AIIMS Bhubaneswar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 has been announced through Advertisement No. DEANAC-25012/1/2023-DEAN ACADEMIC/5842 dated 4 July 2026, inviting online applications from Indian citizens for 83 posts of Senior Resident (Non-Academic) across 34 departments for a tenure period of 3 years. Online applications open on 8 July 2026 and close on 22 July 2026 at aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar |
| Advertisement Number | DEANAC-25012/1/2023-DEAN ACADEMIC/5842 |
| Advertisement Date | 04 July 2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Resident (Non-Academic) |
| Total Vacancies | 83 |
| Tenure Period | 3 years (as per Govt. of India Residency Scheme, 1992) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (conditional) followed by Personal Interview, or Interview only |
Important Dates
Here are the key dates candidates need to track for the AIIMS Bhubaneswar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 04 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Qualifying Exam Result | 31 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | Last date of submission of application form (22 July 2026) |
| Tentative Date of Interview | To be informed on the AIIMS Bhubaneswar website |
Department-Wise Vacancy Details
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 covers 83 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) vacancies spread across 34 departments, with both backlog and fresh category-wise splits as per Annexure-I of the official notification.
| Department | Essential Qualification | Vacancy | Backlog (OBC/SC/ST) | Fresh (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | MD / DNB (Anaesthesiology) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Anatomy | MD / DNB (Anatomy) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Biochemistry | MD / DNB (Biochemistry) | 3 | OBC-2, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Cardiology | MD / DNB (General Medicine/Paediatrics) OR DM/DNB (Cardiology) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Dentistry (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics) | MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Dermatology | MD / DNB (Dermatology) | 2 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Endocrinology | MD / DNB (General Medicine) OR DM/DNB (Endocrinology) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| ENT | MS / DNB (ENT) | 3 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-2, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-1 |
| FMT | MD / DNB (FMT) | 5 | OBC-0, SC-2, ST-1 | UR-2, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| General Medicine | MD / DNB (General Medicine) | 10 | OBC-2, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-4, OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0, EWS-1 |
| General Surgery | MS / DNB (General Surgery) | 10 | OBC-4, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-4, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-1 |
| Hospital Administration | MD / DNB (Hospital Administration) | 3 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Microbiology | MD / DNB (Microbiology) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Neonatology | MD/DNB (Paediatrics) OR DM/DNB (Neonatology) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Neurology | MD / DNB (General Medicine) OR DM/DNB (Neurology) | 1 | OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| OBG | MS / MD / DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | 3 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-1 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Ophthalmology | MD / MS / DNB (Ophthalmology) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Orthopaedics | MS / DNB (Orthopaedics) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Paediatric Surgery | MS / DNB (General Surgery) OR MCh./DNB (Paediatric Surgery) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Paediatrics | MD / DNB (Paediatrics) | 2 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-0, OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Pharmacology | MD / DNB (Pharmacology) | 1 | OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | MD / DNB (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Physiology | MD / DNB (Physiology) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Psychiatry | MD / DNB (Psychiatry) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Radiation Oncology | MD / DNB (Radiotherapy/Radiation Oncology) | 2 | OBC-2, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Radiodiagnosis | MD / DNB (Radiodiagnosis) | 3 | OBC-2, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Surgical Gastroenterology | MS / DNB (General Surgery) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Surgical Oncology | MS / DNB (General Surgery) OR MCh./DNB (Surgical Oncology) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Transfusion Medicine | MD / DNB (Transfusion Medicine/Pathology) | 3 | OBC-1, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Trauma and Emergency – Anaesthesiology | MD / DNB in Anaesthesiology | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Trauma and Emergency – Emergency Medicine | MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine, General Medicine) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Trauma and Emergency – Orthopaedics | DNB/MS/Diploma in Orthopaedics | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Burn Centre – Anaesthesiology | MS/DNB (Anaesthesiology) | 2 | OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-1, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Burn & Plastic Surgery | MS/DNB (General Surgery) OR DNB/MCh in Burn & Plastic Surgery | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-1 | UR-0, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Gastroenterology | MD/DNB (General Medicine) OR DNB/DM (Gastroenterology) | 1 | OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 | UR-0, OBC-1, SC-0, ST-0, EWS-0 |
| Total | 83 | OBC-27, SC-14, ST-11 | UR-24, OBC-3, SC-1, ST-0, EWS-3 |
Note: As per guidelines, EWS posts are not carried forward or considered as backlog vacancy if unfilled; other category candidates may be allowed to apply provisionally for such posts, subject to being considered as UR candidates only if the EWS seat is otherwise not filled. Given the complexity of this multi-column table, candidates are strongly advised to cross-check the exact category-wise split for their department of interest against Annexure-I of the official notification PDF before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for AIIMS Bhubaneswar Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Recruitment 2026 is primarily governed by the department-wise essential qualifications listed in the vacancy table above (Annexure-I), along with the following common conditions applicable to all departments.
