AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary and Walk-in Interview Details
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot has invited applications for 64 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts spread over 25 departments. If you have finished your MD, MS, DNB, DrNB or MCh, this is a direct walk-in route with no long wait in between. The pay is Rs 1,29,984 as consolidated salary every month, among the best any resident post offers right now. It is one of the biggest medical and healthcare openings this season.
Be clear about one thing before you start: this is a purely contractual appointment for 6 months, or until the regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier. The online application closes on 03 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and the walk-in interview is on 08 October 2026 from 09:00 AM. Read this guide from GovtJobsAlert.in carefully — the fee portal and the application form are two different links, and unless you are fee-exempt you need both.
Key Highlights of AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
AIIMS Rajkot is an Institution of National Importance set up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. Advertisement AIIMS/RJT/AS/SR/R-3/2026/3194 dated 17 September 2026 fills Senior Resident (Non-Academic) seats from Anaesthesiology to Urology.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot |
| Post Name | Senior Resident (Non-Academic) |
| Total Vacancies | 64 |
| Departments Covered | 25 |
| Salary | Rs 1,29,984 consolidated per month |
| Tenure | 6 months or until the regular incumbent joins |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Job Location | AIIMS Rajkot, Gujarat |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 October 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Walk-in Interview | 08 October 2026 (09:00 AM onwards) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Vacancy 2026: Department-wise Breakup
The reservation split changes by department, so read your own row, not the bottom line. Five departments carry no Unreserved seat at all — Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Pathology. PwBD reservation of 4% is horizontal, so it sits inside these numbers and adds no extra seats; every post is identified as suitable for candidates with a specified disability.
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | SC 1, ST 1, OBC 3, EWS 0, UR 0 | 5 |
| Anatomy | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| Biochemistry | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 1 | 2 |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 1 | 1 |
| Community & Family Medicine | SC 1, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 3 |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 2 | 3 |
| General Medicine | SC 2, ST 1, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 0 | 3 |
| General Surgery | SC 0, ST 1, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 3 |
| Hospital Administration | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | SC 1, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 0 | 2 |
| Ophthalmology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 1 | 2 |
| Orthopaedics | SC 1, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 0 | 2 |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 2, EWS 0, UR 3 | 5 |
| Microbiology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 1 | 1 |
| Neurosurgery | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| Nuclear Medicine | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| Paediatrics | SC 1, ST 1, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 1 | 4 |
| Paediatrics Surgery | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| Pathology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 1, UR 0 | 1 |
| Physiology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 1 | 1 |
| Radio Diagnosis | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 4 | 4 |
| Radiation Oncology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 4 | 4 |
| Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| Trauma & Emergency | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, UR 3 | 4 |
| Urology | SC 0, ST 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, UR 2 | 2 |
| All Departments | SC 7, ST 4, OBC 12, EWS 1, UR 40 | 64 |
The lone EWS seat is in Pathology, and an unfilled EWS post is not carried forward as a backlog — so other categories may apply against it as UR candidates, to be considered if it is otherwise not filled.
What is the Eligibility for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
Educational Qualification
You need a postgraduate medical degree from a recognised university or institute, or an equivalent qualification thereto, in the department you apply for. Every PG degree must come from an institution recognised by the NMC or NDC (DCI), and a Ph.D. must also be from a recognised institution. Anatomy and Biochemistry are the only two departments open to non-medical candidates, alongside MBBS holders. The prescribed qualification is only the minimum and does not by itself entitle anyone to selection in this post-graduate level government job.
| Department | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | MD / DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Anatomy | MD / DNB in Anatomy, or M.Sc. (Anatomy) with Ph.D. |
| Biochemistry | MD / DNB in Biochemistry, or M.Sc. (Biochemistry) with Ph.D. |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | MCh. in Burns & Plastic Surgery, or MS / DNB in General Surgery |
| Community & Family Medicine | MD / DNB in Community Medicine or PSM |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | MD / DNB in Forensic Medicine |
| General Medicine | MD / DNB in General Medicine |
| General Surgery | MS / DNB in General Surgery |
| Hospital Administration | MD / DNB in Hospital Administration |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | MD, MS or DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Ophthalmology | MD, MS or DNB in Ophthalmology |
| Orthopaedics | MS / DNB in Orthopaedics |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | MS / DNB in Otorhinolaryngology |
| Microbiology | MD / DNB in Microbiology |
| Neurosurgery | MCh. or DNB in Neuro-Surgery, or MS / DNB in Surgery |
| Nuclear Medicine | MD / DNB in Nuclear Medicine |
| Paediatrics | MD / DNB in Paediatrics |
| Paediatrics Surgery | MCh. or DNB in Paediatric Surgery, or MS / DNB in Surgery |
| Pathology | MD / DNB in Pathology |
| Physiology | MD / DNB in Physiology |
| Radio Diagnosis | MD / DNB in Radiodiagnosis |
| Radiation Oncology | MD / DNB in Radiotherapy or Radiation Oncology |
| Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank | MD / DNB in Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank |
| Trauma & Emergency | MD, MS or DNB in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics or Trauma & Critical Care |
| Urology | MCh. or DrNB in Urology, or MS in Surgery |
Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit or Relaxation |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 45 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years, only against posts reserved for OBC-NCL |
| SC / ST | 5 years, only against posts reserved for SC or ST |
| PwBD | 10 years, with not less than 40% specified disability, provided the age of the applicant shall not exceed 56 years |
| Central Govt. employees | 5 years, after three years of regular service in the relevant field |
| Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers | 5 years; the period of military service is deducted from actual age |
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The upper age limit is 45 years and the notification fixes no “as on” cut-off date for it, so go by your age at the time of this recruitment and keep date-of-birth proof ready. If you belong to SC, ST or OBC and are also an ex-serviceman, a PwBD candidate or a Central Government employee, you get cumulative relaxation under both categories — but only when you apply against a post reserved for your category.
