PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: 60 Vacancies from Sanitation Staff to Doctor Posts
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh has opened 60 posts on direct recruitment under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/053/2026/2192. This is a central government institute working under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the pay here runs all the way from Level-1 to Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The single biggest opening is Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III, which alone takes 54 of the 60 posts. If you are a matric pass hunting for 10th pass government jobs, start with that row. The window is open from 3 September to 19 October 2026.
Six other posts are on offer as well, and they ask for completely different things — a doctor, a computer programmer, a pharmacist, a library attendant, an animal attendant and a barber. Three of these posts are not at Chandigarh at all. They sit at the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur, Punjab, and that decides where you will actually work for the rest of your service. Read the post-wise tables on GovtJobsAlert.in before you pay anything, because the fee is charged separately for every single post you apply to.
What Are the Key Highlights of PGIMER Chandigarh Vacancy 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh |
| Advertisement Number | PGI/RC/053/2026/2192 dated 01/09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Largest Post | Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III — 54 of the 60 |
| Number of Posts | 7, from Multi Tasking Staff up to Medical Officer |
| Job Location | PGIMER Chandigarh and PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur, Punjab |
| Application Window | 3 September 2026 to 19 October 2026 |
| Selection | Online Computer Based Test, plus an interview for the Group A post |
| Post Codes | MTS (Sanitation) Grade-III SAG-III/095; Library Attendant Grade-I LIBATT/060; Animal Attendant AA/180; Barber BARBER/149; Medical Officer MO/151; Computer Programmer CP/047; Pharmacist Grade-II PHRM/059 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in PGIMER Chandigarh 2026, Post Wise?
Fifty-seven of the sixty vacancies are at PGIMER Chandigarh and the remaining three at the Sangrur centre. No two posts share the same reservation split, so read the row for your own post rather than the grand total.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | UR 28, ST 12, OBC 7, EWS 7, SC 0 | 54 |
| Library Attendant Grade-I | SC 1 only | 1 |
| Animal Attendant | UR 1 | 1 |
| Barber | OBC 1 only | 1 |
| Medical Officer (Sangrur) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Computer Programmer (Sangrur) | UR 1 | 1 |
| Pharmacist Grade-II (Sangrur) | UR 1 | 1 |
Library Attendant Grade-I is a single SC seat and Barber a single OBC seat, so every other category is shut out of those two posts. In the 54-seat sanitation post there is not a single SC seat; an SC candidate can still be considered against an Unreserved seat, but only on Unreserved terms, which means giving up age relaxation.
Five of the 60 posts are earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — one in Animal Attendant, one in Pharmacist Grade-II and three in Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation). This reservation is horizontal, so those five sit inside the 60 and are not five extra posts added on top.
Who Is Eligible for PGIMER Chandigarh 2026, from Matric Pass to MBBS?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | Matriculation or its equivalent, with knowledge of sweeping, dusting and cleaning |
| Library Attendant Grade-I | Matric with Science, a Diploma in Library Science, and one year of experience handling books and journals in a library of repute |
| Animal Attendant | Matriculation or its equivalent, ability to read and write Hindi, English or Punjabi, and knowledge of cleaning and dusting |
| Barber | Matriculation, with at least two years of experience in the line |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | Matriculation or its equivalent, a Diploma in Pharmacy, and registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
| Computer Programmer | Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics with Statistics, Operation Research or Physics, or a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, of a recognised university or equivalent, plus one year of actual programming or of operating an electronic computer. A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with Statistics, Physics or Statistics from a recognised university or equivalent, with seven years of operating an electronic computer including actual programming, also qualifies |
| Medical Officer | A medical qualification listed in the Schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, registration with the State Medical Council, and special training in Family Planning and Educational methods. A holder of a Part II Third Schedule qualification must additionally satisfy Section 13(3) of the Act; preference is given to a postgraduate degree or diploma in the speciality concerned |
Two conditions attached to eligibility decide more applications than the degree itself. First, the three Sangrur posts: candidates selected for Medical Officer, Computer Programmer and Pharmacist Grade-II will be posted at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab, and will not have any claim or right whatsoever to a post at PGIMER, Chandigarh. If Chandigarh is the reason you are applying, those three are not your posts. Second, only experience earned after you acquired the essential qualification is counted. If your degree or diploma came through Open and Distance Learning, it must have been recognised for the period in which you earned it, or it will not be accepted as your educational qualification at all. Anyone applying for the doctor or pharmacist roles should also browse other medical and healthcare government jobs before deciding.
