AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Walk in for 68 Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna Senior Resident Notification 2026 has been released in August 2026 on the official website aiimspatna.edu.in. A total of 68 vacancies have been announced through the AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026.

Candidates up to 45 years of age who have the prescribed postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DNB, as applicable) in the concerned specialty/discipline are eligible to apply for these Senior Resident vacancies. The walk-in interview process for AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 will be conducted on 05 September, 12 September, 19 September, and 26 September 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and prescribed application form through the direct links provided below in this article. The recruitment is being conducted through offline mode, and there is no online application process.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview

The exact issuance date printed on the notification is not clearly legible in the available copy; the notification is dated August 2026. Candidates should verify the precise release date on the official AIIMS Patna website.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Age reckoning date: 31.08.2026
• Qualifying exam pass deadline: 31.07.2026
• Walk-in Interview Dates: 05.09.2026, 12.09.2026, 19.09.2026 and 26.09.2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM on each interview date

The notification does not mention a separate online or offline application submission deadline beyond the walk-in interview dates themselves, since selection happens directly through the walk-in process.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Vacancy 2026 - Department-wise Posts

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must possess the prescribed postgraduate qualification in the concerned specialty/discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
• The candidate must be registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council, wherever applicable.
• The candidate should fulfil all eligibility conditions prescribed under the applicable Residency Scheme.
• Candidates already working in any Government or Autonomous Institution must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview/document verification.

Educational Qualification (Department-wise)

The required postgraduate qualification differs by department. Key examples include:

• Anatomy: MD/DNB in Anatomy
• Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care: MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology
• Orthopaedics: MS/DNB in Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmology: MS/DNB in Ophthalmology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology: MD/MS/DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• General Medicine: MD/DNB in General Medicine
• General Surgery: MD/DNB in General Surgery

For the full department-wise qualification list, candidates should refer to the official notification, as each of the 16 departments has its own specified MD/MS/DNB requirement.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Age Limit 2026

The upper age limit for eligibility is 45 years as on 31.08.2026. Candidates who have already completed the maximum permissible period of Senior Residency under the applicable Residency Scheme are not eligible. Applicants must also pass the qualifying examination on or before 31st July 2026 and be able to furnish proof of this by the same date.

Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident 2026 Salary Structure

Selected Senior Residents will be paid as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), Level-11 of the pay matrix (pre-revised PB-3), with an entry pay of Rs. 67,700 per month, plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and other allowances as admissible under Government of India rules.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

1. Verification of eligibility and original documents.
2. Selection based on performance in the walk-in interview, subject to fulfilment of prescribed eligibility criteria, document verification and applicable reservation rules.
3. In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, the candidate older in age (earlier date of birth) will be placed higher in the merit list.
4. Performance in the interview and/or any other selection process, as decided by the Competent Authority.

The list of selected candidates will be uploaded on the official AIIMS Patna website. The decision of the Competent Authority/Selection Committee is final and binding.

Reservation and PwBD Criteria

• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS is applicable as per Government of India policy.
• Candidates applying under EWS/OBC/SC/ST categories must possess a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority, valid for admission/employment in Central Government Institutions, issued on or before the date of interview.
• For OBC/EWS candidates, the certificate must have been issued during Financial Year 2026-27.
• In the absence of a valid reserved-category certificate, a candidate may be considered against an Unreserved (UR) vacancy, provided the post is advertised under the UR category and the candidate meets all UR eligibility criteria.
• Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is applicable on a horizontal basis within respective categories. The disability certificate must be issued by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board of a State or Central Government Hospital/Institution and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent/CMO/Head of Hospital/Institution.

Documents Required for AIIMS Patna Walk-in Interview

Candidates must bring the following documents in original, along with one set of self-attested photocopies:

1. Duly filled application form
2. Recent passport-size photographs
3. Proof of date of birth
4. Valid photo identity proof
5. Class 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets
6. MBBS/BDS/M.Sc degree and mark sheets, as applicable
7. Postgraduate degree/diploma/DNB/DM/M.Ch/Ph.D certificates, as applicable
8. Valid registration certificate with NMC/State Medical Council, wherever applicable
9. Internship/experience certificates, if applicable
10. Caste/Category certificate in the prescribed format
11. Valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate/EWS certificate, wherever applicable
12. PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
13. No Objection Certificate (NOC), if employed in any Government/Autonomous Institution
14. Publications and other relevant documents, if any

Candidates failing to produce the required original documents at the time of verification may not be considered for interview/selection.

How to Apply Online for AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?

Despite the term "apply online" being commonly searched, AIIMS Patna is not accepting online applications for this recruitment. Candidates can apply only through offline mode, using the prescribed application form enclosed with the official advertisement. The steps are:

1. Download or obtain the prescribed application form from the official notification.
2. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience in capital letters as instructed.
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
4. Report in person on any one of the walk-in interview dates (05.09.2026, 12.09.2026, 19.09.2026 or 26.09.2026) between 10:00 AM and 01:00 PM at the Committee Room, Admin Building, AIIMS Patna.
5. Carry the filled form along with all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification.

No candidate will be allowed to appear for the interview after the stipulated reporting time.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. If any information furnished by the candidate is found false, incorrect, or suppressed, the candidature/appointment is liable to cancellation/termination.
• The appointment is purely contractual/temporary and does not confer any right to permanent absorption or regular appointment.
• The appointment is full-time; private practice of any kind is not permitted during the tenure of engagement.
• Selection/appointment is subject to medical fitness certified by the Medical Board constituted/authorized by AIIMS Patna. Selected candidates may join only after being declared medically fit.
• The selected candidate must submit an undertaking at the time of joining, agreeing to tender resignation if required by the Institute at any stage.
• The Institute reserves the right to reject any or all applications and to cancel or modify the recruitment process, subject to applicable rules.
• All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at Patna, Bihar.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check the official AIIMS Patna website for updates, corrigendum, addendum, or further instructions.
• Current status of vacant seats will be uploaded on the Institute website at least two (2) days before each interview date.

AIIMS Patna Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Important Links