Shillong Medical College Recruitment 2026: Professor and Associate Professor Rolling Advertisement
Are you a senior doctor looking for a teaching post in the hills of Meghalaya? Shillong Medical College (SMC), under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, has issued a rolling advertisement for 7 Professor and 4 Associate Professor posts on a contractual basis. The fixed monthly pay is ₹3,20,000 for Professor and ₹2,60,000 for Associate Professor. If you want more government jobs in Meghalaya, this one is worth a close look.
This is not an online form. You must e-mail one scanned PDF by 5:00 pm on 20 November 2026. Read the rules below carefully, because a wrong format or a second PDF can get your application rejected. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this drive.
SMC Shillong Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Shillong Medical College, Govt. of Meghalaya |
| Advertisement No. | SMC-97/2026/Estt./HR/ (dated 3 November 2026) |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (7 + 4) |
| Type of Job | Contractual, full-time |
| Job Location | Pasteur Hills, Lawmali Road, Shillong |
| Mode of Application | By e-mail only |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026, 5:00 pm |
The notification does not print a grand total. The two vacancy tables add up to 11. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the actual need for teaching and patient care.
How Many Vacancies Are There in SMC Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Pharmacology | 1 |
| Professor | Pathology | 1 |
| Professor | Microbiology | 1 |
| Professor | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 1 |
| Professor | General Surgery | 1 |
| Professor | General Medicine | 1 |
| Professor | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Microbiology | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Physiology | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Anatomy | 1 |
The notification mentions no category-wise reservation for these posts.
What Is the Eligibility for SMC Shillong Professor and Associate Professor 2026?
Eligibility follows the NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) 2025 and its latest amendments. Both posts need MD / MS / DNB in the concerned subject. This is a medical and healthcare job, so your Medical Council registration must be current.
| Post | Experience and Other Requirements |
|---|---|
| Professor | Associate Professor in the subject for 3 years in a recognised medical institution; or a Specialist Medical Officer of the Armed Forces with at least 3 years as Associate Professor in a teaching hospital of the Armed Forces |
| Professor (research and courses) | At least 2 research publications after becoming Associate Professor, among the first three authors; completed Basic Course in Biomedical Research from a recognised medical institution; Basic Course in Medical Education required if the broad specialty is covered under undergraduate training |
| Associate Professor | Assistant Professor in the subject for 4 years in a recognised medical institution, or 5 years if appointed directly as Assistant Professor in a Government medical institution; or an Armed Forces Specialist Medical Officer with at least 5 years of clinical experience after the PG degree, of which at least 3 years as Assistant Professor in an Armed Forces teaching hospital |
| Associate Professor (research and courses) | At least 2 research publications after becoming Assistant Professor, among the first three authors; completed Basic Course in Biomedical Research from a recognised medical institution designated by the Commission; Basic Course in Medical Education required if the broad specialty is covered under undergraduate training |
Three special notes in the notification can help you if you do not fit the main route.
| Note | What It Says |
|---|---|
| Professor, Aviation and Marine Medicine | Two years as Flying Squadron (Aviation) or two years in a Diving and Escape Training School (Marine) count as one year of teaching experience as Associate Professor |
| Professor, Senior Consultant | A Senior Consultant with 3 years as a PG teacher in an NBEMS-recognised Government medical institute is eligible; those years count as Professor experience |
| Associate Professor, non-teaching | A non-teaching Consultant, Specialist or Medical Officer with a PG degree and 10 years in a Government hospital of at least 220 beds is eligible, and must complete the Basic Course in Medical Education and the Basic Course in Biomedical Research within 2 years of appointment |
Retired faculty and doctors from private medical colleges, Institutes of National Importance and other Government medical colleges in the country can also apply, as per the criteria for each post.
Do not guess your eligibility. The notification says candidates must ascertain it themselves, and the interview chance is only provisional until the college checks every detail. If you count years across different institutions, keep the experience certificates ready, because the college will ask to see them. Also remember that the research papers must be published after you became Associate Professor (for the Professor post) or Assistant Professor (for the Associate Professor post).