What Is the Age Limit for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Computer Programmer | 18 to 35 years |
| All other six posts | 18 to 30 years |
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| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC and ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Group A and B posts | 5 years, only with at least five years continuous military service, release otherwise than by dismissal or discharge for misconduct or inefficiency, and a release certificate from the prescribed service authority |
| Ex-Servicemen, Group C posts | Military service plus three years |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, Group C | Up to 35 years UR, 38 years OBC, 40 years SC and ST |
| Domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir (Group C posts) | 5 years UR, 8 years OBC, 10 years SC and ST |
| Central Govt. civilian employees with 3 years continuous regular service (not ad-hoc or project/contract), applying only to posts in the same line or allied cadres, and who stay in Government service till the offer of appointment | Group A and B: 5 years UR, 8 years OBC, 10 years SC and ST; Group C: up to 40 years UR, 43 years OBC, 45 years SC and ST |
| Permanent employees of PGIMER, Chandigarh | 10 years, but the age after relaxation must still be at least 2 years less than the date of superannuation prescribed for the post |
| Service clerks in the last year of colour service (Group C posts) | Up to 45 years UR, 48 years OBC, 50 years SC and ST |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (Group C posts) | 5 years UR, 8 years OBC, 10 years SC and ST |
Age is fixed as on 19 October 2026, and only the date of birth on your matriculation certificate is accepted — no later correction is granted. An SC, ST or OBC candidate who takes age relaxation will not be considered against Unreserved vacancies. PwBD and departmental relaxation cannot be stacked; you get whichever helps more, and a PwBD candidate cannot cross 56 years even after relaxation. Age concession is not admissible to sons, daughters and dependents of ex-servicemen.
What Is the Salary and Pay Scale for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Pay Level | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Computer Programmer | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Library Attendant Grade-I | Level-3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Animal Attendant, Barber and MTS (Sanitation) Grade-III | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Level-1 here is still a permanent central government job with allowances on top of basic pay.
If you hold both a matric pass and a professional qualification, apply for the higher post too.
What Is the Application Fee for PGIMER Chandigarh 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS and all others | ₹1,500 plus transaction charges |
| SC and ST | ₹800 plus transaction charges |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Exempted — but only a benchmark disability of minimum 40% qualifies for the fee concession or for age relaxation, and the disability certificate must be uploaded or the PwBD claim is not entertained. A certificate from a practitioner, hospital or institution not authorised by the Central or a State Government will not be considered, and the disability of finally selected candidates is re-verified by an Institute Medical Board |
Pay on the portal by debit card, credit card or net banking; the notification says payment through UPI may be avoided. The fee is payable separately for each post you apply for — three posts means paying three times. It covers the Computer Based Test and is not refundable, not even when you fill the form wrongly and have to register again with a fresh mobile number and email.
What Is the Selection Process for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online Computer Based Test | Objective type, held on an all India basis |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 40% for General/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/OBC, applied to the CBT and the interview separately. A PwBD candidate qualifies at the percentage of their own caste category, not a lower one |
| Shortlisting on CBT merit | 3 times the advertised posts plus ties, and 5 times the posts where a skill test is prescribed — plus any reserved-category candidate scoring above the unreserved cut-off. Shortlisting is done category-wise, and the result is posted possibly within fifteen days of the exam |
| Scrutiny of application and documents | Eligibility notice issued to shortlisted candidates |
| Skill test | Only for posts whose recruitment rules prescribe one |
| Interview | Group A Medical Officer post only, carrying 15 marks |
| Document verification | All originals must be produced — for the Group A Medical Officer post this happens before the interview, not after it |
| Medical examination | Only for candidates likely to be considered for appointment. You must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties — persons with benchmark disabilities are expressly excepted — and a candidate found not to satisfy this will not be appointed |
| Tie-break order | 1) fewer wrong answers, 2) earlier date of birth, 3) higher 10+2 aggregate percentage, 4) higher matric percentage |
| Group | CBT Pattern | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | 85 questions in 85 minutes | 85 CBT plus 15 interview |
| Group B and C | 100 questions in 100 minutes | 100 |
Every question carries one mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, so wild guessing pulls your score down. The paper is set in the English language only, which matters if you studied in Hindi or Punjabi. You need 40% to qualify if you are General or EWS and 35% if you are SC, ST or OBC — but a reserved candidate competing for an Unreserved seat needs 40%. For Group B and C posts the merit list is built on CBT marks alone. Work through our exam syllabus and pattern guide as you prepare, because the questions follow the qualification prescribed for your own post.
