PGIMER, Chandigarh Senior Resident, Junior/Senior Demonstrator, Junior and Medical Officer 2026

The Senior Resident and Senior Medical Officer posts, which make up 146 of the 162 vacancies, are for doctors with a completed postgraduate medical degree. Candidates who have MD/MS or an equivalent in a specialty matching the department concerned should read the post-wise qualification requirement closely, since the specialty is what decides eligibility for these seats.

The Demonstrator posts, 16 seats in total across Junior/Senior, Senior and Junior Demonstrator, depend on the department's own qualification list rather than a single standard degree. Candidates applying for these should check the qualification requirement against the notification for their intended department before paying the fee.

• Senior Resident and Senior Medical Officer: Pay Level 11 plus applicable NPA.
• Junior/Senior Demonstrator and Senior Demonstrator: Pay Level 10 plus applicable NPA.
• Junior Demonstrator: Pay Level 6 plus applicable NPA.

Exact basic pay and NPA amounts are not stated in the details available here, so see official notification for the gross figures. For posts that are regular salaried Pay Level positions, NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA. This assumes NPS coverage, because the notification does not confirm which pension scheme applies to each post. Income tax applies on top of the deductions, based on your total taxable income. You can work out your take-home pay with the salary calculator. Compared with private sector postgraduate medical roles, the main attractions here are the institute's reputation, the research exposure and the stability of a government post, but the notification does not specify the next promotion timeline, so see official notification for that.

• Wrong photo or signature file: Uploading a file that does not match the stated dimensions, file size or format is one of the most frequent causes of rejection on this portal. Check the notification specification before uploading.
• Incomplete education details: Leaving out the specialty, university, year of passing or registration details for a postgraduate degree can lead to rejection at screening, especially for Senior Resident and Senior Medical Officer posts.
• Age miscalculated against relaxation: Calculating your age limit without applying the correct category relaxation (SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwD 10 years, as stated in the notification) can lead to an ineligible application. Confirm the base limit in the notification first.
• Wrong category claim: Selecting SC, ST, OBC or PwD without a valid certificate in the prescribed format can result in disqualification at verification. It can also lead to paying the wrong fee, so pick the category that matches your certificate.
• Missing documents at verification: Candidates who cannot produce original degree certificates, mark sheets, category certificates or ID proof at document verification are removed from the process.
• Submitting too late: Starting the form close to the deadline on 13 November 2026 leaves little room for portal delays or payment failures. Complete the fee payment and submission well before the last date.

Selected candidates are called for document verification, where original certificates are checked against the details in the application. The notification does not state whether a medical examination applies, so see official notification for that. The notification does not specify a training period, and posting locations are not listed in the details available here, so check the notification for the place of posting and any joining formalities. The overall timeline from the application window closing to appointment depends on the exam schedule and verification process, and the notification does not give those dates in the details available here.

PGIMER, Chandigarh is a premier institute for postgraduate medical education, research and tertiary patient care in India. It was established in 1962 and is known for its postgraduate training programmes across a wide range of medical specialties. Its mandate covers training doctors, conducting clinical and basic research, and providing specialist care to patients who are referred from across the region.

The institute is a credible employer for medical postgraduates because of its academic standing, its large teaching faculty and its role in clinical research. Candidates who join in teaching or clinical positions gain exposure to a high-volume tertiary setting, which is a major reason doctors apply to posts here.

Senior Residents work in clinical departments, managing patient care, assisting consultants and taking part in teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students. Senior Medical Officers provide clinical services within the institute's hospital structure. Demonstrators support teaching and practical sessions in their departments, with the exact duties depending on the department and the level of the post.

Most of these roles are clinical or teaching roles that involve direct patient or student contact, rather than purely desk work. The notification does not specify uniform requirements, reporting structure or equipment for each post, so see official notification for these details before joining.