- Candidates must pass their qualifying examination by 31 August 2026, and the result must be declared to this effect on or before this date. The tenure of the qualifying degree must also be completing latest by 31 August 2026.
- Only candidates who have been/are declared successful in their qualifying degree exam/viva (DNB/MD/MS/DM/MCh, as applicable) and will be completing their tenure for the same on or before 31 August 2026 will be eligible to be considered.
- Candidates who have appeared for the exam/viva voce but whose result is yet to be declared will be allowed to appear in theory and/or interview provisionally; however, the result must be available by 31 August 2026.
- Where the result of the qualifying exam is declared after 31 August 2026, the candidature will stand cancelled, and no claim for selection based on the provisionally allowed theory exam/interview will be considered.
- Compulsory Tenure Days: 1095 days for MD/MS/MDS degree holders; 730 days for secondary DNB degree holders.
- Medical registration is mandatory before joining, if selected.
- Candidates who have completed 3 years of Residency under the Central Residency Scheme are not eligible to apply.
- The total tenure of Senior Residency (Non-Academic) is 3 years. This includes any period spent as a Senior Resident (Non-Academic) in the same specialty at any other teaching institution prior to joining AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
- Candidates already in service in any Government Hospital/Institution must submit their application through proper channel only. They will not be permitted for interview if they fail to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) on the day of interview during document scrutiny. They may be allowed provisionally only if they produce a certificate confirming that the HOD/Head of their employing organization has been informed. If it is later found that the candidate did not submit the application through proper channel, the candidature will stand cancelled, and if already selected, services will be terminated immediately.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The upper age limit for applying to these posts is 45 years on the last date of application (Authority: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Letter U.12016/10/2019-ME dated 2 January 2020).
| Category | Maximum Permissible Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST candidates | 5 years |
| OBC candidates | 3 years |
| Persons with Bench-mark Disabilities (PwBD) – General Category | 10 years |
| Persons with Bench-mark Disabilities (PwBD) – OBC Category | 13 years |
| Persons with Bench-mark Disabilities (PwBD) – SC/ST Category | 15 years |
The cut-off date to determine the maximum age limit, essential qualification, and experience will be the last date of submission of the application form.
Pay Scale
Selected Senior Residents (Non-Academic) will be paid Rs 67,700 as per 7th CPC, Level-11 of the Pay Matrix, plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) and other usual allowances as admissible under the rules.
Reservation of Posts
Reservation for OBC/SC/ST/EWS candidates is as per Central Government rules, with 4% reservation for Persons with Bench-mark Disabilities (PwBD), including Orthopedically Handicapped (OPH) candidates, on a horizontal basis.
- PwBD Criteria: The disability certificate must be signed by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board of a State or Central Government Hospital/Institution, and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent/CMO/Head of the Hospital/Institution. The candidate will be allowed to join only after medical fitness certification by the duly constituted Medical Board, and must possess a valid document certifying their physical disability in conformity with the judgment of the Supreme Court of India. The Medical Board will include consultants from related disciplines.
- OBC Candidates: Must attach a certificate valid for posts under the Central Government of India confirming they do not belong to the Creamy Layer. The non-creamy layer certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026 and be valid for financial year 2026-27; failing which, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for interview in that category, though they may be treated as a UR candidate.
- EWS Candidates: Must possess a valid EWS certificate in Hindi/English, issued by the competent authority for admission/jobs in Central Government institutions, issued on or after 1 April 2026 and valid for financial year 2026-27.
- SC/ST Candidates: Certificates must be issued by authorities prescribed by the Government of India.
- Candidates who fail to produce a valid category certificate (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) during document verification, or whenever required, will have their candidature cancelled. All candidates are advised to obtain the required valid category certificate in advance.
- The language of all certificates must be Hindi or English, in the prescribed format for the Central Government.
- All eligible applicants, irrespective of category, may also be considered for seats advertised under a reservation category. In case of non-availability of candidates in the category for which the seat has been advertised, candidates from other categories, including Unreserved, will be considered for appointment, subject to a limit not exceeding 44 days (extendable by the Competent Authority), strictly as per Government of India guidelines.
- As per guidelines, EWS posts are not carried forward or treated as backlog vacancy if unfilled; other category candidates may be allowed provisionally to apply for such posts, subject to being considered as UR only if the EWS seat is otherwise not filled.
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Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC Category | Rs 1,770 (Rs 1,500 + 18% GST) plus transaction charges as applicable |
| SC / ST / EWS Category | Rs 1,416 (Rs 1,200 + 18% GST) plus transaction charges as applicable |
| PwBD Category | No application fee |
Mode of Payment: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. Fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstance; candidates are advised to satisfy themselves that they fulfil all eligibility criteria before filling up the application form. Candidates applying for more than one department (up to a maximum of 3) must deposit the application fee separately for each post/department.
Selection Procedure
- A candidate can apply for more than one post, up to a maximum of 3 departments, out of the departments listed in Annexure-I, but must apply separately for each post/department and deposit the application fee separately for each.