What Are the Important Dates for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 1 September 2026 |
| Online registration and application opens | 3 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 19 October 2026 |
| Crucial date for age, qualification and experience | 19 October 2026 |
| OBC NCL and EWS certificate issue window | 1 April 2026 to 19 October 2026 |
| Application through proper channel, if employed | Within 10 days after 19 October 2026 |
| Admit card | About one week before the exam |
| Exam date | To be announced later |
The exam date is not fixed yet. The institute announces it, the result and every later stage only on its own website, and nobody is informed individually.
What Conditions Can Cost You a PGIMER Chandigarh Job in 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Candidature of candidates not meeting the eligibility conditions will be cancelled at any stage without notice, and remains provisional throughout |
| Unreserved seats | Open to SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates, who keep the fee concession but lose every other concession or relaxation on a UR seat. A PwBD candidate cannot be denied the right to compete for a UR seat on a post identified suitable for that disability |
| Duplicate forms | Duplicate applications from one applicant will result in cancellation of all of them, with no intimation |
| Wrong entries | If the form is rejected for incorrect entries, no request for reconsideration will be entertained, and no refund is given |
| Category locked | No request for a change of the category applied for is entertained after the application is submitted |
| Registration details | Name, date of birth, mobile number and email entered at registration cannot be changed later, and after final submission no particular of the form — qualification, marks, passing year, parent’s name, photo or signature — can be changed either; the only remedy is to register afresh and pay again |
| Photograph | The photo must carry your name and the date it was taken printed on it, be unattested, and show no cap or goggles (spectacles allowed). A photo not complying, or unclear, gets the application rejected; a mismatch with your appearance at the exam also makes you liable for rejection |
| False information | A false or incorrect claim found at any stage, even after appointment, gets the candidature cancelled and can lead to criminal prosecution |
| What you must declare | The form requires you to disclose any debarment or punishment for unfair means in any exam, administrative malpractice, financial irregularity, pending or contemplated disciplinary proceedings, and any discharge or dismissal by a previous employer |
| EWS claim | EWS is tested on the whole “family” — you, your parents, siblings below 18, spouse and children below 18: gross annual income from all sources below ₹8 lakh for FY 2025-26, and no family holding, clubbed across all locations, of 5 acres of farmland, a 1,000 sq ft flat, or a residential plot of 100 sq yd (notified municipality) or 200 sq yd elsewhere. The Income and Asset Certificate must be in the Annexure-III format, signed by an officer not below Tehsildar rank. SC, ST and OBC candidates on the Central List are not eligible to apply under EWS; if appointment is obtained on a false EWS claim, the services shall be terminated without assigning any further reason |
| Unfilled EWS seats | An EWS vacancy that stays unfilled is not carried forward as backlog, so other candidates may apply provisionally and are considered against it as UR only, with none of their own relaxations |
| OBC claim | The caste must be on the Central List, the non-creamy-layer certificate must be in the DoPT format (OM 36036/2/2013 dated 30.05.2014) and an Annexure-II declaration is needed at verification. Non-compliance drops the OBC claim and the candidate is treated as UR — which leaves the OBC-only Barber seat out of reach |
| Missing documents | If requisite documents are not uploaded, or originals are not produced at verification, the candidature will be cancelled |
| Experience certificate | Must be dated on or before 19 October 2026, issued by the competent authority with a reference number and issue date, and show the from-to period, nature of duties and pay scale. Only experience gained after the essential qualification counts |
| Incomplete forms | Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained about them |
| PwBD seats | Each PwBD seat is tied to named disabilities: Animal Attendant 1 (D, HH); Pharmacist Grade-II 1 (D, HH); MTS (Sanitation) 3 — one for B, LV (a backlog vacancy), one for OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, one for D, HH. A disability outside the list for that post does not qualify for its PwBD seat |
