Recruitment overview
GAIL has invited applications for engagement of Medical Consultants as Full Time Shift Duty Medical Officers on temporary tenure basis. The opening is for its Vijaipur unit in Madhya Pradesh.
The recruitment is governed by Advertisement No. GAIL/VIJP/MED/CONSUL/2026. The official notice makes it clear that the engagement is contractual and temporary, with the initial period running up to 31 December 2026.
Post details and vacancies
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Post name | Shift Duty Medical Officer (SDMO) |
| Total posts | 3 |
| Category breakup | UR: 3, EWS: 0, SC: 0, ST: 0, OBC (NCL): 0 |
| Advertisement number | GAIL/VIJP/MED/CONSUL/2026 |
| Job nature | Temporary tenure basis |
| Placement | GAIL Hospital, Vijaipur, District Guna, Madhya Pradesh |
The post has also been identified as suitable for specified benchmark disability categories mentioned in the official notice. Candidates from reserved categories applying against unreserved posts will be considered on general merit standards.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Post date on GAIL careers page | 06 April 2026 |
| Newspaper posting date shown on careers page | 08 April 2026 |
| Last date for forwarding application | 17 April 2026 |
| Last time | 17:00 hrs |
Applicants should send the scanned application form and all required documents before the deadline. The notice does not mention any extension as of the latest available official update.
Eligibility criteria
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Minimum essential qualification is MBBS with completed internship.
- The MBBS degree must be recognized by the Medical Council of India.
- The candidate must be registered either with the Medical Council of India or with a State Medical Council.
- Only full-time regular courses will be considered.
The official notice also says that post-qualification experience is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the full-time Post Graduate Certificate course of Associate Fellow of Industrial Health approved by DGFASLI.
Internship training will not be counted as work experience for this post.
Age, reservation and what is not specified
The official notice includes a section on age relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and says relaxations and concessions will be as per Government directives. However, the advertisement does not clearly state a specific upper age limit in the available notice text.
Reservation-related concessions for SC, ST, OBC (Non Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are stated to be applicable as per Government directives. Since all 3 posts are shown under the unreserved category, applicants should rely on the official notice for the exact treatment of concessions rather than assume a separate reserved vacancy list.
| Point | Status in official notice |
|---|---|
| Specific upper age limit | Not clearly stated in the available notice text |
| PwBD relaxation | Applicable as per Government directives |
| SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, Ex-Servicemen concessions | Applicable as per Government directives |
Pay, benefits and tenure
GAIL has specified a consolidated monthly fee of Rs. 1,04,000 for the Shift Duty Medical Officer post. In addition, the notice provides for OPD expenses of Rs. 1,000 per month because in-house medical facility is not available at GAIL Vijaipur.
- Consolidated monthly fee: Rs. 1,04,000
- OPD expenses: Rs. 1,000 per month
- Family floater insurance: Rs. 5 lakh for indoor treatment for self, spouse and two immediate dependents
- Personal accident insurance: Rs. 12 lakh
- Accommodation: Bachelor or family accommodation as per entitlement and availability, subject to applicable recoveries
- Leave: 12 casual leave and 12 paid leave in a calendar year, with compensatory off for extra duty
The engagement is temporary and purely on contract basis. The initial period of engagement is up to 31 December 2026.
How to apply
- Download the official detailed advertisement and application form from the GAIL careers section.
- Fill in the application form completely and sign it.
- Scan the filled form and all required testimonials.
- Email the scanned set to vijpmedical@gail.co.in.
- Use the subject line: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SHIFT DUTY MEDICAL OFFICER.
- Ensure the application reaches GAIL by 17:00 hrs on 17 April 2026.
The notice clearly says no other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates are also not required to send hard copies at this stage.
Documents required with the application
- Duly signed and filled application form
- Recent self-attested passport size colour photograph with white background
- MBBS degree certificate
- MBBS internship completion certificate
- Registration certificate with Medical Council of India or State Medical Council
- AFIH certificate approved by DGFASLI, if applicable
- Higher or additional qualification certificates such as MD, if any
- Experience certificates and supporting documents for post-qualification experience, if any
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD or Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable
- NOC or forwarding letter from employer, if employed in Government, PSU or semi-government organization
- Valid photo ID proof such as PAN, Voter ID, Aadhaar or Driving Licence
If shortlisted for the next stage, the candidate will have to produce the original application form and original documents when called by GAIL.
Selection process
GAIL has stated that candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria based on the application submitted will be considered for further selection. Depending on the number of eligible candidates, the company may use a single-stage or multiple-stage process.
The notice also says that if applications are large in number, GAIL may adopt shortlisting criteria by raising the minimum eligibility standards. The selection process specifically mentions interview before the Selection Committee, and detailed instructions will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
Submission of false or incomplete information can lead to rejection at any stage.
Confirmed facts and applicant cautions
| Confirmed in notice | Applicant caution |
|---|---|
| 3 vacancies for SDMO at Vijaipur | The careers page and summary sites may use broader terms like medical consultants, but the post title in the notice is Shift Duty Medical Officer |
| Minimum qualification is MBBS with completed internship and registration | Internship is not counted as work experience |
| Last date is 17 April 2026 up to 17:00 hrs | Applications are to be forwarded by email, not through an online portal |
| No application fee | Hard copy is not required at the initial stage |
| Selection includes interview | Detailed schedule is not yet announced in the notice |
| Initial engagement is up to 31 December 2026 | This is a temporary contract engagement and does not create a right to regular appointment |
The official notice also advises candidates to rely only on the GAIL website for updates, corrigenda and shortlist information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in GAIL Medical Consultants Recruitment 2026?
The official notice lists 3 vacancies for the post of Shift Duty Medical Officer at Vijaipur.
What is the last date to apply for GAIL Medical Consultants Recruitment 2026?
The last date for forwarding the application by email is 17 April 2026 up to 17:00 hrs.
What is the minimum qualification required for the GAIL SDMO post?
Candidates need minimum MBBS with completed internship and registration with the Medical Council of India or a State Medical Council.
Is there any application fee for GAIL Medical Consultants Recruitment 2026?
No. The official notice says no application fee is applicable for this post.
How should the application be submitted?
The signed application form and required documents have to be scanned and emailed to vijpmedical@gail.co.in with the prescribed subject line.
What is the monthly pay for the Shift Duty Medical Officer post?
The consolidated monthly fee is Rs. 1,04,000, and OPD expenses of Rs. 1,000 per month are also provided.
What is the selection process for GAIL Medical Consultants Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates will be screened and shortlisted, and the selection process includes interview before the Selection Committee.