PGIMER Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 59 Group A, Group B and C Posts

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 59 Group A, Group B and C Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official PGIMER website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the PGIMER Group A, Group B and C Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

PGIMER Chandigarh Group A, B & C Recruitment 2026 Overview

PGIMER Chandigarh Group A, B & C Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Blood Transfusion Officer (Level-11; Age 18–35 years): Recognized medical qualification included in I or II Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications) to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956; five years’ experience in Blood Bank work after registration as Medical Graduate; registration with a State Medical Council.
• Store Keeper (Level-6; Age 18–30 years): Bachelor degree in Maths/Economics/Commerce/Statistics and MBA/Postgraduate in Maths/Economics/Commerce/Statistics/Finance from a recognized University with at least 50% marks.
• Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning/Horticulture) (Level-6; Age 18–30 years): Degree in respective branch of Engineering OR minimum three years diploma in respective branch of Engineering from a recognized Institute.
• Pharmacist Grade-II (Level-5; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation or its equivalent; Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution/Board; registered Pharmacist under Pharmacy Act, 1948. Desirable: Degree in Pharmacy and experience in dispensing and/or storage and dispensing of drugs in a reputed hospital/Institution or pharmaceutical concern.
• Receptionist (Level-5; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Degree from a recognized University; Postgraduate diploma in journalism/Public relations. Desirable: Experience in public relations/publications/printing/publishing; exposure to working on Personal Computer.
• Sanitary Inspector Grade-II (Level-5; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation or equivalent; certificate of Sanitary Inspector course from a recognized Institution; at least four years’ experience in the line preferably in a hospital of repute.
• Junior Photographer (Level-5; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation or equivalent; Diploma in Photography from a recognized Institute; two years’ experience in Photography in a teaching Institute/Hospital OR Matriculation and five years’ experience in Medical Photography in a teaching Institute/Hospital.
• Dental Mechanic Grade-II (Level-4; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matric with Science; Dental Mechanic course of two years duration from a recognized Dental Institution approved by Dental Council of India. Desirable: Two years’ experience as Dental Mechanic; special training/experience in crown and bridge chrome cobalt, myofunctional orthodontic appliances.
• Hand Prosthesis Technician (Level-4; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation; Diploma from I.T.I. or equivalent in trade of turner, fitter or metal worker with five years’ experience in making and fitting splints, braces or appliances for disabled people.
• Dark Room Assistant Grade-III (Level-2; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation or equivalent; Diploma or certificate in Radiography of minimum one year duration from a recognized Institution. Desirable: One year’s experience as Dark Room Assistant in a hospital.
• Animal Keeper (Level-2; Age 18–30 years): Matric with Science and two years’ experience in breeding and keeping of animals preferably in a medical or research Institution.
• CSR Assistant Grade-II (Level-2; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matric with Science and certificate course of Operation Theatre Assistant of one year duration from this Institute. Desirable: Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques.
• Technician Grade-IV (Manifold Room/Plant) (Level-2; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matric/10th Standard with ITI certificate in the respective trade OR Matric with trade certificate from a recognized Institute/Board/authority with five years’ experience in the trade where ITI certificate is not available.
• Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade (Level-2; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation or equivalent; valid Driving Licence for driving heavy vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism and ability to remove minor defects; three years’ experience of driving motor vehicles (including heavy vehicles). Desirable: Three years’ service as Home Guard/Civil Volunteer.
• Laboratory Attendant Grade-II (Level-2; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: 10th class pass (with Science as one of the subjects) from a recognized Board. Desirable: Experience in Medical Laboratory.
• Technician Grade-I (Laundry) (Level-1; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation; ITI in respective trade with two years’ experience in the trade.
• Security Guard Grade-II (Level-1; Age 18–30 years) – Essential: Matriculation from a recognized Board/University (relaxable up to Middle Standard pass for certain Ex-servicemen); prescribed physical standards and qualifying Physical Efficiency Test as detailed in the guidelines. Desirable: Service in Armed Forces/Para-Military Forces/Police; experience of performing security duties, preferably in a hospital of repute.

