GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Notification
GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, Demonstrator, Medical Officer & Junior Resident Recruitment 2026
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Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh has advertised 242 tenure posts under Advt. No. GMCH-2EA1/R/October-2026: 157 Senior Residents, Casualty Medical Officers, Resident Anaesthetists, Resident Pathologists, 30 Demonstrators, Emergency Medical Officers, Medical Officers and 32 Junior Residents (MBBS and BDS). Apply online at www.gmch.gov.in under 'Vacancies' by 28/10/2026, 4:00 PM. The fee is ₹500 (₹250 for SC), and the written tests are on 03/11/2026 and 04/11/2026 in Chandigarh.
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 at a glance
- GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 status
- Form closed
- GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 last date
- 28 Oct 2026, 16:00 IST
- Total vacancies
- 242
- Age limit
- Upper limit on 28.10.2026: 45 years (Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist), 37 years (Demonstrator, EMO, Medical Officer), 30 years (Junior Resident), as on 28 Oct 2026
- Application fee
- SC candidates (plus bank charges, if any): ₹250; All other categories (plus bank charges, if any): ₹500; PwD candidates and candidates sponsored by the Regional Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh: Exempted
- Qualification
- Graduate / Post graduate
- Pay
- ₹53,100 to ₹67,700 a month (minimum of Pay Level 9 to Level 11) plus allowances, by post
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GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement dated
- Online registration opens1 day after the advertisement is published
- Last date to apply (4:00 PM)
- Written test (Senior Resident, CMO, RA, RP, PG Demonstrator)
- Written test (MBBS Demonstrator/MO/LMO/EMO, Junior Resident)
- Written test result
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| SC candidates (plus bank charges, if any) | ₹250 |
|---|---|
| All other categories (plus bank charges, if any) | ₹500 |
| PwD candidates and candidates sponsored by the Regional Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh | Exempted |
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Age Limit as on 28 Oct 2026
| Age limit | Upper limit on 28.10.2026: 45 years (Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist), 37 years (Demonstrator, EMO, Medical Officer), 30 years (Junior Resident) |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: OBC | 3 years |
| Relaxation: SC | 5 years |
| Relaxation: Government servants applying through proper channel (not Junior Resident) | 5 years |
| Relaxation: Widows, deserted women and judicially separated women who have not remarried (not Junior Resident) | 10 years |
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
- Senior Resident, CMO (General Medicine and General Surgery), Resident Anaesthetist and Resident Pathologist: a postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/M.Ch./DM) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, recognised by MCI and registered with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council. Those who have already completed three years of Senior Residency cannot apply for Senior Resident.
- Demonstrator, Medical Officer, EMO and LMO: MBBS, with preference to PG degree holders. M.Sc. (Medical) holders in the specialty are considered only if medical candidates are not available, and only one Demonstrator post (Physiology) is open to non-medical candidates.
- Junior Resident (MBBS and BDS): MBBS or BDS, registered with the State Medical Council or MCI, with the one-year rotatory internship completed or to be completed by 31/12/2026. Those who have already done one year of Junior Residency cannot apply.
- Upper age limit on 28.10.2026: 45 years for Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist and Resident Pathologist; 37 years for Demonstrator, Emergency Medical Officer and Medical Officer; 30 years for Junior Resident.
- Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC; for the senior and Demonstrator/MO groups also 5 years for government servants applying through proper channel and 10 years for widows, deserted women and judicially separated women who have not remarried. SC/OBC candidates applying for unreserved posts get no age relaxation.
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written test in Chandigarh: on 03/11/2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon, for Senior Residents, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and Demonstrators (postgraduate); on 04/11/2026 from 11:00 AM for Demonstrator/MO/LMO/EMO (MBBS) and Junior Residents (MBBS and BDS).
- Result of the written test on 10/11/2026 and a merit list based on it.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates, with verification of original certificates; the interview date will be announced later.
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident (37 departments) | MD/MS/DNB/M.Ch./DM in the specialty, MCI/State Medical Council registration | 157 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine) | PG medical degree in the specialty | 2 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery) | PG medical degree in the specialty | 2 |
| Resident Anaesthetist | PG medical degree in the specialty | 4 |
| Resident Pathologist | PG medical degree in the specialty | 2 |
| Demonstrator (9 departments) | MBBS (PG preferred) | 30 |
| Emergency Medical Officer (Forensic Medicine) | MBBS (PG preferred) | 6 |
| Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI) | MBBS (PG preferred) | 7 |
| Junior Resident (MBBS) | MBBS, registered, internship done by 31/12/2026 | 27 |
| Junior Resident (BDS, Dentistry) | BDS, registered, internship done by 31/12/2026 | 5 |
| Total | 242 | |
How to Apply for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026
- Go to www.gmch.gov.in and click 'VACANCIES'. Applications are accepted online only; applications sent any other way are rejected.
- Fill in the form with a valid personal e-mail ID. Candidates with a postgraduate qualification can choose several departments; MBBS candidates for Demonstrator, MO, LMO, EMO and Junior Resident do not choose a department.
- Upload all certificates (MBBS/BDS degree and registration, MD/MS/DNB/M.Sc. degree and registration, marks sheets of all professionals, matriculation certificate for date of birth, internship certificate, caste and experience certificates if any, and No Objection Certificate if employed) and a JPEG photograph of not more than 15 KB.
