PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Out – For 60 MTS, Pharmacist & More Posts

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh released a job notification for a PGIMER Recruitment 2026 for as many as 60 vacancies in Group A, Group B & C posts. Indian nationals who satisfy the eligibility criteria can submit their online applications from September 3, 2026 to October 19, 2026. Recruitment is open for posts of Medical Officer, Computer Programmer, Pharmacist Grade-II, Library Attendant Grade-I, Animal Attendant, Barber and Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III posts. This recruitment is providing a good opportunity for candidates looking for Government Medical Jobs in India. Eligible candidates need to ensure that they satisfy the prescribed qualification, age limit, experience and category conditions of their desired post. Candidates will have to undergo Computer Based Test while interview shall be conducted for Group A Posts.

About PGIMER Chandigarh

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is one of the best institutes of medical education, research and healthcare under the Government of India. The institute offers medical services as well as medical education, training and research facilities. It conducts recruitment through its Recruitment Cell for different posts in Groups A, B and C, providing chances for applicants who are interested in getting Health Department Jobs in different professions. The present PGIMER Chandigarh Jobs 2026 also have openings in the PGI Satellite Center, Sangrur, Punjab in the fields of medicine, technology, pharmacy, library and others.

Category-wise Vacancy Details for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: September 1, 2026
• Start Date of Online Application: September 3, 2026
• Last Day for Applying Online: October 19, 2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date: October 19, 2026

Eligibility Requirements for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

Age Criteria

• Medical Officer: 18 to 30 years
• Computer Programmer: 18 to 35 years
• Pharmacist Grade-II: 18 to 30 years
• Library Attendant Grade-I: 18 to 30 years
• Animal Attendant: 18 to 30 years
• Barber: 18 to 30 years
• Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III: 18 to 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
• PwBD + OBC: 13 years
• Permanent Employees of PGIMER: Upto 10 years depending on the applicable terms and conditions
• Central Government Employees: Provision for relaxation as per applicable Govt. of India terms and conditions.

Selection Process for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

• Computer Based Test (CBT): Qualifying candidate will appear in the CBT of objective type. The computer based test is going to be in English.
• Type of Questions: In the computer based test, there will be multiple choice questions. For each correct answer, a candidate will get one mark.
• Negative Marking: In case of each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be subtracted.
• Group A: The marks of CBT are 85 while for the interview, marks allocated are 15, because of this, the grand total is 100.
• Group B and C: Candidates’ selection will be based entirely on their CBT score and there will be no interview at all.
• Qualifying Marks: For General/EWS candidates qualifying percentage is 40% and for SC/ST/OBC candidates it is 35%.
• PwBD Candidates: Applicants seeking Government jobs in Punjab shall have to qualify themselves based on criteria that apply to their category.
• Shortlisting: For posts where skill test is not required, three candidates plus any tie-ups may be selected.
• Skill Test Posts: If a post takes skill test, perhaps five candidates plus the tie-ups may be shortlisted to the post.
• Document Verification: Selected candidates shall have to present their original certificates/documents.
• Final Selection: Selection to Group B and C shall be done using CBT merit only while Group A shall be selected using both CBT and interview.
• Selection Criterion: The PGIMER Recruitment 2026 is yet to be finalized based on verification of eligibility and documents.

Application Fee Details for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,500/- + transaction charges applicable
• SC/ST: Rs. 800/- + transaction charges applicable
• PwBD: Fee waiver
• Mode of Payment: Through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net banking using the online payment gateway
• UPI: It is advised that candidates do not make payment through UPI mode.
• For Multiple Vacancies: Candidates applying for more than one vacancy shall be required to deposit the fee for each vacancy separately.

Salary Structure for Selected Candidates

• Medical Officer: Level 10 – Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/-
• Computer Programmer: Level 7 – Rs. 44,900/- to Rs. 1,42,400/-
• Pharmacist Grade-II: Level 5 – Rs. 29,200/- to Rs. 92,300/-
• Library Attendant Grade-I: Level 3 – Rs. 21,700/- to Rs. 69,100/-
• Animal Attendant: Level 1 – Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-
• Barber: Level 1 – Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-
• Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III: Level 1 – Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-

Benefits of Solving Previous Year Papers

• Exam Awareness: Aspirants can gain an idea about the types of questions and the level of difficulty through past papers.
• Time Management: Past papers practice can help manage the time effectively during the CBT format of the examination.
• Topic Identification: The aspirant can identify the important topics and put more effort in revising them.
• Negative Marking Practicing: Practicing the aspect of negative marking is the way aspirants can use past papers to be careful in answering questions.
• Advantage of practice: Candidates aspiring for PGIMER Group C Recruitment 2026 will find past papers very useful and will get more practice in the examination.
• Identification of weak areas: It is possible to find out the weak areas in the aspirants’ knowledge by going through past papers.

Best Books for PGIMER Recruitment Exam Preparation

• General Preparation: Understand reasoning, quantitative aptitude and general awareness in general or as it is related to your subject only.
• Professional Subjects: Brush up on the core subjects of the subject you have chosen for competition.
• Computer Programmer: Get into the basics of programming, fundamental concepts related to computers, mathematics and statistics.
• Exam Focus: Study topics based on the educational qualification specified in the post.
• Pharmacist: Cover pharmacy pharmacology pharmaceutics and allied regulations.
• Post-specific Revision: Follow the standard textbooks of the course which one has qualified for the post.

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Job Responsibilities for Selected Candidates

• Medical Officer: Render medical service and execute the tasks allocated by the appropriate authority.
• Computer Programmer: Execute programming tasks, work with computers and any other related tasks.
• Pharmacist Grade II: Carry out dispensing, storing and other related pharmacists’ tasks.
• Library Attendant: Assist with tasks involving library, books and journals.
• Animal Attendant: Assist with animal tasks and other cleaning tasks allocated.
• Barber: Render barbering services in accordance with institutional regulations.
• MTS (Sanitation): Sweep, clean, dust and execute other allocated tasks.
• Place of Posting: The PGIMER Sangrur Recruitment 2026 posts would be published at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur.

How to Submit Application for PGIMER Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website at www.pgimer.edu.in
• Go to Recruitment section to find the direct recruitment on regular basis to various posts of Group C for PGIMER
• Go through the recruitment rules and verify the eligibility criteria for the chosen position.
• Register online with a valid mobile phone number and email address.
• Use the username and password that would be generated after registration.
• Provide personal information, educational information, category and experience information very precisely.
• Upload the necessary certificate, photograph, signature and other supporting documents.
• Upload a new photograph in JPEG format ranging between 50 KB to 80 KB.
• Make sure that the photograph is taken from June 1, 2026 and bear the name and date of photography of the candidate.
• Make the necessary fee payment through the specified online payment gateway.
• Check all the information once before the final submission since no change is allowed after that.
• Finally, submit the application and make a copy of the form.
• The PGIMER Chandigarh Jobs 2026 application process will continue till September 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026.

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