Doctors and medical graduates looking for a government teaching post have a fresh window this week. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has opened 139 posts for Senior Residents, Demonstrators and Medical Officers, and applications are now open on the institute’s official website, pgimer.edu.in. The last date to apply online is November 13, 2026, so candidates have less than two weeks from today, November 1, to complete their forms.
The recruitment has appeared in the Employment News issue dated October 31 to November 6, 2026, under advertisement number PGI/RC/056/2026/2690. Posts are available at PGIMER Chandigarh and at the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur. Selection will be through a computer-based test (CBT) scheduled for December 5, 2026, with admit cards expected from November 30 and the result expected by December 11, 2026.
What posts are on offer
Senior Residents form the largest share of this drive, with 122 posts across different departments. The remaining posts are for teaching and medical officer roles, and the full department-wise split is given in the official notification on pgimer.edu.in. The vacancy break-up reported for the drive is:
- Senior Residents, different departments: 122 posts
- Junior/Senior Demonstrators, different departments: 7 posts
- Senior Demonstrators, different departments: 6 posts
- Junior Demonstrators, different departments: 3 posts
- Senior Medical Officer: 1 post
Together, these add up to the advertised total of 139 posts. Candidates should match their qualification and experience against the specific post they choose, because eligibility, department and other conditions vary from post to post and are laid out in the detailed notification PDF.
Important dates to remember
- Last date to apply online: November 13, 2026
- Admit cards available from: November 30, 2026
- Computer-based test (CBT): December 5, 2026
- Expected CBT result: December 11, 2026
The November 13 deadline is the one that matters most right now. Applications submitted after that date will not be accepted, and the portal tends to slow down near the deadline, so it is worth finishing the form a few days early rather than waiting for the last evening.
How selection will work
Selection rests on marks in the computer-based test on December 5, 2026. This is a merit-based process: CBT marks decide the ranking for appointment. Candidates should therefore treat the period between the application deadline and the test as preparation time, and download the admit card as soon as it is available from November 30.
The official notification carries the full details of the test pattern, eligibility and later stages, and that document, not any summary, is the final word.
How to apply for PGIMER recruitment 2026
The application process is entirely online. Here is the straightforward route:
- Visit the official website, pgimer.edu.in, and open the recruitment section.
- Find advertisement number PGI/RC/056/2026/2690 and download the detailed notification PDF.
- Read the eligibility, age limit, fee and document requirements for your chosen post carefully.
- Fill the online form with accurate details and upload the documents asked for in the notification.
- Submit the form before November 13, 2026, and keep a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt, if any, for your records.
One caution applies to every applicant: apply only through pgimer.edu.in. PGIMER does not ask candidates to apply through agents or third-party links, and any link that looks different from the official site should be treated with suspicion.
Before you hit submit
Three small checks can save a lot of trouble later. First, confirm that your qualification matches the exact post, not just the broad category, since a Senior Resident post in one department can carry different requirements from a similar post in another. Second, keep scanned copies of your certificates, registration details and photograph ready before you start, so the form does not time out midway. Third, re-read every entry before submitting, because errors are difficult to fix later.
Why this drive matters
PGIMER Chandigarh, founded in 1962, is one of India’s best-known centres for postgraduate medical education and research. Senior Residents and Demonstrators work alongside senior faculty, teach, and take part in research, which is why these posts draw strong competition from medical graduates across the country. With 139 posts open at once, and both the main Chandigarh campus and the Sangrur satellite centre hiring, this is one of the larger medical recruitment drives of the season.
For candidates already preparing for medical entrance or teaching roles, the December 5 test date gives a clear, fixed target: apply this week, and use the days after that for focused revision.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PGIMER recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is November 13, 2026, through pgimer.edu.in.
How many posts are open in this PGIMER drive?
A total of 139 posts are open, including 122 Senior Resident posts, Demonstrator posts and a Senior Medical Officer post.
When is the PGIMER CBT exam?
The computer-based test is scheduled for December 5, 2026, and admit cards will be available from November 30, 2026.
Where are these posts located?
The posts are at PGIMER Chandigarh and the PGI Satellite Centre in Sangrur.
Where can I read the official notification?
On pgimer.edu.in, under advertisement number PGI/RC/056/2026/2690, in the Employment News issue dated October 31 to November 6, 2026.
Candidates should rely only on pgimer.edu.in for updates on this recruitment, and check the site regularly as the test date approaches.
