GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, Junior Resident, Demonstrator & Other Posts 2026: Eligibility, Pay and Test Dates
If you hold an MBBS, BDS or a postgraduate medical degree, this one is for you. GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 is open. Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh has invited online applications for 242 vacancies on tenure basis. The posts include Senior Resident, Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS), Demonstrator, Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and Casualty Medical Officer. The starting basic pay ranges from ₹53,100 to ₹67,700 plus 20% NPA, and the jobs are in Chandigarh.
The last date to apply is 28 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM, and the written test is on 3 and 4 November 2026. Read the section for your own post carefully, because the rules differ a lot between posts. You can also browse more medical and healthcare government jobs and other Chandigarh government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
What Are the Key Highlights of GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | GMCH-2EA1/R/October-2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Nature of Job | Tenure basis (not permanent) |
| Job Location | Sector 32-B, Chandigarh |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
This is a tenure recruitment; none of these posts is permanent. Senior Resident and similar posts run for a maximum of 3 years, and Junior Resident for 1 year, counting previous experience.
How Many Vacancies Are There in GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
The total of 242 matches the sum of all 54 rows below, and the notification’s own category totals add up to the same figure. The table shows Gen, SC, OBC and EWS seats for each post. The notification has no ST column. Several rows have no seat at all for some categories, so check your own row before you apply.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident – Anaesthesia | Gen 7 / SC 1 / OBC 3 / EWS 1 | 12 |
| Senior Resident – Anatomy | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident – Biochemistry | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 4 |
| Senior Resident – Cardiology | Gen 4 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident – CTVS | Gen 5 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident – Cardiac Anaesthesia | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Community Medicine | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Dentistry | Gen 4 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident – Dermatology | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident – Emergency Medicine | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 4 |
| Senior Resident – Endocrinology | Gen 1 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident – ENT | Gen 3 / SC 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident – Forensic Medicine | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – General Medicine | Gen 5 / SC 1 / OBC 2 / EWS 0 | 8 |
| Senior Resident – General Surgery | Gen 11 / SC 3 / OBC 4 / EWS 1 | 19 |
| Senior Resident – Hospital Administration | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – IHBT | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Medical Gastroenterology | Gen 1 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident – Microbiology | Gen 0 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident – Neonatology | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident – Neurology | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Neuro Surgery | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident – Nuclear Medicine | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Gen 6 / SC 2 / OBC 3 / EWS 1 | 12 |
| Senior Resident – Ophthalmology | Gen 4 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident – Orthopaedics | Gen 6 / SC 1 / OBC 2 / EWS 1 | 10 |
| Senior Resident – Paediatrics | Gen 4 / SC 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident – Pathology | Gen 0 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident – Pharmacology | Gen 1 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident – Physiology | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Plastic Surgery | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Psychiatry | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident – Radiation Oncology | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident – Radio diagnosis | Gen 4 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Senior Resident – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases | Gen 5 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident – Urology | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine) | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery) | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Resident Anaesthetist | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 4 |
| Resident Pathologist | Gen 1 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Demonstrator – Anatomy | Gen 2 / SC 1 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Demonstrator – Biochemistry | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Demonstrator – Community Medicine | Gen 3 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 4 |
| Demonstrator – Forensic Medicine | Gen 4 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Demonstrator – Microbiology | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Demonstrator – Pathology | Gen 4 / SC 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Demonstrator – Pharmacology | Gen 1 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Demonstrator – Physiology | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Demonstrator – Transfusion Medicine | Gen 2 / SC 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Emergency Medical Officer – Forensic Medicine | Gen 5 / SC 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI) | Gen 5 / SC 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 7 |
| Junior Resident – MBBS | Gen 14 / SC 4 / OBC 7 / EWS 2 | 27 |
| Junior Resident – BDS (Dentistry) | Gen 3 / SC 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Grand Total | All categories | 242 |
| Post Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident (37 departments) | 157 |
| Junior Resident (MBBS 27, BDS 5) | 32 |
| Demonstrator (9 departments) | 30 |
| Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI) | 7 |
| Emergency Medical Officer | 6 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine and General Surgery) | 4 |
| Resident Anaesthetist | 4 |
| Resident Pathologist | 2 |
Lady Medical Officer (LMO) is named in the notification, but it has no separate row in the vacancy table, so we cannot give you an LMO seat count. The numbers are tentative and can go up or down, and they include future vacancies that will arise when tenures end. 1% of Senior Resident posts are reserved for orthopaedically handicapped persons (non-surgical), if available. If EWS seats are not filled, they will be filled from the General category.
What Is the Eligibility for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist | Postgraduate medical degree (MD, MS, DNB, MCh, DM) or equivalent in the concerned specialty, registered with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council |
| Demonstrator, Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer, Lady Medical Officer | MBBS, with preference to PG degree holders |
| Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS) | MBBS or BDS, registered with a State Medical Council or MCI, with the one-year rotary internship done or likely to be completed by 31 December 2026 |
Now read the “not eligible” lines, because they cost candidates their fee. Anyone who has already completed three years as a Senior Resident is not eligible for the Senior Resident post. Anyone who has already done one year of Junior Residency is not eligible for Junior Resident. Persons who worked at GMCH earlier and were dispensed with for misconduct or otherwise are not eligible to apply.