- Pay the fee online only: ₹500 for general and other categories, ₹250 for SC, plus bank charges if any. PwD candidates and candidates sponsored by the Regional Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh, are exempted. The fee is paid once even if you apply for several posts or departments.
- Submit the form by 28/10/2026, 4:00 PM and keep a printout showing your Registration Number/Application ID.
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: Complete Details
GMCH Chandigarh vacancies 2026 post-wise
The notice lists 242 posts on tenure basis. There are 157 Senior Resident posts across 37 departments, the largest being General Surgery (19), Anaesthesia (12), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (12), Orthopaedics (10) and General Medicine (8). Central Casualty Services has 2 Casualty Medical Officer posts each in General Medicine and General Surgery. There are 4 Resident Anaesthetist and 2 Resident Pathologist posts, 30 Demonstrator posts in 9 departments, 6 Emergency Medical Officer posts in Forensic Medicine, 7 Medical Officer posts (GMCH & MHI), and 27 MBBS and 5 BDS Junior Resident posts. By category the total is 174 General, 18 SC, 44 OBC and 6 EWS. One percent of Senior Resident posts are reserved for orthopedically handicapped persons (non-surgical), and EWS posts left unfilled go to the General category.
Who can apply for each post
Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist and Resident Pathologist posts need a postgraduate medical degree such as MD, MS, DNB, M.Ch. or DM in the same specialty, with registration. Demonstrator, Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer and Lady Medical Officer posts need MBBS, and postgraduates get preference. Junior Resident posts need MBBS or BDS with registration and the rotatory internship finished by 31/12/2026. Candidates already in government service must upload a No Objection Certificate from their employer, and people whose services this institute dispensed with earlier cannot apply.
Age limit and relaxation
The upper age limit is counted on 28.10.2026. It is 45 years for the senior posts, 37 years for Demonstrator, Emergency Medical Officer and Medical Officer, and 30 years for Junior Resident. OBC candidates get 3 years and SC candidates 5 years, under the Chandigarh Administration's instructions. For the senior and Demonstrator groups, government servants applying through proper channel get 5 years and widows, deserted and judicially separated women who have not remarried get 10 years. Relaxation applies only to posts reserved for that category.
Pay and tenure
Senior Residents, Resident Anaesthetists, Resident Pathologists and CMOs get ₹67,700, the first cell of Level 11, plus non-practising allowance at 20 percent. Demonstrators get ₹53,100 at Level 9, and Emergency Medical Officers, Medical Officers, Lady Medical Officers and Junior Residents get ₹56,100 at Level 10, with allowances as admissible. Senior and Demonstrator-level appointments last up to three years including earlier experience, and Junior Residents serve one year from 01/01/2027.
Written test, result and interview
The written test is held only in Chandigarh. Postgraduate candidates take one test related to their postgraduate subject, and that merit counts for every department they chose. The tests are on 03/11/2026 and 04/11/2026, and the result is due on 10/11/2026. Shortlisted candidates are then called for interview with original certificates and one set of self-attested copies. No separate letters are sent and no TA/DA is paid. For help with the online form, call 0172-2665253-58 or 2601023 on working days between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 28/10/2026 at 4:00 PM. Registration opens one day after the advertisement is published; the advertisement is dated 14/10/2026.
How many posts are in GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
242 posts in total: 174 General, 18 SC, 44 OBC and 6 EWS. They include 157 Senior Residents in 37 departments, 30 Demonstrators and 32 Junior Residents. The notice says the numbers are tentative and can increase or decrease.
What is the age limit for GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident and Junior Resident posts?
Age is counted on 28.10.2026. The upper limit is 45 years for Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist and Resident Pathologist, 37 years for Demonstrator, Emergency Medical Officer and Medical Officer, and 30 years for Junior Resident. OBC get 3 years and SC 5 years of relaxation.
What is the application fee?
₹500 plus bank charges for general and all other categories, and ₹250 plus bank charges for SC candidates. PwD candidates and those sponsored by the Regional Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh, pay no fee. The fee is non-refundable and paid online only.
When is the GMCH Chandigarh written test?
On 03/11/2026 (11:00 AM to 12:00 noon) for Senior Residents, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and postgraduate Demonstrators, and on 04/11/2026 (from 11:00 AM, as given on the e-admit card) for MBBS Demonstrator/MO/LMO/EMO and Junior Residents. The result is due on 10/11/2026.
Where do I download the GMCH Chandigarh admit card?
E-admit cards are issued only on the GMCH website, www.gmch.gov.in, under 'VACANCIES', by entering your Registration Number/Application ID and date of birth. They are not sent by post.
What is the salary for these posts?
Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and CMO: ₹67,700 (Level 11) plus 20% NPA. Demonstrator: ₹53,100 (Level 9). Emergency Medical Officer, Medical Officer, Lady Medical Officer and Junior Resident: ₹56,100 (Level 10). Other allowances are as admissible.
How long is the tenure?
Up to 3 years for Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, CMO, Demonstrator, Medical Officer and Emergency Medical Officer, counting previous experience. Junior Resident tenure is 1 year and starts on 01/01/2027. No extension is given.
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