JIPMER Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 — 89 Vacancies

JIPMER is hiring 89 Senior Residents on regular tenure basis for 3 years at Puducherry and Karaikal. If you have an MD, MS, DNB, MDS, DM, or M.Ch qualification in the relevant specialty, you can apply through the Google Form. The last date for online registration is 29 June 2026 by 4:30 PM. Basic pay starts at Rs. 67,700 in Level 11, with NPA and allowances taking total monthly pay to about Rs. 1,30,000.

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - 89 Posts

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a rolling advertisement for Senior Resident posts for July 2026. The recruitment covers 27 medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic departments. Selection is through a written test followed by interview on the same date, so candidates should be ready with original certificates and photocopies.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

• General Surgery: 13 posts
• Anaesthesiology and Critical Care: 10 posts
• Radiation Oncology: 7 posts
• General Medicine: 6 posts
• Paediatrics: 5 posts
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 5 posts
• Microbiology, Orthopaedics, and Physiology: 4 posts each
• Biochemistry, Emergency Medicine, Pathology, and Pulmonary Medicine: 3 posts each
• Anatomy, CTVS, Dermatology, Geriatric Medicine, and Pharmacology: 2 posts each
• Dentistry, ENT, Forensic Medicine, Neonatology, Nuclear Medicine, PMR, PSM, Psychiatry, and Radiodiagnosis: 1 post each

Total vacancies: 89. The notice says vacancy numbers can change as per JIPMER requirement.

Posting note: the notice says Senior Residents recruited at JIPMER Puducherry can be posted to JIPMER Karaikal on rotation for at least 3 months at a stretch. Apply only if you can work at either campus as per institute requirement.

Who Can Apply?

Medical and Surgical Departments

• Qualification: You need an NMC/MCI recognised MD, MS, or DNB in the concerned discipline.
• Neonatology: Candidates with DM in the concerned discipline can also apply.
• CTVS: MS/DNB in General Surgery with M.Ch/DNB in CTVS can apply. M.Ch or DNB in vascular surgery is also accepted.
• Pulmonary Medicine: Candidates with DM in Pulmonary Medicine can also apply.

Dental Department

• Dentistry - Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge: You need a DCI recognised MDS in the relevant specialty.

Important Eligibility Conditions

• You must complete all qualification requirements by 31 July 2026.
• You should not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency in any government medical institution on regular, ad-hoc, or contract basis.
• Any Senior Residency period already completed will be reduced from the 3-year tenure offered by JIPMER.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 45 years as on the crucial date.
• Crucial date: 31 July 2026 for age and educational qualification.
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC: 3 years relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST.

Salary

• Basic pay is Rs. 67,700 under Level 11, Cell 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
• Selected Senior Residents will also get NPA and usual allowances as applicable at Puducherry or Karaikal.
• The notice mentions total pay of approximately Rs. 1,30,000 per month in the first year.

Application Fee

• General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 500
• SC / ST: Rs. 250
• PwD: No fee
• Payment mode: SBI Collect online payment. Bank service charges may apply.

Selection Process

The selection will be completed through a written test and interview. Candidates must bring original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies on the test/interview day.

1. Written Test: 40 objective questions from the concerned specialty for 80 marks in 60 minutes.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on written-test marks and the post-wise ratio mentioned in the notice.
3. Certificate Check: Original documents are checked at JIPMER Academic Centre, Puducherry.
4. Interview: Interview carries 20 marks based on performance, prizes, medals, awards, and publications.
5. Final Merit: Final list is based on combined written test and interview marks with 80:20 weightage.

Minimum written score: the notice sets qualifying scores of 40 out of 80 for UR/EWS, 36 out of 80 for UR-PwBD, and 32 out of 80 for SC/ST/OBC. Candidates below the minimum score will not be considered for interview.

Shortlisting ratio: JIPMER may call 5 times the number of posts for departments with 1-2 posts, 4 times for 3-4 posts, and 3 times for departments with 5 or more posts, subject to the competent authority decision.

How to Apply

1. Go to jipmer.edu.in and open the Senior Resident July 2026 recruitment notice.
2. Open the official Google Form link for Senior Resident registration.
3. Fill in your details, department, qualification, category, and contact information carefully.
4. Pay the application fee through SBI Collect and save the payment copy.
5. Upload the required certificates, photograph, signature, and payment copy as asked in the form.
6. Submit the Google Form before 29 June 2026 at 4:30 PM.
7. Report for written test and interview as per your department schedule on 02, 03, or 04 July 2026.

Document day reminder: carry original certificates plus one self-attested photocopy set on the written test and interview day. The notice lists degree certificates, internship proof, registration certificates, category certificates, NOC if applicable, PwBD certificate if applicable, and 3 passport size photos.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Online Registration Start: 05 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Last Date for Online Registration: 29 June 2026 by 4:30 PM
• Written Test and Interview: 02 July, 03 July, and 04 July 2026, depending on department
• Written Test Reporting Time: 8:00 AM; after 8:30 AM, entry will not be allowed
• Interview Reporting Time: 1:30 PM on the same day for shortlisted candidates

• Handle patient care duties in the assigned specialty department
• Assist consultants during rounds, procedures, emergency care, and clinical work
• Keep accurate clinical records, case sheets, and treatment notes
• Work in shifts and provide duty coverage at Puducherry or Karaikal as assigned
• Teach and guide junior residents, interns, and students during department work
• Support academic meetings, seminars, audits, and research-related activities
• Follow JIPMER hospital rules, infection-control norms, and reporting systems