Salary/Stipend

• Blood Transfusion Officer: Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700/-) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Store Keeper and all Junior Engineer posts: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Pharmacist Grade-II, Receptionist, Sanitary Inspector Grade-II, Junior Photographer: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – 92,300/-) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Dental Mechanic Grade-II and Hand Prosthesis Technician: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Dark Room Assistant Grade-III, Animal Keeper, CSR Assistant Grade-II, Technician Grade-IV (Manifold Room/Plant), Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade, Laboratory Attendant Grade-II: Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Technician Grade-I (Laundry) and Security Guard Grade-II: Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/-) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.

Age Limit 

• For Blood Transfusion Officer: 18–35 years.
• For all other advertised posts: 18–30 years.
• Upper age limit shall be determined as on the last date of submission of online application form i.e. 16.02.2026.
• Permissible relaxations in upper age limit for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Central Govt. Civilian Employees, Ex-Servicemen, Widows/Divorced women/women judicially separated and not remarried, candidates domiciled in J&K, Defence personnel disabled, Service Clerks and permanent employees of PGIMER are as per detailed table in the guidelines.

Application Fee

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted from payment of application fee.
• SC/ST category candidates: Rs. 800/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
• All others including General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs. 1500/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
• Application fee is to be deposited through online payment gateway available at the application portal using Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking (payment through UPI may be avoided).
• The cost of Application Form includes the fee for the Computer Based Test and is non-refundable.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Candidates who successfully submit online applications will appear in an online Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in English language only, on an all-India basis.
• For Group ‘A’ posts: CBT of 85 MCQs (85 marks) and Interview of 15 marks; total 100 marks with minimum qualifying criteria of 40% (General/EWS) and 35% (SC/ST/OBC).
• For Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts: CBT of 100 MCQs (100 marks) with minimum qualifying criteria of 40% (General/EWS) and 35% (SC/ST/OBC); no interview for Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts.
• There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in CBT.
• Shortlisting will be done post-CBT for scrutiny of applications and document verification, using candidate-wise merit and prescribed ratios (3× or 5× of posts as applicable).
• For Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade and Security Guard Grade-II, shortlisted candidates must qualify Trade Test/Physical Efficiency Test as per parameters given in the guidelines.
• Final selection will be based purely on merit: marks in CBT for Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts, and CBT plus Interview for Group ‘A’ posts, subject to verification of documents and eligibility conditions.

General Information/Instructions

• Information relating to this recruitment including Addendum/Corrigendum, CBT notice, results, eligibility notice, provisional and final results will be displayed only on PGIMER’s website; no individual intimation will be sent.
• All applicants must read the Guidelines and Help Manual carefully before online registration and ensure that no column is left blank and all entries are correct; once submitted, entries cannot be changed.
• Candidature of applicants is purely provisional at all stages and may be cancelled if eligibility conditions are not met or incorrect information is found at any stage, even after appointment.
• Incomplete applications, applications without requisite documents, applications where fee is not paid properly, or where eligibility/age criteria are not met, are liable to be rejected without correspondence.
• No offline application form or copy of downloaded application form will be accepted by PGIMER.
• Roll Numbers/Admit Cards for the CBT will be available online only and must be downloaded from the website; they will not be sent by post.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in document verification or further stages of recruitment.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the applicant; candidates must be in good mental and bodily health as per medical examination requirements.

How to Apply

• Candidates must visit PGIMER website (www.pgimer.edu.in), check the advertisement and confirm their eligibility before applying online.
• Applicants should have a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number, which must remain active throughout the recruitment process; these are required for initial registration and communication.
• Candidates must first complete online registration by filling mandatory details like Advertisement Number, Date, Name (as per Matriculation), Date of Birth, Mobile Number and Email ID; these details cannot be changed once registered.
• After registration, candidates should log in using their User ID and password, fill the Online Application Form section-wise (personal information, qualifications, experience, and document uploads), and then proceed to fee payment.
• Application fee must be paid online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card using the payment gateway on the application portal; fee is non-refundable.
• Candidates must upload legible scanned copies of required documents: educational qualifications (from Matric onwards), mark sheets, date of birth proof, category certificates, experience certificates, NOC (if applicable), etc.
• Photograph must be a clear passport-size coloured photo with light background, in .jpg/.jpeg format, 50–80 KB in size, showing the candidate’s name and date of photograph (snapped on or after 01.10.2025).
• After final submission and successful fee payment, candidates should take a printout of the completed application form for future reference; no changes are allowed after final submission.

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