VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: 470 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply
Doctors with a postgraduate degree, here is a big opening in Delhi. VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital has invited applications for 470 Senior Resident posts on a regular basis across 42 departments, including 31 at its satellite centre, the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh. The pay is Pay Level 11 (₹67,700) plus allowances, and the tenure runs up to three years under the Residency Scheme.
This is an offline process. There is no online form, so your application must reach the hospital’s Diary & Dispatch Section between 10 November 2026 and 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM. Read every condition below before you pay the fee. A missing payment receipt or a missing admit card proforma gets your form rejected. For more jobs like this, see medical and healthcare government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
The Director’s Office, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi issued this advertisement under the Residency Scheme of the Government of India. It fills Senior Resident posts in 42 departments and specialities, and the appointment is for a tenure of up to three years. Read the department-wise tables carefully, because the qualification, the seats and the category split all change from one department to the next.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (Government of India) |
| Advertisement No. | ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC |
| Post | Senior Resident (Regular basis) |
| Total Vacancies | 470 (VMMC & SJH 439 + RHTC Najafgarh 31) |
| Pay | Pay Level 11, ₹67,700 (7th CPC) plus allowances |
| Tenure | Up to 3 years, renewed yearly |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by hand or post |
| Job Location | New Delhi and RHTC Najafgarh |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM |
How Many Senior Resident Vacancies Are There in VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital 2026?
The reservation split changes from department to department, so check your own row. Many departments have no seat at all in some categories. Anatomy has a single OBC seat and Emergency Medicine has no UR or EWS seat, so neither has an Unreserved seat; Cancer Surgery has no OBC seat. Do not assume your category is open in your department. The totals below combine VMMC & SJH and RHTC.
| Department | Category-wise vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | UR 21 / EWS 16 / SC 10 / ST 8 / OBC 21 | 76 |
| Anatomy | UR 0 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 1 |
| Biochemistry | UR 0 / EWS 2 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 4 |
| Cancer Surgery | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 0 | 3 |
| Cardiac Anaesthesia | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 1 | 6 |
| Cardiology | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 9 |
| Community Medicine | UR 1 / EWS 2 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 4 |
| CTVS | UR 7 / EWS 2 / SC 3 / ST 2 / OBC 6 | 20 |
| Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery) | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 0 | 1 |
| Dental Surgery (Periodontics) | UR 0 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 0 | 1 |
| Emergency Medicine | UR 0 / EWS 0 / SC 2 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 6 |
| Endocrinology | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 8 |
| ENT | UR 0 / EWS 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 2 | 7 |
| Lab Oncology | UR 0 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 3 |
| Medical Oncology | UR 7 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 2 | 10 |
| Medicine | UR 15 / EWS 4 / SC 3 / ST 4 / OBC 12 | 38 |
| Microbiology | UR 1 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 2 | 5 |
| Nephrology | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 5 |
| Neuro Surgery | UR 7 / EWS 4 / SC 4 / ST 2 / OBC 7 | 24 |
| Neurology | UR 8 / EWS 2 / SC 2 / ST 1 / OBC 4 | 17 |
| Nuclear Medicine | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 2 / ST 1 / OBC 1 | 6 |
| Obst & Gynae | UR 14 / EWS 4 / SC 2 / ST 4 / OBC 7 | 31 |
| Ophthalmology | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 2 | 6 |
| Orthopaedics | UR 5 / EWS 3 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 5 | 14 |
| Paediatrics | UR 10 / EWS 5 / SC 4 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 23 |
| Paediatrics Surgery | UR 0 / EWS 1 / SC 2 / ST 0 / OBC 3 | 6 |
| Pathology | UR 6 / EWS 3 / SC 3 / ST 0 / OBC 5 | 17 |
| Pharmacology | UR 1 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 7 |
| Physiology | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 5 |
| PMR | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Psychiatry | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | UR 5 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 2 | 8 |
| Radiation Oncology | UR 1 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 4 |
| Radiology | UR 6 / EWS 3 / SC 3 / ST 3 / OBC 6 | 21 |
| Renal Transplant | UR 4 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 2 | 8 |
| Reproductive Medicine | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| SIC Ortho | UR 7 / EWS 2 / SC 6 / ST 1 / OBC 3 | 19 |
| SIC Rehab | UR 1 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC 0 | 3 |
| SIC Sports Medicine | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 5 |
| Surgery | UR 8 / EWS 5 / SC 4 / ST 1 / OBC 9 | 27 |
| Urology | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 | 4 |
| All departments (UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC) | 162, 75, 68, 35, 130 | 470 |
VMMC & SJH’s own share, 439, includes 86 backlog reserved seats (SC 24, ST 17, OBC 45). Of the full 470, 29 (including 2 at RHTC) are reserved horizontally for PwBD (Divyangjan); the notice gives no department-wise PwBD split. RHTC’s share of 31 is: Anaesthesia 5, Medicine 5, Obst & Gynae 6, Ophthalmology 1, Paediatrics 6, Psychiatry 1, SIC Ortho 3 and Surgery 4. Residents in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Obst & Gynae, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, SIC Ortho and Surgery will be posted at RHTC on a brief rotational basis.
