PGIMER Recruitment 2025 has been announced by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. The institute invites online applications from eligible candidates for 151 vacancies across various posts including Senior Residents, Junior and Senior Demonstrators, and Senior Medical Officers. The recruitment is for both PGIMER Chandigarh and PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur in Punjab. Interested candidates can apply online from 11 November 2025 to 25 November 2025 through the official website. The selection will be based on a computer-based test followed by departmental interview and assessment. This is a great opportunity for medical professionals looking for positions in one of India’s premier medical institutions.
PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Criteria
Details
Notification Release Date
10 November 2025
Application Start Date
11 November 2025
Last Date For Registration
25 November 2025
Last Date For Fee Payment
25 November 2025
Admit Card Release Date
01 December 2025
Exam Date
06 December 2025
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 1500/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable
SC / ST
Rs. 800/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
Exempted from payment of fee
Payment Mode
Online payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking (UPI may be avoided)
Age Limit Details
Category
Age Relaxation
Minimum Age
Not specified in notification
Maximum Age
Up to 45 years
SC/ST
5 years beyond upper age limit
OBC
3 years beyond upper age limit
PwBD
10 years beyond upper age limit
PwBD + SC/ST
15 years beyond upper age limit
PwBD + OBC
13 years beyond upper age limit
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General)
5 years (after rendering 3 years regular service)
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC)
8 years (after rendering 3 years regular service)
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)
10 years (after rendering 3 years regular service)
Ex-Servicemen
5 years (for those who rendered at least 5 years continuous military service)
PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Number of Posts
Advertisement Number
PGI/RC/049/2025/1971
Total Posts
151
For PGIMER Chandigarh
Senior Residents of different departments
120 Posts
Junior/Senior Demonstrators of different specialities
15 Posts
Senior Medical Officers
3 Posts
For PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab
Senior Residents of different specialities
12 Posts
Senior Medical Officer
1 Post
PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Required Qualification
For Senior Residents Posts
Essential Qualification
A Medical qualification included in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Must be registered with Central/State Medical Council. MD/MS in the specialty concerned or MCI recognized equivalent qualification
Examples of Required Qualifications
MD Anaesthesia, MD/MS Anatomy, MD Biochemistry, MD Community Medicine, MD Dermatology, MS Surgery, MD Medicine, MD Pathology, MD Pediatrics, MD Psychiatry, MD Radio-diagnosis, MD Radiotherapy, etc.
For Senior Medical Officer
Essential Qualification
MD/MS in Medicine or Surgery
For Senior Residents in Dentistry (OHSC)
Essential Qualification
A recognized Dental qualification included in Dentist Act, 1948. Must be registered with Central/State Dental Council. MDS in the specialty concerned
For Senior Demonstrators
Medical
MD/MS in concerned specialty OR M.Sc. with Ph.D. in concerned subject
Non-Medical
M.Sc. in respective field with Ph.D. degree in the subject concerned
For Junior Demonstrators
Medical
MBBS with one year experience OR M.Sc. in respective field with one year experience
Non-Medical
M.Sc. in respective field with one year experience
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Posts
For PGIMER Chandigarh (138 Posts)
Unreserved (UR)
46 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC)
20 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
18 Posts
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
41 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
13 Posts
For PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur (13 Posts)
Unreserved (UR)
7 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC)
2 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
1 Post
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
3 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Nil
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
PwBD Reservation
14 posts reserved for PwBD category from amongst Senior Residents posts in non-surgical jobs
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State/Location
Number of Posts
Chandigarh
138 Posts at PGIMER Chandigarh
Punjab
13 Posts at PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Educational Certificates
Certificate and Mark sheets of Matric, 10+2 and all higher qualifications from recognized boards and universities
Professional Qualification
MD/MS/MDS or other required professional qualification certificates
Registration Certificate
MCI (Medical Council of India) or DCI (Dental Council of India) registration certificate
Date of Birth Proof
Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
Category Certificate
Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates issued by competent authority
OBC Certificate
Valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued between 01.04.2025 to 25.11.2025
EWS Certificate
Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates issued between 01.04.2025 to 25.11.2025
PwBD Certificate
Disability certificate for persons with benchmark disabilities (minimum 40% disability)
Experience Certificate
If required for the post
No Objection Certificate
NOC from present employer (if working in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous body)
Photograph
Recent colored passport size photograph taken on or after 01.09.2025 with candidate name and date written on it
Signature
Scanned copy of signature
Identity Proof
Valid ID proof such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or PAN Card
PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Syllabus Component
Details
Exam Type
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Syllabus Coverage
Questions based on prescribed educational qualification and professional course studied during MD/MS/MDS or other qualifying degree
Subject Focus
Topics related to the specific specialty or department applied for (Anaesthesia, Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Pathology, etc.)
Question Types
Multiple choice objective type questions
Preparation Strategy
Candidates should thoroughly study their postgraduate subject curriculum, recent developments in their specialty, and clinical knowledge
Exam Pattern
Exam Component
Details
Type of Examination
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Departmental Interview and Assessment
CBT Duration
50 minutes
Number of Questions
50 Questions
Marks per Question
1.5 marks each
Total CBT Marks
75 marks
Negative Marking
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer
Departmental Interview and Assessment Marks
25 marks
Total Marks
100 marks (75 CBT + 25 Interview and Assessment)
Minimum Qualifying Marks (General/EWS)
40% marks in both CBT and Interview separately
Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/OBC)
35% marks in both CBT and Interview separately
Selection Process
Selection Stage
Details
Stage 1
Computer Based Test (CBT) for 75 marks on 06 December 2025
Stage 2
Shortlisting of candidates in the ratio of 1:3 (Department wise and category wise) based on CBT scores
Stage 3
Scrutiny of applications and documents of shortlisted candidates
Stage 4
Eligibility Notice to be published on 18 December 2025 on institute website
Stage 5
Document Verification on 23 December 2025
Stage 6
Departmental Interview and Assessment for 25 marks on 23 December 2025 (based on clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, detailed structured viva, personal interview)
Stage 7
Final selection based on aggregate marks of CBT and Interview
Result Declaration
Expected on 31 December 2025
Important Note
Candidates must qualify in both CBT and Interview separately to be considered for final selection
PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Post Name
Pay Scale
Senior Resident
Level-11 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 67,700/- per month plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
Senior Medical Officer
Level-11 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 67,700/- per month plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
Senior Demonstrator (Medical)
Level-11 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 67,700/- per month plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
Senior Demonstrator (Non-Medical)
Level-10 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 56,100/- per month
Junior Demonstrator (Medical)
Level-06 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 35,400/- per month plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
Junior Demonstrator (Non-Medical)
Level-06 in Pay Matrix with minimum Rs. 35,400/- per month
Click on the Recruitment link available on the Home Page
Step 3
Find the advertisement for Senior Residents, Demonstrators, and Senior Medical Officers (Advt. No. PGI/RC/049/2025/1971)
Step 4
Click on Apply Online and complete the registration process by providing basic details like Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID
Step 5
After registration, login using the User ID and Password received on your email and mobile number
Step 6
Fill the online application form carefully with all required personal, educational, and professional details
Step 7
Upload scanned copies of all required documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, registration certificate, category certificate, NOC, etc.
Step 8
Select your preferred examination city from available options (Chandigarh, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata)
Step 9
Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking
Step 10
Review all filled information carefully before final submission as no changes will be allowed after submission
Step 11
Click on Submit button to complete the application process
Step 12
Take printout of the submitted application form and fee payment receipt for future reference
