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VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2025 — Full Notification, Eligibility, Vacancy Details, Selection Process & Online Application

The VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, has officially released the recruitment notification for 342 Senior Resident posts across various specialties. This recruitment will be conducted on a regular basis, strictly following the Residency Scheme of Government of India.


Overview of the Recruitment

The VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital Senior Resident Recruitment 2025 aims to fill a large number of specialist positions across 38 medical departments. The recruitment also includes backlog reserved vacancies, ensuring equal opportunity for you from various categories.

This is a high-priority, prestigious medical recruitment, offering excellent pay, long-term career security, and opportunities in one of India’s biggest Central Government hospitals.


Total Vacancies: 342

A total of 342 Senior Resident vacancies have been announced.

This includes:

  • UR: 105
  • EWS: 75
  • SC: 48
  • ST: 30
  • OBC: 84

Additionally:

  • 28 posts are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates, including backlog vacancies.

Department-wise Vacancy List

Below is a department-wise vacancy breakup (few examples shown; complete list is included in notification):

DepartmentTotal Posts
Anaesthesia65
Anatomy2
Biochemistry7
Cancer Surgery2
Cardiology8
Community Medicine2
CTVS20
Emergency Medicine10
Endocrinology4
Forensic Medicine8
Haematology2
Lab Oncology2
Maxillofacial Surgery2
Medical Oncology12
Medicine26
Neuro Surgery26
Neurology17
Nuclear Medicine5
Obstetrics & Gynaecology9
Orthopaedics6
Paediatrics12
Paediatric Surgery8
Pathology6
Pharmacology2
Physiology1
PMR1
Pulmonary Medicine5
Radiation Oncology5
Radiology4
Renal Transplant8
SIC Ortho10
SIC Rehab3
SIC Sports Medicine5
Surgery20
Urology3

Vacancies may increase or decrease depending on hospital requirements.


Educational Qualifications

General Eligibility Pattern

To apply for any Senior Resident post, you  must have:

  • MBBS degree
  • Postgraduate Degree/DNB/Diploma in the concerned specialty
  • Registration with Delhi Medical Council (DMC) (or DDC for Dental Specialties)

Different specialties require your respective PG qualifications as follows:

Examples:

Anaesthesia

  • MBBS + PG Degree/DNB/Diploma in Anaesthesiology
  • DMC registration mandatory

Cardiology

  • MBBS + PG Degree/DNB/Diploma in Medicine
  • DMC registration mandatory

Maxillofacial Surgery

  • MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • DDC registration mandatory

Emergency Medicine

You are with PG in the following fields you are eligible:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Medicine
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Important Notes on Eligibility

  • PG result (Degree/DNB/Diploma) must be declared before the last application date.
  • For DNB candidates, both theory and practical results must be declared before last application date.
  • You are with incomplete internship or pending results you are not eligible.

Pay Scale

If you are selected Senior Resident you will receive:

₹67,700 per month (Pay Level-11 as per 7th CPC)

(Equivalent to Pre-Revised PB-3 + Grade Pay ₹6600)

Plus:

  • Dearness Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance
  • Transport Allowance
  • Other benefits as per Central Government rules

This makes the gross salary highly attractive, ranging above ₹1,10,000 per month (approx., depending on allowances).


Age Limit

  • General / EWS: 45 years
  • SC / ST: 50 years
  • OBC: 48 years
  • PwBD: Relaxation as per Government of India rules

Application Fee

  • Gen / EWS / OBC: ₹1200 (Non-Refundable)
  • SC / ST / PwBD: No fee

Payment will be through the official online portal only.


Selection Process

The selection involves two stages:

1. Screening Test

  • Mode: MCQ-based Written Exam
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Maximum Marks: 60
  • +1 mark for correct answer
  • –0.25 negative marking for wrong answer
  • No penalty for unattempted questions

You are scoring highest marks you will be shortlisted in a 3:1 ratio for each post.


2. Departmental Assessment (40 Marks)

Breakup:

  • Assessment Chairman: 10 marks
  • Subject Experts (3 x 10 marks): 30 marks
  • Publications: Max 4 marks
  • Paper Presentation in CMEs/Conferences: Max 3 marks
  • Awards/Medals during MBBS & PG: Max 3 marks

Final Merit List

Final selection = Screening Test Marks + Assessment Marks

A waiting list panel will also be prepared.


Tenure and Service Conditions

  • Tenure: 3 years (including previous residency at any Govt. institution)
  • Initial appointment: 1 year, renewable annually
  • Only one discipline can be selected
  • Inter-hospital transfer is not allowed
  • No TA/DA for exam or interview

Documents Required

You must upload the following scanned documents:

  • MBBS + PG Degree / Diploma / DNB Certificates
  • DMC / DDC Registration (MBBS + PG)
  • 10th Certificate (Age Proof)
  • Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Provisional Degree or Marksheet of PG
  • Passport size photo
  • Signature
  • Experience certificates (if any)
  • NOC for Govt./PSU employees

Important Conditions

  • You must apply online only through the official portal
  • Only one application is allowed per candidate
  • If you are ineligible you will be rejected at any stage
  • Admit cards will be available only on online portal
  • No separate postal communication will be sent

Important Dates

The notification states that application dates will be announced soon on the official portal:

www.vmmcsjhrecruitmentexams.ac.in

You must regularly visit the website for updated dates.


Official Websites


Notification & Apply Link Table

DetailsInformation
OrganizationVMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Post NameSenior Resident (Regular Basis)
Total Vacancies342
Salary₹67,700 per month + allowances (Level-11)
QualificationMBBS + PG Degree/DNB/Diploma in specialty
Age LimitGen/EWS: 45 yrs, OBC: 48 yrs, SC/ST: 50 yrs
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date15-11-2025
Last Date to Apply01-12-2025
Screening TestMCQ, 60 marks, 1 hour
Apply OnlineClick Here
Official NotificationClick Here
Official Websitewww.vmmc-sjh.mohfw.gov.in

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