What Is the Eligibility for Senior Resident Posts at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital 2026?
You need an MBBS with a postgraduate qualification in the discipline listed below, recognised by NMC, and registration with the Delhi Medical Council before joining. Dental posts need an MDS recognised by DCI and Delhi Dental Council registration before joining. The notice prescribes no experience requirement.
| Department | Required qualification (MBBS plus) |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | PG in Anaesthesiology |
| Anatomy | PG in Anatomy |
| Biochemistry | PG in Biochemistry |
| Cancer Surgery | PG in Surgery / Orthopaedics / ENT |
| Cardiac Anaesthesia | PG in Anaesthesiology |
| Cardiology | PG in Medicine |
| Community Medicine | PG in Community Medicine |
| CTVS | PG in Surgery |
| Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery) | MDS in Oral Surgery (DCI recognised); Delhi Dental Council registration before joining |
| Dental Surgery (Periodontics) | MDS in Periodontics (DCI recognised); Delhi Dental Council registration before joining |
| Emergency Medicine | PG in Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric Medicine / Anaesthesiology / Pulmonary Medicine / General Surgery / Trauma Surgery or equivalent; priority to Emergency Medicine |
| Endocrinology | PG Degree / DNB in Medicine / Paediatrics |
| ENT | PG in ENT |
| Forensic Medicine | PG in Forensic Medicine |
| Lab Oncology | PG in Pathology |
| Medical Oncology | PG in Medicine / Paediatrics / Radiation Oncology |
| Medicine | PG in Medicine |
| Microbiology | PG in Microbiology |
| Nephrology | PG in Medicine |
| Neuro Surgery | PG in Surgery |
| Neurology | PG in Medicine |
| Nuclear Medicine | PG in Nuclear Medicine |
| Obst & Gynae | PG in Obst & Gynae |
| Ophthalmology | PG in Ophthalmology |
| Orthopaedics | PG in Orthopaedics |
| Paediatrics | PG in Paediatrics |
| Paediatrics Surgery | PG in Surgery |
| Pathology | PG in Pathology |
| Pharmacology | PG in Pharmacology |
| Physiology | PG in Physiology |
| PMR | PG in PMR |
| Psychiatry | PG in Psychiatry |
| Pulmonary Medicine | PG in Pulmonary Medicine / Medicine / Paediatrics |
| Radiation Oncology | PG in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiology | PG in Radiology |
| Renal Transplant | PG in Surgery |
| Reproductive Medicine | PG in Obst & Gynae |
| SIC Ortho | PG in Orthopaedics |
| SIC Rehab | PG in PMR |
| SIC Sports Medicine | PG in Sports Medicine |
| Surgery | PG in Surgery |
| Urology | PG in Surgery |
Most rows accept a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB; Endocrinology accepts a Degree or DNB only. Three conditions can cost you the post:
- Your PG examination must be passed on or before 25 November 2026. For DNB, both theory and practical results must be declared by that date.
- Your PG tenure completion date must fall on or before 31 December 2026.
- Eligibility for age and qualification is judged on the last date of submission, 25 November 2026.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 45 years |
| OBC | 48 years |
| SC / ST | 50 years |
| PwBD | Relaxable as per Govt. of India rules |
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Age is counted on 25 November 2026, so use the calculator with that date.
