PGIMER Recruitment 2026
Institution: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Advertisement No.: PGI/RC/056/2026/2690
Vacancies
- Total posts: 162
- 139 posts at PGIMER Chandigarh
- 23 posts at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab
- Post types:
- 122 Senior Resident (medical, surgical, dental, allied specialties)
- 16 Demonstrator
- 1 Senior Medical Officer (Chandigarh)
- 21 Senior Resident (Sangrur)
- 2 Senior Medical Officer (Sangrur)
Application Period
- Start: 16 October 2026
- End: 13 November 2026
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – 5 December 2026
- Subsequent stages (interviews, document verification, etc.) as per official announcements.
Eligibility
Senior Resident
- Prescribed medical qualification (MD/MS, MDS, MSc, PhD, or equivalent)
- Registration with Central or State Medical Council
- For Oral Health Science Centre: recognized dental qualification, registration with Central or State Dental Council, and MDS in relevant specialty
- Not eligible if:
- Already completed 3 years of Senior Residency in the same discipline
- Completed DM/MCh
- Maximum age: 45 years as of 13 November 2026 (subject to relaxation)
Demonstrator
- Separate medical and non‑medical eligibility routes; depends on department and appointment level.
Senior Medical Officer
- Same medical qualification and registration requirements as Senior Resident.
Important Notes
- Candidates selected for Sangrur will be appointed there; they cannot claim a posting at Chandigarh.
- Backlog vacancies are included; reservation details available in the department‑wise table.
- Applicants must submit valid qualifying degree or pass certificate by 31 December 2026. Those whose results are declared after this date or cannot provide the certificate will not be eligible.
- For final qualifying examinations in December 2026, applicants may apply if they submit the pass certificate before the deadline.
Application Link: Refer to the official PGIMER website for the advertisement‑specific recruitment link.