AIIMS Mangalagiri Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 79 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

AIIMS Mangalagiri Faculty Recruitment 2026

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, an Autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, has released an advertisement inviting online applications for 79 Faculty (Group-A) posts on Direct Recruitment/Deputation basis across 33 clinical, para-clinical and non-clinical departments. The posts span four grades: Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. This detailed guide covers vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, application fee, selection process and the complete application procedure for candidates interested in a faculty career at one of India’s newest AIIMS institutions.

AIIMS Mangalagiri Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Candidates are strongly advised to keep checking the AIIMS Mangalagiri official website regularly, as the exact opening date of the online application portal is yet to be announced and the 45-day closing window will be calculated from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.

Department-wise Vacancy Details

The 79 posts are distributed across 33 departments, with the number and category of posts varying by department. Professor and Additional Professor together account for 28 posts, Associate Professor for 14 posts, and Assistant Professor for 37 posts. The department-wise, category-wise breakup is given below (UR = Unreserved, OBC = Other Backward Classes, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe; * denotes PwBD horizontal reservation post; # denotes anticipated vacancy).

For the Department of Trauma & Emergency Medicine, the Professor post requires MD in Emergency Medicine/MD in Medicine/MS in General Surgery, and the Assistant Professor post requires MD in Emergency Medicine/MS in General Surgery-Trauma Surgery/MS in Orthopaedics/MD in Paediatrics.

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4% horizontal reservation posts marked with an asterisk (*) are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). The vacancies are provisional and subject to variation at the discretion of the Executive Director, AIIMS Mangalagiri, as per Government of India rules and requirements. Reservation does not apply to posts filled on deputation basis.

Eligibility Criteria – Qualification & Experience

Professor

Medical Candidates: A recognized medical qualification under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, plus a postgraduate qualification (MD/MS) and/or M.Ch. (surgical superspecialities)/D.M. (medical superspecialities). Experience required: 14 years teaching/research experience after MD/MS, OR 12 years after M.Ch./D.M. (2 or 5-year course), OR 11 years for candidates with a 3-year D.M./M.Ch.

Non-Medical Candidates: Master’s degree in the concerned discipline plus a Doctorate degree from a recognized university, with 14 years teaching/research experience after the Doctorate.

Additional Professor

Medical (General Discipline): Same qualification as Professor with 10 years teaching/research experience after MD/MS. Superspecialist Disciplines: D.M./M.Ch. with 8 years experience (or 7 years for 3-year D.M./M.Ch. holders). Non-Medical: Doctorate degree with 10 years experience.

Associate Professor

Medical (General Discipline): Same qualification as Professor with 6 years teaching/research experience after MD/MS. Superspecialist Disciplines: D.M./M.Ch. with 4 years experience (or 3 years for 3-year D.M./M.Ch. holders). Non-Medical: Doctorate degree with 6 years experience.

Assistant Professor

Medical (General Disciplines): Same qualification as Professor with 3 years teaching/research experience after MD/MS. Superspecialist Disciplines: D.M./M.Ch. with 1 year experience (no experience required for candidates with 3-year D.M./M.Ch.). Non-Medical: Doctorate degree with 3 years experience.

Non-Medical Qualification Note: For Anatomy – M.Sc. (Human Anatomy); Physiology – M.Sc. (Medical Physiology/Physiology); Biochemistry – M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry/Biochemistry); Pharmacology – M.Sc. (Medical Pharmacology/Pharmacology), followed by a doctorate degree from a recognized university.

DNB Equivalence: Candidates holding DNB in broad specialties or superspecialty must produce documentary evidence of DNB equivalence with MD/MS/DM/M.Ch as per the MCI notification dated 31 October 2018. Candidates trained at institutions listed under para 2(a) and (b) of the notification need no extra experience, while those trained under (c) and (d) require 1 or 2 additional years of experience respectively.

Experience will be counted as on 31 December 2026, subject to verification of documentary evidence. Teaching/research experience is counted only from recognized institutions in the subject of speciality; experience in Dental, Physiotherapy or Nursing colleges will not be considered. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders are also eligible to apply for teaching posts.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

Age Relaxation: 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; 5 years for SC/ST category posts; 3 years for OBC category posts; 5 years for Government servants as per DoPT instructions. No age relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. For posts on deputation basis, the maximum age limit is 56 years (58 years for Professor) as on the last date of receipt of application.

Pay Scale

All posts also carry the usual allowances admissible to Central Government employees of similar status at AIIMS, Mangalagiri. NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) is payable only to medically qualified candidates.

Application Fee

The application fee, once remitted, will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately online and pay the application fee separately for each post.

