VMMC Safdarjung Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi has invited offline applications for 470 Senior Resident posts on a regular basis. The posts are in various departments of the hospital and its satellite centre, RHTC Najafgarh, under the Residency Scheme of the Government of India. Applications can be submitted from 10 November 2026 and the last date is 25 November 2026. Selection will be based on a written screening test and departmental assessment.

Important Dates

• Application start date: 10 November 2026
• Last date of application: 25 November 2026, till 03:00 PM
• Tentative date of joining: 10 days from the date of issue of the final result

Vacancy Details

The total of 470 includes the 31 posts of RHTC, Najafgarh. Of these, 29 posts (including 2 for RHTC) are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).

Eligibility

• Qualification: MBBS with PG Degree/Diploma/DNB in the relevant subject, recognised by NMC (for dental posts, MDS recognised by DCI).
• Registration with Delhi Medical Council (or Delhi Dental Council for dental posts) is needed before joining.
• PG result must be declared on or before the last date of application (25.11.2026).
• PG tenure completion date should be on or before 31.12.2026.
• Upper age limit: 45 years for General/EWS, 50 years for SC/ST, 48 years for OBC. Age relaxation for PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Application Fee

• General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 1200 (non-refundable)
• SC/ST/PwBD: No fee

The fee must be paid through NEFT/RTGS, IMPS or UPI only. The payment receipt must be attached with the application, otherwise the application will be rejected. Full bank details are given in the official notice.

Selection Process

• Screening test: one-hour written examination based on MCQs, maximum 60 marks. 1 mark for each correct answer and a negative marking of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer.
• Candidates up to three times the number of vacancies who qualify the screening test will be called for department assessment.
• Weightage of assessment is 40 marks.
• A merit list is prepared on the combined marks of screening test and assessment. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be selected in each category, and a waitlist will also be prepared.

How to Apply

• Fill the application in the format of Annexure-I and attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents, along with one passport size photograph.
• Submit the application addressed to the Director, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029, at the Diary & Dispatch Section near Gate No. 2, or send it by post with "Application for the post of Senior Resident in the Department of ____" written on the envelope.
• A candidate can apply in only one department/specialty.
• Applications received after 25.11.2026 will not be considered.
• Download the admit card for the written examination from the official website. No separate call letter will be issued for the written test and interview.
• Keep checking the official website for further notices and lists.