PGIMER MTS, Library Attendant Jobs 2026 – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh released a recruitment notice on 1 September 2026 for direct recruitment to Group C posts at Chandigarh and Group A, B and C posts at its satellite centre in Sangrur, Punjab. As per Advertisement No. PGI/RC/053/2026/2192, online registration opens on 3 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026 on the Institute’s website, pgimer.edu.in. The posts range from Matriculation-level support staff to a postgraduate-level Medical Officer position, so the recruitment suits a wide range of candidates.
The recruitment covers 60 posts in total — 57 at PGIMER, Chandigarh and 3 at the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab. A full post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown, pay scale and eligibility criteria follow below. Selected candidates will be posted either at PGIMER, Chandigarh, or at PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab, depending on the post applied for. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official PGIMER notification No. PGI/RC/053/2026/2192 dated 01.09.2026. Last verified: 1 September 2026.
PGIMER, Chandigarh is recruiting for 60 posts — 57 Group C posts at Chandigarh and 3 Group A, B and C posts at its satellite centre in Sangrur, Punjab — through Advertisement No. PGI/RC/053/2026/2192. Online registration opened on 3 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026 at pgimer.edu.in. Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), with an additional interview only for the Group A post of Medical Officer; Group B and C posts are selected on CBT merit alone.
Quick summary of PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | PGIMER, Chandigarh (Recruitment Cell) |
| Posts | Medical Officer, Computer Programmer, Pharmacist Grade-II, Library Attendant Grade-I, Animal Attendant, Barber, Multi- Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III |
| Total Vacancy | 60 (57 at Chandigarh + 3 at Sangrur, Punjab) |
| Salary | Level-1 to Level-10, 7th CPC pay matrix (see table below) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Matriculation to postgraduate medical qualification, varies by post |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT); interview (15 marks) only for the Group A Medical Officer post |
| Place of Posting | PGIMER, Chandigarh or PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab, depending on post |
| Last Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Citizens of India meeting the post-wise qualification, experience and age criteria |
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About PGIMER, Chandigarh
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is running this recruitment through its Recruitment Cell. Alongside its 57 Group C posts at Chandigarh, it is also filling 3 posts — one each of Group A, B and C — at its satellite centre in Sangrur, Punjab. The notice states these Sangrur posts were created by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and candidates selected for them will be posted at Sangrur only, with no claim to a posting at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
How this recruitment compares
This drive is open to candidates across India rather than being restricted to a particular state — applicants choose an exam city from a list of 13 spread across the country, from Jammu to Bengaluru. One point worth noting for anyone weighing this against other government recruitment drives: for the Group B and C posts here, PGIMER has dispensed with the interview stage entirely, so the final merit list depends only on the CBT score. This comparison to other recruitment drives is added context, not part of the official notice; it reflects a general pattern in government hiring and should be confirmed independently for any specific vacancy you are comparing.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 01.09.2026 |
| Online registration opens | 03.09.2026 |
| Online registration closes | 19.10.2026 |
| Crucial date for age, qualification & experience | 19.10.2026 (last date of online application) |
The crucial date for determining eligibility remains 19.10.2026 even if a corrigendum or addendum is issued later, unless PGIMER specifically states otherwise in that notice.
Vacancy details and salary
For PGIMER, Chandigarh
| Post | Post Code | Group | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Posts | Category Split | Posts for PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Attendant Grade-I | LIBATT/060 | C | Level-3 (₹21,700–69,100) | 1 | SC-1 | — |
| Animal Attendant | AA/180 | C | Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) | 1 | UR-1 | 1 (D, HH) |
| Barber | BARBER/149 | C | Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) | 1 | OBC-1 | — |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | SAG-III/095 | C | Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) | 54 | UR-28, ST-12, OBC-07, EWS-07 | 3 (1 for B/LV*, 1 for OL/CP/LC/Dw/AAV, 1 for D/HH) |
| Total | 57 |
*Denotes backlog vacancy.
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For PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab
| Post | Post Code | Group | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Posts | Category Split | Posts for PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | MO/151 | A | Level-10 (₹56,100–177,500) | 1 | UR-1 | — |
| Computer Programmer | CP/047 | B | Level-7 (₹44,900–142,400) | 1 | UR-1 | — |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | PHRM/059 | C | Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300) | 1 | UR-1 | 1 (D, HH) |
| Total | 3 |
Total across both locations: 60 posts. Note that 4% of the cadre strength in each group (A, B and C) is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) with horizontal reservation, per the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notification dated 04.01.2021.