For Demonstrator, a candidate with an M.Sc. (Medical) in the concerned subject from a medical institute is considered only if medical candidates are not available. Only 1 Demonstrator post in Physiology is open to non-medical candidates, and that too only if no medical candidate is available. There is no Demonstrator post for non-medical candidates in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology. If such a candidate applies there, they will be declared Not Eligible straightway and the fee will not be refunded.
If you hold a PG degree and fit more than one department, you can select several departments in the same form. You will sit one test based on your PG subject, and your merit counts for every department you chose. MBBS candidates for Demonstrator, Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer, Lady Medical Officer and Junior Resident need not choose a department while applying. A common merit list is made, and they pick a speciality at the interview, if it is available.
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 28 October 2026. The notification gives no minimum age.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist | 45 years |
| Demonstrator, Emergency Medical Officer, Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI) | 37 years |
| Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS) | 30 years |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (as per Chandigarh Administration rules) | 3 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| Government servants applying through proper channel (not for Junior Resident) | 5 years |
| Widows, deserted women and judicially separated women who have not remarried (not for Junior Resident) | 10 years |
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The relaxation is given only for posts reserved for that category. An SC or OBC candidate applying against an unreserved post is not entitled to any age relaxation.
What Is the Salary for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Basic Pay (first cell) |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist | ₹67,700 (Level 11) plus 20% NPA |
| Emergency Medical Officer, Medical Officer, Lady Medical Officer | ₹56,100 (Level 10, 7th CPC) plus allowances |
| Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS) | ₹56,100 (Level 10, 7th CPC) plus allowances |
| Demonstrator | ₹53,100 (Level 9) plus allowances |
These are the minimum pay figures from the Pay Matrix. Allowances are paid as admissible from time to time, and the notification does not state a gross figure.
What Is the Selection Process for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written test | Held in Chandigarh only |
| Merit list | Prepared on the basis of the written test |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are called; date will be intimated later |
The notification does not give the exam pattern, syllabus or marking scheme, so watch the GMCH website for these details. Only the candidates with a valid application get an e-Admit Card, which you download from the GMCH website using your registration number or application ID and date of birth. It is not sent by post. At the interview, carry all original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies. Plan your preparation early, and check the exam calendar for other tests.
How to Apply Online for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the GMCH website (link in Essential Links below) and click the “Vacancies” link |
| 2 | Fill in the online form and, if you hold a PG degree, select your departments |
| 3 | Upload all certificates and a JPEG photograph of not more than 15 KB |
| 4 | Pay the application fee online, only once even for many posts |
| 5 | Submit and keep a printout showing your Registration Number or Application ID |
Use your own valid personal email ID and keep it active, because all recruitment information is given online only. Applications sent in any other way are rejected straightway. A candidate already in government service must upload a No Objection Certificate from the present employer, failing which the application will not be entertained. The same certificate is needed at the interview, or you will not be allowed to appear.
What Are the Important Dates for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 1 day after publication of the advertisement (exact date not printed) |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM |
| Written test: Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, Demonstrator (PG) | 3 November 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Written test: Demonstrator, Medical Officer, Lady Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer (MBBS) and Junior Resident | 4 November 2026, from 11:00 AM (exact time on e-Admit Card) |
| Declaration of result | 10 November 2026 |
| Interview | Date will be intimated later |
| Junior Resident tenure begins | 1 January 2027 |
What Is the Application Fee for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC candidates | ₹250 plus bank charges, if any |
| All other categories | ₹500 plus bank charges, if any |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Exempted |
| Candidates sponsored by the Regional Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh | Exempted |
The fee is non-refundable and can be paid online only. A cheque, demand draft, cash, banker cheque or money order will not be accepted. Pay only once if you apply for more than one post or department.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Provisional candidature | If you do not meet the eligibility or are overage, your candidature is rejected straightway and you will not be called for interview |
| Right to cancel | GMCH may reject or cancel any application, or withdraw posts, without notice, and no fee is refunded |
| Caste certificate | SC, OBC and EWS claims are considered only with a certificate from the competent authority |
| OBC benefit in Chandigarh | You and your parents must belong to the community claimed, and you must belong to UT Chandigarh. A migrant gets OBC benefit of the home State, not of Chandigarh |
| Tenure | No extension under any circumstances, and services can be terminated without assigning any reason if work or conduct is not satisfactory |
| Travel and letters | No TA/DA is paid for the test or interview, and no separate letter is sent |
Essential Links for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advertisement, 242 Posts)
- Apply Online for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 (Vacancies section)
- Visit GMCH Chandigarh Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Chandigarh Govt Jobs
If you are a doctor looking for a government hospital job in Chandigarh, do not wait for the last day. Check your post, your age on 28 October 2026 and your department, then apply by 28 October 2026, 4:00 PM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the admit card, result and every other update, and see all post graduate government jobs there too.