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AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Key Details

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Important Dates

Candidates must note the following AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 important dates before applying:

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Vacancy 2026: Department-wise Details

The AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Vacancy 2026 is spread across 33 departments, with reservation as per Government of India norms (UR – Unreserved, OBC – Other Backward Classes, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, EWS – Economically Weaker Section). An additional 4% of the total vacancies is horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Vacancies are provisional and subject to variation by the Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati.

Note: In case suitable EWS candidates are not found, these posts will not be carried forward or treated as backlog, and Unreserved (UR) candidates may provisionally be allowed to apply against EWS posts.

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Eligibility Criteria and Qualification

The AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Qualification requirement differs for medical, dental, and non-medical candidates.

For Medical Candidates

A Postgraduate Medical Degree (MD/MS/DNB) or equivalent in the relevant discipline from a recognised University/Institute, as per the Residency Scheme. All terms and conditions of the Scheme apply.

For Dentistry

MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from a recognised University/Institute, as per the Residency Scheme.

For Non-Medical Candidates

The notification also specifies cross-department eligibility for super-specialty residency: candidates with MD/MS in General Medicine or General Surgery may apply for residency in medical and surgical super-specialty departments respectively; MD in Paediatrics qualifies for Neonatology; MD/MS in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, or General Surgery qualifies for Trauma & Emergency; MD in Pathology qualifies for Transfusion Medicine; and MD in Respiratory Medicine qualifies for Pulmonary Medicine. Medical super-specialties listed are Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology/Haematology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, and Pulmonary Medicine; surgical super-specialties listed are Burns & Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Paediatric Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Surgical Oncology, and Urology.

The notification states that detailed educational qualifications, age, and eligibility criteria for each department are available on the official AIIMS Guwahati website, so candidates should verify department-specific qualification requirements there before applying.

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Age Limit

The upper age limit for AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is 45 years, as on the closing date of online applications.

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online through the link provided on the official website while filling the online application. The fee, once remitted, is non-refundable under any circumstances, and applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Salary

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Selection Process

Selection for AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is based purely on performance in a personal interview, after scrutiny of the online application and supporting documents.

• The list of eligible candidates, after scrutiny, is uploaded on the Institute website.
• Document Verification (DV) reporting time: 8:00 AM.
• Interview time: 9:00 AM onwards.
• Interview venue: Director’s Board Room, Medical College Building, AIIMS Guwahati.
• No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview.
• A separate merit list (selected and waiting list) is prepared for each category – UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST – based on the interview.
• Selected candidates must undergo document verification before the offer of appointment is issued.
• Any vacancy arising from non-joining or resignation of a selected candidate is offered to the next candidate on the waiting list as per merit.
• Candidates can apply for more than one post among the listed departments, but must submit a separate application form with separate fee for each post.

How to Apply for AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must fill the online application along with the relevant documents. Before starting, candidates should keep the following ready:

• A valid, active e-mail ID (all correspondence, including interview schedules, will be sent by e-mail)
• Scanned passport-size photograph (JPG format)
• Scanned signature (JPG format)
• Scanned copies of relevant documents

Candidates must ensure their photo and signature are clearly visible in the preview while filling the online form; applications with a small or unclear photo/signature will be rejected. The online application will close on the last date, and incomplete applications will not be considered.

AIIMS Guwahati Senior Resident Apply Online

The notification directs candidates to the official AIIMS Guwahati website, https://aiimsguwahati.ac.in, for the application link, detailed schedule of interview, educational qualifications, and department-wise age and eligibility criteria. A direct apply-online URL is not specified in the notification itself, so candidates should check the official website for the live application link.

Other Important Conditions

• Candidates already employed in a Government Hospital/Institution must apply through proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview/document verification.
• OBC candidates must submit a valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, based on the Central List of OBCs.
• EWS candidates must submit an Income and Asset certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, based on income for Financial Year 2026-27.
• PwBD candidates must submit a valid disability certificate issued by a duly constituted Medical Board.
• Candidates seeking reserved-category benefit or age relaxation must submit the requisite certificate at the time of document verification, failing which their claim will not be entertained.
• The post is whole-time, and private practice of any kind is prohibited.
• Candidates may be posted at rural or urban health centres attached to the Institute.
• Residential accommodation is subject to availability; if not provided, HRA as admissible to Central Government servants will be paid.
• Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.

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