Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi has opened 191 Senior Resident posts on a regular basis across 28 departments, from Anaesthesia and Medicine to Anatomy and Community Medicine. Doctors who hold an MBBS along with a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the concerned specialty can apply, but note that this one is offline only — the filled application form has to reach the hospital by post or by hand, and the counter closes at 03:00 PM on 05.10.2026. Selection is through a written screening test on 01.11.2026 followed by an assessment of publications and academic distinctions.
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Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Resident (Regular / Non-Academic basis) |
| Organization | ABVIMS and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi (Government of India) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | No.HA-II-11022/1/2023-HA-II Section-Dr. RMLH/2711 dated 21.09.2026 |
| Location | New Delhi (Delhi NCT) |
| Total Vacancies | 191 Posts (UR 66, SC 28, ST 16, OBC 50, EWS 31; 08 posts reserved for PwBD – Loco-motor Disability) |
| Qualification | MBBS with PG Degree / Diploma / DNB in the concerned specialty recognised by NMC |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 45 years (50 years for eight para-clinical specialties) as on 05.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Screening Test (Written, 60 marks) → Assessment (40 marks) → Category-wise Final Merit List |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-11, about Rs. 67,700 per month at entry level plus allowances |
| How to Apply | Offline only — prescribed form (Annexure-I) delivered by post or by hand |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | rmlh.mohfw.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 21.09.2026 |
| Application submission starts | 21.09.2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 05.10.2026 till 03:00 PM |
| List of rejected applications uploaded | 17.10.2026 (Saturday) |
| Last date for representation against rejection | 20.10.2026 (by email only) |
| Admit card uploaded | 24.10.2026 (Saturday) |
| Written / screening examination | 01.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| Declaration of marks | 02.11.2026 (Monday) |
| Declaration of result (category-wise) | Within 04 days of declaration of marks |
| Date of assessment of shortlisted candidates | Will be displayed on the admit card |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | Rs. 800/- |
| OBC | Rs. 800/- |
| EWS | Nil |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Payment mode | NEFT / RTGS / online transfer to: Director – Digital Payment Account, Bank of Baroda, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi – 110001. A/c No. 26020200000382, IFSC BARB0RAMDEL (fifth character is zero), MICR 110012061 |
| Important | A copy of the payment receipt showing the UTR number must be attached with the form. Without it the application is summarily rejected. The fee is non-refundable, and the receipt date must fall between 21.09.2026 and 05.10.2026. |
Vacancy Details
Department-wise and category-wise break-up of the 191 Senior Resident posts, exactly as stated in the notification:
| S.No | Department | Vacancy | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENT | 04 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 2 | Endocrinology | 05 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 01 |
| 3 | Forensic Medicine | 04 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 4 | Gastroenterology | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 5 | Obs and Gynaecology | 08 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 04 | 01 |
| 6 | Medicine | 19 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 05 | 04 |
| 7 | Microbiology | 07 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 |
| 8 | Neonatology | 10 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 01 |
| 9 | Ophthalmology | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 10 | Orthopaedics | 08 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| 11 | Paediatrics | 13 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 02 |
| 12 | Pathology | 06 | 04 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 13 | PMR (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 14 | Psychiatry | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 15 | Radiology | 06 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| 16 | Dermatology | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 17 | Surgery | 07 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| 18 | Anaesthesia | 44 | 14 | 06 | 07 | 11 | 06 |
| 19 | Biochemistry | 04 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| 20 | Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank) | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 21 | Cardiac Anaesthesia | 04 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| 22 | Anatomy | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 23 | Physiology | 05 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 24 | Pharmacology | 04 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 25 | Respiratory Medicine | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 26 | Emergency Medicine | 10 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 04 | 01 |
| 27 | Critical Care Medicine | 04 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| 28 | Community Medicine | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 191 | 66 | 28 | 16 | 50 | 31 |
Note: 08 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (Loco-motor / Orthopaedically handicapped). UR candidates may apply under EWS but will be considered as UR only if no EWS application is received against that vacancy. The vacancy count is provisional as per the applicable roster and may increase or decrease at the time of assessment or final selection.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | MBBS with a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the concerned specialty, recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Medical Council Registration | Registered with the Delhi Medical Council, or has applied for registration. Candidates who have only applied are eligible for the examination only, and a permanent DMC registration certificate for the PG / DNB / Diploma is mandatory at the time of joining. |
| PG Completion | The tenure of the PG Degree / Diploma / DNB must be completed on or before 05.10.2026 |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 45 years as on 05.10.2026. The limit is 50 years for Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine. Check your age eligibility → |
| Previous Senior Residency | Total Senior Residency, including any earlier ad-hoc or regular service in a Government institution, cannot exceed three years |
| Application Restriction | A candidate may apply for one department only. If duplicate applications are submitted, both are rejected. |
| Serving Candidates | Candidates already in Government service must attach a No Objection Certificate from the present employer |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Screening Test (Written) | Held on 01.11.2026 (Sunday). One hour, multiple choice questions, maximum 60 marks. One mark for each correct answer and a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer, with no negative marking for unattempted questions. Marks are displayed on the hospital website on the next working day, 02.11.2026. |
| Shortlisting for Assessment | Candidates equal to three times the number of vacancies, or fewer if that many are not available, are called for assessment. The category-wise list of qualified candidates appears on the hospital website within three days of the written examination. |
| Stage 2 — Assessment | Carries 40 marks. Within this, publications in indexed PubMed journals carry 1 mark each up to a maximum of 4, paper presentations in a CME or conference carry 1 mark each up to a maximum of 3, and distinctions, awards or medals during MBBS/BDS and MD/MS/MDS carry 1 mark each up to a maximum of 3. The assessment date is printed on the admit card, and proof of every claim must be carried to the assessment. |
| Stage 3 — Final Merit List | Prepared category-wise from the combined marks of the screening test and the assessment. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are recommended for selection in each category, and a wait list of the same size is also displayed. Appointment follows only after verification of original documents. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-11 under CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 |
| Pay Range | Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 per month |
| Entry Level Basic Pay | Rs. 67,700 per month |
| Allowances | All allowances as admissible under Central Government rules are paid. The notification does not itemise them. |
| Tenure | Appointment is initially for one year, extendable annually up to three years subject to a satisfactory work and conduct report from the Head of Department |
| Other conditions | Inter-hospital or inter-institutional transfer is not permitted, and no TA/DA is paid for the examination or assessment |
How to Apply
This recruitment is offline. There is no online application portal, so the filled form has to physically reach the hospital before the deadline. Here is the sequence to follow:
- Download the official notification and print the prescribed application form given at Annexure-I, and Annexure-II as well if you are applying under OBC.
