AIIMS Rajkot – Walk Into a Top Institute of National Importance With 88 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Vacancies
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot – an Institute of National Importance (INI) established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) – has invited online applications from motivated medical specialists for 88 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts across 29 clinical and pre-clinical departments. The vacancies range from MD/MS to DM/MCh/MDS qualified candidates, with two non-medical M.Sc + Ph.D openings in Anatomy, Biochemistry and Pharmacology. This is a great springboard for postgraduate medicos targeting AIIMS Rajkot or other medical & healthcare government jobs under the Government of India.
The notification (No. AIIMS/RJT/AS/SR/R-2/2026 dated 09 May 2026) sets the last date for online application as 08 June 2026, 4:00 PM. Selected candidates will be engaged at Pay Level 11 + NPA as per the 7th CPC, with allowances admissible to Central Government employees at Rajkot. The initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years (including any previous senior residency) based on performance. This GovtJobsAlert.in guide covers the full department-wise vacancy split, eligibility, fees, selection process and step-by-step application steps for AIIMS Rajkot SR 2026.
Key Highlights — AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026
AIIMS Rajkot offers Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts on the standard Residency Scheme of the Government of India. The recruitment includes backlog as well as anticipated vacancies likely to arise upto 31.12.2026.
- Recruiting Body: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot, Gujarat
- Advertisement No.: AIIMS/RJT/AS/SR/R-2/2026
- Post Name: Senior Resident (Non-Academic)
- Total Vacancies: 88
- Pay Level: Level 11 (7th CPC) + NPA + allowances (for medical candidates)
- Tenure: 1 year (extendable up to 3 years)
- Departments: 29 (Anaesthesiology, Surgery, Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiology, etc.)
- Job Location: AIIMS Rajkot, Gujarat
- Apply Mode: Online (Google Forms)
- Last Date: 08 June 2026, 4:00 PM
Vacancy Breakdown — AIIMS Rajkot SR Recruitment 2026
The 88 posts are spread across 29 departments. Key department-wise distribution is given below; check the official PDF for the complete department-wise reservation matrix (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR).
| Department | Essential Qualification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology | 09 |
| Paediatrics | MD/DNB (Paediatrics) | 05 |
| Trauma & Emergency | MD/MS/DNB (Anaesthesia / EM / GM / GS / Ortho) | 05 |
| General Medicine | MD/DNB (General Medicine) | 04 |
| General Surgery | MS/DNB (General Surgery) | 04 |
| ENT | MS/DNB in Otorhinolaryngology | 04 |
| Microbiology | MD/DNB in Microbiology | 04 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | MD/MS/DNB in Obs & Gyn | 04 |
| Dentistry | MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial / Conservative / Prostho / Paediatric) | 04 |
| Dermatology | MD/DNB Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology | 04 |
| Radiodiagnosis | MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis | 04 |
| Radiation Oncology | MD/DNB in Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology | 04 |
| Orthopaedics | MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) | 03 |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | MD/DNB in Forensic Medicine | 03 |
| Pre-clinical (Anatomy / Biochem / Pharmac / Physiology) | MD/DNB or M.Sc + Ph.D | 08 |
| Other Departments (Burns, Community, Hospital Admin, Nuclear Med, Neuro / Paed / Urology Surgery, etc.) | MD / MS / DNB / MCh / DrNB | 23 |
Grand Total: 88 (SC 9 | ST 3 | OBC 13 | EWS 6 | UR 57)
The above includes anticipated vacancies likely to arise up to 31.12.2026. For pre-clinical departments (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology), both medical (MBBS based) and non-medical (M.Sc + Ph.D) candidates can apply.
Eligibility Criteria — AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026
Educational Qualification
- For Clinical Posts: A post-graduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB/MDS/MCh/DM/DrNB) in the respective discipline from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) / DCI. Browse more post-graduate government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
- For Anatomy / Biochemistry / Pharmacology: M.Sc. in the relevant subject + Ph.D. from a recognised institution; MBBS-qualified candidates may also apply.
- Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination / viva for which result is yet to be declared can apply provisionally; they must clear the qualifying exam by 31.08.2026.
- Government / PSU / autonomous body employees must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
Age Limit
Upper age limit is 45 years on the date of advertisement, relaxable as per Government of India rules:
- OBC-NCL – 3 years (for posts reserved for OBC)
- SC / ST – 5 years (for posts reserved for SC/ST)
- PwBD (≥40% disability) – 10 years (subject to max age 56 years)
- Central Government employees (3+ yrs regular service) – 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers – 5 years
What is the Salary for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
Selected Senior Residents will draw the following emoluments:
- Pay Level: Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (initial Basic ₹67,700 per month)
- Non-Practising Allowance (NPA): Admissible to medical candidates as per Government of India rules
- DA / HRA / TA / Medical: As applicable to Central Government employees at Rajkot
In-hand Salary (approx.): ₹95,000 – ₹1,15,000 per month (Basic + NPA + DA + HRA at Rajkot rates).
Beyond salary, Senior Residents at AIIMS Rajkot enjoy access to a state-of-the-art INI hospital environment, clinical mentoring under senior faculty, leave entitlements, and exposure that strengthens future DM / MCh / faculty career applications.
What is the Selection Process for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
Selection is based on 80:20 weightage between Written Test and Interview. Only the candidates short-listed in the written test will be called for document verification and interview.
- Online Application Screening – Eligibility check against published criteria.
- Written Test – 40 MCQs of 2 marks each, negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer, duration 40 minutes. Visit the exam syllabus page on GovtJobsAlert.in to plan your preparation.
- Document Verification – Originals (degree, NMC registration, OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD certificate, NOC if applicable, etc.) verified before the interview.
- Interview – Departmental Selection Committee interview.
- Final Merit – Combined score with 80% (written) + 20% (interview). Empanelment in order of merit; appointment subject to medical fitness.
How to Apply Online for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026?
- Read the official notification on aiimsrajkot.edu.in carefully and confirm your eligibility.
- Open the online application link: forms.gle/WKM1AcrZ8HwyvZg99.
- Fill in personal, education and department choices (maximum two departments per candidate).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) via the fee link: erp.eshiksa.net/DirectFeesv3/AIIMSRajkotRecruitment.
- Submit the application before 08 June 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Retain a PDF / printout of the filled application and the fee receipt for document verification later.
Documents required at verification stage (originals + 1 self-attested photocopy):
- Printout of online application form
- Application fee payment receipt
- Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence (identity proof)
- Class 10 certificate (DoB proof)
- MBBS / BDS / M.Sc. degree and marksheets
- MD / MS / DNB / MDS / Ph.D. degree, marksheet, attempt and registration certificates
- FMGE certificate (for foreign medical graduates)
- NOC from current employer (if applicable)
- Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC-NCL (issued on or after 01.04.2026), EWS (FY 2026-27), PwBD, Ex-SM
- Research publications, experience certificate (if any)
Important Dates — AIIMS Rajkot SR 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 09 May 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 09 May 2026 (after notification) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 08 June 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Written Test / Interview Date | To be notified on aiimsrajkot.edu.in |
| Qualifying Exam Result Deadline | 31 August 2026 |
Application Fees — AIIMS Rajkot SR 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 (incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | NIL |
Fee is non-refundable and to be paid only online / digitally via the dedicated AIIMS Rajkot fee portal. Applications without the prescribed fee (where applicable) will be summarily rejected.
Essential Links — AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online (Google Form)
- Application Fee Payment Link
- Visit AIIMS Rajkot Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident 2026 is a high-impact career move – Level 11 pay, NPA, and 1–3 years of intense clinical exposure in a brand-new INI hospital. Apply well before the 08 June 2026 deadline and stay tuned to GovtJobsAlert.in for AIIMS exam updates and more Gujarat government job notifications.