AIIMS Gorakhpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – 42 Posts

AIIMS Gorakhpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur has issued Advertisement No. AIIMS/GKP/RECT/SR/2026-27/210, dated 28 August 2026, inviting applications for the post of Senior Resident in various departments, under the Government of India Residency Scheme, against a total of 42 vacancies. This article covers the complete department-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process and application procedure for AIIMS Gorakhpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026.

AIIMS Gorakhpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details (Department-wise)

Note: For the Trauma & Emergency department, applications from candidates having MD/MS/DNB in Anaesthesia/Emergency Medicine/General Medicine/General Surgery/Orthopaedics will be considered. In case no application is received under EWS category, a UR candidate will be considered.

Pay Scale & Eligibility

Selection Process

• Selection is made on the basis of an interview conducted at AIIMS Gorakhpur.
• In the event of a large number of candidates (more than 5 applications per post), a Written Screening Test may be conducted before the interview.
• Where a Screening Test is conducted, it carries 80% weightage, while the Interview carries 20% weightage in determining the final merit.
• Minimum qualifying marks are proposed as 60% for UR/EWS candidates, 55% for OBC candidates, and 50% for SC/ST candidates.

Age Relaxation

Note: No age relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for unreserved vacancies. Age will be counted as on the date of interview.

Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable and must be paid via NEFT to: Bank – State Bank of India; Branch – Giridharganj, Gorakhpur-273008; Account Holder – Recruitment cell, AIIMS, Gorakhpur; Account No. – 42368584553; IFSC – SBIN0018457. The transaction reference number and date must be mentioned in the application form.

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How to Apply

1. Candidates should make the fee payment as specified above, and submit the payment receipt along with the completed application and all relevant certificate copies via the Google Form: forms.gle/j61nx5mXktvHAGs88, on or before 08 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
2. Candidates must bring the filled-in Application Form (Annexure I) and Bio-Data (Annexure II), along with all original certificates and the payment receipt, on the scheduled date of interview.
3. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post should apply separately for each post.
4. Only candidates who have been declared successful in their qualifying degree examination, and will complete their tenure for the same before the date of interview, are eligible.

Important Terms & Conditions

• The appointment is initially for 1 year and may be extended up to 3 years, subject to performance and conduct.
• Applicants should not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency under the Residency Scheme in any Government medical institution, whether regular, ad-hoc, or contract basis.
• The appointee shall not be entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion or other benefits available to regularly appointed Government servants.
• The appointment can be terminated at any time, on either side, by giving one month’s notice or one month’s salary in lieu.
• Candidates already in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Institution service must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
• Vacancies arising out of non-filling/resignation may be filled subsequently through rolling advertisement.

About AIIMS Gorakhpur and This Recruitment

AIIMS Gorakhpur is an apex healthcare institute established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), aimed at improving regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable tertiary healthcare and augmenting quality medical education. This large-scale Senior Resident recruitment across 12 clinical departments – spanning Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Trauma & Emergency and several specialty departments – reflects the institute’s continued expansion of its clinical and teaching capacity in the eastern Uttar Pradesh region, offering postgraduate medical degree holders a structured pathway to gain further clinical and academic experience at a premier national medical institute under the Government of India Residency Scheme.

Caste/Category Certificate Requirements

For OBC category candidates, since the vacancies are advertised in financial year 2026-2027, only a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) OBC certificate issued during the period 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2027 will be considered valid; candidates with an OBC-NCL certificate issued outside this window will not be considered eligible under this advertisement. The certificate must be in the format prescribed by DoP&T vide O.M. No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 30.05.2014, and the candidate’s caste must be borne in the Central List of OBC categories maintained by the Government of India. For EWS category candidates, the application will be considered subject to submission of a valid Income and Assets Certificate on the prescribed format, issued by the competent authority as per DoP&T OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res), dated 31.01.2019, with the closing date of application as the crucial date for the certificate.

Documents Required at the Time of Interview

Candidates must bring self-attested photocopies as well as relevant original documents for verification, including postgraduate medical degree certificates, mark sheets, NMC/MCI/State Medical Council registration, age proof, and caste/category certificates as applicable per the checklist in the detailed advertisement. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates must additionally possess a valid disability certificate signed by a duly constituted Medical Board of a State or Central Government Hospital/Institution, countersigned by the Medical Superintendent, with the Board comprising one consultant each from Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Surgery.

Value of a Senior Residency at AIIMS Gorakhpur

For postgraduate medical degree holders, a Senior Residency at a premier institution like AIIMS Gorakhpur offers valuable clinical exposure across a wide range of specialties, from Anaesthesiology and General Medicine to specialized departments such as Radiotherapy and Trauma & Emergency. Since the Institute is a relatively newer AIIMS under PMSSY, this recruitment also gives Senior Residents an opportunity to be part of the institute’s early growth phase, working closely with the founding clinical faculty as departments continue to develop their infrastructure and specialty services in the eastern Uttar Pradesh healthcare landscape.

Restrictions on Private Practice and Whole-Time Service

Candidates selected as Senior Residents must note that this is a whole-time appointment with AIIMS Gorakhpur; the appointee shall not accept any other assignment, paid or otherwise, and shall not engage in private practice of any kind during the period of contract. Candidates are also expected to conform to the rules of conduct and discipline applicable to institute employees, and the competent authority reserves the right to assign any duty as required, without additional allowance for such assignments. Since candidates who resign or seek to leave within the first three months of joining will neither be issued a No Objection Certificate nor a Relieving Letter/Experience Certificate, candidates should carefully consider their commitment before applying and joining.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in AIIMS Gorakhpur Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

42 posts across 12 clinical departments.

2. What is the last date to submit the application?

08 September 2026, 5:00 PM, via Google Form along with payment receipt.

3. When is the interview scheduled?

09th and 10th September 2026, at AIIMS Campus, Kunraghat, Gorakhpur.

4. What is the age limit for this post?

Upper age limit is 45 years as on the date of interview, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

5. What is the pay for Senior Resident?

Rs. 67,700/- (Level-11, 7th CPC) plus usual allowances including NPA, if applicable.

6. What is the application fee?

Rs. 500/- for General/EWS/OBC; Rs. 250/- for SC/ST; exempted for PwBD candidates.

7. How long is the Senior Resident appointment?

Initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years based on performance and conduct.

8. What is the minimum qualifying mark for selection?

60% for UR/EWS, 55% for OBC, and 50% for SC/ST candidates, where a Screening Test is conducted.

9. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

Yes, but they must apply separately for each post.

10. Is this a permanent Government position?

No, this is a contractual appointment under the Residency Scheme, without entitlement to Provident Fund, Pension, or other regular Government servant benefits.

11. Can a candidate who has already completed 3 years of Senior Residency elsewhere apply?

No, applicants should not have already completed 3 years of Senior Residency under the Residency Scheme in any Government medical institution, whether on regular, ad-hoc, or contract basis.

12. Are the advertised vacancies fixed or subject to change?

The vacancies are provisional and subject to variation; the Executive Director, AIIMS Gorakhpur reserves the right to vary the vacancies, including reserved vacancies, as per Government of India rules and requirements.