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AIIMS Bhubaneswar has opened one of the biggest faculty recruitment drives of the year — 82 posts from Professor to Assistant Professor, with starting pay of up to Rs 1,68,900 per month. It is a direct recruitment drive for permanent, whole-time Group A posts at one of India’s premier medical institutes.
The last date to apply online is 13 December 2026, and the application is a two-step process: an online form first, followed by a signed hard copy that must reach the institute within seven days. This article covers the post-wise vacancies, pay, eligibility, age limit, fees and the complete application process.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institute | AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | RECT-11012/4/2026-RECU SEC |
| Total posts | 82 (Professor 28, Additional Professor 12, Associate Professor 16, Assistant Professor 26) |
| Pay | Rs 1,01,500 – Rs 1,68,900 per month (+ NPA) |
| Mode of application | Online + hard copy |
| Last date | 13 December 2026 (online) |
| Official website | aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in |
How many posts are available in AIIMS Bhubaneswar Faculty Recruitment 2026?
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has invited online applications for 82 faculty posts on a direct recruitment basis under Advertisement No. RECT-11012/4/2026-RECU SEC, dated 13 November 2026. All posts are permanent, whole-time Group A posts.
| Post | Total posts |
|---|---|
| Professor | 28 |
| Additional Professor | 12 |
| Associate Professor | 16 |
| Assistant Professor | 26 |
| Total | 82 |
The category-wise break-up is UR 31, OBC 24, SC 16, ST 10 and EWS 1. Four per cent of the total vacancies are horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates. The notification states that the vacancies are provisional and subject to variation. The department-wise break-up is given in Annexure-I of the official notification — candidates should check the official PDF before applying.
What is the pay scale?
The pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Medically qualified candidates also receive Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) in addition to the pay shown below.
| Post | Pay Level | Minimum pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14-A | Rs 1,68,900 |
| Additional Professor | Level 13-A2+ | Rs 1,48,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13-A1+ | Rs 1,38,300 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 12 | Rs 1,01,500 |
An Assistant Professor moves to Level 13 after three years of service. Usual allowances admissible to Central Government employees of similar status at Bhubaneswar also apply.
Who can apply?
Eligibility differs for medical and non-medical candidates.
Medical candidates: A recognised medical qualification under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, plus MD/MS or an equivalent qualification in the discipline. DM/MCh is required for superspeciality disciplines. Teaching/research experience after MD/MS: Professor 14 years, Additional Professor 10 years, Associate Professor 6 years, Assistant Professor 3 years. Shorter experience is accepted for DM/MCh holders (see the notification for details).
Non-medical candidates: A Master’s degree in the discipline or allied subject plus a Doctorate from a recognised university. Experience after the Doctorate: Professor 14 years, Additional Professor 10 years, Associate Professor 6 years, Assistant Professor 3 years. Non-medical posts are available only in Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology and Medical Pharmacology.
What is the age limit?
The age is counted as on the last date of submission of the online application.
| Post | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Professor / Additional Professor | 58 years |
| Associate Professor / Assistant Professor | 50 years |
Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Government Servant 5 years (as per DoPT instructions). No age relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
What is the application fee?
The fee must be paid online or through digital mode at the time of submitting the online application. A separate form and separate fee are required for each post applied for.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 3,000 |
| SC / ST | Rs 2,400 (refundable to candidates who appear for the interview) |
| PwBD / Women | Exempted |
Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection has three stages. First, a Screening Committee shortlists candidates on the basis of their applications. If a large number of candidates apply for a post, a Screening Test may be held to shortlist candidates for interview. The final stage is an interview at AIIMS Bhubaneswar or another place decided by the Executive Director. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
How to apply online?
The application is a two-step process — submitting the online form alone is not enough.
- Visit the official website aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in and open the recruitment link. (The online link is activated from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.)
- Fill a separate online form for each post and pay the applicable fee online.
- Make sure the photo and signature are clearly visible in the form preview, otherwise the application may be rejected.
- Submit the form by 13 December 2026 and take a printout.
- Sign the printout and send it with self-attested copies of all relevant documents by Speed Post or Courier — the hard copy must reach the institute within 7 days of the cut-off date.
- Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of ____ in the Department of ____”.
Address for the hard copy: Shri Dibya Ranjan Pattnaik, Assistant Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Sijua, Dumuduma, Bhubaneswar – 751019. Tel: 0674-2476255.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 13 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 13 December 2026 |
| Hard copy to reach the institute | Within 7 days of the cut-off date (by about 20 December 2026) |
One important note: the notification defines the cut-off date as 30 days from the publication of the notification in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar. 13 December 2026 is the date that falls 30 days after the notification date (13 November 2026) — candidates should still confirm the exact cut-off on the official website before applying.
Other important conditions
- These are whole-time posts and private practice of any kind is strictly prohibited.
- The probation period is two years, and selected candidates will be governed by the New Pension Scheme.
- Government servants must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the interview.
- The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must be valid for 2026-27 and issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- The EWS certificate must have been issued during the financial year 2026-27.
- Canvassing of any kind will result in disqualification.
Important links
- Official Notification PDF (Advt. RECT-11012/4/2026-RECU SEC): https://aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/27303.pdf
- Apply online / official website: https://aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in/
- Enquiry email: [email protected] | Phone: 0674-2476255
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in AIIMS Bhubaneswar Faculty Recruitment 2026?
A1. There are 82 posts in total — Professor 28, Additional Professor 12, Associate Professor 16 and Assistant Professor 26.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026?
A2. The last date to apply online is 13 December 2026. The signed hard copy must reach the institute within 7 days of this date.
Q3. What is the maximum age limit for Professor posts?
A3. The maximum age is 58 years for Professor and Additional Professor, and 50 years for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.
Q4. What is the application fee?
A4. Rs 3,000 for General/EWS/OBC, Rs 2,400 for SC/ST (refundable on appearing for the interview), and no fee for PwBD and women candidates.
Q5. Is submitting the online form enough?
A5. No. After the online form, a signed hard copy with self-attested documents must reach AIIMS Bhubaneswar within 7 days of the cut-off date, otherwise the candidature will not be considered.
Next Action
Read the official notification PDF carefully, confirm the exact cut-off date on aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in, and submit the online form well before 13 December 2026: https://aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/27303.pdf
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