Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released 60 vacancies under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/053/2026/2192. These vacancies include Group A, Group B, and Group C posts (Library Attendant Grade-I, Animal Attendant, Barber and multi-tasking staff). Interested candidates can submit the application form online through the official website.
10th pass, Diploma, and Degree holders can apply online from 3 September 2026 to 19 October 2026. This notification covers vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process, and the online application process.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Department | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | PGI/RC/053/2026/2192 |
| Post Name | Library Attendant Grade-I, Barber, Multi-Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Education Qualification | 10th, Diploma, Degree/PG Degree, or Medical Qualification |
| Salary | Rs. 18,000–Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Job Location | PGIMER, Chandigarh; PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: 1,500, SC/ST: 800, PwBD: NIL |
| Official Website | www.pgimer.edu.in |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 3 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 October 2026 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Vacancies
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 has allotted 60 vacancies, 57 for PGIMER Chandigarh and 3 for PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur. MTS posts are the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment.
For PGIMER Chandigarh – 57 Posts
| Post Name | Group | Total Vacancies |
| Library Attendant Grade-I | C | 1 |
| Animal Attendant | C | 1 |
| Barber | C | 1 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | C | 54 |
| Total | 57 |
For PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur – 3 Posts
| Post Name | Group | Total Vacancies |
| Medical Officer | A | 1 |
| Computer Programmer | B | 1 |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | C | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Eligibility Criteria
1. Library Attendant Grade-I
- Age: 18–30 years
- Educational Qualification: Matric or Diploma in Library Science
- One year of experience in handling books and journals in a library
2. MTS (Sanitation) Grade-III
- Age: 18–30 years.
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation.
- Work: Knowledge of Sweeping, dusting and cleaning
3. Animal Attendant
- Age: 18–30 years
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation in Hindi/English/Punjabi & knowledge of speaking, writing, and reading
- Knowledge of Cleaning & dusting
4. Barber
- Age: 18–30 years
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience
5. Computer Programmer
Age: 18–35 years
Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Operation Research/Physics or Engineering/Computer Science degree
Work Experience: Minimum one year of experience in programming/computer operation
6. Pharmacist Grade-II
- Age: 18–30 years
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation Diploma in Pharmacy
- Candidate must have a registered Pharmacist Diploma/Degree
- Relevant experience in Pharmacy
7. Medical Officer
- Age: 18–30 years
- Educational Qualification: Diploma/Degree under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Must be registered in the State Medical Council
- Must have special training in Family Planning & Education
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PGIMER Permanent Employees | 10 Years |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Selection Process
PGIMER selection process comprises 2 stages: CBT (Computer Based Test) and interview. The candidate will have to take a CBT exam for Group C posts, and no interviews will be conducted. The CBT, number of questions, and the time duration are in the table below.
| Group | Post Name | Selection Process |
| Group A | Medical Officer | CBT (Computer Based Test) + Interview |
| Group B | Computer Programmer | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Group C | Pharmacist Grade-II | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Group C | Library Attendant Grade-I | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Group C | Animal Attendant | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Group C | Barber | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Group C | Multi Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Group | CBT | Interview | Total Marks |
| Group A – Medical Officer | 85 MCQs, 85 minutes, 85 marks | 15 marks | 100 |
| Group B – Computer Programmer | 100 MCQs, 100 minutes, 100 marks | No | 100 |
| Group C – Pharmacist, Library Attendant, Animal Attendant, Barber, MTS | 100 MCQs, 100 minutes, 100 marks | No | 100 |
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PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Salary
Selected candidates will receive salaries as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix. The starting salary ranges from 18,000-Rs. 1,77,500 varying by post.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Medical Officer | Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Computer Programmer | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Library Attendant Grade-I | Level-3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Animal Attendant | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| Barber | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
| MTS (Sanitation) Grade-III | Level-1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Examination Centres
PGIMER has provided the list of examination centres on its official website. Candidates can choose their examination center according to their preferred state. Once an exam center is selected in the application form, it cannot be changed.
Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh/Mohali, Dehradun, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna and Shimla.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Important Documents
- Educational qualification certificates
- Matric certificates/marksheets
- Metric Date of Birth proof as proof
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate (If required)
- Experience certificate (If required)
- NOC from present employer (If applicable)
- Photograph and signature
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Application Fee
| Post | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1,500 + applicable charges |
| SC/ST | Rs. 800 + applicable charges |
| PwBD | Fee exempted |
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PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Apply Link | Click here |
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – How To Apply
- Visit the official website: www.pgimer.edu.in
- Register with mobile no and email ID.
- Fill in all the required details such as name, education qualification, and work experience (if applicable).
- Upload a passport-size photograph and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee via online banking, debit card, or UPI.
- Submit the application form and download it for future reference.
PGIMER Recruitment 2026 Notification – FAQ
1. How many vacancies are available for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
-PGIMER has released 60 vacancies for various posts: Group A, Group B, Group C.
2. What is the educational qualification required for PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
-Candidates must have passed 10th, Diploma, Degree/PG Degree, or prescribed Medical Educational Qualification, with experience (If applicable).
3. What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
-The last date to apply for PGIMER Recruitment 2026 is 19 October 2026.
4. What is the selection process for PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
-The selection process is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT). For the Medical Officer: Candidates will have to clear a CBT + interview.
5. What is the application fee for PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
-The application fee for General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1500 and SC/ST: Rs. 800 with applicable charges.
