PGIMER Recruitment 2026: 162 Senior Resident, Demonstrator and Medical Officer Posts, Apply by November 13

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has opened applications for 162 tenure-based posts under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690. The recruitment covers Senior Residents, Senior Medical Officers and Junior/Senior Demonstrators for PGIMER Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab.

Online applications started on October 16, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms up to November 13, 2026. The Computer-Based Test is scheduled for December 5, 2026, while admit cards are scheduled to be made available from November 30, 2026.

The recruitment is particularly relevant for candidates holding qualifications such as MD, MS, MDS, MBBS, M.Sc., MA, MPH, MHA or PhD, depending on the post and department. Applicants should carefully check the speciality-specific qualification and registration requirements before submitting the application.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview

The 162 vacancies are divided between 139 posts at PGIMER Chandigarh and 23 posts at the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur.

PGIMER Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Distribution

Senior Residents account for the largest share of vacancies, with 143 positions across the two institutes. The remaining 19 vacancies are for different Demonstrator categories and Senior Medical Officers.

PGIMER Chandigarh Senior Resident Vacancy Details

PGIMER Chandigarh has advertised 122 Senior Resident vacancies across medical, surgical, dental, and allied specialities.

Among the larger vacancy groups are Anaesthesia with 16 posts, General Surgery with 15, Obstetrics & Gynaecology with 13 and Internal Medicine with 10 posts.

Demonstrator Vacancies at PGIMER Chandigarh

PGIMER has also advertised 16 Demonstrator vacancies under separate Junior/Senior Demonstrator categories.

Some of the departments covered include:

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Community Medicine and School of Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Health Economics
• Nutrition
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Laboratory Science
• CSIC
• Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology
• Nuclear Medicine
• Pharmacology
• Translational and Regenerative Medicine
• Virology

The precise qualification for Demonstrator posts varies considerably by department and whether the vacancy is classified as medical or non-medical. Candidates should therefore match their degree and subject specialisation against the particular post rather than relying only on the broad qualification list.

PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur Vacancy Details

The PGI Satellite Centre at Sangrur has 23 vacancies, including 21 Senior Resident posts and two Senior Medical Officer posts.

Candidates selected against vacancies specifically advertised for the Sangrur centre will be appointed there and should not assume that selection creates a right to posting at PGIMER Chandigarh.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The overall vacancy distribution is as follows:

Applicants should also check the detailed advertisement for backlog vacancies, horizontal PwBD reservation and department-specific reservation conditions.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The dates after the CBT are part of the recruitment schedule but are tentative/expected and may be revised. Candidates should treat November 13 and December 5 as the key immediate dates for the application and examination process.

PGIMER Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies by department and post. Candidates should therefore verify three things in particular: the prescribed basic medical or academic qualification, the postgraduate speciality and the registration requirement.

Senior Resident

For most Senior Resident posts, candidates are required to possess:

• A recognised medical qualification.
• Registration with the Central or State Medical Council, wherever applicable.
• MD/MS or the prescribed postgraduate qualification in the concerned speciality.

For Senior Resident vacancies in dental specialities under the Oral Health Sciences Centre, the relevant BDS/MDS qualification and registration requirements apply.

Candidates who have already completed the maximum permissible Senior Residency tenure in the concerned discipline need to carefully check their eligibility under the recruitment rules.

Senior Medical Officer

The Senior Medical Officer vacancies require the prescribed medical and postgraduate qualifications stipulated by PGIMER. The broad qualification requirement includes relevant MD/MS credentials, with medical registration where applicable.

Demonstrator Posts

Demonstrator eligibility varies according to department and medical/non-medical classification. Depending on the vacancy, acceptable qualifications may include:

• MBBS
• MD/MS
• M.Sc.
• MA
• MPH
• MHA
• PhD
• Other subject-specific postgraduate qualifications

Candidates should not assume that holding any one of these degrees makes them eligible for every Demonstrator vacancy.

Qualification Completion Deadline

An important condition concerns candidates whose final qualifying examination is still pending. Recruitment information indicates that the required qualifying degree must be obtained by December 31, 2026. Candidates appearing in the relevant final examination may apply subject to the notification conditions, but the required proof of qualification must be available within the stipulated deadline.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The general upper age limit is 45 years as on November 13, 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

Reserved-category candidates can receive age relaxation under the applicable Government of India rules. Reported relaxation provisions include:

• SC/ST: up to 5 years
• OBC: up to 3 years
• PwBD: additional relaxation according to the applicable category and rules

Applicants claiming age relaxation must possess valid supporting certificates in the required format.

PGIMER Application Fee

The prescribed fee has to be paid during the online application process. Candidates should retain the successful payment confirmation for future reference.

PGIMER Salary and Pay Level

The salary varies according to the post and whether the Demonstrator position is medical or non-medical.

Applicable allowances will be governed by PGIMER and Government rules.

Selection Process

The PGIMER selection process involves a Computer-Based Test followed by further scrutiny and departmental assessment.

The main stages are:

1. Computer-Based Test
2. Shortlisting
3. Eligibility/document scrutiny
4. Document verification
5. Departmental interview and assessment
6. Final selection

The CBT carries 75 marks, while the departmental interview and assessment component carries 25 marks, taking the overall assessment to 100 marks.

How to Apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit the PGIMER Recruitment 2026 application online through the institute’s recruitment portal.

1. Visit the official PGIMER website.
2. Open the Recruitment/Vacancies section.
3. Locate Advertisement No. PGI/RC/056/2026/2690.
4. Read the recruitment notice and detailed guidelines.
5. Complete the online registration.
6. Fill in personal and contact details.
7. Select the appropriate post and department.
8. Enter educational qualifications, registration and experience details.
9. Select the institute preference where applicable.
10. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
11. Select the preferred CBT examination city, where the option is provided.
12. Review the entire application carefully.
13. Pay the applicable application fee.
14. Submit the form before November 13, 2026.
15. Save the final application and fee-payment confirmation.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026: What Candidates Should Do Now

With the online application window already active, eligible candidates have until November 13, 2026 to complete the PGIMER recruitment form. Applicants should first identify the correct department and post, verify the exact postgraduate qualification and registration requirement, and then complete the application rather than relying solely on the broad eligibility criteria.

The next major stage will be the Computer-Based Test on December 5, 2026. Candidates whose applications are successfully accepted should therefore keep track of the admit card scheduled for November 30 and begin preparation for the relevant speciality-based examination.