PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 for 134 Senior Resident, Medical Officer, Demonstrator Posts – Apply Online @ pgimer.edu.in

Golden Opportunity Alert! The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has released the Latest Notification 2026 for 134 vacancies of Senior Residents, Senior Medical Officers, and Senior/Junior Demonstrators. This is a prime Sarkari Naukri opportunity for medical and non-medical graduates seeking stable government jobs in the healthcare sector. Candidates looking for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 can now apply online for these prestigious tenure posts at the main campus and the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur, Punjab.

Why Apply for PGIMER Recruitment?

Securing a PGIMER Chandigarh job offers unparalleled benefits:

• Job Security: Permanent tenure posts under a premier government institute.
• Pay Scale: Attractive salaries as per 7th CPC (Level-6 to Level-11) with Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medical posts.
• Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for research, specialization, and academic advancement at a national-level institute.
• Location: Work at the beautiful Chandigarh campus or the developing Sangrur Satellite Centre.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

The total of 134 vacancies is distributed across the main institute and the satellite centre as follows:

A. PGIMER Chandigarh (119 Posts)

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

PGIMER Recruitment 2026 - Pay Scales

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Age Limit

Maximum age is 45 years as on the closing date of online application (11.05.2026).

Age Relaxation

Essential Qualifications

• Senior Residents (Medical): MBBS with MD/MS in the specialty concerned from an MCI-recognized university. Valid registration with Medical/Dental Council.
• Senior Residents (OHSC/Dental): Recognized dental qualification under Dentists Act, 1948 with MDS in the specialty concerned.
• Senior Demonstrators (Non-Medical): Relevant M.Sc./M.A./MPH + Ph.D. in the subject concerned.
• Junior Demonstrators: M.A./M.Sc. in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, MPH, Health Promotion, etc.

Note: Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency in a particular discipline are not eligible.

How to Apply Online for PGIMER Vacancy

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

Application Fee

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 consists of two stages:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Date: 22.05.2026
• Duration: 50 minutes
• Pattern: 50 objective-type questions × 1.5 marks = 75 marks
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks: 40% for General/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC

Stage 2: Departmental Interview & Assessment

• Date (Expected): 23.06.2026
• Marks: 25 marks
• Qualifying Marks: 40% for General/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC

Final merit is based on the aggregate of CBT (75 marks) + Interview (25 marks). Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 for the interview.

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