Application status: ClosedClosed on 28 Oct 2026

GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: 242 Posts (Applications Closed)

Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh

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Published

Posts
242
Last date
28 Oct 2026
Qualification
Graduate, Postgraduate, Medical
Location
Chandigarh

Applications for this recruitment have closed on 28 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.

Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh is hiring 242 people for tenure posts across many departments, including Senior Residents, Demonstrators, Medical Officers and Junior Residents. Most posts need an MBBS, BDS or a postgraduate medical degree, depending on the post. Online applications close on 28 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Who Should Apply for GMCH Chandigarh 2026

This suits MBBS or BDS graduates, and postgraduate doctors in the listed specialties, who are within the age limit; non-medical graduates should check the Demonstrator rules before applying.

The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.

Watch Out Before You Apply

  • Apply only through the online form at www.gmch.gov.in. Applications sent by any other route will not be entertained.
  • Upload a printout of your submitted form, with your Registration Number or Application ID, and keep it for future reference.
  • If you already work in government or a semi-government body, upload your No Objection Certificate from your present employer, or the application will not be accepted.
  • Before applying for a Demonstrator post in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Pharmacology, note that non-medical candidates are not eligible. Such applications are rejected and the fee is not refunded.

GMCH Chandigarh 2026: हिंदी में सारांश

गवर्नमेंट मेडिकल कॉलेज एवं अस्पताल, चंडीगढ़ (GMCH) ने 2026 में सीनियर रेजिडेंट, रेजिडेंट एनेस्थेटिस्ट, रेजिडेंट पैथोलॉजिस्ट, CMO, डेमॉन्स्ट्रेटर, MO, EMO और जूनियर रेजिडेंट के कुल 242 पदों पर भर्ती निकाली है। आवेदन के लिए संबंधित विषय में मान्यता प्राप्त PG मेडिकल डिग्री या MBBS/BDS योग्यता आवश्यक है, और अधिकतम आयु सीमा पद के अनुसार 30 से 45 वर्ष तक है। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन www.gmch.gov.in पर किए जाने हैं और अंतिम तिथि 28 अक्टूबर 2026, शाम 4:00 बजे तक है। चयन लिखित परीक्षा और उसके बाद इंटरव्यू के आधार पर होगा।

Official notification

Download the GMCH Chandigarh Notification PDF

Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.

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Important Dates

Key dates from the official notification
Notification date14 Oct 2026
Last date to apply28 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM
Date of written test (Senior Residents, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, Demonstrators PG)2026-11-03, 11.00 AM to 12.00 Noon
Date of written test (Demonstrator/MO/LMO/EMO MBBS, Junior Resident)2026-11-04, 11.00 AM onwards (to be mentioned in e-Admit Card)
Declaration of result2026-11-10
Interviewdate to be intimated later
Tenure for Junior Resident (MBBS & BDS) commences2027-01-01
Published on this site14 Oct 2026

GMCH Chandigarh 2026 Vacancy Details

Total posts: 242

Vacancy breakdown by post (as printed)
PostGen.SCOBCEWSTotal
Anaesthesia (Senior Resident)0701030112
Anatomy (Senior Resident)03------03
Biochemistry (Senior Resident)03--01--04
Cardiology (Senior Resident)04--01--05
CTVS (Senior Resident)05--01--06
Cardiac Anaesthesia (Senior Resident)02------02
Community Medicine (Senior Resident)02------02
Dentistry (Senior Resident)04--01--05
Dermatology (Senior Resident)03------03
Emergency Medicine (Senior Resident)03--01--04
Endocrinology (Senior Resident)01------01
ENT (Senior Resident)030101--05
Forensic Medicine (Senior Resident)02------02
General Medicine (Senior Resident)050102--08
General Surgery (Senior Resident)1103040119
Hospital Administration (Senior Resident)02------02
IHBT (Senior Resident)02------02
Medical Gastroenterology (Senior Resident)01------01
Microbiology (Senior Resident)----01--01
Neonatology (Senior Resident)03------03
Neurology (Senior Resident)02------02
Neuro Surgery (Senior Resident)03------03
Nuclear Medicine (Senior Resident)02------02
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Senior Resident)0602030112
Ophthalmology (Senior Resident)04--01--05
Orthopaedics (Senior Resident)0601020110
Paediatrics (Senior Resident)040101--06
Pathology (Senior Resident)----01--01
Pharmacology (Senior Resident)01------01
Physiology (Senior Resident)02------02
Plastic Surgery (Senior Resident)02------02
Psychiatry (Senior Resident)02------02
Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (Senior Resident)02--01--03
Radiation Oncology (Senior Resident)02------02
Radiodiagnosis (Senior Resident)04--01--05
Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases (Senior Resident)05--01--06
Urology (Senior Resident)03------03
Casualty Medical Officer (General Medicine)02------02
Casualty Medical Officer (General Surgery)02------02
Resident Anaesthetist03--01--04
Resident Pathologist01--01--02
Demonstrator Anatomy0201----03
Demonstrator Biochemistry03------03
Demonstrator Community Medicine03--01--04
Demonstrator Forensic Medicine04--01--05
Demonstrator Microbiology02------02
Demonstrator Pathology040101--06
Demonstrator Pharmacology01--01--02
Demonstrator Physiology02--01--03
Demonstrator Transfusion Medicine02------02
Emergency Medical Officer Forensic Medicine05--01--06
Medical Officer (GMCH & MHI)050101--07
Junior Resident MBBS1404070227
Junior Resident BDS (Dentistry)030101--05
Total174184406242
Horizontal reservations (within the total)
Orthopaedically Physically handicapped (Non-Surgical) for Senior Residents01% of posts, if available

The 1% reservation for Orthopaedically Physically handicapped (Non-Surgical) Senior Residents is part of the total 242 posts, not in addition to them.

