Contractual / Regular

Lok Nayak Hospital Senior Resident Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
64
Pay Scale
Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700/- per month)
Age Limit
Up to 45 Years as on 01.07.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

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Starts

Sep 29, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 27, 2026

Application Window29 Sep – 27 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date27 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

Candidates must possess an MBBS degree with a Post Graduate Degree / DNB / Diploma in the concerned specialty from an NMC/MCI recognized university or institute. Candidates must be registered with the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) or have applied for DMC registration with valid acknowledgment slip. In case PG doctors are not available in certain specialties, candidates possessing an MBBS degree will be considered as Non-PG Senior Residents.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 45 years as on 01.07.2026, relaxable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years for Delhi OBC certificates), and PwD candidates as per Govt of NCT of Delhi guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Document Verification

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Walk-in Interview

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Selection is based purely on a Walk-in Personal Interview conducted by the Departmental Selection Board on the 2nd Tuesday and Last Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM in the Conference Hall, Office of the Medical Director, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi. A rank list will be prepared based on interview performance and academic merit (with first preference given to fresh PG degree holders), which remains valid until the next interview circular is published.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Clinical Knowledge & Specialist Specialty Competency40 MarksAssessment of clinical diagnosis, treatment protocols, patient management, and emergency response in the chosen medical specialty
Academic Record, Research & Publications25 MarksEvaluation of postgraduate performance, indexed journal publications, paper presentations, and academic distinctions
Practical Clinical Experience & ICU/OT Exposure20 MarksHands-on diagnostic and operative experience during junior residency/postgraduate training in tertiary healthcare hospitals
Communication Skills, Medical Ethics & Interview Viva15 MarksAssessment of professional demeanor, bedside ethics, patient counseling skills, and clarity in clinical case discussions

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.

High-volume, tertiary-care clinical environment at Lok Nayak Hospital (associated with Maulana Azad Medical College - MAMC). Senior Residents handle demanding emergency duties, intensive care units (ICU), operating theaters, outpatient departments (OPD), and inpatient rounds. Significant patient load provides unparalleled clinical exposure, complex case management, and hands-on procedural experience under guidance from senior faculty members.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is purely on an ad-hoc basis for 44 days, extendable in 44-day increments up to a cumulative maximum tenure of 3 years under the Central Residency Scheme, subject to satisfactory work conduct and absence of regular appointments.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Ad-hoc residency does not have an automatic promotional track within the hospital cadre. However, 3 years of completed Senior Residency at Lok Nayak Hospital / MAMC serves as the mandatory qualifying prerequisite for Assistant Professor and Specialist medical posts across UPSC, Delhi Health Services (DHS), AIIMS, and state medical colleges.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory DMC Registration: Candidates must possess valid registration with the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) or produce a valid DMC acknowledgment receipt before joining. No extension beyond one month is granted.
  • 3-Year Residency Cap: Doctors who have already completed 3 years of Senior Residency (including regular or ad-hoc tenure) in any recognized institution will only be considered under relaxed criteria if fresh candidates are unavailable.
  • Immediate Joining Requirement: Selected candidates must collect their offer letter and join within 10 days of issuance, failing which the offer will automatically stand cancelled.
  • No TA/DA or Leave Concessions: No travel allowance is paid for attending the interview. Additionally, no NOC or permission for fellowship/conferences exceeding three days is permitted during the residency tenure.

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

  • Departmental Total Across 15 Specialties64
Total Vacancies64

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700/-) under 7th CPC plus NPA and usual allowances admissible as per Government of NCT of Delhi residency rules.

Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700/-) plus NPA and usual allowances admissible as per Government of NCT of Delhi residency rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility requirements: MBBS with MD/MS/DNB/Diploma in the relevant specialty, age not exceeding 45 years as on 01.07.2026, and valid DMC registration or registration slip.
  2. Download and prepare the prescribed bio-data format, attaching copies of MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, PG degree/diploma, attempt certificates, DMC registration certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.
  3. Self-attest all copies of educational certificates, publications/awards, and attach two recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Report directly to the Office of the Medical Director, Conference Hall, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi - 110002 (E-I Branch) on the scheduled walk-in interview date (2nd Tuesday or Last Tuesday of the month) at 10:30 AM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee for appearing in the walk-in interview.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Walk-in interviews are conducted on the 2nd Tuesday and Last Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM in the Conference Hall, Office of the Medical Director, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi - 110002.

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