PGIMER Recruitment 2025 has been announced by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. The institute invites online applications from eligible candidates for 151 vacancies across various posts including Senior Residents, Junior and Senior Demonstrators, and Senior Medical Officers. The recruitment is for both PGIMER Chandigarh and PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur in Punjab. Interested candidates can apply online from 11 November 2025 to 25 November 2025 through the official website. The selection will be based on a computer-based test followed by departmental interview and assessment. This is a great opportunity for medical professionals looking for positions in one of India’s premier medical institutions. PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Important Dates Criteria Details Notification Release Date 10 November 2025 Application Start Date 11 November 2025 Last Date For Registration 25 November 2025 Last Date For Fee Payment 25 November 2025 Admit Card Release Date 01 December 2025 Exam Date 06 December 2025 Application Fee Category Fee Amount General / OBC / EWS Rs. 1500/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable SC / ST Rs. 800/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Exempted from payment of fee Payment Mode Online payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking (UPI may be avoided) Age Limit Details Category Age Relaxation Minimum Age Not specified in notification Maximum Age Up to 45 years SC/ST 5 years beyond upper age limit OBC 3 years beyond upper age limit PwBD 10 years beyond upper age limit PwBD + SC/ST 15 years beyond upper age limit PwBD + OBC 13 years beyond upper age limit Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General) 5 years (after rendering 3 years regular service) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) 8 years (after rendering 3 years regular service) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) 10 years (after rendering 3 years regular service) Ex-Servicemen 5 years (for those who rendered at least 5 years continuous military service) PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details Post Name Number of Posts Advertisement Number PGI/RC/049/2025/1971 Total Posts 151 For PGIMER Chandigarh Senior Residents of different departments 120 Posts Junior/Senior Demonstrators of different specialities 15 Posts Senior Medical Officers 3 Posts For PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab Senior Residents of different specialities 12 Posts Senior Medical Officer 1 Post PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details Post Name Required Qualification For Senior Residents Posts Essential Qualification A Medical qualification included in the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Must be registered with Central/State Medical Council. MD/MS in the specialty concerned or MCI recognized equivalent qualification Examples of Required Qualifications MD Anaesthesia, MD/MS Anatomy, MD Biochemistry, MD Community Medicine, MD Dermatology, MS Surgery, MD Medicine, MD Pathology, MD Pediatrics, MD Psychiatry, MD Radio-diagnosis, MD Radiotherapy, etc. For Senior Medical Officer Essential Qualification MD/MS in Medicine or Surgery For Senior Residents in Dentistry (OHSC) Essential Qualification A recognized Dental qualification included in Dentist Act, 1948. Must be registered with Central/State Dental Council. MDS in the specialty concerned For Senior Demonstrators Medical MD/MS in concerned specialty OR M.Sc. with Ph.D. in concerned subject Non-Medical M.Sc. in respective field with Ph.D. degree in the subject concerned For Junior Demonstrators Medical MBBS with one year experience OR M.Sc. in respective field with one year experience Non-Medical M.Sc. in respective field with one year experience Category-Wise Vacancy Details Category Number of Posts For PGIMER Chandigarh (138 Posts) Unreserved (UR) 46 Posts Scheduled Caste (SC) 20 Posts Scheduled Tribe (ST) 18 Posts Other Backward Classes (OBC) 41 Posts Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 13 Posts For PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur (13 Posts) Unreserved (UR) 7 Posts Scheduled Caste (SC) 2 Posts Scheduled Tribe (ST) 1 Post Other Backward Classes (OBC) 3 Posts Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Nil Persons with Benchmark Disabilities PwBD Reservation 14 posts reserved for PwBD category from amongst Senior Residents posts in non-surgical jobs State-Wise Vacancy Details State/Location Number of Posts Chandigarh 138 Posts at PGIMER Chandigarh Punjab 13 Posts at PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur Important Documents Required Document Type Description Educational Certificates Certificate and Mark sheets of Matric, 10+2 and all higher qualifications from recognized boards and universities Professional Qualification MD/MS/MDS or other required professional qualification certificates Registration Certificate MCI (Medical Council of India) or DCI (Dental Council of India) registration certificate Date of Birth Proof Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth Category Certificate Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates issued by competent authority OBC Certificate Valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued between 01.04.2025 to 25.11.2025 EWS Certificate Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates issued between 01.04.2025 to 25.11.2025 PwBD Certificate Disability certificate for persons with benchmark disabilities (minimum 40% disability) Experience Certificate If required for the post No Objection Certificate NOC from present employer (if working in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous body) Photograph Recent colored passport size photograph taken on or after 01.09.2025 with candidate name and date written on it Signature Scanned copy of signature Identity Proof Valid ID proof such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or PAN Card PGIMER Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview Syllabus Component Details Exam Type Computer Based Test (CBT) Syllabus Coverage Questions based on prescribed educational qualification and professional course studied during MD/MS/MDS or other qualifying degree Subject Focus Topics related to the specific specialty or department applied for (Anaesthesia, Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Pathology, etc.) Question Types Multiple choice objective type questions Preparation Strategy Candidates should thoroughly study their postgraduate subject curriculum, recent developments in their specialty, and clinical knowledge Exam Pattern Exam Component Details Type of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Departmental Interview and Assessment CBT Duration 50 minutes Number of Questions 50 Questions Marks per Question 1.5 marks each Total CBT Marks 75 marks Negative Marking Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer Departmental Interview and Assessment Marks 25 marks Total Marks 100 marks (75 CBT + 25 Interview and Assessment) Minimum Qualifying Marks (General/EWS) 40% marks in both CBT and Interview separately Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/OBC) 35% marks in both CBT and Interview separately Selection Process Selection Stage Details Stage 1 Computer Based Test (CBT) for 75 marks … Read more