PGIMER Chandigarh & Sangrur Hiring Senior Residents Demonstrators & SMOs for 2025
May 4, 2025 by Manish T
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is recruiting for several tenure posts. These jobs are for a maximum of 3 years. There are 160 vacancies in total for posts like Senior Residents, Junior/Senior Demonstrators, and Senior Medical Officers. This recruitment notice was released on 03/05/2025. Job locations are PGIMER Chandigarh and PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab. You can apply online starting 05/05/2025 until 18/05/2025. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Senior Residents, Jr./Sr. Demonstrators, Senior Medical Officer |
| Advt No. | PGI/RC/047/2025/5694 |
| Job Nature | Tenure |
| Mode of Exam | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Vacancies | 160 |
| Salary | Level-11 (SR/SMO), Level-10 (Sr Demo Non-Med), Level-6 (Jr Demo) + NPA where applicable. |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | PGIMER Chandigarh & PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab |
| Category | Recruitment |
Post Details
| Name of the posts | No. of post(s) | Name of Institute(s) |
|---|
| Senior Residents of different departments | 131 | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| Jr./Sr. Demonstrators of different specialities | 14 |
| Senior Medical Officer | 01 |
| Senior Residents of different departments | 12 | PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab |
| Senior Medical Officer | 02 |
Age Eligibility
The maximum age limit for applying to any of these posts is 45 years. This age is calculated as of the closing date for online applications, which is 18/05/2025. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Rs. 800/- + Transaction Charges |
| General/OBC/ EWS/Others | Rs. 1500/- + Transaction Charges |
Essential Qualification
- Senior Residents (Medical Depts):
- Medical qualification (MBBS)
- Registered with Central / State Medical Council
- MD / MS in the concerned specialty
- Senior Residents (Dental Depts):
- Recognized Dental qualification (BDS)
- Registered with Central / State Dental Council
- MDS in the concerned specialty
- Senior Medical Officer:
- Medical qualification (MBBS)
- Registered with Central / State Medical Council
- MD / MS (Medicine / Surgery)
- Senior Demonstrators (Non-Medical):
- MSc in the subject concerned / related field
- PhD in the subject concerned / allied subject
- Senior Demonstrator (Health Economics):
- MA / MSc in Health Economics OR MPH and PhD (Thesis in Health Economics)
- Senior Demonstrator (Nutrition):
- MA / MSc in Nutrition OR Applied Nutrition OR MPH and PhD (Thesis in Nutrition)
- Junior Demonstrator (Health Management):
- MA / MSc in Health Management OR Health Administration OR MPH
- Junior Demonstrator (Health Economics):
- MA / MSc in Health Economics OR MPH
- Junior / Senior Demonstrator (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Exp. Med & Biotechnology / CSIC):
- Senior (Medical): MBBS, Registered, MD / MS in concerned specialty (Anatomy / Biochemistry)
- Senior (Non-Medical): MSc / MA / MVSc in concerned field (+1 yr exp for Anatomy), PhD
- Junior (Medical): MBBS + 1 yr exp, Registered
- Junior (Non-Medical): MSc / MA / MVSc in concerned field + 1 yr exp
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A written exam will be held online on 26/05/2025. It will have 50 questions (1.5 marks each) totaling 75 marks. The duration is 50 minutes. There is negative marking (0.25 marks) for wrong answers.
- Shortlisting: Based on CBT scores, candidates will be shortlisted (1:3 ratio per post/category).
- Scrutiny & Eligibility: Applications and documents of shortlisted candidates will be checked.
- Document Verification & Interview: Eligible candidates will undergo document checks and a Departmental Interview & Assessment on 23/06/2025. This is worth 25 marks.
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC is needed separately in both CBT and Interview/Assessment.
- Final Selection: Based on the combined score of CBT (75 marks) and Interview/Assessment (25 marks).
How to Apply
- Visit the PGIMER website: Click Here
- Go to the 'Recruitment' link on the Home Page.
- Register yourself online by filling in basic details.
- Log in using the User ID and Password received via email/mobile.
- Fill the online application form carefully section by section.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents (certificates, mark sheets, category proof, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking between 05/05/2025 and 18/05/2025.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for your records.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 05/05/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 18/05/2025 |
| Download of Admit Cards | Starts 22/05/2025 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | 26/05/2025 |
| Expected CBT Result Date | 05/06/2025 |
| Expected Eligibility Notice Date | 17/06/2025 |
| Expected Document Verification & Interview Date | 23/06/2025 |
| Expected Final Result Date | 30/06/2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many departments can I apply for?
- You can apply for a post (Senior Resident, Demonstrator, or SMO) in only one department.
- What is the application fee?
- The fee is Rs. 1500/- for General/OBC/EWS, Rs. 800/- for SC/ST, and exempted for PwBD candidates (plus transaction charges).
- What is the age limit?
- The maximum age limit is 45 years as of 18/05/2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
- What is the selection process?
- Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 75 marks and a Departmental Interview & Assessment of 25 marks. Candidates must qualify separately in both.
