 9Verify all entered information and pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- 10Submit the application and retain the application confirmation and payment details.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation / 10th certificate and marksheet
•10+2 certificate and marksheet
•MBBS / BDS or other prescribed undergraduate qualification certificates
•Relevant MD/MS
•MDS
•MA
•MSc
•MPH
•MHA or PhD certificates
•Relevant experience certificates
•Medical Council or Dental Council registration certificate
•SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates
•No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government
•Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies
•Other prescribed eligibility and reservation documents
Important Details
- Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency in a particular discipline, or who have completed DM/MCh, are not eligible for Senior Resident posts.
- Candidates must apply for the relevant post in one department only; where the same post and department are advertised at PGIMER Chandigarh and PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, preferences for one or both institutes may be indicated, and candidates who do not indicate a preference for an institute will not be considered for it.
- Candidates selected for PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, will be appointed there and cannot claim a posting at PGIMER Chandigarh on the basis of that selection.
- Registration and application entries cannot be changed after submission, and incorrect or incomplete entries may lead to rejection without reconsideration.
- Examination centres are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis and the allotted city cannot be changed at the candidate's request.
- Candidates claiming OBC or EWS reservation must produce certificates issued between 1 April 2026 and 13 November 2026.
- Candidates appearing in their final qualifying examination in December 2026 may apply if they obtain the qualification and submit the pass certificate by 31 December 2026; results declared after that date make the candidate ineligible.
- The vacancies are provisional and may change, and qualifying vacancies arising during the notified period may be filled from the waiting list.
- Application fees must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking, and the institute advises applicants to avoid UPI payments.
PGIMER Chandigarh Senior Resident Department-wise Vacancies
Anaesthesia
Senior Resident Vacancies: 16
Anatomy
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Biochemistry
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Community Medicine
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Dermatology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 2
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Periodontics
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Forensic Medicine
Senior Resident Vacancies: 2
General Surgery
Senior Resident Vacancies: 15
Hospital Administration
Senior Resident Vacancies: 9
Internal Medicine
Senior Resident Vacancies: 10
Medical Microbiology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Nuclear Medicine
Senior Resident Vacancies: 3
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 13
Ophthalmology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 3
Orthopaedics
Senior Resident Vacancies: 2
Pathology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 7
Paediatrics
Senior Resident Vacancies: 5
Physical Rehabilitation Medicine
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Psychiatry
Senior Resident Vacancies: 5
Psychiatry (DDTC)
Senior Resident Vacancies: 3
Radio-diagnosis
Senior Resident Vacancies: 5
Radiotherapy
Senior Resident Vacancies: 5
Renal Transplant Surgery
Senior Resident Vacancies: 3
Transfusion Medicine
Senior Resident Vacancies: 5
Nephrology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Virology
Senior Resident Vacancies: 1
Total
Senior Resident Vacancies: 122
| Department / Specialty | Senior Resident Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 16 |
| Anatomy | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Community Medicine | 1 |
| Dermatology | 2 |
| Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 1 |
| Periodontics | 1 |
| Forensic Medicine | 2 |
| General Surgery | 15 |
| Hospital Administration | 9 |
| Internal Medicine | 10 |
| Medical Microbiology | 1 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 3 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 13 |
| Ophthalmology | 3 |
| Orthopaedics | 2 |
| Pathology | 7 |
| Paediatrics | 5 |
| Physical Rehabilitation Medicine | 1 |
| Psychiatry | 5 |
| Psychiatry (DDTC) | 3 |
| Radio-diagnosis | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | 5 |
| Renal Transplant Surgery | 3 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 5 |
| Nephrology | 1 |
| Virology | 1 |
| Total | 122 |
PGIMER Chandigarh Demonstrator and Senior Medical Officer Vacancies
Senior Medical Officer
Vacancies: 1
Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Anatomy
Vacancies: 2
Senior Demonstrator - Biochemistry
