Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, has officially released a recruitment notice for the post of Senior Resident on a regular basis (3-year tenure under the Residency Scheme) in various departments and its satellite centre, Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh. Under Notice No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC, a total of 470 vacancies have been announced in 42 departments, including 439 posts at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and 31 posts at RHTC Najafgarh. The VMMC Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026. Offline applications will be accepted from 10 November 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 25 November 2026.
Candidates with MBBS and a PG Degree / Diploma / DNB (or MDS for Dental) in the relevant speciality can apply, and Anaesthesia alone has 76 posts. Selected Senior Residents get Rs. 67,700 in Pay Level-11 plus allowances, and selection is through a 60-mark MCQ screening test followed by a 40-mark departmental assessment.
Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
| Department Name | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Post Name | Senior Resident (Regular, 3 Years Tenure) |
| Advt. No. | ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC |
| Total Vacancy | 470 (Safdarjung: 439, RHTC Najafgarh: 31) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 67,700/- (Pay Level-11) + Allowances |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | VMMC Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Offline Application | 25.11.2026 |
| Screening Test Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI (to SJH and VMMC Exam Fee A/C) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is Maximum 45 Years (OBC: 48 Years, SC / ST: 50 Years). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 25.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident (41 Medical Specialities) | 468 | MBBS + PG Degree / Diploma / DNB in Relevant Speciality (Recognised by NMC) + Delhi Medical Council Registration Before Joining |
| Senior Resident (Dental Surgery – Oral Surgery & Periodontics) | 2 | MDS in Relevant Speciality (Recognised by DCI) + Delhi Dental Council Registration Before Joining |
| Total | 470 | – |
Note: Category-wise, the vacancies are UR 162, EWS 75, SC 68, ST 35 and OBC 130 (including 86 backlog posts), and 29 posts are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates. Candidates must have passed the PG exam on or before 25.11.2026.
Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Department Wise Vacancy
| Department | Posts | Department | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | 76 | Nuclear Medicine | 6 |
| Anatomy | 1 | Obst & Gynae | 31 |
| Biochemistry | 4 | Ophthalmology | 6 |
| Cancer Surgery | 3 | Orthopaedics | 14 |
| Cardiac Anaesthesia | 6 | Paediatrics | 23 |
| Cardiology | 9 | Paediatrics Surgery | 6 |
| Community Medicine | 4 | Pathology | 17 |
| CTVS | 20 | Pharmacology | 7 |
| Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery) | 1 | Physiology | 5 |
| Dental Surgery (Periodontics) | 1 | PMR | 2 |
| Emergency Medicine | 6 | Psychiatry | 2 |
| Endocrinology | 8 | Pulmonary Medicine | 8 |
| ENT | 2 | Radiation Oncology | 4 |
| Forensic Medicine | 7 | Radiology | 21 |
| Lab Oncology | 3 | Renal Transplant | 8 |
| Medical Oncology | 10 | Reproductive Medicine | 2 |
| Medicine | 38 | SIC Ortho | 19 |
| Microbiology | 5 | SIC Rehab | 3 |
| Nephrology | 5 | SIC Sports Medicine | 5 |
| Neuro Surgery | 24 | Surgery | 27 |
| Neurology | 17 | Urology | 4 |
| Total | 470 | ||
Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Screening Test (60 MCQs, 60 Marks, 1 Hour, 1/4 Negative Marking)
- Departmental Assessment / Interview (40 Marks, 3 Times the Vacancies)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List (Screening Test + Assessment Marks)
How to Apply for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026:
- Download the application form (Annexure-I) and admit card proforma from the notification.
- Pay the Rs. 1200 fee by NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI (if applicable) and keep the transaction receipt.
- Fill in the form, sign the undertaking and paste a passport size photo.
- Attach self-attested copies of your 10th certificate, MBBS / PG certificates, registration, category certificate, the filled admit card and the fee receipt.
- Write “Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of ____” on the envelope.
- Submit it at the Diary & Dispatch Section (near Gate No. 2), VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029, by hand or post between 10.11.2026 and 25.11.2026.
Important Links
| Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Application Form PDF | Application Form |
| VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Official Website | VMMC SJH |