The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna has announced a major recruitment drive for Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts under the Government of India Residency Scheme. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for qualified postgraduate medical professionals to work in one of India’s premier healthcare institutions for a fixed tenure of three years. The engagement will be across multiple clinical, para-clinical, and super-specialty departments, providing excellent exposure, structured training, and a competitive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 18 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10 January 2026
- Provisional Eligibility List: 16 January 2026
- Objection Submission Window: Up to 20 January 2026
- Final Eligibility List: 22 January 2026
- Admit Card Release: 23 January 2026
- Written Examination Date: 25 January 2026
- Written Exam Result Declaration: 27 January 2026
- Interview Dates: 29, 30 & 31 January 2026
Vacancy Details
A total of 117 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts are available across various departments.
Category-wise Vacancy Summary
- Unreserved (UR): 29
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 36
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 24
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 15
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 13
Total Vacancies: 117 Posts
A horizontal reservation of 4% is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India norms. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of final selection.
Department-Wise Posts Available
Senior Resident vacancies are available in the following departments:
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS)
- Clinical Haematology
- Community & Family Medicine
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Hospital Administration
- Microbiology
- Neonatology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Pathology / Lab Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Psychiatry
- Radiodiagnosis
- Radiation Oncology
- Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank
Some departments include rotational postings and super-specialty exposure as part of the residency.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following postgraduate medical qualifications in the relevant specialty:
- MD / MS / DNB / DM / M.Ch or equivalent,
recognized by the Medical Council of India / National Medical Commission / National Board of Examinations.
Special Eligibility Notes:
- Clinical Haematology: MD in General Medicine or MD in Paediatrics candidates are also eligible.
- Dentistry: Only candidates with MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics are eligible.
- Final-year postgraduate students appearing in December 2025 examinations may apply, but they must submit their passing certificate before final selection.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 45 years (as on the last date of application)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency are not eligible to apply.
Application Fees
- General / OBC: ₹1,500
- SC / ST / EWS: ₹1,200
- PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women Candidates: No fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will receive salary as per 7th Central Pay Commission:
- Pay Level: Level 11
- Basic Pay: ₹67,700 per month
- Additional Benefits:
- Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
- Other admissible government allowances
This makes the post financially attractive along with professional growth benefits.
Tenure of Appointment
- Duration: 3 Years
- The appointment is full-time and contractual under the Government of India Residency Scheme.
- Private medical practice during the tenure is strictly prohibited.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be completed in two stages:
1. Written Examination
- Mode: Objective (MCQ-based)
- Total Questions: 80
- Marks: 80
- Negative Marking: None
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR: 50%
- OBC / EWS: 45%
- SC / ST: 40%
2. Personal Interview
- Maximum Marks: 20
- Candidates up to three times the number of vacancies in each specialty will be shortlisted for interview.
Final Merit
- Final selection will be based on combined marks of written examination and interview.
Tie-Breaking Rule
In case two or more candidates score equal marks, the older candidate (earlier date of birth) will be placed higher in the merit list.
Reservation Policy
- Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and PwBD candidates will be implemented as per Central Government rules.
- OBC candidates must belong to the Non-Creamy Layer category.
- EWS and caste certificates must be issued by competent authorities and valid as per Government of India norms.
Documents Required at Interview
Candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested copies, including:
- Proof of Date of Birth
- MBBS Degree Certificate
- Postgraduate Degree / Provisional Certificate
- Medical Council Registration Certificate
- Category / PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- No Objection Certificate (for government employees)
Failure to produce required documents will lead to disqualification.
Medical Fitness & Joining
- Final selection is subject to medical fitness clearance.
- Selected candidates must join within the stipulated time, failing which the offer may be cancelled.
Key Instructions
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Furnishing false information may lead to cancellation at any stage.
- No re-evaluation of answer sheets is permitted.
- Candidates must regularly monitor official updates for examination and interview schedules.
