AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - 88 Posts

AIIMS Rajkot is hiring 88 Senior Residents (Non-Academic) across 29 departments. If you have an MD/MS/DNB/MCh/DrNB in the relevant subject, you can apply online through the Google Form portal. The last date to submit your application is 8 June 2026 (4:00 PM). Salary is Pay Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 per month) plus NPA for medical candidates. Age limit is up to 45 years.

AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Recruitment 2026 - 88 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has issued advertisement number AIIMS/RJT/AS/SR/R-2/2026 for 88 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts. The initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and institute requirements, under the Residency Scheme of the Government of India. Doctors with PG specialisation looking to gain experience at an AIIMS hospital should apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

• Anaesthesiology: 9 posts
• Trauma & Emergency: 5 posts
• Paediatrics: 5 posts
• General Surgery, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radio Diagnosis, Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine: 4 posts each
• Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Orthopaedics: 3 posts each
• Anatomy, Biochemistry, Burns & Plastic Surgery, Community Medicine, Hospital Administration, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Paediatric Surgery, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Urology, Ophthalmology: 2 posts each
• Pathology/Lab Medicine, Physiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 1 post each

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 57
• OBC: 13
• SC: 9
• EWS: 6
• ST: 3

4% horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates. Posts include backlog and anticipated vacancies up to 31.12.2026.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification (Department-wise)

• Most clinical departments: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant subject (recognised by NMC)
• Super-speciality departments (Burns & Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Urology): MCh/DrNB or MS/DNB in Surgery
• Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology: Both Medical (MD/DNB) and Non-medical candidates (M.Sc with Ph.D) can apply
• Dentistry: MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery / Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics / Prosthodontics / Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry
• Trauma & Emergency: MD/MS/DNB in Anaesthesia / Emergency Medicine / General Medicine / General Surgery / Orthopaedics
• All PG medical degrees must be from institutions recognised by NMC / NDC (DCI)

Other Conditions

• Candidates appearing in qualifying exam can apply provisionally, but must pass by 31.08.2026
• Working candidates need NOC from employer at the time of document verification/interview
• A candidate can apply for maximum two departments with separate applications and fees

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 45 years (relaxable as per Government of India rules)
• Age Relaxation: OBC-NCL - 3 years, SC/ST - 5 years, PwBD - 10 years (max 56 years), Central Govt Employees - 5 years (with 3 years regular service), Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers - 5 years
• SC/ST/OBC candidates who are also PwBD, Ex-Servicemen or Central Govt employees get cumulative relaxation if applying for reserved posts

Salary

• Selected candidates will get salary as per Pay Level-11 of the 7th CPC (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 per month)
• Plus NPA (Non-Practising Allowance) for medical candidates
• Plus usual allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per Government of India rules

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,180 (including GST)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates: No fee (exempted)
• Payment mode: Online/Digital at erp.eshiksa.net/DirectFeesv3/AIIMSRajkotRecruitment
• Fee is non-refundable

Selection Process

Selection is based on the combined score of written test and interview with a weightage of 80:20:

1. Written Test: 40 multiple choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 2 marks (total 80 marks). Duration 40 minutes. Negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer
2. Shortlisting: Based on minimum qualifying marks in written test, candidates are shortlisted in order of merit for interview
3. Document Verification: Conducted before the interview to confirm eligibility
4. Interview: Conducted by the selection committee at AIIMS Rajkot
5. Final Merit: 80% written test + 20% interview marks
6. Medical Fitness: Appointment is subject to clearance by the Medical Board at AIIMS Rajkot

How to Apply

1. Visit the AIIMS Rajkot website at aiimsrajkot.edu.in and read the full advertisement
2. Click the Google Form link at forms.gle/WKM1AcrZ8HwyvZg99 to apply online
3. Fill all the fields correctly - there is no provision for correction after submission
4. Pay the application fee online at erp.eshiksa.net/DirectFeesv3/AIIMSRajkotRecruitment (if applicable)
5. Submit the application before 4:00 PM on 8 June 2026
6. Save the PDF/printout of the filled form and proof of fee payment - bring these at interview
7. To apply for two departments, fill separate applications and pay the fee for each (both written tests will be conducted)
8. No hard copy needs to be sent - the application is fully online

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 9 May 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 9 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 8 June 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 8 June 2026
• Deadline to Pass Qualifying Exam: 31 August 2026
• Written Test Date: To be announced on the official website
• Interview Date: To be announced on the official website

• Provide clinical care to patients in the assigned department under the supervision of consultants
• Conduct OPD, ward rounds, emergency duties and night shifts as per the duty roster
• Assist senior faculty in surgeries, procedures and patient management
• Maintain accurate medical records, patient files and discharge summaries
• Participate in academic activities like seminars, journal clubs and case presentations
• Help in training MBBS interns, junior residents and nursing staff
• Follow AIIMS Rajkot standard operating procedures and patient safety protocols
• Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement projects in the department