AIIMS Rajkot has released the official notification for Senior Resident Recruitment 2026. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot is inviting online applications to fill a total of 88 vacancies for the position of Senior Residents (Non-Academic).
Eligible candidates up to 45 years of age, holding qualifications such as MD/MS/DNB/MCh/MDS or M.Sc with a Ph.D., can apply online from 09 May 2026 to 08 June 2026. For more details, candidates can visit the official website at www.aiimsrajkot.edu.in.
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot |
| Advertisement No. | AIIMS/RJT/AS/SR/R-2/2026 dated 09.05.2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Resident (Non-Academic) |
| Pay Scale | Level-11 (7th CPC) + allowances, including NPA for medical candidates |
| Total Vacancies | 88 Posts (including backlog and anticipated vacancies) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Mode | Written Test + Interview (Weightage 80:20) |
| Initial Tenure | 1 Year (extendable up to 3 years) |
| Official Website | www.aiimsrajkot.edu.in |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration of Applications | 09 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Submission of Applications | 08 June 2026 (up to 4:00 PM) |
| Age Limit Calculated As On | As per the advertisement |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 88 vacancies (including backlog and anticipated vacancies up to 31.12.2026) are announced across various departments. The detailed department-wise vacancy position is as follows:
| S.No. | Department | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | 9 |
| 2 | Anatomy | 2 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 2 |
| 4 | Burns & Plastic Surgery | 2 |
| 5 | Community Medicine | 2 |
| 6 | Dentistry | 4* |
| 7 | Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology | 4* |
| 8 | ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | 4* |
| 9 | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 3* |
| 10 | General Medicine | 4* |
| 11 | General Surgery | 4 |
| 12 | Hospital Administration | 2 |
| 13 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 14 | Neurosurgery | 2 |
| 15 | Nuclear Medicine | 2 |
| 16 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 4 |
| 17 | Ophthalmology | 2* |
| 18 | Orthopaedics | 3 |
| 19 | Paediatrics | 5 |
| 20 | Paediatric Surgery | 2 |
| 21 | Pathology/ Lab Medicine | 1 |
| 22 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| 23 | Physiology | 1 |
| 24 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 25 | Psychiatry | 2* |
| 26 | Radio Diagnosis | 4 |
| 27 | Radiation Oncology | 4 |
| 28 | Trauma & Emergency | 5 |
| 29 | Urology | 2 |
| Grand Total | 88 |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- For Medical posts: MD/MS/DNB/MCh in the respective specialty from NMC/NBE-recognized institute.
- For Non-Medical posts (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology): M.Sc. with Ph.D.
- For Dentistry: MDS in relevant specialty.
- Registration with NMC / State Medical Council (as applicable).
| Department | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| Anatomy | MD/DNB in Anatomy or M.Sc (Anatomy) with Ph.D |
| Biochemistry | MD/DNB in Biochemistry or M.Sc (Biochemistry) with Ph.D |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | MCh. (Burns & Plastic Surgery) or MS/DNB (General Surgery) |
| Community Medicine | MD/DNB in Community Medicine |
| Dentistry | MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery / Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics / Prosthodontics / Paediatric and Preventive) |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology | MD/DNB (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology) |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | MS/DNB in Otorhinolaryngology |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | MD/DNB in Forensic Medicine |
| General Medicine | MD/DNB (General Medicine) |
| General Surgery | MS/DNB (General Surgery) |
| Hospital Administration | MD/DNB in Hospital Administration |
| Microbiology | MD/DNB in Microbiology |
| Neurosurgery | MCh./DNB (Neuro-Surgery) or MS/ DNB in Surgery |
| Nuclear Medicine | MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | MD/MS/DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Ophthalmology | MD/MS/DNB in Ophthalmology |
| Orthopaedics | MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) |
| Paediatrics | MD/DNB (Paediatrics) |
| Paediatric Surgery | MCh./DNB (Paediatric Surgery) or MS/DNB in Surgery |
| Pathology/ Lab Medicine | MD/DNB (Pathology) |
| Pharmacology | MD/DNB (Pharmacology) |
| Physiology | MD/DNB in Physiology or M.Sc (Physiology) with Ph.D |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | MD/DNB in PMR |
| Psychiatry | MD/DNB in Psychiatry |
| Radio Diagnosis | MD/DNB in Radiodiagnosis |
| Radiation Oncology | MD/DNB in Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology |
| Trauma & Emergency | MD/MS/DNB (Anaesthesia / Emergency Medicine / General Medicine / General Surgery / Orthopaedics) |
| Urology | MCh./DrNB (Urology) or MS in Surgery |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The upper age limit is set at 45 years. Age relaxation applies to reserved category candidates as per the Government of India guidelines.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (maximum age not exceeding 56 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Central Govt. Employees | As per GoI rules |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,180/- (including GST) – Non-Refundable |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil (Exempted) |
AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of a Written Test and an interview.
| Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Written Test (40 MCQs) | 80% |
| Interview | 20% |
There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in the written test.
Important Instructions for AIIMS Rajkot Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must bring all original documents at the time of Document Verification / Interview.
- Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidature.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process.
- All updates will be available only on the official website www.aiimsrajkot.edu.in.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the deadline to submit the AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident application?
Ans. You must submit your online application by June 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Q2. How many Senior Resident posts are available in this recruitment?
Ans. AIIMS Rajkot is looking to fill a total of 88 vacancies across various medical departments.
Q3. What is the maximum age limit for these positions?
Ans. The general upper age limit is 45 years, though standard government age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
Q4. What degree do I need to apply for these Senior Resident roles?
Ans. You’ll need a recognized MD, MS, DNB, MCh, MDS, or an M.Sc with a Ph.D. in the relevant specialty.
Q5. How will AIIMS Rajkot select the candidates?
Ans. The selection is based on a written test (carrying 80% weightage) followed by a personal interview (20% weightage).
Q6. Do SC/ST candidates need to pay an application fee?
Ans. No, candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories, as well as women, are completely exempted from paying any application fee.
Q7. Where can I download the official AIIMS Rajkot notification PDF?
Ans. You can download the complete advertisement directly from the official AIIMS Rajkot website or via the link provided in the important links section above.
