Published: 6:27 am | 22 April 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh (AIIMS Rishikesh), an Autonomous Institute of National Importance established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), has officially released its Faculty Recruitment Notification 2026 vide Advertisement No. 2026/07.
This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced medical and non-medical professionals to join one of India’s premier healthcare and medical education institutions. A total of 119 faculty vacancies are available across 4 cadres — Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor — spanning numerous specialties and departments. Online applications open on 18 April 2026 and close on 18 May 2026. Read this article carefully to understand everything about eligibility, vacancies, pay scale, qualifications, and how to apply.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh (AIIMS Rishikesh)
AIIMS Rishikesh Faculty Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 119 Group A Posts
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Important Dates⇒ Application Start Date: 18 April 2026 (10:00 hrs) ⇒ Last Date to Apply: 18 May 2026 (17:30 hrs) ⇒ Last Date for Age / Qualification / Experience Counting: 30 days from date of publication in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar ⇒ OBC-NCL Certificate Validity: Must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 ⇒ EWS Certificate Validity: Must be valid for FY 2026-27 and issued on or after 01.04.2026, based on income of FY 2025-26 ⇒ Interview: To be held at AIIMS Rishikesh (date to be notified on official website) ⇒ Note: All updates regarding the recruitment process will be published on the official website only: https://aiimsrishikesh.edu.in | Application Fee⇒ UR / EWS / OBC Candidates: ₹3,000/- per application form ⇒ SC / ST Candidates: ₹500/- per application form ⇒ PwBD Candidates: Exempted (No fee) ⇒ Deputation Basis Candidates: Exempted (No fee) ⇒ Payment Mode: Online through the application portal only ⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable under any circumstances ⇒ Note: Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application form with separate fee for each post. |
Age Limit (As on Last Date of Online Application)⇒ Assistant Professor & Associate Professor: Not exceeding 50 Years ⇒ Additional Professor & Professor: Not exceeding 58 Years ⇒ Deputation Basis: Governed by standard DoPT deputation terms ⇒ Age Relaxation (Direct Recruitment):
⇒ Note: No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates applying for unreserved vacancies. | Total Posts & Selection Process⇒ Total Vacancies: 119 Posts (Group A Faculty) ⇒ Cadre-wise Breakup:
⇒ Mode of Appointment: Direct Recruitment / Deputation Basis
⇒ Note: No online / virtual interviews (Skype / Zoom / Viber etc.) will be accepted. |
Total Vacancies — Cadre & Category-wise Breakdown
A total of 119 faculty vacancies (Group A) have been announced across 4 cadres and numerous medical specialties. The complete breakup is given below:
Professor — 29 Posts
| Sr. No. | Specialty / Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| 1 | Biochemistry | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Burns & Plastic Surgery | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Cardiothoracic Surgery | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 4 | Dentistry | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 5 | Dermatology | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 6 | Endocrinology & Metabolism | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 7 | Gastroenterology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 8 | General Medicine | – | 2 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 9 | General Surgery | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 10 | Hospital Administration | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 11 | Medical Oncology / Haematology | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| 12 | Nephrology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 13 | Neurology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 14 | Neurosurgery | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 15 | Nuclear Medicine | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 16 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Orthopedics | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 18 | Pathology | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 19 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 20 | Psychiatry | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 21 | Radio Diagnosis | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 22 | Radio Therapy | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 23 | Surgical Oncology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 24 | Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 25 | Urology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Grand Total | 5 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 29 |
Additional Professor — 10 Posts
| Sr. No. | Specialty / Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| 1 | Dermatology | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 2 | Hospital Administration | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Medical Oncology / Haematology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 4 | Neonatology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 5 | Neurology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 6 | Neurosurgery | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 7 | Paediatrics | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 8 | Physiology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 9 | Surgical Oncology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 10 | Urology | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Grand Total | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Associate Professor — 28 Posts
| Sr. No. | Specialty / Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| 1 | Anatomy | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Burns & Plastic Surgery | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Cardiology | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 4 | Dermatology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 5 | Endocrinology & Metabolism | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 6 | General Surgery | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 7 | Hospital Administration | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 8 | Medical Oncology / Haematology | – | 2 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 9 | Neonatology | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 10 | Neurosurgery | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 11 | Orthopedics | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 12 | Paediatric Surgery | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 14 | Physiology | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 15 | Radio Diagnosis | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 16 | Surgical Gastroenterology | – | – | 2 | 1 | – | 3 |
