SGPGIMS SMO Gr II Recruitment 2026

About This Job

SGPGIMS is hiring 2 Specialist Medical Officer Grade-II posts in General Medicine and General Surgery at Lucknow. If you have a recognised medical qualification with a postgraduate degree or diploma in the concerned specialty, you can apply offline. The last date for the application to reach SGPGIMS is 17 July 2026, 5 PM. Salary is in Pay Level 11, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) SMO Gr II Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow has released Advt. No. I/25/Rectt/2026-27 for Specialist Medical Officer Grade-II posts in the General Hospital. This is a small but high-value doctor recruitment with 1 OBC post in General Medicine and 1 EWS post in General Surgery. There is no written exam mentioned; selection will be through interview in merit order.

The notification is for doctors who already have specialty training. You should read the vacancy carefully because the advertised specialties are General Medicine and General Surgeon, and the application envelope must mention the exact specialty. Reservation benefits are for Uttar Pradesh domicile categories as per state government rules.

Vacancy Breakdown by Specialty

• General Medicine: 1 post reserved for OBC
• General Surgeon: 1 post reserved for EWS
• Total: 2 Specialist Medical Officer Grade-II posts

Who Can Apply?

Medical Qualification

• Basic medical qualification: You need a recognised medical qualification included in the First Schedule, Second Schedule, or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, now read with the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
• Schedule condition: If your qualification is from Part II of the Third Schedule, you must also meet the conditions under the relevant section of the medical council law.
• Specialty qualification: You need a postgraduate degree or diploma in the concerned specialty or super-specialty listed in the notification rules.
• Experience: If you rely on a postgraduate diploma, you need 3 years of experience in the concerned specialty after getting that diploma.

Reservation and Domicile

• Reservation benefit: Only Uttar Pradesh domicile applicants can claim reservation benefits for the listed OBC/EWS posts.
• Documents: Caste and domicile certificates are required wherever reservation is claimed.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old.
• Maximum age for Specialist Medical Officer Grade-II is 50 years.
• Age and qualification are counted as on 1 January 2026.
• Reserved categories of Uttar Pradesh: Upper age relaxation applies as specified by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
• Permanent UP Government employees: Up to 5 years relaxation may apply if the service condition in the notification is met.
• Ex-servicemen: Relaxation is as per the method described in the notification and applicable UP Government rules.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 11 in the pay matrix.
• Monthly pay range: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700.
• Allowances: DA, HRA and other allowances will apply as per SGPGIMS and government rules.

The salary level makes this a senior specialist doctor role. The exact in-hand pay can vary based on allowances, deductions, and service rules at the time of joining.

Application Fee

• OBC / EWS candidates with UP domicile: Rs. 1,180.
• Payment mode: Demand Draft in favour of Director, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, payable at SBI, Branch Code 7789.
• Refund: The notification says the fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for SGPGIMS Specialist Medical Officer Grade-II is based on interview in order of merit. The notification also mentions medical examination after selection as per institute rules.

1. Application Scrutiny: SGPGIMS will check the offline application, fee, qualification, experience, category and required documents.
2. Interview: Shortlisted doctors will be considered through interview in merit order.
3. Document Verification: Original qualification, experience, category and service documents may be checked.
4. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must undergo medical examination as per institute rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SGPGIMS recruitment section at sgpgims.org.in.
2. Download the prescribed application form for Specialist Medical Officer Grade-II.
3. Fill in the form carefully and mention the correct specialty.
4. Attach self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, experience proof, NOC if applicable, integrity certificate, caste certificate and domicile certificate.
5. Prepare the Demand Draft for the applicable Rs. 1,180 fee.
6. Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post to RSD Cell, Administrative Block, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli Road, Lucknow - 226014.
7. Write APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF Specialist Medical Officer Gr.-II (Name of Specialty) at SGPGIMS vide Advt. No. I/25/Rectt/2026-27, Lucknow on the envelope.

Your application must reach the institute by 17 July 2026, 5 PM. SGPGIMS has clearly said it will not be responsible for postal delay, so send it early.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 June 2026
• Application Start: 18 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 17 July 2026, 5 PM
• Last Date for Fee Submission: 17 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle specialist clinical care in General Medicine or General Surgery as assigned
• Examine patients, decide treatment plans and monitor clinical progress
• Assist senior faculty and hospital teams in ward, OPD and emergency services
• Keep patient records, investigation notes and discharge details updated
• Guide junior doctors, residents and support staff during clinical work
• Follow SGPGIMS hospital protocols, infection control rules and medical ethics
• Attend interview, verification and medical fitness steps as required by the institute