AIIMS Bathinda Faculty Recruitment 2026: 77 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, Punjab, an Autonomous Institute of National Importance established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), has released an Advertisement for the recruitment of Faculty (Group-A) posts on Direct Recruitment basis across various departments. This recruitment covers 77 posts spanning Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor cadres.

This article covers the complete cadre-wise and department-wise vacancy details, eligibility, pay scale, and application process for this major faculty recruitment drive.

AIIMS Bathinda Faculty Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Cadre-wise Vacancy Summary

Vacancies for Professor are spread across departments including Anatomy, Anaesthesiology, Burns & Plastic Surgery, Dentistry, ENT, General Surgery, Hospital Administration, Microbiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Paediatrics Surgery, Paediatrics, Pharmacology, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, and Urology. Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts span an even wider range of clinical and para-clinical departments including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology/Haematology, Obs & Gynae, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Neonatology, Trauma & Emergency Medicine, and Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank.

Note: If suitable candidates are not found for Additional Professor or Associate Professor posts, these may be filled by lower cadre candidates (e.g., an Additional Professor post may be filled by an Associate Professor or Assistant Professor of the same category), with the downgraded appointment tenure being 5-7 years.

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Pay Scale

Who Can Apply

• Eligibility: As per Annexure-A of the official notification (department and cadre specific), based on qualifications recognized by MCI/NMC/Government of India.
• Age Limit: Not exceeding 58 years for Professor/Additional Professor; not exceeding 50 years for Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, as on the last date of application.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; Government Servants (as per O.M. dated 27.03.2012) – 5 years; PwBD – as per DoPT guidelines; Ex-servicemen – as per DoPT guidelines; no relaxation for EWS.
• PwBD Reservation: 4% horizontal reservation for candidates with not less than 40% specified disability, meeting the functional requirements of the post.

Application Fee

Fee is payable online only via the SBI Collect payment gateway. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the fee separately for each post.

Selection Process

Applications received within the prescribed date, with the requisite fee paid, will be scrutinized by the Institute’s scrutiny committee. Eligible candidates will be called for a personal interview before the Standing Selection Committee of the Institute. If the number of applicants is large, the Selection Committee may devise shortlisting criteria, which may include a written examination.

Documents Required

• Application form and brief profile in the prescribed format
• All mark sheets and degree certificates
• FMGE Certificate, if applicable
• Medical Council Registration & Additional Registration Certificate
• Proof of Age/Date of Birth
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, in the prescribed Government format)
• Experience Certificate
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently in Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body employment
• Two passport-size photographs
• Proof of application fee paid

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Fill the mandatory Google Form via the link: https://forms.gle/mCrJikTZRih6o6mF7, before 21 August 2026 (after which the link will be disabled).
2. Download the application form (MS Word format) from www.aiimsbathinda.edu.in and take a printout.
3. Pay the applicable examination fee online via the SBI Collect payment link.
4. Mention the transaction number on the application form and send the transaction receipt copy along with the duly filled application form and self-attested certificates via Registered Post or Speed Post only, to: The Recruitment Cell, Administrative Block, Medical College Building, Mandi Dabwali Road, AIIMS, Bathinda-151001, Punjab.
5. Superscribe the envelope as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF…………DEPTT. OF…………”.
6. Ensure the hard copy reaches AIIMS Bathinda on or before 28 August 2026, 5:00 PM IST.

Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post, with a separate fee and hard copy submission for each.

Why You Should Apply for This Post

AIIMS Bathinda is one of the newer AIIMS institutions established to correct regional imbalances in tertiary healthcare and medical education, offering faculty members the opportunity to shape a growing medical institution from an early stage. With 77 posts across Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor cadres and a wide range of clinical departments, this is a significant recruitment opportunity for medical academics across India.

Preparation Tips

Since eligibility is governed by Annexure-A (department and cadre specific) and MCI/NMC recognized qualifications, candidates should carefully verify their qualifying degree, registration status, and years of teaching/research experience against the specific requirements for their target department and cadre before applying, and should complete both the mandatory Google Form and hard copy submission within their respective deadlines to avoid rejection.

General Instructions

• Candidates seeking reservation/relaxation must possess valid category certificates dated earlier than the closing date, 21 August 2026.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be issued between 01.04.2026 and 21 August 2026 to be considered valid.
• EWS certificates must be issued in the prescribed format between 01.04.2026 and 21 August 2026, based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27.
• EWS posts will not be carried forward as backlog if unfilled; other category candidates may apply provisionally as UR candidates for such posts.
• Any information found false, or material information willfully suppressed, will lead to removal from service and further action as deemed fit.
• The decision of the Executive Director, AIIMS Bathinda, in all matters regarding eligibility/selection is final and binding.

Important Links

• Fill Mandatory Google Form
• Official AIIMS Bathinda Website (Application Form)
• Download Official Advertisement PDF
• Download NaukriPatra App
• Join NaukriPatra WhatsApp Channel
• Join NaukriPatra Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many total Faculty posts are advertised by AIIMS Bathinda?

77 posts in total: 17 Professor, 5 Additional Professor, 23 Associate Professor, and 32 Assistant Professor posts across various departments.

What is the last date to apply?

The mandatory Google Form must be submitted by 21 August 2026, 5:00 PM IST, and the hard copy application must reach AIIMS Bathinda by 28 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

What is the age limit for this recruitment?

Not exceeding 58 years for Professor/Additional Professor, and not exceeding 50 years for Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, as on the closing date.

What is the application fee?

Rs. 2,360 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, Rs. 1,180 for SC/ST candidates, and Nil for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Can candidates apply for more than one post?

Yes, but candidates must apply separately for each post, paying the application fee and submitting hard copy documents separately for each.

What is the pay scale for the Professor post?

Level-14-A (Rs. 1,68,900 – 2,20,400) of the 7th CPC, plus usual allowances including NPA if applicable.

What is the selection process for this recruitment?

Scrutiny of applications followed by a Personal Interview before the Standing Selection Committee; a written examination may be added if the number of applicants is large.

Where can I download the official advertisement?

The official advertisement PDF is linked in the Important Links section above.