Selection Process

A duly constituted Standing Selection Committee will conduct the selection process for all posts. Interviews will be held at AIIMS Mangalagiri in the mode decided by the Executive Director. Candidates called for interview must produce all relevant original documents for verification and may be asked to submit an affidavit/declaration at the time of interview. After document verification, the committee will interview only eligible candidates for the post applied for.

Candidates not scoring the minimum qualifying marks will not be considered for selection irrespective of their merit position. Mere appearance in the interview does not confer any right to selection. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Required Documents (For Hard Copy Submission)

• Downloaded copy of the online application
• Brief of the Candidate (Annexure-II) as a PowerPoint presentation
• Educational Certificates (from SSC/10th to Post Graduate)
• Experience Certificates (teaching/research experience relevant to the post applied for, clearly showing duration and nature of experience)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates working in Central/State Government organizations, PSUs or autonomous bodies
• Registration Certificates for UG and PG
• Best 5 Publications in Vancouver style
• Certificate for claiming reservation (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD), issued on or after 1 April 2026 for OBC-NCL and EWS
• Application fee payment/transaction receipt
• Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN) and date of birth proof

How to Apply

1. Visit the AIIMS Mangalagiri official website (www.aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in) once the online application link is activated.
2. Register with a valid email ID and complete the online application form as per the instructions on the portal.
3. Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature in JPG format.
4. Pay the requisite application fee online for each post applied for.
5. Submit the form and take a printout of the completed application.
6. Send the signed hard copy of the online application, along with all self-attested documents, to the Recruitment Cell, Room No. 205, 2nd Floor, Library & Admin Building, AIIMS, Mangalagiri, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh – 522503, within 10 days from the closing date of online application, by Speed Post/Courier. The envelope should be superscribed “Application for the post of ___ in the Department of ___”.
7. Additionally, email a single self-attested PDF containing the application copy, Annexure-II (as PPT), educational and experience certificates, NOC (if applicable), registration certificates and best 5 publications to facultyrec@aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in.

Important Instructions

• The prescribed qualifications are minimum requirements; mere possession does not entitle a candidate to selection.
• Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
• Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
• AIIMS Mangalagiri reserves the right to increase, decrease, amend or cancel this advertisement in whole or in part without assigning any reason.
• Appointment is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by the competent Medical Board and to review/probation of two years.
• Selected candidates will not be given an NOC to apply for other posts/institutes for one year from the date of joining.
• All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of Law at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
• For deputation posts, applications must be forwarded through proper channel along with APAR/ACR for the last 5 years and vigilance clearance certificate.

Why AIIMS Mangalagiri Faculty Positions Matter

AIIMS Mangalagiri is one of the newer All India Institutes of Medical Sciences established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), aimed at correcting regional imbalance in tertiary-level healthcare and building self-sufficiency in medical education across the country. A faculty appointment at AIIMS carries the prestige, pay structure and academic infrastructure associated with India’s premier medical institutions, along with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a developing AIIMS campus in Andhra Pradesh from a relatively early stage. For doctors and academicians with the requisite postgraduate and superspecialty qualifications, this recruitment offers a rare combination of Central Government pay scales, NPA benefits for medically qualified faculty, and long-term career growth through the assessment promotion scheme applicable across AIIMS institutions.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in AIIMS Mangalagiri Faculty Recruitment 2026?

A total of 79 Faculty (Group-A) posts across 33 departments, comprising 17 Professor, 11 Additional Professor, 14 Associate Professor and 37 Assistant Professor posts.

2. What is the mode of recruitment?

Posts are filled on Direct Recruitment as well as Deputation basis, depending on the department and post.

3. What is the upper age limit for Professor and Additional Professor?

58 years as on the closing date of online application.

4. What is the upper age limit for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor?

50 years as on the closing date of online application.

5. What is the application fee for UR/EWS/OBC candidates?

Rs. 3,100 (Rs. 3,000 application fee + Rs. 100 processing fee).

6. Is the application fee refundable?

No, the application fee once remitted is non-refundable under any circumstances.

7. What is the minimum qualifying mark for selection?

50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST candidates in the interview/selection process.

8. When does the online application open?

The online application will be opened shortly; candidates should regularly check the AIIMS Mangalagiri official website for the exact date.

9. Is there a Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for these posts?

Yes, NPA is admissible for medically qualified candidates in addition to the basic pay at each level.

10. Where should the hard copy of the application be sent?

To the Recruitment Cell, Room No. 205, 2nd Floor, Library & Admin Building, AIIMS, Mangalagiri, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh – 522503, within 10 days of the closing date of online application.