IGIMS Patna Junior Resident Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Postal Apply Guide
The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna has invited applications for 109 Junior Resident (Non-Academic) posts for the 2026 session. It is a one-year tenure post with entry pay of Rs 56,100 per month at Level 10 plus NPA and other allowances. If you are an MBBS doctor looking for medical and healthcare government jobs, this is worth a close look.
There is no online form here. You download the form, fill it in and send it by post with a demand draft, so it must reach the institute by 30 November 2026, 4:00 pm. Only candidates who appeared in NEET-PG 2026 and did not get a seat can apply. Read every section of this article on GovtJobsAlert.in before you post anything.
Key Highlights of IGIMS Patna Junior Resident Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna (autonomous institute of Govt. of Bihar) |
| Post | Junior Resident (Non-Academic), different departments except Dentistry |
| Total Vacancies | 109 |
| Advertisement No. | Adv. No. 03/Jr. Resident (N/A)/IGIMS/Estt./2026 |
| Pay | Rs 56,100 per month (Level 10) + NPA + allowances |
| Tenure | One year |
| Job Location | IGIMS and Medical College, Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by registered post, speed post or courier |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, 4:00 pm |
How Many Vacancies Are There in IGIMS Patna Junior Resident Recruitment 2026?
There is one post, so the table below shows the category-wise seats as printed in the notification. Women’s seats are counted inside each category.
| Category | Vacancies | Of which Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 44 | 15 |
| EWS | 11 | 4 |
| BC | 13 | 5 |
| EBC | 19 | 7 |
| SC | 17 | 6 |
| ST | 1 | – |
| WBC | 4 | – |
| Total | 109 |
Seats reserved for persons with disability: VI 1, DD 1, OH 1, MD 2. There are 2 seats for grandsons, granddaughters and maternal grandsons or granddaughters of Freedom Fighters. The institute says the number of vacancies in each department may go up or down, so the final seats in your department can differ from this table. Check your own category before you apply: the notification keeps its reserved seats for Bihar domicile candidates only, and that rule is explained in the reservation section below.
What Is the Eligibility for IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | MBBS including completion of Internship, or an equivalent degree recognised by NMC |
| Entrance score | Must have appeared in NEET-PG 2026 but not got admission to any Medical College under Govt. of Bihar rules |
| Number of terms | Only one term is allowed per candidate |
| Experience | Work in Armed Forces, Central or State Health Services and Private Nursing Homes counts as equal to Junior Residency (Non-Academic) |
Please note the one-term rule carefully. If you join and leave at any time, it counts as one full term, however short your stay was. So if you have already served a term, you cannot count on a second one. Also remember that the post is meant only for doctors who took NEET-PG 2026 and did not get admission to a Medical College under Bihar rules, so a candidate who already got a seat does not meet this condition.
The notification does not mention an age limit.
If you are working anywhere, you must attach a No Objection Certificate from your employer. If you are not employed, you must state in writing that you are neither employed nor doing any course anywhere. You must also send a declaration on whether you filled the declaration form and appeared before the NMC team for 2026-27 in any Medical College.
What Is the Salary of IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 10 of the Pay Matrix |
| Entry pay | Rs 56,100 per month |
| Other pay | NPA and other allowances as per Institute rule |
| Housing | Staying on campus is compulsory if accommodation is given; if not, HRA is paid as per rule |
The post is non-practising. Private practice of any kind, direct or indirect, including running a laboratory, is strictly prohibited, and the appointment will be ended if a candidate is found guilty. Duties are fixed by the institute from time to time in the interest of patient care and include emergency duties.
What Is the Application Fee for IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Category | Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| UR, EWS, BC and WBC | Rs 1,000 |
| EBC, SC and ST | Rs 250 |
The fee goes as a Demand Draft in favour of “Director, IGIMS, Patna”, payable at Patna. The notification calls it the non-refundable cost of the application form. One small point: the first page does not name WBC in the fee line, but the general instructions put WBC at Rs 1,000.
What Is the Selection Process for IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit basis | Selection and appointment according to NEET-PG 2026 score |
| Department allotment | By vacancy in the department, merit-cum-choice and need of the institute |
| Panel | The selection panel is valid for 12 months only |
The notification also mentions counselling, with no TA/DA for attending it or joining. Mere selection does not give you a right to appointment, and the Director can accept or reject any or all applications without giving a reason, or cancel the advertisement. At the end of the first 6 months, each Junior Resident is assessed, and the appointment is ended if performance is not satisfactory. For similar results later, keep an eye on results.
What Are the Important Dates for IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 (handwritten on the forwarding memo) |
| Last date for the form to reach IGIMS | 30 November 2026, 4:00 pm |
| EWS certificate must be issued after | 1 April 2026 |
The notification does not give a start date for applications. Plan your post well ahead, because the notification says the application with the fee must reach the Director on or before the last date.
Who Gets Reservation in IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Bihar domicile | Reservation benefit is for Bihar State domicile only; applicants from outside Bihar are not entitled to it; bring a domicile certificate where applicable |
| BC / EBC | Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Bihar Govt. format, issued not earlier than one year from the date of advertisement |
| EWS | Certificate must be issued after 1 April 2026 |
| SC, ST, EWS and PwD | Certificate must come from authorities prescribed by Govt. of Bihar |
| No eligible EWS candidate | An Unreserved candidate may be considered for that department |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
Leave and Service Conditions
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leave | 2.5 days for each completed month, credited on the 15th of every month |
| Continuous leave | Usually a maximum of 5 days, with HOD approval |
| Absence without information | More than 7 days leads to termination |
| Quitting midway | One month’s prior notice, or deposit of one month’s salary |
Leave without permission or beyond the permitted period is treated as absence and dealt with as extra-ordinary leave, even if leave is due. That period does not count towards experience. All leave must be sanctioned before you proceed on it, except in a medical emergency, where the HOD must be informed in writing within 48 hours. No leave except for medical emergencies is allowed during the notice period.
How to Apply Offline for IGIMS Patna Junior Resident 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form from the IGIMS website (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Fill it in and attach a recent passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Make a Demand Draft of Rs 1,000 or Rs 250 as per your category, in favour of “Director, IGIMS, Patna”, payable at Patna |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of your certificates and the NOC or the written declaration |
| 5 | Send everything by registered post, speed post or courier to The Director, IGIMS, Sheikhpura, Patna-14 (Bihar) |
Self-attested copies required: 10th certificate for date of birth, 12th certificate, all MBBS mark-sheets, degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET-PG 2026 score card, caste certificate (EWS/SC/ST), Non-Creamy Layer certificate (BC/EBC), PwD certificate, Freedom Fighters certificate and BMC/NMC registration certificate.
The institute asks candidates to check its website regularly, because no separate information will be published about any update or corrigendum. Many Bihar jobs are listed in Bihar government jobs on our site.
Essential Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download IGIMS Patna Junior Resident (Non-Academic) Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit IGIMS Patna Junior Resident (Non-Academic) Official Website |
| Telegram | Join our Telegram Channel |
| Bihar Telegram | Join Bihar Government Jobs Telegram Channel |
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If you are an MBBS doctor who sat NEET-PG 2026 without getting a seat, this one-year post gives you hospital experience at Rs 56,100 a month. Get your Non-Creamy Layer or EWS certificate and demand draft ready early, post the set so it reaches IGIMS by 30 November 2026, 4:00 pm, and keep checking the institute website for changes.