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.
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview
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) |
| Job Location | Chandigarh |
| Official Website | www.gmch.gov.in |
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.
| S. No. | Post / Department | Gen. | SC | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR RESIDENTS | ||||||
| 1. | Anaesthesia | 07 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 12 |
| 2. | Anatomy | 03 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| 3. | Biochemistry | 03 | -- | 01 | -- | 04 |
| 4. | Cardiology | 04 | -- | 01 | -- | 05 |
| 5. | CTVS | 05 | -- | 01 | -- | 06 |
| 6. | Cardiac Anaesthesia | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 7. | Community Medicine | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 8. | Dentistry | 04 | -- | 01 | -- | 05 |
| 9. | Dermatology | 03 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| 10. | Emergency Medicine | 03 | -- | 01 | -- | 04 |
| 11. | Endocrinology | 01 | -- | -- | -- | 01 |
| 12. | ENT | 03 | 01 | 01 | -- | 05 |
| 13. | Forensic Medicine | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 14. | General Medicine | 05 | 01 | 02 | -- | 08 |
| 15. | General Surgery | 11 | 03 | 04 | 01 | 19 |
| 16. | Hospital Administration | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 17. | IHBT | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 18. | Medical Gastroenterology | 01 | -- | -- | -- | 01 |
| 19. | Microbiology | -- | -- | 01 | -- | 01 |
| 20. | Neonatology | 03 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| 21. | Neurology | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 22. | Neuro Surgery | 03 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| 23. | Nuclear Medicine | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 24. | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 06 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 12 |
| 25. | Ophthalmology | 04 | -- | 01 | -- | 05 |
| 26. | Orthopaedics | 06 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 10 |
| 27. | Paediatrics | 04 | 01 | 01 | -- | 06 |
| 28. | Pathology | -- | -- | 01 | -- | 01 |
| 29. | Pharmacology | 01 | -- | -- | -- | 01 |
| 30. | Physiology | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 31. | Plastic Surgery | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 32. | Psychiatry | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 33. | Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | 02 | -- | 01 | -- | 03 |
| 34. | Radiation Oncology | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 35. | Radio Diagnosis | 04 | -- | 01 | -- | 05 |
| 36. | Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | 05 | -- | 01 | -- | 06 |
| 37. | Urology | 03 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| CENTRAL CASUALTY SERVICES | ||||||
| 38. | Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine) | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 39. | Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery) | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| RESIDENT ANAESTHETIST | ||||||
| 40. | Resident Anaesthetist | 03 | -- | 01 | -- | 04 |
| RESIDENT PATHOLOGIST | ||||||
| 41. | Resident Pathologist | 01 | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| DEMONSTRATOR | ||||||
| 42. | Anatomy | 02 | 01 | -- | -- | 03 |
| 43. | Biochemistry | 03 | -- | -- | -- | 03 |
| 44. | Community Medicine | 03 | -- | 01 | -- | 04 |
| 45. | Forensic Medicine | 04 | -- | 01 | -- | 05 |
| 46. | Microbiology | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| 47. | Pathology | 04 | 01 | 01 | -- | 06 |
| 48. | Pharmacology | 01 | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| 49. | Physiology | 02 | -- | 01 | -- | 03 |
| 50. | Transfusion Medicine | 02 | -- | -- | -- | 02 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL OFFICER | ||||||
| 51. | Forensic Medicine | 05 | -- | 01 | -- | 06 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER (GMCH & MHI) | ||||||
| 52. | Medical Officer | 05 | 01 | 01 | -- | 07 |
| JUNIOR RESIDENT | ||||||
| 53. | MBBS | 14 | 04 | 07 | 02 | 27 |
| 54. | BDS (Dentistry) | 03 | 01 | 01 | -- | 05 |
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| 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 |
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC Candidates | Rs. 250/- + Bank Charges (if any) |
| For All Other Categories | Rs. 500/- + Bank Charges (if any) |
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
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Form portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Public Appointment Notice |
| Official Website | GMCH Chandigarh official portal |