What is the Salary for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Pay | Rs 1,29,984 per month |
| Nature of Appointment | Contractual — 6 months or until the regular incumbent joins |
| Leave | As per the Central Residency Scheme and Institute policy |
| Private Practice | Prohibited |
| Travelling Allowance | Not paid for the interview or for joining |
Rs 1,29,984 a month is a single consolidated figure, the same in every department, so choose by your speciality and not by the pay.
Be honest about the tenure before you travel. The appointment runs for 6 months or until the regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier, and the notification says plainly that it vests no right to claim permanent absorption or continued contractual appointment, which may be renewed or terminated as the Institute decides. The job is full time, private practice is prohibited, and you work in shifts at any place in the Institute.
What is the Selection Process for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
How you are judged depends on how many people turn up for your department. Where more than six applicants appear, a written test is held and merit follows an 80:20 weightage between written test and interview. Where six or fewer appear, that department is decided on the interview alone, at 100% weightage.
| Stage | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Written Test | Only for departments where more than six applicants appear |
| Document Verification | Before the interview, with originals and one self-attested set |
| Interview | Candidates called in a ratio of 1:6 — six candidates for one post |
| Final Merit | Weighted score out of 100, strictly in order of merit |
| Medical Fitness | Appointment is subject to being declared fit by the Medical Board |
| Written Test Pattern | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 40 multiple choice questions |
| Marks | 2 marks each, 80 marks in all |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Standard |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC, ST and PwBD | 40 |
The standard is a percentage in the written test, marks out of 100 overall, and a percentage in interview-only departments. Where a written test is held, only candidates who secure the minimum reach document verification. Clearing it gives you nothing on its own: merely securing the minimum qualifying marks confers no right to claim selection.
Conditions That Can Cancel Your AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Candidature
These are the lines candidates skip, and every one of them binds you.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| No Objection Certificate | If you serve in a Government institution, autonomous body or PSU, you must produce an NOC at document verification — you will not be permitted for the interview without it |
| Missing documents | Failure to produce any relevant document leads to cancellation of candidature forthwith |
| Fee not paid | An application without the prescribed fee, unless you are exempted, shall be summarily rejected |
| No correction facility | Once you submit the online form, no change or correction in any detail will be considered later |
| Wrong mode | Applications received through any mode other than the online link shall not be accepted |
| Missing certificate | In the absence of a relevant and valid certificate you shall not be allowed any benefit of reservation or relaxation, though you may still be considered as a UR candidate |
| Stale OBC-NCL certificate | The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026; an FY 2025-26 certificate counts only along with the receipt of your renewal application |
| EWS certificate year | The Income and Asset Certificate must be valid for the year 2026-27, in the format prescribed by the DoPT |
| Relaxed standards | Reserved candidates who qualify on relaxed standards are counted against their own category vacancies only, whatever their merit position |
| Marriage rule | A person who has contracted a marriage with someone having a spouse living, or who having a spouse living has married another, shall not be eligible for appointment unless exempted by the Central Government |
| Canvassing | Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification |
| Conviction | You should not have been convicted by any court of law |
| False information | False or wilfully suppressed information makes you liable to be removed from service, with such action as the authority deems fit |
| Misconduct | Without prejudice to criminal, legal or disciplinary action, using unfair means, impersonation, misbehaving with officials or obstructing the recruitment makes you liable to be disqualified |
| Mistake found later | If an inadvertent mistake in the selection process is detected at any stage, even after the appointment letter is issued, the Institute may modify or withdraw any communication made to you |
| Vacancy changes | The competent authority may change the number of vacancies, withdraw the process in full or in part, and reject any application without assigning reasons |
| Non-selection | No correspondence or query about the process, schedule, result or reasons for non-selection will be entertained |
How to Apply Online for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The notification prints two links side by side — one for the fee, one for the form — and never numbers the steps. The order below is the practical one, for two stated reasons: there is no provision to correct the online form once submitted, and the fee receipt is a document you must produce at verification. Paying first puts that receipt in hand before you fill a form you cannot edit.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep your PG degree, registration certificate, category certificate and, if you are in service, your NOC ready |
| 2 | Pay the fee of Rs 1,180 on the fee payment portal, unless you are exempted (link in Essential Links below) |
| 3 | Open the online application link and fill every field of the form correctly |
| 4 | Submit the form before 03 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| 5 | Save a PDF or printout of the submitted form and of the fee payment receipt |
| 6 | Carry both, with originals and one self-attested set of all documents, to the walk-in on 08 October 2026 |
You may apply to a maximum of two departments, each with a separate application and a separate fee where it applies. No hard copy goes anywhere by post. If your department is likely to cross six applicants, the written test becomes real for you — our exam preparation strategy guides are a good place to begin.
What are the Important Dates for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 17 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 03 October 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Document verification | Before the interview on 08 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 08 October 2026 (09:00 AM onwards) |
The notification announces neither an application start date nor a written test date — that schedule, if needed, goes up only on the AIIMS Rajkot website. Five days separate the last date and the interview, so book your travel early.
What is the Application Fee for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL and EWS (male candidates) | Rs 1,180 (including GST) |
| SC, ST and PwBD | Exempted |
| All women candidates | Exempted |
The fee is paid only in online or digital mode on the separate portal. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor held in reserve for any other examination.
Essential Links for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Pay Application Fee for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Visit AIIMS Rajkot Official Website
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If your PG degree fits one of these departments, this walk-in is worth the trip — you will know where you stand in weeks, not months. Just go in with open eyes about the six-month tenure. Apply before 03 October 2026, 11:00 AM, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Gujarat government job updates.