Jobs: Recruitment at a government medical college; an opportunity for MBBS and medical PG degree holders..
The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, issued a recruitment notice on October 14 for a total of 242 vacancies across various posts. These include positions such as Senior Resident, Junior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, and others. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the hospital's official website, gmch.gov.in. The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 PM on October 28, 2026.
What are the key details regarding the recruitment?
Details
Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
Total Posts
242
Mode of Application
Online
Last Date
October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Written Exam for Senior Resident
November 3, 2026
Written Exam for other related posts
November 4, 2026
Tentative Result Declaration Date
November 10, 2026
Official Website
gmch.gov.in
Which posts are being recruited for?
This recruitment drive covers posts in both medical and non-medical categories. Key posts include:
Senior Resident
Resident Anaesthetist
Resident Pathologist
Casualty Medical Officer
Demonstrator
Medical Officer
Lady Medical Officer
Emergency Medical Officer
Junior Resident (MBBS and BDS)
What are the educational qualification requirements?
Qualifications vary depending on the specific post.
For Senior Resident and related specialist posts:
Must possess a postgraduate medical degree in the relevant subject.
Recognized degrees include MD, MS, DNB, MCh, and DM.
The candidate must be registered with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council. Candidates who have already completed a three-year tenure as a Senior Resident are not eligible.
For Demonstrator, Medical Officer, and other related posts:
An MBBS degree is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with a postgraduate degree.
For non-medical candidates, an MSc (Medical) in a relevant subject will be considered only if no qualified medical candidates are available.
For Junior Resident:
An MBBS or BDS degree is required.
Registration with a State Medical Council or the Medical Council of India is mandatory.
Candidates who have completed, or are expected to complete, their one-year compulsory rotatory internship by December 31, 2026, are eligible.
Candidates who have already completed a one-year Junior Residency are not eligible for this post.
What is the prescribed age limit?
The age will be calculated as of October 28, 2026.
Post Maximum Age
Senior Resident, Resident Anesthetist, Resident Pathologist, and Casualty Medical Officer 45 years
Demonstrator, Emergency Medical Officer, and Medical Officer 37 years
Junior Resident 30 years
What is the salary for each post?
Post Prescribed Initial Basic Salary
Senior Resident and related specialist posts Rs 67,700
Demonstrator Rs 53,100
Emergency Medical Officer, Medical Officer, and Female Medical Officer Rs 56,100
Junior Resident Rs 56,100
Selected candidates will receive a salary based on their post, along with other allowances as per the rules. For Senior Resident and related specialist posts, a 20 percent Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) will be provided in addition to the basic salary, as per the rules. For other posts, additional allowances will be provided in accordance with the applicable regulations.
What will be the process for the written examination and selection? The selection process consists of a written examination, an interview, document verification, and the preparation of a merit list. The written examination will be held in Chandigarh. Candidates will be selected for the subsequent stages of the process based on their merit in the written examination.
The examination dates are as follows:
November 3, 2026: The written examination for the posts of Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer, Resident Anesthetist, Resident Pathologist, and Demonstrator (requiring postgraduate qualifications) will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
November 4, 2026: The written examination for the posts of Demonstrator (with MBBS qualification), Medical Officer, Female Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer, and Junior Resident (MBBS/BDS) will take place. The examination will commence at 11:00 AM; the exact timing will be specified on the admit card.
November 10, 2026: Date for the declaration of results.
Interview: The date will be announced later.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is determined based on the candidate's category. Applicable bank charges may be payable separately. The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid exclusively through online modes. If a candidate applies for more than one post or department, the fee is required to be paid only once. The application fees are as follows:
Category | Application Fee
Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates | ₹250
All other categories | ₹500
Candidates with disabilities (PwD) | Exempt from fee
Candidates sponsored by the Regional Employment Office, Chandigarh | Exempt from fee
How to apply for GMCH Chandigarh recruitment?
Follow these steps to apply online:
First, visit the official website gmch.gov.in.
Click on the ‘Vacancies’ option on the homepage.
Open the detailed recruitment advertisement and read all the instructions.
Complete the online registration.
Fill in the required personal and educational details in the application form.
Upload scanned copies of the necessary certificates, documents, and photographs.
The photograph must be in JPEG format, and its size should not exceed 15KB.
Pay the applicable application fee online.
After submitting the application form, download or print a copy of it.
Keep the registration number or application ID safe for future reference.
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