GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident & MO Recruitment 2026: Walk-In Interview Guide for 100 Posts
Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh has released Advertisement No. GMCH-EA1/April/2026/16005 dated 13 April 2026 inviting Indian national PG medical graduates to a Walk-In-Interview for filling up 100 tenure posts of Senior Resident, Casualty Medical Officer (CMO), Resident Anaesthetist and Resident Pathologist across 35 departments. The interview is scheduled on 20 April 2026 at the Office of Director Principal, Block-D, GMCH-32, Chandigarh. Candidates holding MD / MS / DNB / DM / MCh in the concerned specialty and registered with MCI or State Medical Council are eligible for these central government medical & healthcare jobs in a premier tertiary care teaching hospital under the Chandigarh Administration.
Pay is fixed at the 1st Cell of Level-11 (Rs. 67,700/-) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus NPA @ 20% as per Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016. Appointment is on tenure basis for 6 months, extendable. Application fee is Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC) payable on the spot. The last date for application submission is 11:00 A.M. on 20 April 2026 — the same day as the interview. This article covers every important detail — department-wise vacancies, eligibility, documents, interview process and how to apply.
Key Highlights — GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026
Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Sector-32, Chandigarh is a premier tertiary care teaching hospital and medical education institute under the Department of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh Administration. GMCH offers UG and PG medical courses and provides super-specialty clinical care across 35+ clinical and para-clinical departments. These Senior Resident / CMO / Resident Anaesthetist / Resident Pathologist posts are short-tenure openings for PG medical graduates looking for hands-on super-specialty experience. Candidates interested in more government jobs in Chandigarh may bookmark this page.
- Organisation: Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
- Advertisement No.: GMCH-EA1/April/2026/16005 dated 13 April 2026
- Total Vacancies: 100 (Gen: 59, SC: 5, OBC: 32, EWS: 4)
- Posts: Senior Resident (91) + CMO (3) + Resident Anaesthetist (1) + Resident Pathologist (2)
- Pay: ₹67,700/- (Level-11) + NPA @ 20%
- Tenure: 6 months, extendable as per requirement
- Age Limit: 45 years (as on 01.01.2026)
- Application Fee: ₹500/- (Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹250/- (SC)
- Application Mode: Offline / Walk-In Interview only
- Walk-In Date: 20 April 2026 (application up to 11:00 A.M., interview at 2:00 P.M.)
- Job Location: GMCH, Sector-32, Chandigarh (UT)
GMCH Chandigarh Vacancy Details 2026 — Department-Wise Breakdown
Total 100 posts are distributed across 35 departments — 91 Senior Resident posts, 3 Casualty Medical Officer posts, 1 Resident Anaesthetist post and 2 Resident Pathologist posts. Category-wise totals across all posts: Gen 59, SC 5, OBC 32, EWS 4 = 100.
Senior Resident Posts (91 Vacancies)
| Department | Total Posts | Category Split (Gen/SC/OBC/EWS) |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 7 | 1/1/4/1 |
| Anatomy | 4 | 3/0/1/0 |
| Biochemistry | 4 | 3/0/1/0 |
| Cardiac Anaesthesia | 1 | 0/0/1/0 |
| Cardiology | 4 | 2/0/1/1 |
| Community Medicine | 3 | 3/0/0/0 |
| CTVS | 9 | 5/1/2/1 |
| Emergency Medicine | 3 | 2/0/1/0 |
| Endocrinology | 1 | 1/0/0/0 |
| ENT | 2 | 1/0/1/0 |
| Forensic Medicine | 2 | 1/0/1/0 |
| General Medicine | 2 | 1/0/1/0 |
| General Surgery | 8 | 3/2/3/0 |
| Hospital Administration | 2 | 1/0/0/1 |
| IHBT | 2 | 2/0/0/0 |
| Microbiology | 1 | 0/0/1/0 |
| Neonatology | 1 | 1/0/0/0 |
| Neurology | 1 | 1/0/0/0 |
| Neuro Surgery | 2 | 2/0/0/0 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 2 | 2/0/0/0 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 3 | 1/0/2/0 |
| Ophthalmology | 4 | 3/0/1/0 |
| Orthopaedics | 6 | 3/0/3/0 |
| Pathology | 1 | 0/0/1/0 |
| Paediatrics | 3 | 1/0/2/0 |
| Physiology | 3 | 2/0/1/0 |
| Plastic Surgery | 1 | 1/0/0/0 |
| Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | 2 | 1/0/1/0 |
| Radio-diagnosis | 3 | 1/1/1/0 |
| TB & Respiratory Diseases | 5 | 4/0/1/0 |
| Urology | 2 | 2/0/0/0 |
Other Posts (9 Vacancies)
| Post | Department | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty Medical Officer (CMO) | General Medicine | 1 |
| Casualty Medical Officer (CMO) | General Surgery | 2 |
| Resident Anaesthetist | Anaesthesia | 1 |
| Resident Pathologist | Pathology | 2 |
Number of vacancies is tentative and can increase or decrease. Candidates belonging to their own category only will be considered against the aforesaid vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria — GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Applicable to all posts (Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist): Postgraduate Medical Degree i.e. M.D. / M.S. / DNB / M.Ch. / D.M. OR equivalent in the concerned specialty (recognised by MCI) and registered either with Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council.