Vacancies: 1
Senior Demonstrator - Community Medicine and SPH (Health Promotion)
Vacancies: 1
Senior Demonstrator - Health Economics
Vacancies: 1
Senior Demonstrator - Nutrition
Vacancies: 1
Junior Demonstrator - Epidemiology
Vacancies: 1
Junior Demonstrator - Health Promotion
Vacancies: 1
Junior Demonstrator - Public Health Lab Science
Vacancies: 1
Junior/Senior Demonstrator - CSIC
Vacancies: 1
Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology
Vacancies: 2
Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Nuclear Medicine
Vacancies: 1
Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Pharmacology
Vacancies: 1
Senior Demonstrator - Translational and Regenerative Medicine
Vacancies: 1
Senior Demonstrator - Virology
Vacancies: 1
Total
Vacancies: 17
| Post / Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Medical Officer | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Anatomy | 2 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Biochemistry | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Community Medicine and SPH (Health Promotion) | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Health Economics | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Nutrition | 1 |
| Junior Demonstrator - Epidemiology | 1 |
| Junior Demonstrator - Health Promotion | 1 |
| Junior Demonstrator - Public Health Lab Science | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - CSIC | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology | 2 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Nuclear Medicine | 1 |
| Junior/Senior Demonstrator - Pharmacology | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Translational and Regenerative Medicine | 1 |
| Senior Demonstrator - Virology | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur Vacancies
Anaesthesia
Vacancies: 3
Biochemistry
Vacancies: 1
General Surgery
Vacancies: 3
Internal Medicine
Vacancies: 2
Medical Microbiology
Vacancies: 1
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Vacancies: 2
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Vacancies: 1
Orthopaedics
Vacancies: 2
Paediatrics
Vacancies: 2
Pathology
Vacancies: 2
Psychiatry
Vacancies: 1
Radiology
Vacancies: 1
Senior Medical Officer
Vacancies: 2
Total
Vacancies: 23
| Department / Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| General Surgery | 3 |
| Internal Medicine | 2 |
| Medical Microbiology | 1 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 |
| Orthopaedics | 2 |
| Paediatrics | 2 |
| Pathology | 2 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Radiology | 1 |
| Senior Medical Officer | 2 |
| Total | 23 |
Category-wise Vacancies
PGIMER Chandigarh
UR: 45
SC: 22
ST: 17
OBC: 43
EWS: 12
Total: 139
PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur
UR: 10
SC: 3
ST: 1
OBC: 7
EWS: 2
Total: 23
Total
UR: 55
SC: 25
ST: 18
OBC: 50
EWS: 14
Total: 162
| Institute | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 45 | 22 | 17 | 43 | 12 | 139 |
| PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur | 10 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 23 |
| Total | 55 | 25 | 18 | 50 | 14 | 162 |
Exam Centres
1
City: Chandigarh (Tricity)
2
City: Delhi / NCR
3
City: Hyderabad
4
City: Kolkata
| Exam Centre | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandigarh (Tricity) |
| 2 | Delhi / NCR |
| 3 | Hyderabad |
| 4 | Kolkata |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General / UR and EWS
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
SC / ST / OBC
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35%
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / UR and EWS | 40% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 35% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates appearing in their final qualifying examination in December 2026 may apply, provided they obtain the qualification and submit the pass certificate by 31 December 2026. Candidates whose result is declared after that date are not eligible.
Can I apply for more than one post or department?
No. Candidates must apply for the relevant post in one department only. Where the same post and department are advertised at both PGIMER Chandigarh and PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, preferences for one or both institutes can be indicated in the same application.
Is there negative marking in the PGIMER CBT?
Yes. The Computer Based Test has 50 objective multiple choice questions carrying 1.5 marks each, and 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Can the examination city be changed after allotment?
No. Examination centres are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis and once allotted the examination city cannot be changed at the candidate's request.
Can a candidate selected for PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur later claim a posting at PGIMER Chandigarh?
No. Candidates selected for PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, will be appointed there and cannot claim a posting at PGIMER Chandigarh on the basis of selection for Sangrur vacancies.
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