Introduction
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, has released the JIPMER Senior Resident Recruitment July 2026 for a total of 89 vacancies across 27 departments. The selection will be conducted through a written test followed by an interview, with the last date for online registration on 29‑06‑2026.
Highlights
| Organization |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry |
| Advertisement No. |
SR/1/2-2026/ADMN.I dated 05/06/2026 |
| Post |
Senior Resident (Regular Basis – Tenure) |
| Total Vacancies |
89 (across 27 departments) |
| Tenure |
3 Years (12 months at a time, up to 3 years) |
| Pay Scale |
Basic Pay Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11, Cell 1) + NPA + Allowances ≈ Rs. 1,30,000/- per month (first year) |
| Application Mode |
Online – Google Form (https://www.jipmer.edu.in) |
| Selection Mode |
Written Test (Objective) + Interview |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility |
31‑07‑2026 |
| Official Website |
https://www.jipmer.edu.in |
Post & Organization Details
| Organization Name |
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry |
| Post Name |
Senior Resident (Regular Basis – Tenure) |
| Total Vacancies |
89 |
| Departments |
27 (Medical, Surgical & Allied) |
| Tenure |
3 Years |
| Pay Scale |
Basic Pay Rs. 67,700/- + NPA + Allowances (≈ Rs. 1,30,000/- per month) |
| Application Mode |
Online – Google Form |
| Selection Mode |
Written Test + Interview |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility |
31‑07‑2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. |
Department |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
EWS |
ST |
Total |
| 1 |
Anaesthesiology & Critical Care |
2+1** |
1+1* |
– |
1 |
4 |
10 |
| 2 |
Anatomy |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
2 |
| 3 |
Biochemistry |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
2 |
3 |
| 4 |
CTVS |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
| 5 |
Dentistry – Prosthodontics & Crown and Bridge |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 6 |
Dermatology |
2* |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
| 7 |
Emergency Medicine |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
1 |
3 |
| 8 |
ENT |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 9 |
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
| 10 |
General Medicine |
3 |
1** |
1 |
– |
1 |
6 |
| 11 |
General Surgery |
4+3** |
2 |
1+1** |
– |
2 |
13 |
| 12 |
Geriatric Medicine |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
| 13 |
Microbiology |
2 |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
4 |
| 14 |
Neonatology |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 15 |
Nuclear Medicine |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
| 16 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
2+3* |
– |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
| 17 |
Orthopaedics |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
2 |
4 |
| 18 |
Pathology |
1+1** |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
3 |
| 19 |
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 20 |
Paediatrics |
2+1** |
– |
1 |
– |
1** |
5 |
| 21 |
Pharmacology |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1+1** |
2 |
| 22 |
Physiology |
1 |
1 |
1 |
– |
1 |
4 |
| 23 |
Preventive and Social Medicine |
1** |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 24 |
Psychiatry |
1** |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
| 25 |
Pulmonary Medicine |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
3 |
| 26 |
Radiation Oncology |
3 |
1 |
– |
– |
3 |
7 |
| 27 |
Radio‑Diagnosis |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
1 |
| Grand Total |
89 |
* Anticipated Vacancy ** Vacancy for JIPMER Karaikal Campus
Eligibility Criteria
| Medical / Surgical Departments |
NMC/MCI‑recognized postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the respective discipline. |
| Neonatology |
DM in the concerned discipline. |
| CTVS |
MS/DNB in General Surgery and MCh/DNB in CTVS (or MCh/DNB Vascular Surgery) are eligible. |
| Pulmonary Medicine |
DM in Pulmonary Medicine (or equivalent). |
| Dental Department (Prosthodontics) |
DCI‑recognized postgraduate dental degree (MDS – Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge). |
| Prior Senior Residency |
Candidate must NOT have completed a 3‑year Senior Residency in any Government Medical Institution. Any prior tenure will be deducted from the offered 3‑year tenure. |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility |
All qualifications must be obtained by 31‑07‑2026. |
| Nationality |
Indian citizens only. |
Age Limit
| Category |
Maximum Age (as on 31‑07‑2026) |
| General (UR) / EWS |
45 years |
| SC / ST |
50 years (5‑year relaxation) |
| OBC |
48 years (3‑year relaxation) |
| PwBD – UR / EWS |
55 years (10‑year relaxation) |
| PwBD – OBC |
58 years (13‑year relaxation) |
| PwBD – SC / ST |
60 years (15‑year relaxation) |
Pay Scale & Salary
- Basic Pay: Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11, Cell 1 as per 7th CPC)
- Additional: NPA + Allowances
- Total Approximate Salary (first year): Rs. 1,30,000/- per month
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General (UR) / OBC (NCL) / EWS |
Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST |
Rs. 250/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) |
NIL (Exempted) |
Fee must be paid online through SBI Collect only. No refunds will be entertained.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date / Time |
| Online Registration Opens |
05‑06‑2026 (Friday), 05:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Registration |
29‑06‑2026 (Monday), 04:30 PM |
| Late Registration (on day of Written Test, with fee payment) |
02‑07‑2026 to 04‑07‑2026, before 08:30 AM |
| Reporting Time for Written Test & Certificate Verification |
02‑07‑2026, 03‑07‑2026 & 04‑07‑2026 at 08:00 AM (Entry closes at 08:30 AM) |
| Date & Time of Written Test |
02‑07‑2026, 03‑07‑2026 & 04‑07‑2026 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Publication of Shortlisted Candidates for Interview |
02‑07‑2026, 03‑07‑2026 & 04‑07‑2026 at 12:00 PM |
| Reporting Time for Interview |
01:30 PM (Room No. G‑104, Ground Floor, Administrative Block, JIPMER) |
| Date of Interview |
02‑07‑2026, 03‑07‑2026 & 04‑07‑2026 at 02:00 PM |
| Crucial Date for Age & Educational Qualification |
31‑07‑2026 |
Selection Process
- Stage‑I: Written Test (Objective type) – 80% weightage.
- Stage‑II: Interview – 20% weightage.
- Final merit list prepared based on combined score.
- In case of equal scores, the elder candidate (earlier date of birth) will be given preference.
How to Apply
- Visit the official JIPMER website https://www.jipmer.edu.in.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section and click on the “Senior Resident Recruitment July 2026” link.
- Read the full notification (Advertisement No. SR/1/2-2026/ADMN.I) carefully.
- Fill in the online Google Form with all required personal, academic and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of qualifying degree, certificates, photograph, and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee through SBI Collect (Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs. 250 for SC/ST, NIL for PwBD).
- Submit the application before the last date 29‑06‑2026 04:30 PM. A confirmation receipt will be generated.
- Print/save the receipt for future reference and for the document verification stage.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the last date to submit the online application? The online application must be submitted on or before 29‑06‑2026 04:30 PM.
- What is the minimum educational qualification? Candidates must hold an MD/MS/DNB (for medical) or MDS (for dental – Prosthodontics) degree recognized by NMC/MCI or DCI.
- Is there any age relaxation for PwBD candidates? Yes. PwBD‑UR/EWS get 10‑year, PwBD‑OBC 13‑year, and PwBD‑SC/ST 15‑year relaxation, making the maximum age 55, 58 and 60 years respectively.
- Can a candidate who has already completed a 3‑year Senior Residency apply? No. Candidates who have completed a 3‑year Senior Residency in any government medical institution are ineligible.
- What is the total salary package for the first year? Approximately Rs. 1,30,000/- per month (including basic pay, NPA and allowances).
