🔍 Expert note: Candidates with MD (Pathology) can apply for both Pathology and Forensic Medicine posts under eligible departments, but you may apply for one department only. Choose carefully.

PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – 59 Vacancies, Apply Online

Important Dates – PGIMER Tenure Posts 2026

Vacancy and Category Analysis – PGIMER Chandigarh & Sangrur

Total combined vacancies: 134 (119 in Chandigarh + 15 in Satellite Centre Sangrur). The table below shows the complete category breakdown for PGIMER Chandigarh Senior Residents (Post Code SR/023) – the largest post category.

🔍 Insight: UR candidates hold the maximum share (104 out of 206 Senior Resident posts in Chandigarh). However, EWS (37 seats) and SC (31 seats) also have significant dedicated quotas. Out of the total 206 Senior Resident posts listed in the combined department table, 14 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in non-surgical jobs like Anaesthesia, Pathology, Psychiatry, etc. The PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur offers additional 12 Senior Resident posts and 2 Senior Medical Officer posts. OBC candidates must hold a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 11.05.2026. Without this, you will be treated as UR.

Salary and In-Hand Calculation – PGIMER Level 11 & Level 10

💰 In-hand salary breakdown (Level 11, medical post): Basic ₹67,700 + NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance ~₹6,770) + DA (currently 12% of basic – ₹8,124) + HRA (Class A city Chandigarh – 24% of basic = ₹16,248) + TA (₹3,600 approx). Total gross ~₹1,02,442. Deductions: NPS (10% of basic+DA = ₹7,582) + CGHS + CGEIS + Income Tax (approx ₹8,000). Final in-hand per month: ₹86,000 – ₹88,000. For non-medical senior demonstrator (Level 10), in-hand approx ₹56,000 – ₹58,000. Compared to a regular central govt Level 11 job, PGIMER offers additional NPA and higher HRA, making it ₹10,000-12,000 higher than many other institutes.

Application Fee – PGIMER Online 2026

🔴 Mistake to avoid: Do not use UPI for payment. The official notice explicitly says “Payment through UPI may be avoided”. Use Debit/Credit Card or NetBanking. Fee is non-refundable even if application is rejected later.

Age Limit & Relaxation – PGIMER Senior Resident 2026

Age calculation example: If your DOB is 12 May 1981, General category – your age on 11 May 2026 is 44 years 11 months → eligible. OBC with DOB 10 May 1978 → age 48 years exactly → eligible (3 years relaxation). Age proof only Matriculation certificate is accepted.

Eligibility Criteria – Post-Wise Qualification

✔️ Final year candidates appearing in June 2026 are eligible but must submit original degree certificate before 30 June 2026. If result is declared after that date, candidature will be cancelled. MCI/DCI registration is mandatory at the time of document verification – provisional registration is not accepted for final selection.

Selection Process – PGIMER Tenure Posts 2026

CBT (Computer Based Test) – 75 Marks

50 questions of 1.5 marks each (total 75 marks). Duration 50 minutes. Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC. Syllabus is based on PG medical curriculum of the respective speciality. Shortlisting for interview: 1:3 ratio (3 candidates per vacancy).

Departmental Interview & Assessment – 25 Marks

Clinical evaluation / structured viva / lab testing based on the speciality. Separate qualifying criteria apply: min 40% (Gen) / 35% (Reserved). Final merit = CBT + Interview aggregate. Tie-breaker: less wrong answers → older date of birth → higher 10+2 percentage.

Exam Syllabus – CBT for Senior Resident/SMO 2026

How to Apply for PGIMER Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

1. Visit PGIMER official website: www.pgimer.edu.in → Click “Recruitment” link on homepage.
2. Click “Online Registration” for Advt. 2026 – fill name, DOB, mobile, email (details cannot be changed later).
3. After registration, login with user ID and password received on email.
4. Fill application form section-wise: department choice, personal details, qualification, category.
5. Upload scanned documents: passport photo (taken after 01 March 2026, 50-80 kb), signature, certificates, category certificate.
6. Select exam city (Chandigarh/Delhi/Hyderabad/Kolkata) – first-come basis.
7. Pay fee via Debit/Credit Card or NetBanking (avoid UPI).
8. Submit final form and take printout of application + e-challan. Keep for document verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – PGIMER Recruitment 2026

💰 What is approximate in-hand salary for PGIMER Senior Resident after deductions?

After deducting NPS (10%), tax, CGHS, the approximate in-hand for Level 11 (medical) is ₹86,000 – ₹88,000 per month. Non-medical senior demonstrator gets ₹56,000 – ₹58,000. These are estimates based on 7th CPC Chandigarh rates.

📅 What is last date to apply for PGIMER Senior Resident 2026?

Online application closes on 11 May 2026. The payment gateway also closes same day. Do not wait till last hour – server congestion likely.

🧑‍⚕️ What are total vacancies and post names under this notification?

Total 134 tenure posts (maximum 3 years). Posts: Senior Resident (various departments), Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Senior Demonstrator (Biochemistry/Virology), Junior Demonstrator (Epidemiology/Health Promotion). Detailed department breakdown available in section 2 above.

🎓 Can final year MD students apply if exam is in June 2026?

Yes, but strictly conditional: You must obtain final degree (pass certificate) by 30 June 2026. If result declares after 30 June, you become ineligible. No extension.

📋 Is MCI/DCI registration mandatory before submitting application?

For Senior Resident posts, yes – valid registration from Central/State Medical/Dental Council is essential at the time of document verification. Without it, you cannot be appointed even if you clear CBT.

🔁 Is there negative marking in CBT?

Yes. 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. For 1.5 mark questions, a wrong answer leads to net -0.25. Unanswered questions have no penalty.

♿ What is age relaxation for OBC candidates applying for PGIMER?

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) gets 3 years relaxation – upper age becomes 48 years as on 11.05.2026. OBC-PwBD gets 13 years total relaxation (up to 58 years subject to max 56 years cap).