VMMC Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: 470 Posts

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital), New Delhi, has invited applications for the recruitment of 470 Senior Resident posts on a regular basis. The advertisement, numbered ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC and dated 6 November 2026, covers Senior Resident vacancies in 42 departments and specialties of the hospital and its satellite centre, the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) at Najafgarh. Applications are accepted from 10 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, up to 3:00 PM. The appointment is for a tenure of three years under the Residency Scheme of the Government of India.

This is one of the largest Senior Resident drives of the year from a central government hospital in Delhi. Of the 470 posts, 439 are at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and 31 are at RHTC, Najafgarh. The total includes 86 backlog reserved vacancies — 24 for Scheduled Castes, 17 for Scheduled Tribes and 45 for Other Backward Classes — and 29 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree with a postgraduate degree, diploma or DNB in the relevant specialty, recognised by the National Medical Commission. Selection is through a one-hour screening test of 60 marks, followed by a 40-mark department assessment.

A note on the vacancy figure: one job portal lists 151 posts for this recruitment. That figure does not match the official notification, which states in clear words that a total of 470 posts are being advertised, including the 31 RHTC posts. This post uses the official figure of 470, taken directly from the notification published on the hospital website.

VMMC Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview

VMMC Senior Resident 2026 Important Dates

Any application received after 25 November 2026 will not be considered, and the hospital will not accept responsibility for postal delay. Candidates should therefore submit the form in person at the Diary and Dispatch Section if possible, rather than relying on post in the last two days. The screening test date, the department assessment schedule and the merit list will all be published on the official website, vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in, and candidates should check it regularly instead of waiting for a letter or a message.

VMMC Senior Resident Vacancy Details 2026

The 470 Senior Resident posts are spread across 42 departments and specialties. The hospital accounts for 439 posts and RHTC, Najafgarh, for 31 posts. The notification carries a full department-wise table with category-wise break-up, and the summary figures below are the verified totals from that table.

The vacancy table in the notification includes 86 backlog reserved vacancies: 24 for Scheduled Castes, 17 for Scheduled Tribes and 45 for Other Backward Classes. In addition, 29 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan), including backlog vacancies, as per Government of India rules. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change, and the hospital reserves the right to fill or not fill any post. Candidates should read the department-wise table in the official notification before applying, because eligibility — the exact postgraduate qualification — is prescribed separately for each department and specialty.

Departments covered in the advertisement include Anaesthesia, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Dental Surgery and other clinical and para-clinical specialties, along with the departments at RHTC, Najafgarh. The exact post count for each department is given in the notification table on the hospital website.

Eligibility Criteria for VMMC Senior Resident 2026

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions as on the last date of submission, 25 November 2026:

• Educational qualification: MBBS with a postgraduate degree, diploma or DNB in the specialty prescribed for the department, recognised by the National Medical Commission. For Dental Surgery posts, the requirement is MDS in Oral Surgery or Periodontics, recognised by the Dental Council of India.
• Registration: candidates must have registration with the Delhi Medical Council before joining. Dental Surgery candidates must have registration with the Delhi Dental Council before joining.
• PG result: the candidate must have passed the postgraduate examination on or before the last date of submission, 25 November 2026. The date of declaration of the PG result must be on or before that date.
• PG tenure: the postgraduate tenure must be completed on or before the last date of submission.
• One department only: a candidate can apply in only one department or specialty and must submit only one application. If a candidate submits more than one application, the candidature will be cancelled.

Qualification, age and experience are counted as on the last date of submission of the application. Candidates who are still pursuing their postgraduate course, or whose PG result is declared after 25 November 2026, are not eligible for this round.

VMMC Senior Resident Age Limit 2026

The upper age limit is counted on the last date of submission, 25 November 2026. Age relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is available as per Government of India rules. Candidates claiming relaxation must produce the prescribed certificate in the format given in the notification.

VMMC Senior Resident Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be paid Rs. 67,700 per month in Pay Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, plus other allowances as admissible under Government of India rules. The appointment is on a regular basis for a tenure of three years under the Residency Scheme, including earlier Senior Resident service. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended annually, subject to a satisfactory report from the Head of Department. This is a full-time appointment in a central government hospital, and the terms of service follow the Residency Scheme of the Government of India.

VMMC Senior Resident Application Fee 2026

The fee of Rs. 1,200 is non-refundable and is to be paid through NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI, as per the payment details given in the notification. The fee receipt must be attached with the application form. Candidates in the exempted categories need not pay the fee but must attach the prescribed caste or disability certificate with the application.