| Scribe for PwBD | A scribe on a form request alone is allowed only for blindness, locomotor disability with both arms affected, and cerebral palsy; every other benchmark disability must also produce an Annexure-IV certificate of limitation in writing from the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon or Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution. You must arrange your own scribe, declare the details in the form and e-mail aorcpgi@gmail.com while filling it, or no scribe is allowed. Scribe qualification: matriculate or one step below the post’s qualification; if it is not as declared you forfeit your right to the post. The scribe cannot be a candidate or serve two candidates (both are disqualified), and the scribe cannot be changed except on proof of emergency. Compensatory time is 20 minutes per hour — also for eligible PwBD candidates who use no scribe |
| Employed candidates | A No Objection Certificate is required, failing which the candidature is liable to be cancelled; if the employer withholds permission the application is rejected |
| Departmental age relaxation | Government employees claiming relaxation must submit the prescribed certificate and a No Objection Certificate, otherwise the age-relaxation claim shall not be considered |
| Exam city | Allotted first-come first-served subject to node availability, and once chosen and allotted it will not be changed. Likely centres: Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh/Mohali, Dehradun, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna, Shimla. A centre may be cancelled and candidates re-allocated, and that decision is binding |
| Unfair means | Using unfair means or impersonation can get you disqualified and debarred permanently from any PGIMER examination |
| Barred at the exam hall | Do not carry a water bottle, car key/remote, chain, mobile, pager, pen, wrist watch, ring, wallet, ladies purse or ornaments (earrings, rings, nose pins) or any electronic device — candidates with these are not permitted to enter. Entry is only on producing the admit card, which is never sent by post |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will disqualify the applicant |
| Existing marriage | Not eligible for appointment: a person who has contracted a marriage with someone having a living spouse, or who, having a living spouse, has contracted a marriage with any person. Only the Central Government may exempt, and only where the marriage is permissible under the personal law of both parties |
| Vacancy count | The vacancies are provisional; the competent authority may vary them or withdraw a post at any stage without giving a reason |
| No right to a job | Success in the exam confers no right of appointment unless the candidate is found suitable in all respects. If seats stay unfilled, further qualified candidates are called only one more time, at the Institute’s discretion |
| Re-checking | There is no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets, and question papers and answer keys are not supplied. Objections to a question can however be e-mailed in writing to examcell.pgimer@gmail.com strictly within three days of the exam |
| Travel | No TA or DA is paid to candidates called for document verification |
How to Apply Online for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the PGIMER website and click the Recruitment link on the home page (see Essential Links) |
| 2 | Register with your name and date of birth exactly as printed on your matriculation certificate |
| 3 | Log in with the user ID and password sent to your email and mobile |
| 4 | Fill the form section by section and upload your certificates from matric onwards |
| 5 | Upload a passport size colour photograph, 50 to 80 KB in JPEG, taken on or after 1 June 2026, with your name and that date printed on the photo itself, unattested, no cap or goggles (spectacles allowed) |
| 6 | Submit, pay the fee, and print the completed application form |
Three documents forfeit your claim if they are missing: the category certificate in the prescribed format and inside the validity window, the experience certificate showing the exact period and duties where experience is essential, and the No Objection Certificate if you work for a government or autonomous body. Applications are accepted online only — a printed or downloaded form posted to the institute will not be accepted. If you are employed, also send a copy through proper channel within ten days of the closing date.
Essential Links: PGIMER Chandigarh Notification PDF and Apply Online
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | PGIMER Recruitment Portal |
| Official Website | PGIMER Chandigarh |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs |
If you are a matric pass, the 54 sanitation seats are the largest matric-level opening in this notification. Do the boring part first: work out your exact age on 19 October 2026 and check that your category actually has a seat in the post you want. Apply in early October rather than on the closing evening, because exam cities are allotted first-come first-served and late applicants may not get the city they chose. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for more central and state government job notifications like this one.