The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, has invited applications for 58 Senior Resident Doctor posts across 25 departments. The updated vacancy notice was issued on 8 November 2026 against Rolling Advertisement No. EST-II-RSRD0APSR/1/2024-Estt.II dated 19 May 2026. Doctors holding an MD, MS or DNB in the relevant subject can apply by email until 5:30 PM on 20 November 2026. The pay is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix with an entry pay of Rs 67,700 per month, plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) and other allowances admissible under Central Government rules.
NEIGRIHMS is a central government institute in Shillong, Meghalaya, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The 58 vacancies include backlog posts, and General Medicine has the most with 7 posts, followed by Anaesthesiology and General Surgery with 6 each. Three posts in non-surgical departments are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Candidates from the General and other categories may also be considered for adhoc appointment against reserved-category posts marked with an asterisk if reserved-category candidates are not available — 3 such posts in General Medicine, 2 in General Surgery and 1 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Key Details
| Organisation | North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Post | Senior Resident Doctor |
| Total vacancies | 58 (across 25 departments, including backlog vacancies) |
| Advertisement No. | EST-II-RSRD0APSR/1/2024-Estt.II (Rolling Advertisement dated 19 May 2026; updated notice dated 8 November 2026) |
| Pay | Level 11 of the Pay Matrix, entry pay Rs 67,700 per month plus NPA and other allowances |
| Age limit | Maximum 45 years as on 20 November 2026 |
| Application mode | By email only (Annexure-I proforma) |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Job location | Shillong, Meghalaya |
Department-wise Vacancies
| No. | Department | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | 6 | 1-UR, 3-OBC*, 2-SC* |
| 2 | Anatomy | 1 | 1-SC |
| 3 | Burns & Plastic Surgery | 1 | 1-UR |
| 4 | Cardiology | 1 | 1-OBC* |
| 5 | CTVS | 1 | 1-OBC* |
| 6 | Community Medicine | 2 | 1-UR, 1-OBC* |
| 7 | Dermatology | 1 | 1-OBC* |
| 8 | General Medicine | 7 | 6-OBC*, 1-SC* |
| 9 | General Surgery | 6 | 1-UR, 5-OBC* |
| 10 | Microbiology | 1 | 1-SC |
| 11 | Neurology | 3 | 1-UR, 2-OBC* |
| 12 | Neurosurgery | 3 | 1-UR, 2-OBC* |
| 13 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 3 | 2-OBC*, 1-SC |
| 14 | Ophthalmology | 1 | 1-OBC |
| 15 | Orthopaedics | 2 | 1-UR, 1-OBC* |
| 16 | Paediatrics | 3 | 1-OBC, 2-SC* |
| 17 | Pain & Palliative Care | 1 | 1-UR |
| 18 | Pathology | 3 | 1-UR, 1-SC, 1-OBC* |
| 19 | Pharmacology | 1 | 1-SC |
| 20 | Physiology | 1 | 1-OBC |
| 21 | Radiodiagnosis | 3 | 1-SC*, 2-OBC* |
| 22 | Radiation Oncology | 2 | 1-SC, 1-OBC |
| 23 | Surgical Oncology | 3 | 3-OBC* |
| 24 | TB & Respiratory Diseases | 1 | 1-OBC |
| 25 | Urology | 1 | 1-UR |
| Total | 58 |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree (MD, MS or DNB) in the respective field or subject after obtaining a medical qualification included in Schedule I and II of the 3rd Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. They must have satisfactorily completed the compulsory internship after MBBS and must be registered with any State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission (NMC). Candidates with a qualification included in Part II of the 3rd Schedule must also fulfil the conditions specified in Section 13(B) of the Act. The notice prescribes no minimum experience; an experience certificate is required only if applicable. Candidates who passed from foreign medical institutions must produce the MCI/NMC eligibility certificate and the result of the screening test issued by the National Board of Examinations.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 45 years, counted on 20 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM, which the notice calls the crucial date for age, educational qualification and experience. Age is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, in respect of vacancies reserved for them. Relaxation for physically handicapped candidates is as per Government of India norms.
