Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital Senior Resident Dental Recruitment 2026

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital Senior Resident Dental Recruitment 2026

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital (SGMH), Mangolpuri, Delhi, under the Government of NCT of Delhi, has invited applications for recruitment of Senior Residents, Dental (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon), on an ad-hoc basis for its Trauma Centre. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, pay scale and how to apply.

SGMH Senior Resident Dental Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: MDS degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from a recognized University/Institution, with valid registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) or Delhi Dental Council. If selected, candidates must produce a valid Delhi Dental Council registration certificate at the time of joining.
• Candidates must not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency in any recognized institution, either on Regular or Ad-hoc basis.
• Age Limit: 45 years for General category, as on the date of interview, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and an additional 5 years for Persons with Disability.

Pay Scale

As per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Level 11 – Pay of Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, plus allowances as admissible under the rules.

Documents to be Submitted

• Date of Birth Certificate (Birth Certificate/Class X marksheet)
• DCI/Delhi Dental Council Registration Certificate
• MDS Degree/Provisional Certificate, and all year-wise mark sheets
• Attempt Certificate, wherever applicable
• Experience/Senior Residency Certificate, wherever applicable
• Category Certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/Driving Licence or other valid photo ID
• Recent passport-size photograph

All documents must be submitted as self-attested copies along with the application.

How to Apply

1. Prepare the application along with all required self-attested documents listed above.
2. Submit the complete application by post or hand to the R & I Section, SGMH, S Block, Mangolpuri, Delhi-110083.
3. Ensure the application reaches on or before 14 September 2026, up to 4:00 PM.
4. Applications received after the due date/time, or found incomplete, will not be entertained, and any delay in postal delivery will not be considered.

Selection Schedule

The list of eligible candidates and results will be displayed on the official website of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, GNCTD.

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Selection Process

Since the number of eligible candidates/applicants is expected to exceed 10 times the number of vacancies, a three-stage selection process will be adopted: (1) Eligibility Screening, to exclude candidates not fulfilling the advertised criteria; (2) Screening/Written Test, shortlisting candidates 5 times the number of vacancies (20 candidates for 4 vacancies); and (3) Interview, conducted only for the shortlisted candidates. If the number of applicants is less than 10 times the vacancy, a direct Interview will be conducted instead.

Important Terms and Conditions

• The initial appointment is for 89 days, extendable further subject to satisfactory performance, conduct, and a mandatory break of one day after completion of each 89-day tenure.
• The appointment is purely ad-hoc/temporary and does not confer any right to regular appointment.
• Valid OBC certificates issued from the Government of NCT of Delhi only will be accepted; OBC candidates must possess a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for the current financial year.
• In case of non-availability of suitable SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, vacancies may be filled from General category candidates and vice versa, for the 89-day ad-hoc tenure.
• If a category certificate is found to be fake or false, services will be terminated forthwith, without prejudice to further legal action.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the screening test/interview.
• Hostel accommodation is subject to availability.
• The Competent Authority reserves the right to increase/decrease/cancel vacancies or modify the recruitment process at any stage.

About This Recruitment

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, one of the Government of NCT of Delhi’s key hospitals with a dedicated Trauma Centre, is strengthening its Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery capacity by recruiting 4 Senior Residents on an ad-hoc basis. Trauma centres frequently deal with maxillofacial injuries requiring specialized surgical intervention, making this an important clinical role for MDS-qualified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons looking to gain focused trauma-care experience while working within the Delhi government hospital system at an attractive Level-11 pay scale.

Why the 3-Year Senior Residency Cap Matters

Candidates should carefully note the eligibility condition that they must not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency in any recognized institution, whether on a Regular or Ad-hoc basis, before applying. This is a standard restriction across most government Senior Resident recruitments in India, intended to ensure the position serves as a genuine training and transition role toward independent practice or faculty positions, rather than indefinitely extended residency. MDS-qualified candidates approaching this 3-year cumulative limit from previous ad-hoc or regular Senior Residency postings elsewhere should verify their exact tenure before applying, since exceeding this limit would render them ineligible.

Preparing a Complete Application

Since this application must be submitted physically by post or hand rather than online, and applications received after the due date or time will not be entertained regardless of postal delay, candidates should prioritize submitting well ahead of the 14 September 2026 deadline. All listed documents – MDS degree and mark sheets, DCI/Delhi Dental Council registration, category certificate (if applicable), and a valid photo ID – should be self-attested and organized together before submission to the R&I Section at SGMH, S Block, Mangolpuri, Delhi, to avoid the application being rejected as incomplete.

About Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital

Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, located at Mangolpuri in Delhi, is a Government of NCT of Delhi hospital that runs a dedicated Trauma Centre providing emergency and specialized care to patients across the National Capital Territory. As part of the broader public healthcare infrastructure under the Department of Health and Family Welfare, GNCTD, SGMH regularly recruits Senior Residents across various specialties on ad-hoc and regular bases to maintain adequate specialist coverage, particularly in high-demand trauma-related departments like Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, where timely surgical intervention can be critical to patient outcomes.

How the Screening Process Could Affect Your Chances

Given that the number of eligible applicants is expected to significantly exceed the 4 available vacancies, candidates should not assume that meeting the basic MDS qualification and registration requirements guarantees an interview call. Since only 5 times the number of vacancies (20 candidates) will be shortlisted through the Screening/Written Test stage for the Interview, candidates with additional Senior Residency experience, publications, or specialized trauma-care exposure within their eligible tenure may stand a stronger chance of being shortlisted among a large applicant pool competing for these 4 positions.

Why This Is Attractive Despite Being Ad-hoc

Although this appointment is technically ad-hoc rather than a regular government posting, the Level-11 pay scale (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700) matches what a regular Senior Resident would earn, and the position offers extendability up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance, making it a substantially longer-term opportunity than a typical short ad-hoc engagement. For MDS graduates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery who have not yet exhausted their eligible 3-year Senior Residency window, a Trauma Centre posting at a Delhi government hospital offers valuable exposure to high-acuity maxillofacial trauma cases that can meaningfully strengthen a future application for faculty or consultant-level positions.

Important Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Senior Resident Dental posts are advertised at SGMH?

4 posts (UR: 3, OBC: 1), for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Trauma Centre.

2. What is the last date to apply?

14 September 2026, up to 4:00 PM.

3. What is the pay scale?

7th CPC Level 11, Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, plus allowances.

4. What is the age limit?

45 years for General category, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as on date of interview.

5. Is there an application fee?

No fee is mentioned in this notice.

6. What qualification is required?

MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, with valid DCI/Delhi Dental Council registration.

7. How should candidates apply?

By post or hand delivery to the R&I Section, SGMH, S Block, Mangolpuri, Delhi-110083.

8. What is the tenure of this appointment?

Initially 89 days, extendable up to 3 years, subject to performance.

9. Is TA/DA paid for the screening test/interview?

No, no TA/DA is admissible.

10. Can a candidate with more than 3 years of Senior Residency apply?

No, candidates must not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency in any recognized institution.

11. Is there a written test for selection?

Yes, if applicants exceed 10 times the vacancy, a Screening/Written Test precedes the Interview.

12. When will the eligible candidates list be displayed?

21 September 2026, on the Department of Health and Family Welfare, GNCTD website.

13. Is hostel accommodation available?

Subject to availability.

14. Are OBC certificates from other states accepted?

No, only valid OBC certificates issued from the Government of NCT of Delhi are accepted.

15. Who signs this recruitment notice?

Dr. Sumita Saha Kanwar, Deputy Medical Superintendent/HOO, SGMH.