Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 470 Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital), New Delhi has released Advertisement No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC, dated 6 November 2026, for the Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment, 470 Senior Resident posts will be filled on a regular basis for a tenure of three years — 439 posts at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital and 31 posts at its satellite centre, Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh — across 42 departments and specialities. The Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 apply offline last date is 25 November 2026, till 03:00 PM, and applications are accepted from 10 November 2026. Applications are accepted offline only: the filled Annexure-I form must be submitted at the Diary and Dispatch Section of the hospital or sent by post. The application fee is Rs 1,200 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, while SC, ST and PWD candidates pay no fee. Selection is through a 60-mark screening test and a 40-mark department assessment. All details below are from the official notification. Candidates tracking other MBBS government jobs can also read our ESIC Faridabad Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 guide.

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The last date, 25 November 2026 till 03:00 PM, is an afternoon deadline, not midnight. The notification states clearly that any application received after 25 November 2026 will not be considered under any circumstances, and no correspondence will be entertained after the last date.

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Vacancy 2026 – Department-Wise Details

Anaesthesia has the most openings (76), followed by Medicine (38) and Obstetrics and Gynaecology (31). The full combined break-up from the official notification is given below — the category columns add up to the printed grand total of 470 (UR 162, EWS 75, SC 68, ST 35, OBC 130):

Category-wise total posts. The 470 posts divide into UR 162, EWS 75, SC 68, ST 35 and OBC 130. The 439 posts at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital include 86 backlog reserved vacancies (SC 24, ST 17 and OBC 45). A further 29 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD), including 2 posts for RHTC, as per DOPT, Government of India rules.

RHTC, Najafgarh — 31 posts in 8 departments. The satellite centre’s share is Anaesthesia 5, Medicine 5, Obst and Gynae 6, Ophthalmology 1, Paediatrics 6, Psychiatry 1, SIC Ortho 3 and Surgery 4 (UR 14, EWS 3, SC 4, ST 2, OBC 8). Senior Residents recruited in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Obst and Gynae, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, SIC Ortho and Surgery will also be posted at RHTC, Najafgarh on a brief rotational basis as per requirement, and their teaching experience certificate will be issued by VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital.

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. The upper age limit, counted on the last date of submission (25 November 2026), is 45 years for General and EWS candidates, 48 years for OBC candidates and 50 years for SC and ST candidates. For PwBD candidates, the upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India rules. Some secondary websites wrongly state 50 years as the age limit for all candidates — the notification fixes 45 years for General and EWS candidates.

Educational qualification — general rule. Candidates must have passed MBBS with a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the relevant speciality, recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and must be registered with the Delhi Medical Council before joining. The two Dental Surgery posts need MDS in Oral Surgery or Periodontics, recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI), with Delhi Dental Council registration before joining.

Department-wise qualification. Most departments follow the general rule above — a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the same speciality. The departments where the notification accepts a PG in a different or wider set of subjects are:

Cut-off dates for qualification. The candidate must have passed the PG examination on or before the last date of submission of the application. For DNB, the results of both theory and practical must have been declared on or before the last date. The PG tenure completion date must be on or before 31 December 2026. Candidates must ensure their eligibility before appearing in the written examination — if any information furnished is found false, incorrect or misleading at any stage, the candidature will be cancelled.

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is paid only through NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI to the account named “SJH AND VMMC EXAM FEE A/C” with Bank of Baroda — Account No. 26400100023808, IFSC BARB0SAFECX (the fifth character is zero), MICR 110012067. The fee once remitted is not refunded under any circumstances. The transaction (payment) receipt must be attached with the application — if a candidate fails to attach the payment receipt, the application will be summarily rejected and no communication will be entertained in this regard.

How to Apply for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

This recruitment is offline only. There is no online form and no application portal for this drive. Follow these steps from the official notification:

1. Download the application form (Annexure-I) and the admit card proforma (Annexure-II) from the official website vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in, and read Advertisement No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC in full.
2. Fill the Annexure-I form carefully and sign the undertaking in the application form — an incomplete or unsigned application will be rejected.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents: permanent DMC or DDC registration certificate (MBBS/BDS and MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/MDS), MD/MS/DNB/MDS degree or diploma certificate, MBBS degree, provisional passing certificate or MD/MS/DNB/MDS mark-sheet, EWS/PwBD/caste certificate if applicable, and Secondary School Certificate (10th class) as age proof.
4. Fill the admit card (Annexure-II) and attach it — without the duly filled admit card, the application will be rejected. Append one recent passport size photograph.
5. Pay the fee of Rs 1,200 by NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI (General, EWS and OBC candidates) and attach the transaction receipt. SC, ST and PWD candidates pay no fee.
6. Address the application to the Director, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029, and submit it at the Diary and Dispatch Section of the institution (near Gate No. 2, adjacent to Bank of Baroda, Safdarjung Hospital Branch), or send it by post.
7. If sending by post, write on the top of the envelope: “Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of _______________” — filling in the department name.
8. Submit the application between 10 November 2026 and 25 November 2026, till 03:00 PM. Keep a copy of the submitted application and the fee receipt.

One application only. A candidate can apply in only one department or speciality and must submit only one application mentioning clearly only one department or speciality — otherwise the candidature will be cancelled.

