VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – For 470 Posts
Posted By: Amrit
Office of the Director, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi has invited applications for regular posts of Senior Resident in accordance with the Government of India Residency Scheme. VMMC Safdarjung Recruitment 2026 provides doctors with 470 jobs across 42 departments/specialties of Safdarjung Medical College, including 31 at the Rural Health Training Centre, Najafgarh. The appointment will be made for a period of 3 years on satisfactory performance and with the principle of service conditions applying. VMMC Safdarjung Recruitment 2026 Application Process is from November 10, 2026 to November 25, 2026. All applicants have to apply offline and can apply for only one Department/Speciality. All doctors can apply for this recruitment for the Government medical officer vacancy in New Delhi. Before applying candidates need to check the required qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process and documents required for the department-wise application.
Glimpse of the Hospital Issuing This Notice
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital is an institution of Government of India in New Delhi offering medical education, clinical training and specialised healthcare services. The hospital has also a satellite centre at Najafgarh for health training for the rural areas. It provides medical doctors experience in various medical specialties through its departments and clinical units. Interested and eligible candidates who are applying for VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident vacancies 2026 can also get posted at the satellite centre.
Current Openings for VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
| Department | Total Vacancies |
| Anaesthesia | 71 |
| Anatomy | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Cancer Surgery | 3 |
| Cardiac Anaesthesia | 6 |
| Cardiology | 9 |
| Community Medicine | 4 |
| CTVS | 20 |
| Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery) | 1 |
| Dental Surgery (Periodontics) | 1 |
| Emergency Medicine | 6 |
| Endocrinology | 8 |
| ENT | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | 7 |
| Lab Oncology | 3 |
| Medical Oncology | 10 |
| Medicine | 33 |
| Microbiology | 5 |
| Nephrology | 5 |
| Neuro Surgery | 24 |
| Neurology | 17 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 6 |
| Obst and Gynae | 25 |
| Ophthalmology | 5 |
| Orthopaedics | 14 |
| Paediatrics | 17 |
| Paediatrics Surgery | 6 |
| Pathology | 17 |
| Pharmacology | 7 |
| Physiology | 5 |
| PMR | 2 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | 8 |
| Radiation Oncology | 4 |
| Radiology | 21 |
| Renal Transplant | 8 |
| Reproductive Medicine | 2 |
| SIC Ortho | 16 |
| SIC Rehab | 3 |
| SIC Sports Medicine | 5 |
| Surgery | 23 |
| Urology | 4 |
| Grand Total | 439 |
Vacancy Details at Najafgarh Rural Health Training Centre
| Department | Total Vacancies |
| Anaesthesia | 5 |
| Medicine | 5 |
| Obst and Gynae | 6 |
| Ophthalmology | 1 |
| Paediatrics | 6 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| SIC Ortho | 3 |
| Surgery | 4 |
| Grand Total | 31 |
Schedule Highlights for Doctors
- Application Start Date: November 10, 2026
- Last Date to Submit: November 25, 2026 up to 3:00 PM
- PG Result Cut Off: On or before November 25, 2026
- PG Tenure Completion: On or before December 31, 2026
- Tentative Joining: 10 days after the final result
Monthly Pay and Service Terms
- Pay Level: Level 11.
- Basic Pay: Rs. 67,700/- per month plus allowances.
- Initial Tenure: One year.
- Extension: Extendable annually up to three years based on performance.
- Service Limit: Previous government Senior Resident service counts towards the three-year limit.
Degrees Required by Specialty
| Department | Qualification Required |
| Most Clinical and Non-clinical Departments |
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| Cancer Surgery, CTVS, Neuro Surgery, Paediatrics Surgery, Renal Transplant, Urology |
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| Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology |
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| Endocrinology, Medical Oncology, Pulmonary Medicine |
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| Emergency Medicine |
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| Dental Surgery |
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| Other Linked Departments |
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Upper Age Ceiling for Applicants (as on November 25, 2026)
- General and EWS: 45 years
- OBC: 48 years
- SC and ST: 50 years
Fee Payable and Payment Details
- General, EWS and OBC: Rs. 1,200/- non-refundable
- SC, ST and PwBD: No fee
- Payment Mode: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI only
- Account Name: SJH and VMMC Exam Fee A/C, Bank of Baroda
- Account Number: 26400 1000 23808
- IFSC Code: BARB0SAFECX, where the fifth character is zero
- Receipt: Must be attached, otherwise the application is rejected
Screening Stages for VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Candidates with valid applications are called for a one hour written test (60 marks MCQs) for each department.