- Fill the form completely, paste a recent passport size photograph on it, and self-attest the photograph along with every document you attach.
- If you belong to UR or OBC, pay the Rs. 800 fee by NEFT, RTGS or online transfer to the Bank of Baroda account given in the notification and keep the payment receipt showing the UTR number. EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
- Attach self-attested copies of all the documents listed below, including the payment receipt.
- Deliver the application, by post or by hand, to the Central Diary and Dispatch Section, Near Gate No. 1, ABVIMS and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi – 110001, addressed to the Director, so that it is received by 05.10.2026 till 03:00 PM. Write on top of the envelope: Application for the post of Senior Resident (Non-Academic), followed by the department name.
Note: The hospital is not responsible for any postal delay, so do not leave the dispatch to the last day. A candidate may apply for only one department, and all applications sent to the hospital before this advertisement are treated as cancelled.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form (Annexure-I) | Prescribed format, completely filled, with a recent passport size photograph pasted on it and self-attested |
| Age proof | Class 10th passing certificate |
| Internship completion certificate | Self-attested copy |
| MBBS degree | Self-attested copy |
| PG Degree / Diploma / DNB | Self-attested copy, or the provisional pass certificate from the university |
| DMC registration certificate | For the PG / DNB / Diploma, or the acknowledgement number for having applied for registration |
| Caste / Community / EWS / Disability certificate | Wherever applicable. The OBC certificate must be in the Annexure-II format with a non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, and the EWS Income and Asset certificate must also be issued on or after 01.04.2026. Both must be valid as on 05.10.2026. |
| No Objection Certificate | From the present employer, if already in Government service |
| Aadhaar and PAN card | Self-attested copies |
| Fee payment receipt | Copy showing the UTR number. The application is rejected without it. |
| Proof of publications, presentations and awards | Not sent with the form, but carried to the assessment stage |
Important Links
| Link | Go to |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Vacancies / Recruitment Page | Open Vacancies Page |
| Official Website | rmlh.mohfw.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to attach the fee payment receipt carrying the UTR number, which the notification says leads to summary rejection with no further communication.
- Applying for more than one department, which gets both applications rejected.
- Paying the fee before 21.09.2026 or after 05.10.2026, when the receipt date has to fall inside the application window.
- Carrying an OBC or EWS certificate issued before 01.04.2026, since only a current financial year certificate is accepted.
- Posting the application at the last moment, because only applications actually received by 03:00 PM on 05.10.2026 are considered and postal delay is not excused.
- Waiting for a letter or call from the hospital, when every update including the rejection list and the admit card appears only on the hospital website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the RML Hospital Senior Resident recruitment 2026?
The completed application must reach the Central Diary and Dispatch Section of the hospital by 05.10.2026 till 03:00 PM.
How many Senior Resident posts are available?
There are 191 posts spread across 28 departments, with Anaesthesia taking the largest share at 44 posts and Medicine next at 19.
What qualification is needed for these Senior Resident posts?
You need an MBBS along with a PG Degree, Diploma or DNB in the concerned specialty recognised by the NMC, plus Delhi Medical Council registration or proof that you have applied for it.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The upper age limit is 45 years as on 05.10.2026, and it rises to 50 years for Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine.
How much is the application fee?
UR and OBC candidates pay Rs. 800 through NEFT, RTGS or online transfer, while EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
Can I apply online for these posts?
No, the application is offline only and has to be delivered by post or by hand in the prescribed Annexure-I format.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is based on a one-hour written screening test of 60 marks on 01.11.2026, followed by a 40-mark assessment for candidates shortlisted up to three times the number of vacancies.
What salary does a Senior Resident get at RML Hospital?
The post carries Pay Matrix Level-11, which is Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month, with Rs. 67,700 as the entry level basic pay plus admissible allowances.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