Certificates to carry later. At the time of document verification on the day of assessment or interview, candidates must bring the original certificates: age proof (10th class certificate), DMC registration for both MBBS and PG (DDC or any state registration for Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery), MD/MS/DNB/Diploma passing certificate and experience certificate, caste or PwBD certificate if applicable, and the EWS Income and Asset Certificate (Annexure-IV) dated on or after 01.04.2026. The latest OBC certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026. Candidates employed in Central or State Government, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview, if shortlisted.

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Screening Test. A written examination of one hour based on MCQs, for a maximum of 60 marks. One mark is awarded for a correct answer and 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer; there is no negative marking for a non-attempted question. Candidates three times the number of vacancies (or fewer, if not available) who qualify the screening test will be called for the department assessment.

Stage 2 – Department Assessment. The weightage of the assessment is 40 marks. Candidates who have any publication, presentation of a paper in a CME or conference, or distinction, awards or medals during MBBS and Post Graduation must bring copies of the same at the time of interview, as they will be considered for award of marks during the interview by the selection board.

Merit list. A merit list is prepared on the basis of the combined marks of the Screening Test and the Assessment, and candidates equal to the number of vacancies available will be selected in each category. A panel of waitlisted candidates, equal to the number of vacancies, will also be prepared, provided such number of qualified candidates are available in each category.

Admit card and results. Candidates must download the admit card for the written examination from the official website and bring its hard copy with an original identity card (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter card, driving licence or passport) at the time of the written examination. No separate call letters for the written examination and interview will be issued — candidates must visit the official website at regular intervals. The lists of shortlisted candidates for interview and of selected candidates after interview will be displayed on the official website. No TA or DA will be paid for attending the exam and interview. The notification does not announce the screening test date, the exam centre or a correction window.

Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC, with a pay of Rs 67,700, plus other allowances as admissible as per Government of India rules. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended up to a total tenure of three years on an annual basis, subject to a satisfactory work and conduct report from the concerned Head of Department. The notification fixes only the pay scale — it publishes no exact in-hand salary figure, so in-hand amounts shown on unofficial websites are estimates that vary with the current DA, HRA and posting location.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

There are 470 Senior Resident vacancies in total under Advertisement No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC dated 6 November 2026. Of these, 439 posts are at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital and 31 posts are at RHTC, Najafgarh, across 42 departments and specialities. Category-wise, the posts divide into UR 162, EWS 75, SC 68, ST 35 and OBC 130, and 29 posts are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates.

What is the last date to apply for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

The Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 apply offline last date is 25 November 2026, till 03:00 PM. Applications are accepted from 10 November 2026. Any application received after 25 November 2026 will not be considered under any circumstances, and no correspondence will be entertained after the last date.

How can I apply offline for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident posts?

Fill the Annexure-I application form and the Annexure-II admit card, attach self-attested copies of the required documents, one passport size photograph and the fee payment receipt, and submit the application at the Diary and Dispatch Section of VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029 (near Gate No. 2), or send it by post. The application must be addressed to the Director, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, and a postal application must carry “Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of _______________” on the top of the envelope. There is no online application portal for this drive.

What is the application fee for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 1,200, which is non-refundable, while SC, ST and PWD candidates pay no fee. The fee is paid only through NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI to the “SJH AND VMMC EXAM FEE A/C” with Bank of Baroda (Account No. 26400100023808, IFSC BARB0SAFECX). The transaction receipt must be attached with the application, otherwise the application is summarily rejected.

What is the eligibility for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident posts?

Candidates must have passed MBBS with a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the relevant speciality recognised by the National Medical Commission, and must be registered with the Delhi Medical Council before joining. The two Dental Surgery posts need MDS in Oral Surgery or Periodontics recognised by the Dental Council of India, with Delhi Dental Council registration. Some departments accept a PG in a wider set of subjects — for example, Emergency Medicine accepts Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Pulmonary Medicine, General Surgery or Trauma Surgery, with priority to Emergency Medicine.

What is the age limit for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

The upper age limit, counted on the last date of submission (25 November 2026), is 45 years for General and EWS candidates, 48 years for OBC candidates and 50 years for SC and ST candidates. For PwBD candidates the upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India rules. The PG examination must be passed on or before the last date, and the PG tenure completion date must be on or before 31 December 2026.

What is the selection process for Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

Selection is through a one-hour, 60-mark MCQ Screening Test with 1 mark for a correct answer and a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer, followed by a 40-mark department assessment for candidates up to three times the number of vacancies. A merit list is prepared on the combined marks of the screening test and the assessment, and a waitlist panel equal to the number of vacancies is also prepared. Publications, paper presentations and distinctions or awards during MBBS and PG are considered for marks at the interview.

What is the salary of a Senior Resident at Safdarjung Hospital?

The pay is Rs 67,700 in Pay Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC, plus other allowances as admissible as per Government of India rules. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended up to a total tenure of three years on an annual basis, subject to a satisfactory work and conduct report from the Head of Department. The notification publishes no exact in-hand salary figure.

Can I apply for more than one department in Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

No. A candidate can apply in only one department or speciality and must submit only one application mentioning clearly only one department or speciality. If a candidate applies for more than one department or submits more than one application, the candidature will be cancelled.

When is the screening test, and how do I get the admit card?

The notification does not announce the screening test date or the exam centre. Candidates must download the admit card for the written examination from the official website vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in and bring its hard copy with an original identity card (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter card, driving licence or passport) at the time of the written examination. No separate call letters are issued, so candidates should visit the official website at regular intervals for the test date and the shortlisted and selected lists.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC on vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

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