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 70 years as on 20 November 2026 |
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The notification does not mention any age relaxation. The maximum tenure is 7 years (4+3) or 70 years of age, whichever is earlier.
What Is the Salary for SMC Shillong Professor and Associate Professor 2026?
| Post | Monthly Fixed Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Professor | ₹3,20,000 |
| Associate Professor | ₹2,60,000 |
This is a fixed amount without any added allowance, for contractual posts. The posts are full-time, and private practice of any kind is strictly prohibited. Think about this before you apply if you run a clinic. Since this is a rolling advertisement, the college screens and interviews in phases. The tenure is fixed, so look at it as a good senior teaching assignment and not a permanent post.
What Is the Selection Process for SMC Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Done in phases, depending on availability of experts and receipt of complete documents |
| Interview | Before the Selection Board; mode is offline; no TA/DA is given |
| Document check | Originals verified before interview or before an offer of appointment |
| Medical fitness | Declared fit by the Medical Board constituted |
Selection is on academic credentials and interview performance. The result will be displayed on the SMC website and on the Meghalaya health portal, and the offer of appointment will be sent by e-mail. Interview dates for this cut-off will be notified in due course, and candidates are told by e-mail at least 7 days before the date.
How to Apply for SMC Shillong Recruitment 2026 by E-mail?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the notification PDF (link in Essential Links) and take the Application Form (Annexure-I) from its last pages |
| 2 | Fill it in the prescribed format only and affix your self-photograph |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of all the documents asked for |
| 4 | Join the form and documents into one single PDF |
| 5 | E-mail it to shgmedicalcollege@gmail.com by 5:00 pm on 20 November 2026 |
| 6 | Use the subject line: “Application for the Position of Professor and Associate Professor at Shillong Medical College, Shillong” |
Take your time with the PDF and check that every page is readable. Keep these rules in mind, because each one can end your chance:
- Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Only a single PDF is accepted; multiple submissions will not be considered.
- Send a separate application for each post. A wrong format or an incomplete application will be summarily rejected.
- Wrong declarations or false information can lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- If you are already in Central or State Government, an autonomous or statutory body or a PSU, route your application through proper channel. If not possible right away, bring a copy of the “Applied for NOC” to the interview.
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Documents to Attach
Attach self-attested copies of: admit card or passing certificate, all MBBS mark sheets and degree, MD/MS/DNB mark sheets, updated NMC or State Medical Council registration, proof of publications, experience certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, relieving certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card, and the ICMR/NMC Biomedical Research and Medical Education workshop certificates, if any. Registration must be updated with all post-MBBS qualifications. Without it, you must produce “Applied for” documents at the interview, or you may not be interviewed or your result may be withheld.
What Are the Important Dates for SMC Shillong Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Application start | 3 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply (e-mail) | 20 November 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Age counted as on | 20 November 2026 |
| Interview date | To be notified later |
Sending an application does not by itself give you any right to an interview. You must report on the scheduled date and time with the required documents. Your interview chance is provisional until your eligibility is fully checked.
Important Conditions to Remember
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Selection Board | Can cancel any application or the entire panel’s selection, without giving reasons |
| Director’s right | The Director can cancel or postpone the recruitment at any stage |
| Changes | The advertisement can be amended or cancelled in whole or part, as NMC guidelines change |
| Declaration | You confirm in the form that you have not presented yourself before any NMC inspection for the academic session 2026-2027 |
| Appointment | Subject to medical fitness and verification of documents, declaration and antecedents |
SMC Shillong Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download SMC Professor and Associate Professor Rolling Advertisement PDF (with Application Form)
- Visit Shillong Medical College Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Meghalaya Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Do not wait for the last evening. Check your NMC registration, collect your publication proofs and make your single PDF early, then send it by 20 November 2026. For more teaching posts, see our teaching and faculty jobs page and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.