What Is the Salary for Senior Resident at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Pay | ₹67,700 per month |
| Allowances | As admissible under Govt. of India rules |
The notice lists the same Pay Level 11 for every department. Other service conditions follow the rules the Government of India prescribes from time to time. Appointment is first for one year, and it can be extended yearly up to three years in total, subject to a satisfactory work and conduct report from your HOD. Any service you did earlier as a Senior Resident, adhoc or regular, in a central or state government hospital counts inside those three years.
What Is the Selection Process for VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening Test | Written MCQ test, one hour, 60 marks |
| Marking | 1 mark for each correct answer, ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer, nothing deducted for unattempted questions |
| Shortlisting | Qualified candidates up to three times the vacancies (or fewer if not available) are called for department assessment |
| Assessment | 40 marks, called assessment or interview in the notice |
| Merit List | Combined marks of Screening Test and Assessment; candidates equal to the vacancies are selected in each category |
| Waiting List | A panel equal to the number of vacancies, where enough qualified candidates are available in each category |
If you have publications, paper presentations at CME or conferences, or distinctions, awards or medals from MBBS or PG, bring copies, because the selection board considers them for marks. The notice does not give a screening test date or syllabus. Download the admit card from the hospital website and carry a hard copy with an original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, voter card, driving licence or passport). No separate call letters are sent for the test or the interview.
Conditions That Can Get Your Application Rejected
| Condition | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Late application | Anything received after 25 November 2026 will not be considered under any circumstances |
| No payment receipt | A General, EWS or OBC application without the transaction receipt is summarily rejected |
| No admit card proforma | The filled Annexure II admit card must be attached, otherwise the application is rejected |
| Incomplete or unsigned form | Rejected, and no communication is entertained |
| More than one department | You may send only ONE application for ONE department; otherwise your candidature is cancelled |
| False information | Candidature is cancelled or withdrawn at any stage, or during the tenure |
| Certificate dates | OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026 |
| Government employees | A No Objection Certificate is required at the interview if shortlisted |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for the exam or interview |
| Joining | Tentative joining is 10 days from the final result; an offer not accepted in time is cancelled and goes to the waiting list |
How to Apply Offline for VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) and copy the Annexure I application form; stick a recent passport photo on it |
| 2 | Fill the form in block letters for ONE department and sign the undertaking |
| 3 | Fill the Annexure II admit card (4 cm x 5 cm photo, cross signature) and attach it as the last document |
| 4 | General, EWS and OBC candidates pay ₹1,200 by NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI and write their name and father’s or husband’s name on the back of the receipt |
| 5 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents, in the order of the checklist printed on the form, and mention the page count |
| 6 | Address it to the Director, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029 and hand it in at the Diary & Dispatch Section (near Gate No. 2, next to the Bank of Baroda branch) |
| 7 | If you post it, write “Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of ____” on top of the envelope |
Keep these ready: permanent DMC registration certificates for MBBS and PG (the form says permanent Delhi Medical Council registration is mandatory for both), PG degree, PG passing certificate or marksheet, MBBS degree, 10th certificate, category or PwBD certificate, and the payment receipt. At document verification, EWS candidates also bring the Income and Asset Certificate and income proofs listed in the notice. Candidates for Dental posts bring Delhi Dental Council or any state registration for BDS and MDS.
What Are the Important Dates for VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit | 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM |
| PG Result Declared By | 25 November 2026 |
| PG Tenure Completed By | 31 December 2026 |
| Screening Test and Admit Card | Not announced; check the hospital website |
What Is the Application Fee for VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,200 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No fee |
Pay only by NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
| Payment Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Account Holder | SJH AND VMMC EXAM FEE A/C |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Account No. | 26400 1000 23808 |
| IFSC | BARB0SAFECX (fifth character is zero) |
| MICR | 110012067 |
Essential Links for VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident 2026
- Download VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Official Notification PDF
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If you hold the right PG qualification, do not wait for the last week. Fill the form carefully for one department, keep the payment receipt and admit card proforma with it, and get it submitted by 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM. Browse more Delhi government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates on this recruitment.