Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH Chandigarh) has announced 242 contractual vacancies for Senior Resident and other posts. The notified pay for posts such as Senior Resident in Anaesthesia, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cardiology, CTVS, and Cardiac Anaesthesia is Rs. 67,700 plus NPA at 20%. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications up to 28 October 2026, noting that candidates who have completed a three-year tenure of Senior Residency or already done one year Junior Residency cannot apply. The selection process involves a Written Test, Interview, Document Verification, and Merit List, with the written test for Senior Residents scheduled for 3 November 2026. Further details are available under advertisement number GMCH-2EA1/R/October-2026/041276.
The recruitment drive covers 242 tenure vacancies across various departments at Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
Particulars
Details
Recruiting Organisation
Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH Chandigarh)
Recruitment Name
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.
GMCH-2EA1/R/October-2026/041276
Notification Date
14 October 2026
Post Names
Senior Residents, Resident Anaesthetists, Resident Pathologists, CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery), Demonstrators, Medical Officers (GMCH & MHI), Lady Medical Officers, Emergency Medical Officers, Junior Residents (MBBS & BDS), Casualty Medical Officers
Total Vacancies
242
Departments
Multiple clinical and non-clinical departments
Qualification
MBBS, BDS, Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD/MS/DNB/M.Ch/D.M), or M.Sc. (Medical) as applicable per post
Other Requirement
State Medical Council or Medical Council of India registration
Age Limit
Varies by post (30 to 45 years as on 28.10.2026) with relaxations for reserved categories
Pay Level or Pay
Ranges from Level-9 (Rs. 53,100/-) to Level-11 (Rs. 67,700/-) plus NPA/allowances as per rules
Application Fee
Rs. 500/- for general/other categories, Rs. 250/- for SC candidates (plus bank charges if any); PwD and REE Chandigarh candidates are exempt
Application Mode
Online
Application Dates
Opening: 1 day after publication; Closing: 28/10/2026 upto 04:00 PM
Selection Process
Written Test, Interview, Document Verification, and Merit List
Exam Pattern
Written Test (Objective/MCQ as per schedule in Chandigarh)
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Notification
14 October 2026
Online Registration Commencement
01 day after publication of advertisement
Last Date of Receipt of Online Application Forms
28/10/2026 upto 04:00 PM
Written Test for Senior Residents, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist & Demonstrators (Postgraduate)
03/11/2026 (11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon)
Written Test for Demonstrator/MO/LMO/EMO (MBBS) and Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS)
04/11/2026 (11:00 A.M. onwards as mentioned in e-Admit Card)
Declaration of Result
10/11/2026
Interview Date
To be intimated later on
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Vacancy 2026
The institute has notified a total of 242 vacancies across various posts, departments, and categories. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is detailed below.
Senior Resident, CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery), Resident Anaesthetist & Resident Pathologist
Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. (M.D./M.S./DNB/M.Ch./D.M) or equivalent in the concerned specialty (recognized by MCI and registered either with Medical Council of India or State Medical Council). Candidates who have completed a three-year tenure of Senior Residency are not eligible.
Demonstrators / Medical Officer / EMO / LMO
MBBS (Preference will be given to PG degree holders). Candidates having M.Sc. (Medical) in concerned specialty from a Medical Institute will be considered only in case of non-availability of medical candidates. Note: Only 01 post of Demonstrator in Physiology is available for non-medical candidates (subject to non-availability of medical candidate). No post of Demonstrator is available for non-medical candidates in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Pharmacology.
Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS)
MBBS or BDS degree, registered with State Medical Council/MCI. Candidates who have completed or are likely to complete their one-year rotary internship by 31/12/2026 are eligible. Candidates who have already done one year Junior Residency are not eligible.
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Age Limit 2026
The upper age limit is applicable as on 28.10.2026:
For Senior Residents, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery): 45 years.
For Demonstrators, Emergency Medical Officer & Medical Officers (GMCH & MHI): 37 years.
For Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS): 30 years.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
OBC Candidates
3 years (in accordance with Chandigarh Administration instructions)
SC Candidates
5 years
Govt. Servants
5 years (applied through proper channel)
Widows / Deserted Women / Women Judicially Separated
10 years (who are not remarried)
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Salary 2026
Post
Pay Level / Pay Scale
Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist & CMO (General Medicine & General Surgery)
Rs. 67,700/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016
Demonstrator
Rs. 53,100/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-9) + other allowances
Emergency Medical Officer / Medical Officer / Lady Medical Officer
Rs. 56,100/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances
Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS)
Rs. 56,100/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC) + other allowances
Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only through digital modes. Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates and candidates sponsored by the Regional Employment Exchange (REE), UT, Chandigarh are exempt from the application fee. Candidates applying for multiple posts/departments need to deposit the fee only once.
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Selection Process 2026
Written Test (held in Chandigarh only)
Shortlisting based on Written Test merit
Interview
Document Verification
How to Apply Online for GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website at www.gmch.gov.in and click on ‘VACANCIES’.
Read the detailed instructions and complete the online registration before 28/10/2026 at 04:00 PM.
Fill up the online application form and upload scanned copies of all required certificates, documents, and a photograph (jpeg format, not exceeding 15 KB).
Pay the requisite non-refundable application fee online.
Submit the application form and retain a print-out containing the Registration Number/Application ID for future reference.
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Important Links
