Last checked: 23 October 2026. AIIMS New Delhi has announced a special recruitment drive (No. F.AS/JR.07/2026, dated 19.10.2026) for 62 Junior Resident posts in 14 specialties. These seats fill vacancies of the July 2026 session for the remaining tenure up to 31 December 2026. Only physical forms are accepted, and the last date is 31 October 2026, 5 PM. If you completed MBBS recently and want short, high-quality hospital experience at AIIMS, this is worth a look.
AIIMS Delhi JR 2026 at a glance
| Institute | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Notice No. | F.AS/JR.07/2026, dated 19.10.2026 |
| Post | Junior Resident (special drive) |
| Vacancies | 62 (provisional) |
| Tenure | Up to 31.12.2026 |
| Pay | Level 10, entry pay Rs 56,100 + allowances |
| Submission | 21.10.2026 to 31.10.2026 (5 PM), in person |
| Counselling | 02.11.2026 to 04.11.2026 (to be notified) |
Department-wise vacancies
| Department | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| Surgery (JPNATC) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Emergency Medicine (JPNATC) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Plastic Reconstructive & Burns Surgery | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Neurosurgery (JPNATC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Transfusion Medicine (JPNATC) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Geriatric Medicine (NCA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Paediatrics (Casualty) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cardiology, Nephrology, Orthopaedics (JPNATC), Orthopaedics (NCA) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 (1 each) |
| Rheumatology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Neurology | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 62 |
Most seats are reserved (only 2 UR), and Emergency Medicine alone has 30 seats across the main hospital and JPNATC trauma centre. PwBD candidates get 4% horizontal reservation, subject to a medical board check.
Eligibility
- Indian citizens, including OCI/PIO.
- MBBS (including internship) or an equivalent degree recognised by MCI/NMC.
- MBBS and internship must be completed between 01.11.2023 and 31.10.2026 (not earlier than three years before the residency start).
- Permanent Delhi Medical Council or State Medical Council registration is mandatory at joining.
- OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be based on FY 2025-26 income and issued between 01.04.2026 and 31.10.2026, in the Government of India format.
The notice says other terms, such as age and fees, remain as in the July 2026 Junior Resident advertisement. Please check that advertisement on aiimsexams.ac.in if you are unsure. Our category-wise age relaxation guide explains how category relaxation usually works.
Documents to submit with the form
- Date of birth proof (10th mark sheet or passing certificate)
- MBBS mark sheets and provisional degree/degree
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Permanent DMC/State Medical Council registration
- FMGE scorecard (foreign medical graduates)
- INI-CET scorecard with rank (July 2026)
- Internship completion certificate (completed between 01.11.2023 and 31.10.2026)
Selection process
There is no separate exam. AIIMS will prepare a merit list using the July 2026 INI-CET rank and aggregate MBBS percentage (FMGE score for foreign graduates). Seats are then allotted through counselling, planned between 2 and 4 November 2026. AIIMS says no separate intimation will be sent except by email, so check your inbox and the website. Bring all original certificates to counselling.
Salary
Junior Residents are paid at Level 10 of the pay matrix, with an entry pay of Rs 56,100 per month plus admissible allowances such as DA and HRA. Since the tenure ends on 31 December 2026, you will draw pay for about two months. Our income tax calculator can help if this adds to your income in FY 2026-27.
How to apply
- Download the application form from aiimsexams.ac.in (listed as the application form for the special recruitment drive for Junior Resident, July 2026).
- Fill it in completely and attach self-attested copies of all documents listed above.
- Submit the physical form at Academic Section-II, AIIMS, New Delhi, between 21 and 31 October 2026, up to 5 PM. Late or incomplete forms are rejected.
- Watch your email for the counselling schedule.
Things to know before you apply
- This is a short tenure. Resigning needs one month’s notice (15 days in December), and a shortfall is treated as a penalty.
- If you are allotted a seat in counselling and don’t join, you pay one month’s salary as a penalty to get your original documents back.
- Your original MBBS degree and registration certificate are kept by AIIMS until the tenure ends or you resign with no-dues.
- Preparing for interviews elsewhere too? Our interview prep checklist is a handy reference.
For more health-sector openings, see our RBI Pharmacist recruitment 2026 post and the latest jobs on Nishulk4u.
Source: AIIMS New Delhi notice No. F.AS/JR.07/2026 dated 19.10.2026, published on aiimsexams.ac.in. Details were checked against the official notice on the date above. Please confirm on the official website before applying. Read our editorial policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for AIIMS Delhi Junior Resident 2026?
Physical applications with documents must reach Academic Section-II, AIIMS New Delhi, between 21 October and 31 October 2026, till 5 PM.
How long is the tenure of this AIIMS Junior Resident post?
These posts are for the remaining period of the July 2026 session, up to 31 December 2026.
How is selection done for AIIMS Delhi JR special drive?
By counselling based on a merit list from the July 2026 INI-CET rank and aggregate MBBS percentage, or the FMGE score for foreign graduates. Counselling is planned between 2 and 4 November 2026.
What is the salary of AIIMS Junior Resident?
Level 10 of the pay matrix with an entry pay of Rs 56,100 per month plus usual admissible allowances.
Who is eligible for AIIMS Delhi JR 2026?
Indian citizens (including OCI/PIO) with MBBS including internship completed between 01.11.2023 and 31.10.2026. Permanent DMC/State Medical Council registration is required at joining.