IGIMS Patna Senior Resident Paediatrics Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview, Eligibility & Documents
Are you a paediatrician looking for a government posting in Bihar’s capital? The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna has announced a walk-in interview for 6 vacancies of Senior Resident (Ad-hoc, 89 days) in the Department of Paediatrics. This is Advt. No. 03/PAEDI/2026, dated 16 October 2026.
There is no online form here. You download the proforma, fill it in and bring it to the walk-in interview on 4 November 2026. Reporting closes at 10:00 AM sharp. Read this guide fully, because a missing NOC or a wrong fee mode can cost you the seat. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Bihar government jobs.
Key Highlights — IGIMS Patna Senior Resident Paediatrics Recruitment 2026
IGIMS Patna is an autonomous institute of the Government of Bihar and a statutory university created by an Act of the Bihar State Legislature. The department needs Senior Residents urgently, so it will appoint them on an ad-hoc basis for 89 days, until the regular 3-year senior residency recruitment is completed.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | IGIMS, Sheikhpura, Patna-14 |
| Post | Senior Resident (Ad-hoc, 89 days) – Paediatrics |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay | Pay + NPA (amount not printed) |
| Job Location | Patna, Bihar |
| Walk-in Date | 4 November 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown — IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | UR | 2 |
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | EWS | 1 |
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | BC | 1 |
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | SC | 2 |
There are no seats shown for EBC or ST in the breakup. The notice says the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservation is as per Bihar Government rules, with 4% horizontal reservation for PwD (including OPH). If no eligible female candidate is available where a female seat applies, a male may be considered. If no eligible EWS candidate is available, an unreserved candidate may be considered.
What is the Eligibility for IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic degree | Medical qualification included in Schedule I & II of the NMC Act |
| Postgraduate | NMC-recognised MD/DNB Paediatrics |
| Registration | Central or State Medical Council |
The notice also says the qualification is only the minimum. It does not automatically make you eligible for the interview. This is a job for medical and healthcare graduates who already hold a postgraduate degree.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 45 years as on 3 November 2026. No minimum age is stated.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| EBC/BC | 3 years |
| Female (all categories) | 3 years |
| Persons working in Govt. institutions | As per rule |
| PwD | As per Bihar Govt. rules |
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Important: reservation benefit is only for Bihar domicile candidates. Applicants from outside Bihar are not entitled to reservation.
What is the Salary for IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026?
The notice does not print any pay level or amount. It says only: “In addition to Pay + NPA, other allowances will be admissible as per rule.” So we cannot give you a rupee figure, and we will not guess one. Please confirm the exact pay with the department before you travel.
- Pay + NPA: as per rule (no figure printed)
- Other allowances: admissible as per rule
- Housing: stay on campus is compulsory if accommodation is provided; if not provided, HRA is admissible as per rule
- TA/DA: not admissible for attending the interview or for joining
Some conditions matter before you accept. The post is non-practising, and private practice of any kind, direct or indirect, including a laboratory, is strictly prohibited. If found guilty, the appointment will be terminated and a penalty imposed. Selected candidates must also sign a legal bond. If you quit midway, you repay one month’s emoluments for every year of the senior residency not completed.
What is the Selection Process for IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026?
The Selection Committee will choose candidates based on bio-data and interview. Documents are verified on the day of the interview. Marks are given as per this scheme.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 10 (minus 2 for each failure) |
| MD/DNB | 10 (minus 5 for each failure) |
| Additional qualification | 10 |
| Publication | 10 (6 for PubMed at 2 each, 4 for others at 2 each) |
| Poster presentation | 10 (printed as 2 marks each, maximum 6 marks) |
| Academic award | 10 (2 marks each, maximum 10) |
| Specialised training | 10 (3 months: 2; 3 to 6 months: 5; over 6 months: 10) |
| Project (extra/intramural) | 10 |
| Subject knowledge | 20 |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR | 50 |
| BC/EBC/EWS | 45 |
| SC/ST | 40 |
Merit selection does not give a right of appointment. The Institute keeps the right to appoint the candidates recommended. The result will be notified later on the IGIMS website; see our results page too.
How to Apply for IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026 Walk-in Interview?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application proforma from the IGIMS website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill it in correctly. Once submitted, no changes are allowed |
| 3 | Get a Demand Draft of the fee in favour of “The Director, IGIMS, Patna” |
| 4 | Pack originals plus one set of self-attested copies of all documents |
| 5 | Employed? Take an NOC from your employer. Not employed? Write a declaration that you are neither employed nor doing any course |
| 6 | Attach a declaration on whether you filled the Declaration form and appeared before the NMC team this year for any medical college |
| 7 | Report at the Paediatrics Seminar Room, 5th Floor, Medical College Building, IGIMS, Patna-14 from 8:30 AM; no reporting after 10:00 AM |
Do not forget your recent colour passport photo, Aadhar card, date-of-birth certificate, MBBS and MD/DNB certificates, internship certificate, and UG and PG NMC/State registration certificates. Add category certificates if you claim reservation: BC/EBC non-creamy layer (Form-X) issued within 1 year of the interview, EWS issued after 1 April 2026, and SC, ST, EWS and PwD certificates from authorities prescribed by the Government of Bihar. Employed candidates without an NOC will not be considered for interview, and the originals must be shown at verification.
Reach early, keep your Demand Draft safe, and carry a spare set of photocopies. Doctors from outside Bihar can attend too, but they are treated as unreserved candidates.
What are the Important Dates for IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 8:30 AM onwards, 4 November 2026 (last reporting 10:00 AM) |
| Walk-in Interview | 4 November 2026, 9:30 AM onwards |
| Result | To be notified later on the IGIMS website |
What is the Application Fee for IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / BC | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST / EBC | Rs. 250 |
This is the non-refundable cost of the application form, payable only by Demand Draft in favour of The Director, IGIMS, Patna. Cash, cheque, money order, postal order, pay order, banker’s cheque and postal stamps are not accepted, and such applications are summarily rejected. Each candidate needs a separate application with a separate fee. Canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
Essential Links — IGIMS Senior Resident Paediatrics 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit IGIMS Patna Senior Resident (Paediatrics) Official Website
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If you hold an MD/DNB in Paediatrics, this walk-in is worth planning for. Reach the venue early, because the gate for reporting shuts at 10:00 AM on 4 November 2026, and keep every original ready. The Director may reject any application or cancel the advertisement, so carry complete papers. Find more openings on GovtJobsAlert.in and in our Bihar jobs section.