Eligibility (per post)
| Post | Age Limit | Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 18–30 years | Medical qualification included in Schedule I or II, or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956; must be registered with a State Medical Council; special training in Family Planning & Educational methods desirable, with preference for a PG degree/diploma in the relevant speciality |
| Computer Programmer | 18–35 years | Essential: Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics (with Statistics)/Operation Research/Physics, or a degree in Engineering/Computer Science, plus one year’s programming/computer-operation experience — OR a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (with Statistics)/Physics/Statistics with seven years of computer-operation experience including actual programming. Desirable: formal training in programming/system design and knowledge of a programming language |
| Pharmacist Grade-II | 18–30 years | Essential: Matriculation or equivalent; Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution/board; registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Desirable: Degree in Pharmacy; dispensing/storage experience in a reputed hospital, institution or drug store |
| Library Attendant Grade-I | 18–30 years | Matric with Science; Diploma in Library Science; one year’s experience handling books and journals in a library of repute |
| Animal Attendant | 18–30 years | Matriculation or equivalent; ability to read and write Hindi, English or Punjabi; knowledge of cleaning and dusting. Desirable: one year’s experience in a Civil or Military Hospital, or three years in a good household or Government department |
| Barber | 18–30 years | Matriculation with at least two years’ experience in the line |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III | 18–30 years | Matriculation or equivalent; knowledge of sweeping, dusting and cleaning. Desirable: one year’s experience in sweeping, dusting and cleaning in a Civil or Military Hospital, or a good hostel or government department |
Diplomas or degrees earned through Open and Distance Learning mode are accepted only if recognised by the University Grants Commission for the relevant period in which the candidate qualified, per the Ministry of Education’s notification dated 10.06.2015.
Age relaxation
The upper age limit is calculated as on 19.10.2026, based on the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate.
| Category | Relaxation beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees — General/Unreserved | 5 years (Group A&B); up to 40 years (Group C) |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees — OBC | 8 years / 5+3 (Group A&B); up to 43 years (Group C) |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees — SC/ST | 10 years / 5+5 (Group A&B); up to 45 years (Group C) |
| Permanent employees of PGIMER, Chandigarh | 10 years (applicant must be at least 2 years short of the post’s superannuation age) |
| Ex-servicemen (Group A&B posts) | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen (Group C posts) | Actual military service plus 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced/judicially separated women, not remarried — General (Group C only) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced/judicially separated women — OBC (Group C only) | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widows/Divorced/judicially separated women — SC/ST (Group C only) | Up to 40 years of age |
| Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir — General | 5 years |
| Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir — OBC | 8 years |
| Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir — SC/ST | 10 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations — General | 5 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations — OBC | 8 years / 5+3 |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations — SC/ST | 10 years / 5+5 |
| Service Clerks, last year of colour service — General (Group C only) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Service Clerks — OBC (Group C only) | Up to 48 years of age |
| Service Clerks — SC/ST (Group C only) | Up to 50 years of age |
Age relaxation for PwBD and for departmental (Central Government) candidates cannot be combined — only whichever single relaxation benefits the candidate more will be allowed. The maximum age of a PwBD applicant, after all permissible relaxation, cannot exceed 56 years on the crucial date. No age relaxation is available to a reserved-category candidate applying against an unreserved vacancy.
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PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 – Selection process
PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 selection runs through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by an interview for the Group A post only.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective-type, multiple-choice, in English only, held across examination cities on an all-India basis.
- Shortlisting for scrutiny: For posts with no skill test, 3 times the number of advertised posts (plus ties) are shortlisted per post; where a skill test is prescribed, 5 times the advertised posts (plus ties) are shortlisted. The notification does not specify which of these particular posts carry a skill test.
- Scrutiny of applications and documents.
- Interview — for the Group A Medical Officer post only (15 marks).
- Provisional result (selected/waitlisted) — for Group B and C posts, compiled from CBT merit among candidates found eligible at scrutiny.
- Document verification — in person, with originals.
- Final selection — on CBT marks alone for Group B and C; on combined CBT and interview marks for Group A.
CBT structure
| Posts | MCQs | Duration (minutes) | CBT Marks | Interview | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 85 | 85 | 85 | 15 | 100 |
| Group B & C | 100 | 100 | 100 | — | 100 |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates (applied separately to the CBT and to the interview). PwBD candidates qualify as per their own caste category, and reserved-category candidates applying against an unreserved post must clear 40%.
Examination cities: Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh/Mohali, Dehradun, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Patna and Shimla. City choice is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be changed once made.