- No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview, and any fee paid cannot be claimed back later.
- A written examination will only be conducted when the number of applicants is more than three times the number of posts advertised for that department. There will be no written test for posts where fewer applications are received than the number of vacancies. The Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, has the discretion to decide for which posts a written examination will be conducted, and this decision is final.
- The merit list (selected and waiting list) for all categories – UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST – will be prepared on the basis of combined marks of the written test and personal interview, or on personal interview alone (where no written test is held).
- Any vacancy arising due to non-joining or resignation of selected candidates will be offered to candidates from the waiting list as per the merit panel. All applicants must provide their latest mobile number and email address for timely communication.
- There is no provision for displaying marks of the written test/interview for rechecking, and no query in this regard will be entertained.
- Selected candidates are expected to stay in the Institute campus if offered residential accommodation.
- Candidates are advised to visit the AIIMS Bhubaneswar website regularly for the latest details on qualification, reservation, selection procedure, emoluments, and date of interview.
Documents Required
Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following original certificates/documents to the online application form, wherever applicable:
- Date of Birth Certificate
- MBBS Degree Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Qualifying Degree Certificate (MBBS / BDS / MD / MS / MDS / DNB / DM / MCh, as applicable)
- Valid Medical Registration Certificate
- Relevant Category Certificate, if any (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD)
- Other relevant certificates, if any
- Tenure Completion Certificate
- Experience Certificate(s), if any
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Candidates are advised to download the filled application form along with the fee receipt after submission, to be produced at the time of document verification/interview.
How to Apply Online
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must apply through online mode only by visiting the official website aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in (under the path Recruitment > Recruitment Notice > Online Recruitment), between 8 July 2026 and 22 July 2026. Applications submitted by any other mode will be rejected, and no further communication will be entertained.
- Visit the Official Website – Go to aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in and navigate to Recruitment > Recruitment Notice > Online Recruitment.
- Fill the Online Application Form – Complete the application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details for the department(s) you are applying to (maximum 3).
- Upload Required Documents – Upload scanned copies of all original certificates listed in the Documents Required section above.
- Pay the Application Fee – Pay the applicable fee separately for each post/department via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit and Download – Submit the application and download the filled application form along with the fee receipt for future reference and for submission at the time of document verification/interview.
Important Instructions & Terms of Engagement
- Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification; incomplete applications will not be considered and will be rejected. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
- The prescribed qualification is the minimum requirement; merely possessing it does not entitle a candidate to selection.
- Private practice of any type is strictly prohibited during the tenure.
- Appointees may be required to work in shifts and may be posted at any place in the Institute or its Satellite Centre (Balasore), as decided by the Competent Authority.
- The candidate should not have been convicted by any Court of Law.
- If any information/declaration given by the candidate is found false, or if material information is wilfully suppressed, the candidate will be liable for removal from service and other action as deemed fit by the Competent Authority.
- The decision of the Competent Authority on selection is final; no representation will be entertained.
- The Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, reserves the right to cancel the advertisement at any point without assigning any reason, or to fill up a lesser/greater number of posts than advertised, depending on institutional requirements.
- All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the High Court, Cuttack (Odisha).
- Candidates working in Government/Semi-Government/PSU organizations must apply through proper channel. In-service candidates, if selected, will not be permitted to join without a No Objection Certificate from their employer; their engagement will be regulated as per CCS (Temporary Service) Rules, per the terms of the Central Residency Scheme.
- On selection, candidates will be given 21 days to join the post at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. In exceptional situations with reasonable justification, an extension of 14 days may be granted by the Competent Authority; no further extension will be permitted thereafter.
- A candidate who joins and later leaves/resigns/is terminated before completion of tenure must give one month’s prior notice (from either side), or deposit pay and allowances in lieu of the shortfall in the notice period.
- The post is a tenure engagement for a maximum of 3 years, including any prior Senior Resident (Non-Academic) service in the same specialty at another teaching institution, which will be calculated along with the present engagement. Performance will be reviewed by a committee constituted by the Executive Director on completion of each 1-year tenure, and further extension beyond the 1st or 2nd year will depend on the review committee’s recommendations; unsatisfactory performance will mean no further extension.
- Temporary Nature of Appointment: The appointment is purely temporary for 44 days, or till the 3-year tenure appointment is made, or till further orders, whichever is earlier. The contract lapses automatically if not extended further.
- Appointees are not entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion, or other benefits available to regularly appointed Government servants, nor to any claim or right for regular appointment to any AIIMS Bhubaneswar post.
- Appointees are on whole-time appointment and may not accept any other paid or unpaid assignment, or engage in private practice of any kind during the contract period.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certified by the competent Medical Authority.
- Appointees are entitled to 3 days’ leave during the 44-day temporary engagement, and are not entitled to any TA for attending the interview or joining the appointment.
- Appointees are not entitled to any allowances/facilities extended to regular/permanent faculty members of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
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