GMCH Chandigarh 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Senior Resident, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist: Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD/MS/DNB/M.Ch./DM) or equivalent in concerned specialty, recognised by MCI and registered with Medical Council of India or State Medical Council
  • Demonstrator/Medical Officer/EMO/LMO: MBBS (preference to PG degree holders); M.Sc. (Medical) candidates considered only if medical candidates unavailable
  • Junior Resident: MBBS/BDS, registered with State Medical Council/MCI, rotary internship completed or to be completed by 31/12/2026

Age Limit

Maximum 45 years (as on 28 Oct 2026)

Check your age for this post

Age is counted on 28 Oct 2026; upper limit 45 years.

Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.

Age Relaxation

  • Senior Residents, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, CMO: upper age 45; OBC +3 years, SC +5 years, Govt servants through proper channel +5 years, widows/deserted/judicially separated women +10 years
  • Demonstrators, EMO, Medical Officers: upper age 37 with same relaxations
  • Junior Resident: upper age 30; OBC +3 years, SC +5 years

Other Conditions

  • Senior Residents who completed three years tenure are not eligible for Sr. Resident post
  • Junior Residents who already completed one year Junior Residency are not eligible
  • Persons earlier dispensed by this institute on account of misconduct are not eligible
  • Candidates in Government service must upload No Objection Certificate from present employer

Posts located in: Chandigarh. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.

Application Fee

Fee by category
SC candidatesRs. 250/- + bank charges, if any
All other categoriesRs. 500/- + bank charges, if any
PwD candidates and REE-sponsored candidatesexempt

Application fee is non-refundable and payable online only.

GMCH Chandigarh 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Pay levels are Level 9, 10 and 11 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, with starting pay printed in the notice for each post.

As printed in the notification: Senior Resident, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist, CMO: Rs. 67,700/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-11) + NPA @ 20%; Demonstrator: Rs. 53,100/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-9); EMO/Medical Officer/Lady Medical Officer: Rs. 56,100/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC); Junior Resident: Rs. 56,100/- (minimum pay 1st Cell of Level-10 of 7th CPC)

GMCH Chandigarh 2026 Selection Process

  1. Written test on the basis of which merit list is prepared
  2. Shortlisted candidates called for interview
  3. No TA/DA paid for written test or interview

How to Apply for GMCH Chandigarh 2026

  1. Apply only online at www.gmch.gov.in by clicking 'VACANCIES' before 28/10/2026 4:00 PM
  2. Upload all certificates and photograph in jpeg format not exceeding 15 KB
  3. Retain a printout of the submitted form with Registration Number/Application ID
  4. Download e-Admit Card from GMCH website using Registration Number/Application ID and Date of Birth

Required Documents

  • MBBS/BDS degree and registration
  • MD/MS/DNB/M.Sc. degree and registration (where applicable)
  • Mark sheets of all professional examinations
  • Matriculation certificate for date of birth
  • Rotatory internship completion certificate
  • Caste certificate, if applicable
  • Experience certificate, if any
  • No Objection Certificate from present employer

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Contact and Helpline

For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.

Helpline as printed in the notification
Technical assistance phone0172-2665253-58, 2601023 Ext. 2112, 5120, 4226, 4220 (working days 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday)

What Happens After Selection

Selected candidates are engaged on the terms set out in the notice, usually for a fixed period with a fixed monthly remuneration.

Contracts may be renewed depending on need and performance, but they do not create a right to a regular post.

The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.

GMCH Chandigarh 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Can final-year students apply?

The notification does not say. Junior Resident candidates must have completed, or be likely to complete, their rotary internship by 31 December 2026.

Do candidates from other states pay the general fee?

Candidates in the general category pay Rs. 500 plus bank charges. SC candidates pay Rs. 250 plus bank charges. PwD and REE-sponsored candidates are exempt.

Is there a written test?

Yes. Senior Residents, CMO, Resident Anaesthetist, Resident Pathologist and postgraduate Demonstrators test on 3 November 2026. Other posts test on 4 November 2026.

Will I be selected only on the written test?

No. The merit list comes from the written test, and shortlisted candidates are called for an interview on a date to be intimated later.

Does the fee get refunded if my application is rejected?

The notification says the fee is non-refundable, and in some cases such as wrong-department applications, it is not refunded under any circumstances.

Abbreviations on This Page

SC
Scheduled Castes
OBC
Other Backward Classes
EWS
Economically Weaker Sections
PwD
Persons with Disabilities
DA
Dearness Allowance
CPC
Central Pay Commission

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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.

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