AIIMS Deoghar has released a rolling advertisement for Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts and invited offline applications for 142 vacancies across multiple clinical and non-clinical departments. The official notice is dated 6 April 2026 and states that the engagement will be initially for one year, extendable for another two years depending on departmental assessment and availability of posts, subject to the maximum tenure allowed under the Residency Scheme.
The application process is offline, but the notice also advises candidates to send a soft copy of the same application with enclosures by email. Both the soft copy and hard copy cutoff dates are 25 April 2026. The interview date has not been announced in the advertisement itself and will be notified later on the AIIMS Deoghar website.
This recruitment is for Senior Resident posts through interview or written test examination, depending on the institute's process. Candidates should read the department-wise vacancy breakup, fee rules, age relaxation, and document checklist carefully before sending the form.
Recruitment overview
AIIMS Deoghar has invited offline applications for appointment to Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts in various departments. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended for another two years, subject to departmental assessment and availability of posts, making the maximum period three years.
The advertisement has been issued as a rolling notification. The institute has not announced the interview date in this PDF and has said that the interview schedule will be notified later on the official website.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 6 April 2026 |
| Cutoff date for receiving soft copy | 25 April 2026 |
| Cutoff date for receiving hard copy | 25 April 2026 |
| Interview date | To be notified later on AIIMS Deoghar website |
Candidates should not wait for a separate interview notice before submitting the application because the form itself has to reach the institute by the cutoff date.
Department-wise vacancy breakup
| Department | Total posts |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiology and Critical Care | 26 |
| Anatomy | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Burn and Plastic Surgery | 3 |
| Cardiology | 1 |
| Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery | 2 |
| Community and Family Medicine | 2 |
| Dental Surgery | 0 |
| Dermatology and Venereology | 0 |
| Endocrinology | 1 |
| Forensic Medicine | 3 |
| Gastroenterology | 2 |
| Gastrointestinal Surgery | 2 |
| General Medicine | 14 |
| General Surgery | 15 |
| Microbiology | 1 |
| Medical Oncology | 2 |
| Neonatology | 3 |
| Nephrology | 2 |
| Neurology | 2 |
| Neurosurgery | 1 |
| Nuclear Medicine | 1 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 10 |
| Ophthalmology | 2 |
| Orthopedics | 2 |
| Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 0 |
| Paediatrics | 8 |
| Paediatric Surgery | 3 |
| Pathology or Lab Medicine | 1 |
| Pharmacology | 2 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| Physiology | 0 |
| Psychiatry | 0 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | 5 |
| Radio Diagnosis | 6 |
| Radiotherapy | 2 |
| Surgical Oncology | 1 |
| Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank | 3 |
| Urology | 2 |
| Total | 142 |
Some departments have zero vacancies in this rolling advertisement. Candidates should apply only for the departments where posts are actually available.
Category breakup and reservation points
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 47 |
| OBC-NCL | 39 |
| SC | 27 |
| ST | 16 |
| EWS | 13 |
The notice also states that 5% reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities will apply on horizontal basis as per government rules. It further clarifies that the vacancy numbers are provisional and may increase or decrease at the time of selection.
Eligibility and educational qualification
The required qualification is a postgraduate degree such as MD, MS, DNB or MDS from a recognized university or institute. Candidates holding DNB in broad specialties are required to provide documentary evidence of equivalence with MD or MS.
For the department of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank, the qualification mentioned in the notice is MD in Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank or DNB in Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank.
Candidates who have already completed three years of Senior Residency will not be considered for the advertised post.
Age limit and relaxations
The upper age limit is 45 years as on the day of interview. The advertisement provides category-wise age relaxation as per rules.
- SC and ST candidates: up to 5 years
- OBC candidates: up to 3 years
- OPH candidates: up to 5 years for UR, 8 years for OBC, and 10 years for SC or ST
The date for determining age, qualification and experience is the date on which the candidate appears in the interview or written test examination.
Application fee and salary
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | Rs. 3000 |
| OBC | Rs. 1000 |
| EWS | Rs. 1000 |
| SC, ST, PwD and Women candidates | No fee |
The fee has to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of AIIMS Deoghar payable at AIIMS Deoghar. The notice does not accept cash, cheque or postal order.
The salary is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix with entry pay of Rs. 67,700 per month plus NPA and usual allowances as admissible.
How to apply offline
- Download and fill the offline application form from the AIIMS Deoghar website.
- Paste a passport-size colour photograph on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of the required documents and the demand draft, if applicable.
- Send the hard copy by Speed Post to the Registrar Office, 4th Floor, AIIMS, Devipur (Academic Block), Deoghar - 814152, Jharkhand.
- Also send a soft copy of the same application with enclosures and proof of fee, if applicable, in a single PDF file to sr.recruitment@aiimsdeoghar.edu.in.
The envelope should be superscribed with the words Application for the Post of SR in the Department of followed by the department name.
Documents required with the application
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates for date of birth proof
- Aadhaar card
- Valid caste or category certificate, if applicable
- MBBS mark sheets and degree certificate
- Attempt certificates
- MBBS internship completion certificate
- MD, MS or DNB mark sheets and degree certificate
- UG and PG medical registration certificates from MCI or State Medical Council
- No Objection Certificate from present employer, if employed
- Experience certificate, if any
- FMGE certificate for foreign graduates
- Any other relevant documents such as publications, awards, fellowship, patents, books or chapters authored
For OBC and EWS candidates, the notice requires valid certificates issued within the prescribed 2026-27 validity period and on or before the last date of application.
Selection process and interview update
The advertisement says the recruitment will be through interview or written test examination. Eligible candidates will have to report to the Registrar Office, Administrative Block, 4th Floor, AIIMS Deoghar on the interview date with original documents, photocopies and one passport-size colour photograph.
The interview date has not been mentioned in the advertisement and will be notified later on the AIIMS Deoghar website. No TA or DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
All future updates including interview date, notices and result will be uploaded on the institute website, so candidates should keep checking the official portal regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are announced in AIIMS Deoghar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The rolling advertisement announces 142 Senior Resident non-academic vacancies.
What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Deoghar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
Both the soft copy and hard copy cutoff dates are 25 April 2026.
What is the age limit for AIIMS Deoghar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 45 years as on the day of interview, with category-wise relaxation as per rules.
What qualification is required for AIIMS Deoghar Senior Resident posts?
Candidates need a postgraduate degree such as MD, MS, DNB or MDS from a recognized institute. Some departments may have specific subject requirements.
What is the application fee for AIIMS Deoghar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 3000 for UR, Rs. 1000 for OBC and EWS, and no fee for SC, ST, PwD and women candidates.
What is the salary for AIIMS Deoghar Senior Resident posts?
The pay is Level 11 with entry pay of Rs. 67,700 per month plus NPA and usual allowances.
Has AIIMS Deoghar announced the interview date for this Senior Resident recruitment?
No. The interview date is not given in the advertisement and will be notified later on the official AIIMS Deoghar website.