VMMC Senior Resident Selection Process 2026

Selection is made through two stages, and the final merit is prepared on the combined marks of both:

1. Screening Test (60 marks): a written examination of one hour, based on multiple-choice questions. One mark is awarded for a correct answer, and one-fourth of a mark is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for a question that is not attempted. The screening test is the first filter, and only candidates who qualify it are called for the next stage.

2. Department Assessment (40 marks): candidates who qualify the screening test are called for a department assessment, up to three times the number of vacancies in the department. The assessment carries a weightage of 40 marks.

The final merit list is prepared on the combined marks of the screening test and the department assessment. There is no separate interview stage mentioned in the notification beyond the department assessment. Candidates should prepare for both the written test and the department-level assessment, because the assessment carries 40 per cent of the total marks and can change the final ranking decisively.

How to Apply for VMMC Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted offline only. There is no online application portal for this recruitment. Follow these steps:

1. Download the official notification and the application form (Annexure-I) and the admit card proforma (Annexure-II) from the hospital website, vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in.
2. Read the notification fully and check the exact postgraduate qualification prescribed for the department you are applying for.
3. Fill in the Annexure-I application form and the Annexure-II admit card in the prescribed format.
4. Attach self-attested copies of the required documents — MBBS and PG degree or diploma certificates, registration certificate, proof of date of birth, caste or category certificate where applicable, EWS or PwBD certificate where applicable, and the fee payment receipt.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,200 (General / EWS / OBC) through NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI and attach the receipt. SC / ST / PwD candidates pay no fee.
6. Submit the completed application form with the admit card proforma and documents to the Diary & Dispatch Section (near Gate No. 2), VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029, or send it by post to the same address.
7. Make sure the application reaches the hospital by 25 November 2026, up to 3:00 PM. Applications received after that time will not be considered.

Write the name of the department and specialty clearly on the application and on the envelope. Apply for only one department — a second application in another department will lead to cancellation of the candidature. Keep a photocopy of the submitted form and the fee receipt for your records, and keep the admit card proforma safe, because it is needed for the screening test.

Documents Required

• Filled Annexure-I application form and Annexure-II admit card proforma
• MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets
• Postgraduate degree, diploma or DNB certificate and mark sheets
• Delhi Medical Council registration certificate (Delhi Dental Council registration for Dental Surgery posts)
• Proof of date of birth
• Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC) in the prescribed format, where applicable
• EWS certificate or PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Fee payment receipt (General / EWS / OBC candidates)
• Passport-size photographs, as per the proforma

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Frequently Asked Questions – VMMC Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

How many Senior Resident vacancies are there in VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Recruitment 2026?
There are 470 Senior Resident posts in 42 departments and specialties: 439 at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital and 31 at RHTC, Najafgarh, with 29 posts reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates.

What is the last date to apply for the VMMC Senior Resident posts?
Applications are accepted from 10 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 till 03:00 PM. Any application received after 25 November 2026 will not be considered.

What qualification is needed for the Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident posts?
MBBS with a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the specialty prescribed for the department, recognised by NMC, with Delhi Medical Council registration before joining. Dental Surgery posts need MDS in Oral Surgery or Periodontics recognised by DCI, with Delhi Dental Council registration.

What is the age limit for VMMC Senior Resident 2026?
The upper age limit is 45 years for General and EWS candidates, 48 years for OBC and 50 years for SC and ST candidates, counted on the last date of submission. It is relaxable for PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

What is the salary of a Senior Resident at VMMC & 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 under Government of India rules.

What is the application fee?
General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs. 1,200 (non-refundable) through NEFT, RTGS, IMPS or UPI. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay no fee.

How do I apply for the Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident posts?
Fill in the Annexure-I form and the Annexure-II admit card, attach self-attested documents and the fee receipt, and submit them to the Diary & Dispatch Section of VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029, or send them by post, by 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM.

What is the selection process for VMMC Senior Resident 2026?
Selection is through a one-hour, 60-mark MCQ screening test with one-fourth negative marking, and a 40-mark department assessment for candidates up to three times the vacancies. The merit list is prepared on the combined marks.

Is the Senior Resident post at Safdarjung Hospital permanent?
No. The tenure is three years under the Residency Scheme, including earlier Senior Resident service. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended annually, subject to a satisfactory report from the Head of Department.

Can I apply in more than one department?
No. A candidate can apply in only one department or specialty and submit only one application. Otherwise the candidature will be cancelled.

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