AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 88 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rajkot, one of India's premier central government medical institutions functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has officially released its Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 88 vacancies for Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts have been announced across 29 departments, covering both current openings and anticipated vacancies up to 31 December 2026. This is a golden opportunity for medical and dental postgraduates who aspire to build a career in a nationally recognized government hospital. AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is open to Indian nationals holding MD, MS, DNB, MCh, or MDS degrees from NMC or NBE recognized institutions. Candidates from basic science backgrounds with M.Sc. and Ph.D. are also eligible for specific non-clinical departments such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Pharmacology. The recruitment covers a wide range of specialties including Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radio Diagnosis, Radiation Oncology, Trauma & Emergency, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Nuclear Medicine, and many more. This diversity makes the AIIMS Rajkot Senior Resident vacancy 2026 one of the most comprehensive medical recruitment drives of the year. The selection process is merit-based, consisting of a written test (40 MCQs) carrying 80% weightage and an interview carrying 20% weightage. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer in the written test, so candidates must prepare thoroughly. Only shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for interview and document verification. Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-11 under the 7th Central Pay Commission along with applicable allowances including Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medical graduates. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension up to three years based on performance and departmental requirements. Applications can be submitted only through online mode via the official AIIMS Rajkot website or the provided Google Form link. Candidates can apply for a maximum of two departments but must submit separate applications for each, along with the respective application fee. The application window opens on 09 May 2026 and closes on 08 June 2026 at 4:00 PM. This recruitment is particularly significant for postgraduate doctors and dental specialists looking for a stable, well-paying government job in Gujarat. AIIMS Rajkot is rapidly expanding its clinical and academic infrastructure, making it an attractive place to grow professionally. Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.