Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 470 SR Posts

The Office of the Director, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital (VMMC & SJH), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has officially released a recruitment notification (File No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC). The notification invites offline applications from qualified medical specialists for appointment to the post of Senior Resident on a regular basis for a tenure of three (03) years under the Central Residency Scheme of the Government of India.

This major residency recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 470 vacancies, comprising 439 posts in VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital (including 86 backlog reserved vacancies: SC-24, ST-17, and OBC-45) and 31 posts in its satellite centre – Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh. Candidates holding an NMC/MCI-recognized Postgraduate Medical Qualification (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma) or DCI-recognized MDS degree with valid Delhi Medical Council (DMC) or Delhi Dental Council (DDC) registration are eligible to apply. Selected Senior Residents will receive handsome emoluments in 7th CPC Pay Level-11 with an initial basic pay of ₹67,700/- per month plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and admissible Central Government allowances.

The offline application window is active from 10 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. Candidates must deposit their completed applications along with requisite documents and the application fee payment receipt in the Diary & Dispatch Section of VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital or send it via post on or before 25 November 2026 (strictly till 03:00 PM). Selection will be determined through a 60-mark written screening test followed by a 40-mark departmental assessment.

VMMC Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Highlights

VMMC Safdarjung Hospital SR 2026: Important Dates

VMMC & SJH Senior Resident Vacancy Distribution 2026

Specialty-Wise Major Openings

• High-Vacancy Specialties (Combined): Anaesthesia (76), General Medicine (38), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (31), General Surgery (27), Neuro Surgery (24), Paediatrics (23), Radiology (21), CTVS (20), SIC Orthopaedics (19), Neurology (17), Pathology (17), Orthopaedics (14), and Medical Oncology (10).
• Super-Specialty & Other Branches: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cancer Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Dental Surgery (Oral Surgery & Periodontics), Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, Lab Oncology, Microbiology, Nephrology, Nuclear Medicine, Ophthalmology, Paediatric Surgery, Pharmacology, Physiology, PMR, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Renal Transplant, Reproductive Medicine, SIC Rehab, SIC Sports Medicine, and Urology.
• Horizontal Reservation: 29 posts (including 2 posts at RHTC) are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD / Divyangjan) including backlog seats.
• Rotational Posting: Senior Residents selected in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Obst & Gynae, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, SIC Ortho, and Surgery will be deployed to RHTC Najafgarh on a rotational basis as per requirement.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit (as on 25 November 2026)

1. Educational Qualifications

• Medical Specialties: MBBS degree with PG Degree / Diploma / DNB in the concerned specialty recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Dental Specialties: BDS degree with MDS in Oral Surgery or Periodontics recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Emergency Medicine: MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine / Medicine / Geriatric Medicine / Anaesthesiology / Pulmonary Medicine / General Surgery / Trauma Surgery (Priority given to Emergency Medicine).
• Mandatory Medical Council Registration: Candidates must possess permanent registration with the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) for both MBBS and PG degrees before joining. Dental candidates must be registered with the Delhi Dental Council (DDC) or any State Dental Council.
• Tenure & Result Cut-Off: Candidates must have passed the PG examination on or before 25.11.2026. In the case of DNB candidates, both theory and practical results must be declared on or before 25.11.2026, and the PG tenure completion date must be on or before 31.12.2026.

2. Age Limit & Relaxations

Category Certificate Validity: OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 in the prescribed Government of India format.

Pay Scale & Admissible Allowances (7th CPC)

Tenure Conditions: Appointment is initially for one year, extendable on an annual basis up to a maximum of 3 years based on satisfactory performance. Any prior service rendered as a Senior Resident in any Central/State Government hospital will be counted towards the 3-year tenure ceiling.

Application Fee & Payment Mode (Bank Transfer)

Bank Account Details for Fee Remittance

• Account Name: SJH AND VMMC EXAM FEE A/C
• Bank Name: Bank of Baroda
• Account Number: 26400 1000 23808
• IFSC Code: BARB0SAFECX (5th character is zero)
• MICR Code: 110012067

Important Instruction: Candidates must write their Name and Father’s/Husband’s Name on the back of the transaction receipt and attach it to the application form. Applications without the fee receipt will be rejected.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern (100 Marks)

Selection will be made on the basis of a composite evaluation comprising a written screening test and departmental assessment:

Marking Scheme & Shortlisting Norms

• Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer; a negative marking of 0.25 marks (¼th) will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No deduction for unattempted questions.
• Interview Ratio: Candidates numbering three times the vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the departmental assessment based on screening test marks.
• Single Department Application: A candidate can apply for only ONE department/specialty. Submitting multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature.

How to Apply for VMMC Safdarjung Hospital SR Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website at vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in and download the application proforma (Annexure-I) and admit card template (Annexure-II).
2. Remit the application fee of ₹1,200/- (if applicable) through NEFT/RTGS/IMPS/UPI to the designated Bank of Baroda account and print the transaction receipt.
3. Fill in all details in the prescribed application form in neat block letters.
4. Fill in the details in the Admit Card proforma (Annexure-II) and paste your photograph with a cross-signature.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational certificates, attempt certificates, and council registrations in chronological order.
6. Sign the undertaking and checklist (mentioning the total number of pages enclosed).
7. Place the form, fee receipt, enclosures, and admit card proforma in an envelope super-scribed:

   “Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of [Name of Department]”.

8. Submit the application in person at the Diary & Dispatch Section (Near Gate No. 2, adjacent to Bank of Baroda, Safdarjung Hospital Branch) OR send it by registered/speed post so that it reaches on or before 25 November 2026 (till 03:00 PM) addressed to:

   The Director, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi – 110029.

Documents to Attach with Application Form

• Original Bank Fee Transaction Receipt (with candidate’s name written on the reverse).
• Duly filled Admit Card Proforma (Annexure-II) with photograph.
• Permanent DMC Registration Certificate (for MBBS and MD/MS/DNB) or DDC Registration (for Dental).
• Secondary School Board Certificate (10th pass) as proof of date of birth.
• MBBS / BDS Degree Certificate and Consolidated Mark Sheets.
• MD / MS / DNB / Diploma / MDS Passing Certificate and Mark Sheet.
• Valid Central Govt. format Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) or EWS Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026.
• PwBD Disability Certificate (if claiming reservation).
• NOC from present employer (if currently working in Govt./PSU/Autonomous body).
• Copies of publications, paper presentations in CME/conferences, awards, or medals.

Important Links & Direct Downloads

Conclusion

The VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 represents one of the largest and most coveted medical residency drives in India. Offering 470 vacancies across 42 specialty departments and RHTC Najafgarh with handsome 7th CPC Level 11 compensation (starting basic of ₹67,700/- plus NPA), it provides unmatched clinical exposure and tertiary academic teaching experience in the national capital.

Prospective medical specialists must remit the fee and ensure their completed physical application packets reach the Diary & Dispatch Section at Safdarjung Hospital by 03:00 PM on 25 November 2026. Late applications or forms submitted without the payment receipt or admit card proforma will be summarily rejected.

Disclaimer: This recruitment article is compiled for informational guidance based on Notification No. ACDM-13015/1/2026-ACAD-VMMC issued by VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official portal (vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in) for written exam dates, admit card download notices, and result announcements.