Important Dates
| Rolling advertisement issued | 19 May 2026 |
| Updated vacancy notice | 8 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply (third cut-off date) | 20 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM |
| Interview date | Not announced yet — to be published on the institute’s website |
Note: the notice heading calls 20 November 2026 the “Third cut-off date”, while condition 7 of the same notice calls it the “fourth cut-off date”. Candidates should check the official notice before applying.
Application Fee
The official notice does not specify any application fee.
Selection Process
The documents submitted by candidates will be screened before the interview, and only eligible candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be allowed to appear. The date of the interview will be published on the institute’s website, and candidates must bring their original documents at the time of the interview. No travelling allowance will be paid for attending the interview, though appropriate accommodation will be provided as per availability.
How to Apply
- Fill in the prescribed proforma at Annexure-I of the official notice.
- Prepare scanned copies of the self-attested certificates: one recent passport-size photo, date-of-birth certificate (10th certificate), SC/ST/latest OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate if applicable, MBBS passed certificate, MBBS marksheets, MBBS attempt certificate, MBBS internship completion certificate, MCI/NMC eligibility certificate for foreign medical graduates, screening-test result for Indian nationals with a foreign medical qualification, MD/MS/DNB passed certificate, medical registration certificate for MBBS/MD/MS/DNB, NOC from the present employer if employed, experience certificate if applicable, residence certificate or Aadhaar card/voter ID/passport, and character certificate.
- Email the filled proforma and the scanned documents to [email protected].
- The email must reach the institute by 20 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
- Watch the institute’s website for the interview date and carry the original documents to the interview.
Applicants employed under the State or Central Government or a PSU or autonomous body must produce an NOC from the competent authority, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the interview under any circumstances. Those who have resigned from such service must produce the relieving order. Candidates sponsored by the Government of Meghalaya for the MBBS/MD/MS programme and having bond obligations are governed by the Mandatory Medical Public Services Policy (MMPSC) in lieu of an NOC. The tenure is not specified in the 8 November 2026 notice; the original rolling advertisement (19 May 2026) was issued under the Government of India Residency Scheme.
Important Links
| Official notice PDF (8 November 2026) | neigrihms.gov.in — Recruitment Notice PDF |
| Official website | neigrihms.gov.in |
| Application email | [email protected] |
| Contact | 0364-2538020, 0364-2539-215/216 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many Senior Resident Doctor vacancies are there at NEIGRIHMS?
There are 58 vacancies across 25 departments, including backlog vacancies. General Medicine has the most with 7 posts, followed by Anaesthesiology and General Surgery with 6 each.
2. Who can apply for the NEIGRIHMS Senior Resident Doctor posts?
Doctors with a postgraduate degree (MD, MS or DNB) in the relevant subject after MBBS, who have completed the compulsory internship and are registered with a State Medical Council or the NMC, can apply.
3. What is the salary of a NEIGRIHMS Senior Resident Doctor?
The pay is Level 11 of the Pay Matrix with an entry pay of Rs 67,700 per month, plus NPA and other allowances as admissible under Central Government rules.
4. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be emailed to [email protected] by 20 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
5. What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 45 years as on 20 November 2026. SC and ST candidates get up to 5 years’ relaxation and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates up to 3 years, for vacancies reserved for them.
6. Is there an application fee?
The official notice does not specify any application fee.
7. How will candidates be selected?
Submitted documents are screened first, and only eligible candidates are called for interview. The interview date will be published on the institute’s website.
8. What is the tenure of the post?
The 8 November 2026 notice does not specify the tenure. The original rolling advertisement (19 May 2026) was issued under the Government of India Residency Scheme.
Next Action: read the official notice on neigrihms.gov.in and email your application in the prescribed proforma to [email protected] before 5:30 PM on 20 November 2026.
Read the official notification before applying.