- One mark is awarded for every correct answer; 1/4 mark deducted for every incorrect answer and no mark is lost if the question is not answered.
- Three times the no of vacancies are the candidates participated in the screening test and cleared it successfully for the department assessment.
- The assessment is 40 marks and publications, paper presentation, awards & medals from MBBS & PG are taken into account by the selection board.
- Selection in the merit list is done on the basis of marks scored in the combination of test and assessment and is made on the basis of available vacancies of the category.
- There may be a waiting list of the same size as the number of places available. The selected doctors are required to join Government Jobs in Delhi within the next 10 days.
- The results of shortlists and final are published on the official website. No separate call letters are provided for the test and/or interview.
VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Exam Pattern 2026
| Exam Details | Pattern |
| Screening Test Marks | 60 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 1 Hour |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -0.25 Mark |
| Unattempted Question | No Negative Marking |
| Shortlisting | Up to 3 times the department-wise vacancies |
| Departmental Assessment | 40 Marks |
| Final Merit | Combined marks from the screening test and departmental assessment |
Papers to Attach With the Application
| Document | Details |
| Application Form and Admit Card | Completed Annexure I and Annexure II forms. |
| Educational Certificates | MBBS/BDS and relevant PG degree or diploma certificates. |
| PG Result Proof | Provisional certificate or PG marksheet. |
| Medical Registration | Permanent DMC or DDC registration certificate. |
| Category Certificate | Valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable. |
| Age Proof | Class 10 certificate showing date of birth. |
| Fee Receipt | Application payment receipt, if applicable. |
| Supporting Documents | Recent photograph and experience certificate, if available. |
Also Read: SGMH Senior Residents Recruitment 2026 – For 38 Doctors Posts
Steps to Submit Application for VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the institution at www.vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘Recruitment‘ section and choose the “Senior Resident and Junior Resident” option.
- Select the advertisement titled as “Advertisement for the post of Senior Resident on Regular basis“.
- Check the full notification with all the conditions and Eligibility of departments.
- Choose only one department, otherwise applications may be cancelled.
- Download Annexure I and fill in the application form in block letters.
- Fill out Annexure II with a recent picture and a cross signature.
- Pay the requisite fee through NEFT/RTGS/ IMPS/UPI. Mention your Name and Name of your Father/Husband.
- Arrange the documents into checklist form and make the page numbers with the signatures of authors.
- Read the undertaking and sign and recheck all the information provided while filling up the form in VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Recruitment 2026.
- The last date for submission of application is November 25, 2026 at 15:00 PM to the Diary and Dispatch Section near Gate No.2 adjacent to the Bank of Baroda branch office.
- On the envelope for the application to become Senior Resident in the Department of the chosen specialty write “Application” at the top.
Crucial Guidelines for Every Applicant
- Eligibility Date: November 25, 2026 based on age and qualifications. The term of office for PG will expire on December 31, 2026.
- DNB Candidates: The theory and practical result of the candidates are to be declared before the application deadline as per VMMC Safdarjung Recruitment 2026.
- Original Document: Carry original certificates of age, registration, PG and experience and category for verification
- NOC: Government, PSU and autonomous body employees will have to submit NOC at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA: Travel or daily allowance will not be provided for the test and/or interview.
- Admit Card: Download the admit card and carry a copy of admit card with any valid ID card (Aadhaar, PAN or voter ID).
- Rejection: The application or form that is not fully filled or contains a signature or submitted after the due date will be rejected. Judicial jurisdiction lies in Delhi.
FAQs
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital has released 470 SR positions in 42 departments and specialties out of which 31 posts are filled in the RHTC, Najafgarh. There are UR, EWS, SC, ST and OBC category seats and horizontal reservation for PwBD in the vacancies.
Applicants should have an MBBS degree and a relevant PG Degree/ Diploma/ DNB recognised by NMC. Dental Surgery applicants should be qualified with MDS degree recognized by DCI. Permanent DMC/DDC registration is also required for candidates to join.
The selection process comprises 60-mark screening test and 40-mark departmental assessment. There will be MCQs in the written examination with one mark for correct answer and 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. The final merit will be based on the marks obtained in the combined paper.
The last date for receiving the prescribed Application Form with the necessary documents is on November 25, 2026 up to 03:00 PM. Applications are to be sent to the Diary & Dispatch Section of VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in |
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