Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released an official notification for the recruitment of 59 Group A, B & C posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official PGIMER website: pgimer.edu.in.
The online application starts on 01 January 2026 and the last date to apply is 16 February 2026.
This article provides complete details on eligibility, qualifications, salary, selection process, and application procedure.
PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Group A, B & C Posts (Chandigarh and Satellite Centre, Sangrur) |
| Total Vacancies | 59 (55 in Chandigarh + 4 in Sangrur) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date to Apply | 01 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 February 2026 |
| Salary | Level-1 (₹18,000 – 56,900) to Level-11 (₹67,700 – 2,08,700) as per 7th CPC |
| Official Website | pgimer.edu.in |
PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
1. PGIMER, Chandigarh (55 Posts)
| Post Name | Post Code | Group | Total Posts | PwBD Earmarked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Transfusion Officer | BTO/078 | A | 01 (OBC-01) | – |
| Store Keeper | SK/049 | B | 06 | 01 (D, HH) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | JEC/119 | B | 04 | 01 (SLD, MI & MD involving D, HH, OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | JEE/028 | B | 01 | – |
| Junior Engineer (Refrigeration & AC) | JERAC/029 | B | 01 | – |
| Junior Engineer (Horticulture) | JEHORT/066 | B | 01 | – |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | PHRM/059 | C | 02 | 01 (ASD(M), SLD, MI & MD involving D, HH, OL, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV) |
| Receptionist | RECEP/093 | C | 03 | 01 (HH) |
| Sanitary Inspector Grade-II | SI/032 | C | 03 | 01 (B, LV) |
| Junior Photographer | JP/147 | C | 01 | – |
| Dental Mechanic Grade-II | DMECH/020 | C | 01 | – |
| Hand Prosthesis Technician | HPT/179 | C | 01 | – |
| Dark Room Assistant Grade-III | DRA/021 | C | 05 | 01 (ASD(M), SLD, MI, MD involving D, HH, OL, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV) |
| Animal Keeper | AK/104 | C | 01 | – |
| CSR Assistant Grade-II | CSRA/062 | C | 04 | 01 (D, HH) |
| Technician Grade-IV (Manifold Room/Plant) | TECH(MF)/094 | C | 02 | – |
| Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade | STCD/054 | C | 01 | – |
| Technician Grade-I (Laundry) | TECH(L)/150 | C | 11 | 01 (B, LV) |
| Security Guard Grade-II | SG/055 | C | 06 | – |
2. PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur (4 Posts)
| Post Name | Post Code | Group | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Attendant Grade-II | LABAT/125 | C | 02 |
| CSR Assistant Grade-II | CSRA/062 | C | 01 |
| Technician Grade-IV (Manifold Room/Plant) | TECH(MF)/094 | C | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Blood Transfusion Officer: Medical qualification listed under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 + 5 years’ experience in Blood Bank work + Registration with State Medical Council (Age 18–35).
Store Keeper: Bachelor’s + MBA/Postgraduate in Maths/Economics/Commerce/Statistics/Finance (Age 18–30).
Junior Engineer: Degree/Diploma in respective branch (Age 18–30).
Other Posts: Qualifications range from Matric/10th, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc, PG Diploma, MBA/PGDM depending on post. Age 18–30 years (except BTO – 18–35).
Salary Structure
- Level-11: ₹67,700 – 2,08,700 (Blood Transfusion Officer)
- Level-6: ₹35,400 – 1,12,400 (Store Keeper, Junior Engineers)
- Level-5: ₹29,200 – 92,300 (Pharmacist, Receptionist, Sanitary Inspector, Junior Photographer)
- Level-4: ₹25,500 – 81,100 (Dental Mechanic, Hand Prosthesis Technician)
- Level-2: ₹19,900 – 63,200 (Dark Room Assistant, Animal Keeper, CSR Assistant, Technician Grade-IV, Staff Car Driver, Laboratory Attendant)
- Level-1: ₹18,000 – 56,900 (Technician Grade-I Laundry, Security Guard)
Age Limit
- Blood Transfusion Officer: 18–35 years
- Other Posts: 18–30 years
- Relaxations apply as per government norms
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD | Exempted |
| SC/ST | ₹800 + transaction charges |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,500 + transaction charges |
Fee is non-refundable. Payment via online gateway only.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): All India, English only
- Group A: 85 MCQs + Interview 15 marks
- Group B & C: 100 MCQs, no interview
- Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
- Shortlisting & Document Verification: 3× or 5× candidates of total posts
- Trade Test / Physical Efficiency Test: Staff Car Driver, Security Guard
- Final Selection: Merit-based on CBT (and Interview for Group A)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 01 January 2026 |
| Online Application End | 16 February 2026 |
| Determining Eligibility (Age/Qualification) | 16 February 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit PGIMER Recruitment Portal
- Check eligibility and advertisement
- Register online with valid email & mobile
- Fill application form, upload documents, and pay fee
- Submit and take a printout for reference
Documents to Upload: Educational Certificates, DOB Proof, Category Certificate, Experience Certificates, NOC (if applicable), Passport-size Photograph.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: pgimer.edu.in
- Sarkari Result: Click Here
FAQs
Q1. Total vacancies in PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
A: 59 posts (55 in Chandigarh + 4 in Sangrur).
Q2. Application fee?
A: PwBD – Exempted; SC/ST – ₹800; Others – ₹1,500 (online).
Q3. Age limit?
A: Most posts 18–30 years, BTO – 18–35 years (as of 16 Feb 2026).
Q4. Selection process?
A: CBT for all posts, Interview for Group A; Trade/Physical test for certain posts; final merit-based selection.
Q5. How to get updates?
A: Check PGIMER website regularly; no individual communication.
