PGIMER Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Summary
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released the recruitment notification under advertisement number PGI/RC/056/2026/2690 for 162 tenure posts. The notification invites online applications for Senior Residents, Junior or Senior Demonstrators, and Senior Medical Officers for the 2026 session.
For other central medical institute vacancies, check the AIIMS CRE Recruitment Notification.
The tenure posts run for up to three years at PGIMER Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur, Punjab. Selected Senior Residents and Senior Medical Officers receive pay under Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a starting basic pay of ₹67,700 plus Non-Practicing Allowance.
PGIMER Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Post name | Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator, Senior Medical Officer |
| Total vacancies | 162 posts |
| Application dates | 16 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹1,500 for General, OBC, and EWS; ₹800 for SC and ST; Nil for PwBD |
| Pay scale | Pay Level 11 (₹67,700 base pay plus NPA) |
| Official website | pgimer.edu.in |
Eligibility and Age limit
Applicants for Senior Resident positions need an NMC-recognised MBBS degree along with a postgraduate qualification (MD, MS, MDS, or DNB) in the relevant specialty. The upper age limit is 45 years as on 13 November 2026. Age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules: 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
Selection Process
Selection involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled for 5 December 2026 across designated test centres. Shortlisted candidates based on CBT scores appear for departmental interview and document verification. PGIMER releases admit cards for the online test on 30 November 2026.
How to Apply on the Official Portal
STEP 1 – Open pgimer.edu.in and go to the recruitment section on the homepage.
STEP 2 – Click on the Senior Resident advertisement link and complete the new user registration with your email and mobile number.
STEP 3 – Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, NMC registration details, and upload required certificates.
STEP 4 – Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway and submit the form before 13 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
