Kalpana Chawla GMC Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancy Details

Recruitment Overview

Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College (KCGMC), Karnal, has announced a significant recruitment drive for the post of Senior Residents in various medical departments. With a total of 59 vacancies available, this is an excellent opportunity for medical professionals (MD/MS/DNB holders) to join a premier government medical college in Haryana. The recruitment is strictly for Haryana domicile holders, with reservations applicable as per state government norms.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment process. Selection will be based on merit calculated from qualifying examination scores, followed by an Interview and scrutiny of original documents. There is no competitive written examination (Prelims/Mains) involved in this recruitment.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

The total number of posts is 59, distributed across various departments. The reservation breakdown for Haryana Domicile candidates only is as follows:

Note (*): If eligible candidates are not available, these posts shall be filled from General Category as per Govt. Notification no. 22/10/2013-GSII dated 15/07/2014.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• MBBS from an institution/University recognized by MCI (Now NMC).
• MD/MS/DNB in the subject concerned.
• Condition: The result of MD/MS/DNB must have been declared before the closing date (17/02/2026). Three years of tenure should be completed by the closing date.
• Registration: Must be registered under the State/Central Medical Registration Act.
• FMGE Candidates: Score of the exit examination (FMGE) conducted by NBE will be considered equivalent to MBBS score for calculating pre-merit. Candidates with only pass/fail certificate (no score card) will be considered to have 50% marks for merit calculation.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: Closing Date of Application (17/02/2026)

• General Medicine, Surgery, etc.: Must be below 45 years.
• Pre & Para-Clinical Depts (Anatomy, Physiology, Bio-Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Comm. Medicine): Must be below 50 years (as per NMC Press Release dated 05/07/2025).

Age Relaxation: Relaxation for SC/ST, Haryana BC, ESM, etc., will be applicable as per Haryana Government instructions. Benefit is restricted to Haryana Domiciles only.

Mandatory Requirements

• Haryana Domicile: Essential for applying under reserved categories (SC, BC, EWS, ESM, PH).
• Disability (PH): 4% of posts are reserved. A Disability Certificate issued by a Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be submitted.
• Experience: Experience will be considered only if obtained from MCI/NMC recognized/permitted Medical College.
• NOC for Govt. Employees: Candidates in Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous bodies must bring a fresh No Objection Certificate (NOC) not older than 3 months from the advertisement date.

Selection Process

Since this is Direct Recruitment, the selection involves the following stages:

1. Merit List: Preparation of merit based on qualifying examination scores.
2. Scrutiny of Original Documents: Candidates must bring all original certificates (Matriculation, MBBS/MD Mark sheets, Degrees, Registration, Caste Certificate, Experience Certificates) for verification.
3. Interview: The interview will be held in the office of the Director, KCGMC, Karnal.
4. Final Appointment: Based on interview performance and document verification. Services are on a yearly tenure basis (extendable up to 3 tenures).

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 1000/-
• Reserved Categories (Haryana Domicile only): Rs. 250/-
• Women Candidates (General & Reserved): 50% Concession (Rs. 500/- for Gen, Rs. 125/- for Reserved).
• PH & ESM Candidates: Exempted from application fee.

Mode of Payment: Crossed Demand Draft in favour of “Director, KCGMC, Karnal”.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College: www.kcgmc.edu.in.
2. Download the prescribed application proforma (Form) from the college website.
3. Fill the application form completely with details of correspondence address, contact numbers, Email address, and educational qualifications.
4. Prepare the application packet with the following:
   • Filled application form.
   • Self-attested copies of all relevant documents (Certificates, Marksheets, Registration, Caste Certificate, etc.).
   • Original Demand Draft for the application fee (if applicable).
5. Submit the application form along with all documents and fee via Registered Post/Speed Post/Direct Submission.
6. Send To: Receipt & Dispatch Branch, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College, Karnal, Haryana.
7. Deadline: Applications must reach by 17/02/2026 at 05:00 PM. No applications received after this time will be entertained.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 03/02/2026
• Application Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Application Closing Date: 17/02/2026
• Time of Submission: Up to 05:00 PM
• Date of Scrutiny & Interview: To be notified later on the official website.

Important Links

• Notification PDF & Application Form: Click Here to Download
• Official Website: www.kcgmc.edu.in

Terms & Conditions & Important Notes

• Reservation: Strictly for Haryana Domicile candidates. In case ESM candidates are not found suitable, vacancies will be filled from the same vertical category.
• Backlog Filling: If suitable candidates of Deprived Scheduled Castes (DSC) are not available, Other Scheduled Castes (OSC) will be recruited against the balance vacant posts, and vice-versa.
• Documents: Incomplete applications or those without necessary annexures will be rejected. The institute is not responsible for postal delays.
• Authority: The decision of the appointing authority regarding eligibility and selection is final and binding.
• Disputes: Any legal disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Karnal only.
• TA/DA: No travel allowance will be paid for attending the interview.