IGIMS Senior Resident (Anaesthesiology) Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna is holding a walk-in interview on 5 November 2026 at 09:00 AM for 06 Senior Resident posts in its Department of Anaesthesiology. The posts are under the institute's 89-day Senior Residency programme. Candidates need an NMC-recognised MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology and registration with the Central or a State Medical Council, and must be no older than 45. There is no separate deadline for sending applications: candidates bring the filled application form, a demand draft and their documents to the interview.

IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the pay amount.

About IGIMS

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is at Sheikhpura, Patna - 800014. Its letterhead describes it as an autonomous institute of the Government of Bihar and a statutory university created by an Act of the State Legislature, recognised by UGC and NMC. This notice was issued by the institute's Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine.

IGIMS Senior Resident Vacancy Details 2026

The notice says the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservation applies only to candidates with Bihar domicile. Applicants from outside Bihar do not get the benefit of reservation. Handicapped candidates get reservation as per Government of Bihar rules. Where a post is meant for a female candidate and no eligible woman is available, a male candidate may be considered.

IGIMS Senior Resident Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 45 years. Age relaxation follows State Government rules:

• SC/ST: 05 years
• EBC (MBC) and BC: 03 years
• Female candidates of all categories: 03 years
• Persons working in a Government institution: relaxation as per rule

Essential Qualification and Experience

• A medical qualification included in Schedule I & II of the MCI Act.
• NMC-recognised P.G. qualification of MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology.
• Registration with the Central or a State Medical Council.

Only Indian citizens can apply. These are minimum requirements and do not automatically make a candidate eligible for interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Application Fee

The fee is the cost of the application form and is non-refundable. Candidates who download the form from the institute website must pay it by demand draft in favour of the Director, IGIMS, payable at Patna.

Important Dates

Selection Process

The Selection Committee of the institute selects candidates based on their bio-data at the walk-in interview. Candidates must present their thesis and publications in PowerPoint and should bring them on a pen-drive. The committee's panel is valid for 06 (six) months only. Being selected on merit does not give a right to appointment, because the institute decides on appointing the candidates the committee recommends.

Service Conditions

• The appointment is under the 89 days Senior Residency programme.
• The posts are non-practising. Private practice of any kind, direct or indirect, including laboratory work, is prohibited, and an appointment will be terminated if this rule is broken.
• Selected candidates must sign a legal bond. If they quit or resign mid-way, they must pay one month's emoluments for every year of the Sr. Residency programme not completed.
• Living on campus is compulsory if accommodation is provided. If it is not provided, HRA is paid as per rule.
• Pay + NPA is paid, along with other allowances as per rule.

How to Apply for IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026

1. Download the application form (proforma for the post of Senior Resident) from the IGIMS website.
2. Get a demand draft for Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST) in favour of the Director, IGIMS, payable at Patna, and enter its details in the form.
3. Fill in the form: advertisement number, post and department, NMC/State Medical Council registration number, date of birth, category, addresses, qualifications starting from MBBS (marks, percentage and attempts), any experience after the MD/DNB, publications and presentations, and employment status. Attach a recent photograph and sign the declaration.
4. Report on 5 November 2026 at 09:00 AM to the Department of Anaesthesiology, First floor, near OT complex, IGIMS, Patna.

Documents to Bring

• The filled application form, with photocopies of all supporting certificates and documents.
• Originals proving age, qualifications, registration and the other details in the form.
• Thesis and publications as a PowerPoint presentation on a pen-drive, plus a list of publications and presentations as per NMC guidelines, with reprints or certificates of presentations.
• A No Objection Certificate from the employer for candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government or any other organisation. Without it, they will not be considered. Candidates who are not employed must state in writing that they are not employed anywhere and are not doing any course.
• SC/ST: a caste certificate issued by the Circle Officer of the respective district/circle of Bihar, with a domicile certificate.
• EBC (MBC)/BC: a caste certificate with exemption from the creamy layer, issued by the Circle Officer, if claiming reservation. EWS candidates need an EWS certificate issued by the Circle Officer.
• A declaration stating whether you have filled in the Declaration form and appeared before the NMC Team for any medical college in the current year.

Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. The Director may reject or accept any application without giving a reason and may cancel the advertisement.

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