Aligarh Muslim University
Contractual / Regular

AMU Senior Resident Surgery Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Senior Resident (Department of Surgery)

Required Qualification

MBBS69
Ms18
Dnb5
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
Academic Level AL-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700)
Age Limit
As per NMC / AMU Residency Norms (Up to 45 Years)
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh54Aligarh2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 13, 2026

Application Window21 – 28 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date13 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: MBBS degree with MS / DNB in General Surgery recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as per NMC norms / Residency Scheme adopted by Aligarh Muslim University.
• Registration: Valid permanent registration with NMC / State Medical Council.
• Nationality: Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) Cardholders under Section-7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is governed by the NMC Senior Residency scheme and AMU service rules (typically up to 45 years for Senior Residents), with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Hard Copy Submission

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Eligibility Scrutiny & Shortlisting

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Local Selection Committee (LSC) Interview

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Eligible candidates will appear directly before the Local Selection Committee (LSC) on 13.10.2026 at 12:30 PM (Reporting: 12:00 Noon) in the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, J.N. Medical College, AMU, Aligarh. Candidates must bring all original degrees, mark sheets from Class X to Postgraduation, NMC registration, experience certificates, and NOC (if employed). Selection is based on performance in the interview and academic/clinical portfolio evaluation.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record & Clinical Performance in MBBS & MS/DNB Surgery30 Marks
Operative Experience, Surgical Skills & Case Portfolio30 Marks
Research Publications, Presentations & Academic Accolades20 Marks
Viva-Voce Performance before Local Selection Committee20 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Senior Resident in the Department of Surgery at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), AMU functions within a high-volume tertiary care teaching hospital. Responsibilities include managing major and minor emergency surgical admissions, performing and assisting in major operative procedures, conducting ward rounds, supervising Junior Residents (MS postgraduates and interns), and taking undergraduate (MBBS) bedside surgical teaching clinics. The clinical workload is demanding with rigorous night calls and emergency duties.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary teaching appointment under the Residency Scheme / Local Selection Committee provisions of Aligarh Muslim University, stationed at J.N. Medical College Hospital, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Subject to AMU service rules and typically appointed for a tenure of up to 3 years.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Senior Residency serves as the mandatory prerequisite experience (typically 1 to 3 years) prescribed by NMC for appointment as Assistant Professor in General Surgery in medical colleges across India. Internal career pathways at AMU allow eligible candidates to apply for permanent faculty positions (Assistant Professor, Academic Level 10/11) when advertised through General Selection Committees.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Two-Step Application Process: Candidates must first submit the online application form on careers.amuonline.ac.in by 28.09.2026, followed by physical submission of the printed and signed hard copy along with all supporting documents to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine by 06.10.2026 (04:00 PM).
  • Mandatory Document Enclosures: Failure to enclose self-attested copies of Class X certificate, MBBS marksheets/degree, MS/DNB Surgery marksheets/degree, valid NMC/State Medical Council registration, and experience certificates will result in summary rejection.
  • No Separate Interview Call Letter: No separate interview notice or call letter will be mailed; eligible candidates must report directly to the Dean's Office, Faculty of Medicine on 13.10.2026 by 12:00 Noon with all original documents.
  • Employer NOC Requirement: In-service candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or relieving orders from their current/previous employer.
  • Application Fee Non-Refundable: Processing fee of ₹500/- is non-refundable (only PwD candidates with >=40% disability certificate are exempted).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Open (UR)3
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Academic Level AL-11 under 7th CPC (Entry Pay ₹67,700/- per month) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and other central government / university allowances.

Pay Academic Level AL-11 as per 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) with admissible allowances including Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), DA, and HRA.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official AMU Careers Portal at careers.amuonline.ac.in.
  2. Fill out the online application form for Local Advertisement No. FM/36/2026 (Department of Surgery, Senior Resident).
  3. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹500/- online (PwD candidates are exempted).
  4. Submit the online form on or before 28.09.2026 (upto 11:59 PM).
  5. Download and take a printout of the submitted PDF application form on A-4 size paper.
  6. Sign the printed application, paste a recent front-facing photograph, and attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates (Class X, MBBS degree & marksheets, MS/DNB degree & marksheets, NMC registration, internship certificate, and NOC if applicable).
  7. Send the completed physical dossier in an envelope superscribing “Application for Senior Resident, Department of Surgery, Advt. No. FM/36/2026 dated 21.09.2026” to: Office of the Dean, J. N. Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202002 (U.P.) so as to reach on or before 06.10.2026 (04:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• Processing Fee: ₹500/- per application form (non-refundable).
• PwD Candidates: Exempted from application fee upon uploading authentic Disability Certificate (minimum 40% disability) on the prescribed proforma.
• Payment Mode: Online only via the AMU Careers Portal (careers.amuonline.ac.in).

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Candidates must possess an MBBS degree along with an MS or DNB in General Surgery recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as per NMC norms and AMU Residency Scheme.

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