Tie-breaking (in order): fewer wrong answers/negative marks → earlier date of birth → higher percentage in 10+2 → higher percentage in Matric.
Admit cards will be available for download roughly one week before the exam through the applicant’s login on pgimer.edu.in and will not be sent by post. Results, at every stage, are posted only on the Institute’s website — candidates are not individually informed.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD | Exempted |
| SC/ST | ₹800 + transaction charges |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,500 + transaction charges |
Fee is payable only online through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card at the application portal; the notice advises candidates to avoid paying through UPI. Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post.
How to apply
- Visit the Institute’s website, pgimer.edu.in, and use the recruitment link on the home page.
- Register with the Advertisement Number, Advertisement Date, your name and date of birth (as per Matriculation certificate), mobile number and personal email ID. These details cannot be changed once registered.
- Log in with the User ID and password sent to your email and mobile, and open the Application Form.
- Fill the form section by section — personal information, qualifications, experience, and document upload — using “Save and Next” to move between sections.
- Upload a scanned photograph in JPEG format, sized between 50–80 KB, taken on or after 1 June 2026, with your name and the date of the photograph clearly visible on the image itself; caps and goggles are not allowed; spectacles are.
- Upload legible scanned copies of certificates from Matriculation onwards, mark sheets, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD as applicable), experience certificates, and an NOC from your employer if currently working in a Government, Semi-Government or autonomous body.
- Submit the form; you will be redirected to make the payment. The application is complete only once payment is made.
- Take a printout of the completed application form for your records.
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation and 10+2 certificates and mark sheets
- Certificate and mark sheet for the highest qualification required by your post
- Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC (in the DoPT-prescribed format, issued between 01.04.2026 and 19.10.2026 for OBC), EWS Income & Asset Certificate, or PwBD disability certificate, as applicable
- Experience certificate(s), where the post requires experience, dated on or before 19.10.2026 and issued by a competent authority
- No Objection Certificate from your present employer, if you work in a Government, Semi-Government, PSU or autonomous body
- A valid personal email ID and mobile number, kept active through the recruitment process
- Photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence, for use at document verification
Candidates already in Government service must also send their application through the proper channel to the Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell, within 10 days of the closing date; the online submission is treated only as an advance copy.
Important links
- Official PGIMER recruitment notice (PDF)
- PGIMER official website and application portal (use the “Recruitment” link on the home page)
- Latest Jobs — All India
- Government Jobs category
- 10th pass jobs
- Age Calculator — to check eligibility against the 19.10.2026 cut-off
- Photo & Signature Resizer — to get your photograph within the required 50–80 KB JPEG range
Should you apply for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026 suits a wide range of candidates. Most of the vacancies — 54 of the 60 — are for Multi-Tasking Staff (Sanitation) Grade-III, open to anyone with Matriculation and no prior experience required, making it accessible to a large pool of applicants. At the other end, the Medical Officer and Computer Programmer posts need specific professional qualifications and, for the Computer Programmer role, real programming experience.
A practical trade-off worth weighing: the 3 posts at the Sangrur satellite centre come with no claim to a Chandigarh posting even after selection, so candidates should be comfortable with Punjab as their base before applying for those. For the Chandigarh Group C posts, there is no interview — your CBT score alone decides selection — which some candidates find more predictable to prepare for than a multi-round process, though it also means there is no scope to make up ground with a strong interview if your written score falls short. Given that PGIMER is a well-known national medical institute and the entry qualification for most posts here is only Matriculation, competition for the MTS and similar posts is likely to be considerable; this is a general judgement, not a figure from the official notice, and is not a substitute for checking the actual number of applicants once registration closes.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026?
The online application closes on 19 October 2026. This is also the crucial date for determining age, qualification and experience eligibility.
How many vacancies are there in PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
There are 60 vacancies in total — 57 Group C posts at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and 3 posts (Group A, B and C) at the PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, Punjab.
Is there an interview for PGIMER Group C posts in this recruitment?
No. The Government of India has dispensed with the interview for Group B and C posts in this recruitment. Candidates for these posts are selected purely on their Computer-Based Test score. Only the Group A Medical Officer post carries an interview, worth 15 of the 100 total marks.
Do PGIMER Group C employees get promotions to higher posts later?
The official notice does not cover the post-recruitment promotion policy. In central government institutes generally, support-staff employees become eligible for time-bound promotions after completing prescribed years of service, under departmental rules. This is added context, not part of the official notification — confirm current promotion norms directly with PGIMER before relying on it.
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