PGIMER Recruitment 2026: 134 Senior Resident, Jr Demonstrator Vacancies, Apply Online

PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 134 Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer & Demonstrator Posts

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has officially released the recruitment notification for the year 2026, inviting online applications for 134 tenure posts including Senior Resident, Senior Medical Officer, Senior/Junior Demonstrator. The online application process begins on 25th April 2026 and closes on 11th May 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 22nd May 2026. Candidates seeking a prestigious Sarkari Job in the medical field can apply online through the official website www.pgimer.edu.in. This PGIMER Recruitment 2026 offers a great opportunity for eligible medical professionals to join a premier institute. Check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, and application steps below.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview

Post Details & Vacancies

Senior Residents (Post Code: SR/023) – 110 Posts

Senior Medical Officers (Post Code: SMO/024) – 3 Posts

Junior/Senior Demonstrators (Post Code: JSD/025) – 6 Posts

Grand Total (PGIMER, Chandigarh): 119 Posts

B. PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab (15 Posts)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Senior Residents (Medical Departments): MBBS or equivalent qualification included in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 schedules. Valid registration with Central/State Medical Council. MD/MS in the specialty concerned from an MCI-recognized university.

For Senior Residents (OHSC/Dental): Recognized dental qualification under the Dentists Act, 1948. Valid registration with Central/State Dental Council. MDS in the specialty concerned.

For Senior Demonstrators (Non-Medical): Relevant M.Sc./M.A./MPH + Ph.D. in the subject concerned.

For Junior Demonstrators: M.A./M.Sc. in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, MPH, Health Promotion, Health Education, Sociology, or Psychology as applicable.

Note: Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency in a particular discipline or have obtained DM/M.Ch. are not eligible. A valid pass certificate must be in hand on or before 30.06.2026.

Age Limit

Up to 45 years as on the closing date of online application (11.05.2026).

Pay Scale

Application Fee

Mode of Payment: Online only via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. Fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages for a total of 100 marks:

Stage 1 - Computer Based Test (CBT): 75 Marks

• Date: 22.05.2026
• Duration: 50 minutes
• Pattern: 50 objective-type questions × 1.5 marks each
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC

Stage 2 - Departmental Interview & Assessment: 25 Marks

• Date (Expected): 23.06.2026
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC

Candidates are shortlisted after CBT in the ratio of 1:3 (three candidates per post), category-wise and department-wise. Final merit is based on aggregate of CBT + Interview.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.pgimer.edu.in and click on the Recruitment link.
2. Register with mandatory details – name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
3. Log in using the User ID and password sent to your registered email and mobile.
4. Fill the Online Application Form carefully. All entries are final on submission.
5. Upload mandatory documents – educational certificates, MCI/DCI registration, category certificate, NOC (if applicable), and passport-size photograph.
6. Pay the application fee online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
7. Take a printout of the final application form and e-Challan for future reference.

Important: A candidate can apply for only one department. Applying for more than one department will result in rejection. No changes are permitted after submission.