PGIMER Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 60 Posts in Chandigarh & Sangrur

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has released PGIMER Recruitment 2026 for 60 posts under direct recruitment. The notification covers 57 Group C posts at PGIMER Chandigarh and 3 Group A, B & C posts at the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur. Online registration starts on 3 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026.

PGIMER Recruitment 2026

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PGIMER Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official notification states that the Sangrur posts will be filled specifically for the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab, and selected candidates will be posted there.

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PGIMER Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The notification confirms the registration opening and closing dates. Admit cards will be made available approximately one week before the examination, while the examination date itself has not been specified in the notification.

Application Fee

The fee can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card. The notification advises candidates to avoid payment through UPI.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The age limit varies according to the post. Most Group C posts have an age limit of 18–30 years, while the Computer Programmer post allows candidates up to 35 years. The Medical Officer and Pharmacist posts have an upper age limit of 30 years.

Age Relaxation

Other relaxations are available for eligible Central Government employees, ex-servicemen, widows/divorced women and certain defence personnel as prescribed in the notification.

PGIMER Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

PGIMER Chandigarh – 57 Vacancies

The 54 MTS vacancies include 28 UR, 12 ST, 7 OBC and 7 EWS posts.

PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur – 3 Vacancies

For the Computer Programmer post, the notification also mentions desirable formal training in computer programming/system design/analysis and knowledge of programming languages.

Selection Process

The PGIMER Recruitment 2026 selection process includes the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Shortlisting
3. Application/document scrutiny
4. Document Verification
5. Interview for Group A posts only
6. Final selection

For Group A, the CBT carries 85 marks and the interview carries 15 marks. For Group B and C, the CBT carries 100 marks and there is no interview.

The CBT consists of objective-type questions in English only, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

For posts without a skill test, three candidates per vacancy plus ties may be shortlisted. For posts requiring a skill test, five candidates per vacancy plus ties may be shortlisted.

PGIMER Exam Syllabus

The CBT syllabus will be based on the prescribed educational qualification/professional course and experience applicable to the respective post. Candidates should therefore prepare topics related to their required qualification and professional field.

Salary / Pay Scale

PGIMER offers attractive 7th CPC pay levels:

• Medical Officer: Rs 56,100–Rs 1,77,500
• Computer Programmer: Rs 44,900–Rs 1,42,400
• Pharmacist Grade-II: Rs 29,200–Rs 92,300
• Library Attendant Grade-I: Rs 21,700–Rs 69,100
• Animal Attendant: Rs 18,000–Rs 56,900
• Barber: Rs 18,000–Rs 56,900
• MTS (Sanitation) Grade-III: Rs 18,000–Rs 56,900

How to Apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official PGIMER website.
2. Open the Recruitment section.
3. Select the relevant PGIMER Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
4. Complete the online registration using your personal email ID and mobile number.
5. Log in using the credentials received after registration.
6. Fill in personal, educational and experience details.
7. Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature.
8. Carefully verify all information before submission.
9. Pay the applicable application fee online.
10. Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.

The notification clearly states that offline applications will not be accepted and that details cannot be changed after final submission. Candidates must upload educational, category, experience and other required documents; incomplete documentation can lead to cancellation.

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FAQs – PGIMER Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in PGIMER Recruitment 2026?

A total of 60 vacancies are advertised—57 posts at PGIMER Chandigarh and 3 posts at the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur.

2. What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 19 October 2026.

3. What is the PGIMER Recruitment 2026 application fee?

General/OBC/EWS candidates have to pay ?1,500, SC/ST candidates ?800, while PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

4. What is the PGIMER Recruitment 2026 exam pattern?

The CBT contains 85 questions for Group A and 100 questions for Group B/C, with a duration of 85 and 100 minutes respectively. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

5. When will the PGIMER Recruitment 2026 admit card be released?

The examination date has not been announced in the notification. Eligible candidates can download their admit cards approximately one week before the examination from the PGIMER website.