AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 72 Posts

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview

About AIIMS Nagpur

AIIMS Nagpur was established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) with the objective of improving regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare services, and to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. The Institute has been functioning since the 2018-19 session and is envisioned to develop into an institute with the highest standards of teaching, training and research. Through this AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 notification, the Executive Director invites applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Senior Resident as per the Residency Scheme of the Government of India.

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Vacancy 2026: Department-wise Vacancy Details

The table below gives the department-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup for all 72 Senior Resident posts, exactly as published in the official notification. Departments marked with an asterisk (*) are super-speciality disciplines with distinct essential qualifications (see the next section); the department marked with a hash (#) is Trauma & Emergency, which also has a separate qualification list.

The notification states that in case no application is received under the EWS category, a UR candidate may be considered against that vacancy. All vacancies are provisional and subject to variation at the discretion of the Executive Director, AIIMS Nagpur.

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Qualification

For general (non-super-speciality) departments, the essential qualification is a postgraduate Medical Degree (MD/MS) in the respective discipline from a recognised University/Institute. NMC/MCI/State Medical Council registration is mandatory before joining, if selected.

Qualification for Super-Speciality Disciplines (marked *)

For departments marked with an asterisk, the essential qualification is as given below; candidates holding a DM/M.Ch in the respective super-speciality discipline may also apply.

Qualification for Trauma & Emergency (marked #)

For the Trauma & Emergency department, the accepted qualifications are: MD in Emergency Medicine, or MD in General Medicine, or MS in General Surgery, or MD in Anaesthesiology, or MD in Respiratory Medicine, or MS in Orthopaedics, or a recognised qualification equivalent thereto.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Applicant must be an Indian National.
• Only candidates who have already been declared successful in their qualifying degree exam, and will complete their tenure for the same on or before the closing date of application, are eligible.
• If the result of the qualifying exam is declared after the closing date, the candidature stands automatically cancelled.
• Candidates should not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency under the Residency Scheme in any Government medical institution (regular, ad-hoc or contract basis); any Senior Residency already completed is reduced from the 3-year tenure being offered.
• Candidates already in Central/State Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Institution service must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.
• Candidates should not have been convicted by any Court of Law.
• Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each post.

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

No age relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies. Age is counted as completed years as on the closing date of the application. 4% of the total posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability (PwD) with benchmark disability, as per Reservation Rules and RPWD Act/DoPT instructions.

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through NEFT to the following bank account. The transaction reference number and date of transaction must be mentioned in the application form.

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected Senior Residents will be placed at Level 11, Cell No. 01, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), which corresponds to a pay of Rs. 67,700/- per month, plus usual allowances including Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), if applicable. As per the terms and conditions, appointees are not entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion, or other benefits admissible to regularly appointed Government servants.

AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection is made purely on the basis of an interview conducted at AIIMS Nagpur. Key points on the selection process, as given in the notification:

• The date of interview will be notified separately on the AIIMS Nagpur website.
• If a large number of applications are received, shortlisting for the interview will be done based on qualification, additional qualification, experience, etc., or through a written test.
• The interview may spill over to the next day; candidates should be prepared to be available on the following day if necessary.
• The decision of the Executive Director, AIIMS Nagpur, on selection is final and binding, and no representation will be entertained.
• The offer of appointment, when made, is provisional and subject to verification of educational and personal credentials by the competent authority.
• Appointment is also subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by a competent Medical Board.
• Names of shortlisted candidates will be displayed only on the institute website; no separate individual intimation will be sent.

How to Apply for AIIMS Nagpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 (Apply Online)

1. Pay the applicable application fee online via NEFT to the AIIMS Nagpur bank account detailed above.
2. Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure I) in the format available on the AIIMS Nagpur website.
3. Scan the payment receipt along with the application form and self-attested copies of all relevant certificates.
4. Submit these documents online through the official Google Form: https://forms.gle/Di3JuZ9vzKQF7Nuh9, on or before 17 September 2026, by 5:00 PM.
5. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
6. On the scheduled date of interview, carry the filled-in application form (Annexure I) along with all original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies. If original certificates are submitted with the parent institute, carry the original holding certificate instead.
7. Candidates already employed in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.

Incomplete applications, in any respect, will be summarily rejected.

Caste/Category Certificate Requirements

OBC Category

• Since the vacancies are advertised in financial year 2026-2027, only a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued during the period 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2027 will be considered valid. Certificates issued outside this period will not be accepted.
• The certificate must be in the format prescribed by DoP&T vide O.M. No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 30.05.2014, as further clarified by DoP&T OM No. 36036/2/2013-Estt(Res-I) dated 31.03.2016.
• The certificate must be valid for employment in Central Government Institutions, and the sub-caste must match entries in the Central List of OBC. The certificate must clearly show that the applicant does not belong to the Creamy Layer.

EWS Category

• EWS vacancies are as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res), dated 31.01.2019.
• Applications under EWS category require submission of an Income and Assets Certificate in the prescribed format, subject to verification by the issuing authority. The crucial date for this certificate is the closing date for receipt of application.

Tenure and Key Terms & Conditions

• The post of Senior Resident is a tenure post under the Government of India Residency Scheme, for a maximum duration of 3 years.
• The initial appointment is for a period of 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to approval of the Competent Authority and satisfactory performance.
• If a candidate has already served as Senior Resident in any Government medical institution (regular, ad-hoc or contract basis), that duration will be reduced from the 3-year tenure offered.
• The appointment can be terminated at any time, on either side, by giving one month's notice or one month's salary in lieu, without assigning any reason, or on failure to complete the first three months to the satisfaction of the competent authority.
• Appointees must be on whole-time appointment with AIIMS and cannot accept any other paid or unpaid assignment, or engage in private practice during the contract period.
• If an appointee resigns within the first 3 months of joining, no NOC, Relieving Letter, or Experience Certificate will be issued.
• Appointees are not entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion, or other regular-employee benefits.
• Vacancies arising from non-filling or resignation may be filled subsequently through a rolling advertisement.
• All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of Law at Nagpur.