Lok Nayak Hospital, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
Contractual / Regular

Lok Nayak Hospital Senior Resident Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Senior Resident (Ad-hoc)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate284
MBBS50
M.D.39
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
64 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 11 (₹ 67,700 - ₹ 2,08,700/-)
Age Limit
Maximum 45 Years (as on 01.07.2026)
Job Location
Delhi79New Delhi79

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

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Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 13, 2026

Application Window28 Sep – 27 Oct 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

Candidates must possess an MBBS with a Post Graduate Degree / DNB / Diploma in the concerned medical specialty from an NMC/MCI recognized university/institute, alongside valid registration with the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) or proof of DMC acknowledgment. For the Department of Neurosurgery, candidates with M.Ch./DNB (Neurosurgery) or MS (General Surgery) are eligible. In specialties where fresh PG candidates are unavailable, MBBS degree holders may be considered as Non-PG SRs under the Delhi Government residency relaxation scheme.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 45 years as on 01st July 2026. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates is admissible as per Government of India and Delhi Government residency rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Credential & DMC Registration Verification

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Walk-In Personal Interview

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Selection is conducted through recurring Walk-In Interviews held on the 2nd Tuesday and Last Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM at the Conference Hall, Office of the Medical Director, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi. Applications are submitted and screened at the E-I Branch, followed by document scrutiny and a clinical viva interview before the Board of Specialists.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Postgraduate Medical Qualifications & Academic Record30 MarksEvaluation of MD/MS/DNB/Diploma credentials, attempts in degree examinations, and undergraduate MBBS performance.
Clinical Specialty Knowledge & Diagnostic Acumen30 MarksAssessment of core competency in the concerned medical/surgical specialty, emergency triage protocols, and therapeutic management.
Procedural Skills & Clinical Experience20 MarksHands-on experience in ICU/ward patient management, surgical/interventional procedures, and previous residency tenure.
Interview Viva, Medical Ethics & Communication20 MarksViva voce performance evaluating clinical decision-making, patient communication, medical ethics, and emergency crisis handling.

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.

Lok Nayak Hospital (associated with Maulana Azad Medical College) is one of Delhi's largest tertiary multi-specialty government hospitals. Senior Residents handle heavy clinical workloads across high-volume outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, intensive care units, and 24x7 trauma/casualty services. The clinical environment provides unmatched procedural and case exposure but entails rigorous duty rotas and on-call night shifts.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial appointment is made on an ad-hoc basis for 44 days, extendable based on satisfactory work and conduct certification up to a maximum permissible residency tenure of 3 years under the Delhi Government Residency Scheme. All postings are strictly based at Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Senior Residency is an ad-hoc tenure training position co-terminus with scheme rules and confers no permanent absorption rights. However, successful completion of Senior Residency in a premier teaching institution like LNH/MAMC fulfills essential teaching experience requirements mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for appointment as Assistant Professor or Specialist in government medical colleges.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict DMC Registration Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid Delhi Medical Council (DMC) registration or DMC acknowledgement slip on the interview day; candidates without DMC documentation will not be allowed to join.
  • Ad-hoc 44-Day Appointment: The appointment is strictly on an ad-hoc basis for 44 days at a time and is subject to termination as soon as regular Senior Residents join.
  • Residency Tenure Cap: Total tenure of Senior Residency across all hospitals/institutions is capped at 3 years; candidates who have already completed 3 years of residency are considered only on a separate list under relaxation rules.
  • 10-Day Joining Window: Selected candidates must join within 10 days of the offer letter, failing which the appointment offer is automatically canceled without extension.

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

  • Neurosurgery12
  • Burns & Plastic Surgery9
  • Pediatrics9
  • General Surgery8
  • Radiology8
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology6
  • Neuro-Anesthesia / Anesthesia4
  • Clinical Pathology4
  • Biochemistry1
  • Medicine1
  • Neonatology1
  • Microbiology1
  • Radiotherapy1
  • Medical Genetics1
Total Vacancies64 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 11 (₹ 67,700/- to ₹ 2,08,700/-) basic pay plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and usual allowances as admissible under GNCTD rules.

Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700/-) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and admissible allowances under 7th CPC.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Check the latest department-wise vacancy status on the Lok Nayak Hospital official website notice board (https://lnjp.delhi.gov.in).
  2. Obtain and fill out the prescribed Senior Resident application form available at the E-I Branch, Lok Nayak Hospital.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of MBBS degree, PG degree/DNB/diploma, DMC registration certificate / acknowledgment slip, internship completion certificate, date of birth proof (10th certificate), caste certificate (if applicable), and identity proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID).
  4. Carry all original documents, certificates, publications/awards, and 2 recent passport-sized photographs for in-person verification.
  5. Report at 10:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday or Last Tuesday of the month to: Conference Hall, Office of the Medical Director, Lok Nayak Hospital, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, New Delhi – 110002.
  6. If the scheduled Tuesday falls on a public holiday, the interview will automatically take place on the next working day.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹ 0/- (Nil). No application fee is prescribed for attending the walk-in interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Senior Residents receive pay under Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 11 (₹ 67,700/- to ₹ 2,08,700/-) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and admissible government allowances, totaling over ₹ 1,15,000/- gross per month.

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