- MD / MS / DNB in the concerned specialty for Senior Resident posts (Anaesthesia, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obs & Gyn, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Radio-diagnosis, TB & Respiratory Diseases, etc.)
- DM in the super-specialty for Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Neonatology, Nuclear Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care
- M.Ch. in the super-specialty for CTVS, Neuro Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Cardiac Anaesthesia
- MD Pathology / Microbiology for IHBT, Microbiology, Resident Pathologist
- MBBS + MD / DNB General Medicine / Surgery for CMO posts
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible
- Candidates who have completed three years tenure of Senior Residency are NOT eligible for Senior Resident posts
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Upper age limit: 45 years for all posts.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years (per Chandigarh Admin orders 07.08.2025 & 04.09.2024) |
| Government Servants | 5 Years (through proper channel) |
| Widows / Deserted / Judicially Separated (not remarried) | 10 Years |
Important: SC/OBC candidates applying against Un-Reserved posts are NOT entitled to any age relaxation.
Salary — GMCH Chandigarh Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist & Pathologist 2026
Selected candidates will draw the following emoluments as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and Central Government Services (R. Pay) Rules 2016:
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (1st Cell of Level-11) | ₹67,700/- |
| Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) | 20% of Basic |
| Plus other allowances (DA/HRA/TA) | As per Central Govt. rules |
Tenure of Appointment: 6 months from date of joining, extendable as per requirement or till a regular incumbent joins through regular selection (Senior Residency cannot exceed 3 years total).
What is the Selection Process for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
The selection process is a single-stage Walk-In-Interview on 20 April 2026 — no written examination, no online application shortlisting, no CBT. Merit is decided by interview performance and document verification.
- Document submission at Establishment Branch-II, Block-D, GMCH-32 up to 11:00 A.M. on 20 April 2026
- Application scrutiny by the Selection Committee
- Walk-In-Interview at 2:00 P.M. on 20 April 2026 at Office of Director Principal, Room 210, Level-2, Block-D
- Merit list preparation post interview
- Offer of appointment on tenure basis (6 months)
No TA/DA will be paid for the Walk-In-Interview. Documents required at interview: application form (prescribed format), self-attested photocopies + originals of MBBS marksheets, PG degree, MCI/State Medical Council registration, internship certificate, caste/EWS certificate, NOC (for Government servants), passport-size photograph, and application fee.
How to Apply for GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
Application is strictly offline walk-in — there is no online application portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit the GMCH Chandigarh official website — https://gmch.gov.in/
- Navigate to Careers / Recruitment and download the prescribed application form for Senior Resident / CMO / Resident Anaesthetist / Resident Pathologist
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS completely, affix recent passport-size photograph
- If applying for more than one post/department, mention posts in order of preference in the form — pay application fee only ONCE
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates (MBBS marksheets, PG degree, MCI registration, DOB proof, caste/EWS certificate, internship certificate)
- Government servants must attach NOC (or letter requesting NOC issuance) from present employer
- Carry originals of all documents for verification on 20 April 2026
- Arrange application fee — Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC) to be deposited on the spot via Demand Draft as per form
- Report to Establishment Branch-II, Block-D, GMCH-32, Chandigarh with completed application before 11:00 A.M. on 20 April 2026
- Appear for Walk-In-Interview at 2:00 P.M. in Office of Director Principal, Room No. 210, Level-2, Block-D, GMCH, Chandigarh
Candidates already in Government service must route their application through proper channel with NOC attached or submit NOC within 3 days of interview.
Application Fee & Important Dates
Application Fee (non-refundable, payable on the spot via Demand Draft on 20 April 2026):
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC | ₹250/- |
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Notification Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Age Limit Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline | 11:00 A.M. on 20 April 2026 |
| Walk-In-Interview Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Interview Reporting Time | 2:00 P.M. |
| Fee Payment | On the spot (20 April 2026) |
Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- GMCH Chandigarh Official Website
- More Medical & Healthcare Government Jobs
- Government Jobs in Chandigarh
- Government Jobs in Punjab
GMCH Chandigarh offers a strong academic environment, Level-11 pay, and structured 3-year residency exposure — ideal for young MBBS/MD doctors starting their career. Keep your MCI/NMC registration, MBBS/MD certificates, and internship completion documents ready. Apply well before 5 May 2026 and visit GovtJobsAlert.in for more medical recruitment updates and Chandigarh government job alerts.