IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna will hold a walk-in interview on 23 November 2026 (Monday) at 02:30 PM for Senior Resident posts in the Department of ENT. Candidates report from 01:00 PM, and the last reporting time is 02:00 PM, at Room no 32, ENT H.O.D. chamber, Ground floor, OPD Building, I.G.I.M.S., Patna-14. There are 3 posts on an ad-hoc basis for 89 days under the Senior Residency Programme, with Pay + NPA and other allowances as per rule. The walk-in is open to eligible Indian citizens.

IGIMS Senior Resident Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

The official notification does not specify the pay amount.

About IGIMS Patna

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna-14 (Sheikhpura, Patna) describes itself as an autonomous institute of the Government of Bihar and a statutory university created by an Act of the Bihar State Legislature. This walk-in is for its Department of ENT and is conducted by the H.O.D., ENT.

Posts and Eligibility

IGIMS has advertised 3 Senior Resident posts in the Department of ENT under the 89-day Senior Residency Programme. The institute says that when Senior Residents are needed urgently, a department may appoint them on an ad-hoc basis for a period of 89 days through a walk-in interview, until the full-time recruitment of senior residents (3 years tenure) is completed.

Only candidates with a Bihar State domicile get the reservation benefit. Applicants from outside Bihar are not entitled to it. The number of vacancies in the department may increase or decrease.

Essential Qualification and Experience

• A Medical qualification as included in schedule I & II of the NMC Act.
• NMC recognized P.G. qualification of MS (ENT).
• The candidate must be registered with the Central/State Medical Council.

The prescribed qualification is only the minimum requirement. Meeting it does not automatically make a candidate eligible for the interview.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The upper age limit is 45 (Forty Five) years as on 31 October 2026. Relaxation follows the State Government rule:

Reservation points and relaxation in the upper age limit apply as per the rules of the Government of Bihar. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, see the official notification.

Application Form and Fee

The application form (Proforma for the post of Senior Resident) can be downloaded from www.igims.org. Candidates bring the filled form to the walk-in interview, together with the fee and their documents. The cost of the application form is non-refundable and must be paid by Demand Draft payable to “The Director, IGIMS, Patna”.

Fees paid by any other mode, such as cash, cheque, money order, postal order, pay order, banker’s cheque or postal stamps, will not be accepted. Such applications will be summarily rejected.

The proforma asks for the following details:

• Your NMC/State Medical Council registration number.
• Your date of birth (with proof) and your age on the cut-off date.
• Your category, with certificates issued by the Circle Officer:
  • SC/ST: Domicile Certificate and Caste Certificate from the Circle Officer of your district or circle.
  • EBC (MBC) and BC: Domicile Certificate and Caste Certificate, with exemption of creamy layer.
  • EWS: Domicile Certificate and EWS Certificate.
• Your educational qualifications starting from MBBS, with the year of passing, marks, percentage and attempts.
• Any teaching or working experience and special training in the speciality.
• A list of publications and presentations as per NMC guidelines, with reprints or certificates.
• Your employment status. If you are employed, attach a photocopy of the NOC.
• Bank draft details.
• A list of enclosures and a signed declaration, with a recent photograph affixed.

Fill in your name, age, gender, caste, address, educational qualification and other fields correctly. Once the form is submitted, it cannot be changed.

What to Bring

Bring the originals and one set of self-attested copies of the following:

• A recent passport-size colour photograph with the face clearly visible, against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but must not cover the face.
• The demand draft in original (if applicable)
• Aadhar Card
• Date of Birth/SSC/HSSC pass certificate (mentioning date of birth)
• MBBS degree certificates
• Internship completion certificates
• MS degree/provisional degree certificates
• Attempt certificate of MBBS and PG degree
• UG & PG NMC/State registration certificates
• Category/PwBD certificate (if a seat is claimed in a reserved category)
• Experience certificate, if any
• NOC from your present employer (for those working in a Govt./Pvt. organisation)
• Any other relevant documents, such as research work and publications

Candidates employed in a Government/Semi-Government department or with any other employer must submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer at the time of the interview/document verification. Without it, they will not be considered for the interview. Candidates who are not employed must state in writing that they are neither employed in any organisation nor doing any course anywhere.

What Happens on the Day

1. Report at the venue from 01:00 PM on 23 November 2026. Reporting after 02:00 PM will not be accepted.
2. Document verification takes place from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM. Show your original certificates as proof of the details in your application.
3. The interview begins at 02:30 PM. The Selection Committee of the Institute selects candidates based on their bio-data and the interview.

Marking Scheme (100 Marks)

The minimum qualifying criteria for appointment are 50 percentile for UR, 45 percentile for BC/EBC/EWS and 40 percentile for SC/ST. The result will be declared on the IGIMS Patna website. The date will be notified later.

Important Instructions

• The appointment is ad-hoc for 89 days and lasts until the full-time recruitment of senior residents is completed.
• The posts are non-practicing. Private practice of any kind, direct or indirect, including laboratory practice, is strictly prohibited. A candidate found doing it will have the appointment terminated.
• Selected candidates must submit a Legal Bond. If they quit or resign mid-way, they must deposit one month’s emoluments for every year of the Senior Residency programme not completed.
• Staying on campus is compulsory if accommodation is provided. If it is not provided, HRA is admissible as per rule.
• Other allowances are admissible as per rule, in addition to Pay + NPA.
• If no eligible female candidate is available (where applicable), a male candidate may be considered.
• No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview or for joining the post.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Selection by the Selection Committee does not give a right of appointment. The Director reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without giving a reason and to cancel the advertisement.

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