PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: The online application process will start from 03 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 19 October 2026. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification, age limit, fee and other eligibility conditions before applying.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Recruitment | PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | PGI/RC/053/2026/2192 |
| Advertisement Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Total Posts | 60 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 57 Posts |
| PGI Satellite Centre Sangrur | 03 Posts |
| Recruitment Basis | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Chandigarh / Sangrur, Punjab |
| Official Website | pgimer.edu.in |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 03 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 October 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 19 October 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
The institute will publish further information regarding the CBT, results, document verification and other stages on its website.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,500/- + Transaction Charges |
| SC / ST | ₹800/- + Transaction Charges |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Payment is to be made online through the application portal using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. The notification advises candidates to avoid UPI payment.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Group | Vacancies | Pay Level | Age | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Attendant Grade-I | C | 01 SC | Level-3 ₹21,700–69,100 | 18–30 Years | Matric with Science + Diploma in Library Science + 1 year experience handling books & journals |
| Animal Attendant | C | 01 UR | Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900 | 18–30 Years | 10th Pass |
| Barber | C | 01 OBC | Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900 | 18–30 Years | 10th Pass with at least 2 years’ experience in the line |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | C | 54 | Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900 | 18–30 Years | 10th Pass |
The 54 MTS (Sanitation) vacancies comprise UR-28, ST-12, OBC-07 and EWS-07.
For Animal Attendant, one year experience in a Civil/Military Hospital or three years’ experience in a good household/Government Department is desirable. For MTS (Sanitation), one year’s relevant cleaning experience is desirable.
PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur – 03 Posts
| Post | Group | Vacancies | Pay Level | Age | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | A | 01 UR | Level-10 ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 18–30 Years | Recognized medical qualification + State Medical Council registration + special training in Family Planning & Educational Methods |
| Computer Programmer | B | 01 UR | Level-7 ₹44,900–1,42,400 | 18–35 Years | Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics with Statistics/Operation Research/Physics OR Engineering/Computer Science degree + 1 year computer programming/operation experience; alternative qualification with Bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | C | 01 UR | Level-5 ₹29,200–92,300 | 18–30 Years | Matriculation + Diploma in Pharmacy + registered Pharmacist under Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
The Medical Officer post gives preference to candidates having a postgraduate degree/diploma in the concerned speciality. The Computer Programmer post also lists formal computer programming/system design/analysis training and knowledge of programming languages as desirable.
The Pharmacist Grade-II post additionally considers a Pharmacy degree and relevant dispensing/storage experience desirable.
Important: Candidates selected against the Sangrur vacancies will be posted at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab and will not have any claim/right to posts at PGIMER Chandigarh.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The standard age limits are 18–30 years for Medical Officer, Pharmacist Grade-II, Library Attendant Grade-I, Animal Attendant, Barber and MTS (Sanitation) posts, while the Computer Programmer post has an age limit of 18–35 years. The crucial date for determining age, qualification and experience is 19 October 2026.
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules, including 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD. Additional relaxations are available for eligible categories as specified in the detailed guidelines.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists primarily of a Computer Based Test (CBT). For Group A posts, an interview is also conducted, whereas there is no interview for Group B & C non-gazetted posts. Group B and C candidates are selected on the basis of CBT merit after eligibility scrutiny and document verification, along with a skill test wherever prescribed.
Selection Stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Shortlisting
- Application/Document Scrutiny
- Skill Test, wherever prescribed
- Document Verification
- Interview for Group A
- Final Merit List
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| Category | CBT Questions | Duration | CBT Marks | Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 85 MCQs | 85 Minutes | 85 | 15 Marks |
| Group B & C | 100 MCQs | 100 Minutes | 100 | No Interview |
The CBT is objective type and will be conducted in English. Each question carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. PwBD candidates follow the qualifying criteria applicable to their caste category.
For posts without a skill test, candidates will generally be shortlisted at 3 times the number of vacancies plus ties. Where a skill test is prescribed, shortlisting will generally be at 5 times the vacancies plus ties.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the required documents ready, including:
- Matriculation/10th Certificate
- 10+2 Certificate, wherever applicable
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Detailed Marksheets
- Experience Certificate, wherever required
- SC/ST/OBC Certificate, if applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- NOC from Present Employer, wherever applicable
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
- Valid Identity Proof
The notification specifically requires supporting educational, category, experience and other applicable documents to be uploaded with the online application.
The photograph must be in JPEG format, 50–80 KB, and should have been taken on or after 01 June 2026, with the candidate’s name and date of photograph clearly indicated.
How to Apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should visit the PGIMER official website and open the Recruitment section. First complete the online registration by entering the Advertisement Number, applicant name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID. After registration, log in using the credentials received through email/mobile and complete the application form section-wise.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Recruitment Notification | Notification |
| PGIMER Official Website | PGIMER |
