Doctors looking for a government hospital job in Delhi have a big opening this week. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, have invited applications for 470 Senior Resident posts across 42 departments, and the application window is open now. The offline application process started on 10 November 2026 and will close on 25 November 2026 at 3 pm.
The recruitment is for regular Senior Resident posts under the three-year Residency Scheme of the Government of India. Safdarjung Hospital is one of the largest tertiary-care hospitals under the Central Government, so these posts draw strong interest from postgraduate doctors across the country every year.
470 posts across 42 departments
The notification, issued on 6 November 2026 under advertisement number ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC, covers 470 Senior Resident vacancies in all. Of these, 439 posts are at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, and 31 posts are at its satellite centre, the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) at Najafgarh.
The posts span 42 medical and dental departments and specialities. The major departments include Anaesthesia, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Radiology, Cardiology and Neurology, along with several other specialities. Candidates should check the official notification for the department-wise break-up of vacancies before applying, since the number of posts varies from one speciality to another.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold an MBBS degree along with a postgraduate degree, diploma or DNB in the relevant speciality, recognised by the National Medical Commission. Registration with the Delhi Medical Council is required before joining.
The upper age limit is 45 years as on 25 November 2026. Age relaxation, if any, will apply as per the rules of the Government of India, and candidates should confirm the exact provisions in the official notification.
Salary and tenure
Selected candidates will be paid a basic pay of Rs 67,700 per month under Pay Level-11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with allowances as admissible. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended every year, up to a maximum tenure of three years, subject to satisfactory performance and a positive report from the Head of Department.
Senior Residents at Safdarjung Hospital handle specialised patient care and emergency duties, and also take part in teaching undergraduate students at VMMC. For young specialists, the post is a well-known stepping stone, combining heavy clinical exposure with an academic environment
How to apply: offline form only
Unlike most recruitments, this one does not have an online application portal. Candidates have to apply offline, using the application format given in Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Download the notification and the application form from the official website, vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in.
- Fill in the form in the prescribed format and attach the required documents, including educational certificates, registration details and other supporting papers.
- Send the completed application to the Diary and Dispatch Section (near Gate No. 2), VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, by hand or by post.
- Make sure the application reaches the hospital on or before 25 November 2026, 3 pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Since the form has to travel by post or be delivered in person, candidates applying from outside Delhi should send it early and keep proof of dispatch. A last-minute courier is a needless risk when the deadline is a hard cut-off.
Important dates
- Notification issued: 6 November 2026
- Applications open: 10 November 2026
- Last date to apply: 25 November 2026, up to 3 pm
- Total vacancies: 470 Senior Resident posts
- Official website: vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in
With 470 posts and a two-week window, this is one of the bigger hospital recruitments open right now. Postgraduate doctors who meet the eligibility conditions should read the full notification carefully, confirm the department-wise vacancies, and send in their forms well before the 25 November deadline.
FAQs
How many Senior Resident posts are open at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital?
There are 470 posts in total, 439 at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital and 31 at the Rural Health Training Centre, Najafgarh, across 42 departments.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach the hospital by 25 November 2026, up to 3 pm. The application process is offline.
What is the salary for Senior Resident posts?
The basic pay is Rs 67,700 per month under Pay Level-11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, plus allowances as admissible.
What is the eligibility for these posts?
Candidates need an MBBS degree with a PG degree, diploma or DNB in the relevant speciality recognised by the National Medical Commission, with Delhi Medical Council registration before joining. The upper age limit is 45 years as on 25 November 2026.
Is the application process online or offline?
It is offline. Candidates must fill the form in the prescribed Annexure-I format and submit it by hand or post to the Diary and Dispatch Section at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
For the department-wise vacancy list, fee details and the exact application format, candidates should read the official notification on vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in before applying.