| 17 | Surgical Oncology | – | 3 | 1 | – | – | 4 |
| 18 | Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 19 | Urology | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 3 |
| Grand Total | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
Assistant Professor — 52 Posts
| Sr. No. | Specialty / Department | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Biochemistry | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Burns & Plastic Surgery | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 4 | Cardiothoracic Surgery | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 5 | Community Medicine | – | 2 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 6 | Dentistry | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| 7 | Dermatology | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 8 | Endocrinology & Metabolism | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | E.N.T | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 10 | Forensic Medicine / Toxicology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 11 | Gastroenterology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 12 | General Medicine | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 13 | General Surgery | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 14 | Hospital Administration | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 15 | Medical Oncology / Haematology | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 16 | Microbiology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 17 | Neonatology | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 18 | Nephrology | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Neurology | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 20 | Neurosurgery | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 21 | Nuclear Medicine | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 22 | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 23 | Ophthalmology | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 24 | Orthopaedics | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 25 | Paediatric Surgery | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 26 | Paediatrics | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 27 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 28 | Psychiatry | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 29 | Pulmonary Medicine | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 30 | Radio Diagnosis | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 31 | Radio Therapy | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 32 | Surgical Gastroenterology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 33 | Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 34 | Trauma & Emergency (General Medicine / Emergency Medicine) | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| 35 | Trauma & Emergency (Anaesthesiology) | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 36 | Trauma & Emergency | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 37 | Urology | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Grand Total | 15 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 52 |
Note: All vacancies are subject to change (increase / decrease / cancellation) without prior notice. If no suitable Additional Professor / Associate Professor is found in a department, selection may be made for Assistant Professor posts in the same department and category. Eligible Assistant Professor candidates are encouraged to apply even if only higher cadre posts are advertised.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale (₹) |
| Professor | Level 14-A | ₹1,68,900 – ₹2,20,400 |
| Additional Professor | Level 13A-2 | ₹1,48,200 – ₹2,11,400 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A-1 | ₹1,38,300 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 12 | ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400 |
⇒ Residential Accommodation: Provided as per rules and subject to availability
⇒ Pension: New Pension Scheme (NPS) as per Ministry of Finance notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB&PR dated 22.12.2003
⇒ Probation Period: 2 Years
⇒ Private Practice: Strictly Prohibited — appointment is full time only
Eligibility Criteria — Essential Qualifications & Experience
⇒ Experience Counting Note: All experience will be counted after acquiring the prescribed qualification as per Recruitment Rules. The required duration of experience must be completed on or before the cut-off date (last date of online application).
a) Professor
| Candidate Type | Essential Qualification | Required Experience |
| Medical (General Discipline) | MBBS (schedule I/II or part II of III schedule of IMC Act 1956) + MD / MS in respective specialty | 14 years teaching/research after MD/MS |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 2 yr / 5 yr DM/MCh after MBBS) | MBBS + MD/MS + DM (medical super-specialty) or M.Ch. (surgical super-specialty) — 2 or 5 year course | 12 years teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 3 yr DM/MCh) | MBBS + MD/MS + DM / M.Ch. (3-year recognized degree) | 11 years teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Non-Medical | Master’s Degree in discipline/allied subject + Doctorate (Ph.D.) from a recognized university | 14 years teaching/research after Ph.D. |
b) Additional Professor
| Candidate Type | Essential Qualification | Required Experience |
| Medical (General Discipline) | Same as Professor (Medical) | 10 years teaching/research after MD/MS |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 2 yr / 5 yr DM/MCh) | Same as Professor (Medical Super-Specialty) | 8 years teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 3 yr DM/MCh) | Same as Professor (Medical Super-Specialty) | 7 years teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Non-Medical | Same as Professor (Non-Medical) | 10 years teaching/research after Ph.D. |
c) Associate Professor
| Candidate Type | Essential Qualification | Required Experience |
| Medical (General Discipline) | Same as Professor (Medical) | 6 years teaching/research after MD/MS |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 2 yr / 5 yr DM/MCh) | Same as Professor (Medical Super-Specialty) | 4 years teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 3 yr DM/MCh) | Same as Professor (Medical Super-Specialty) | 3 years teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Non-Medical | Same as Professor (Non-Medical) | 6 years teaching/research after Ph.D. |
d) Assistant Professor
| Candidate Type | Essential Qualification | Required Experience |
| Medical (General Discipline) | Same as Professor (Medical) | 3 years teaching/research after MD/MS |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 2 yr / 5 yr DM/MCh) | Same as Professor (Medical Super-Specialty) | 1 year teaching/research after DM/M.Ch. |
| Medical (Super-Specialty — 3 yr DM/MCh) | Same as Professor (Medical Super-Specialty) | No experience required |
| Non-Medical | Same as Professor (Non-Medical) | 3 years teaching/research after Ph.D. |
⇒ Registration: Qualification must be registered with MCI / NMC / DCI wherever applicable.
⇒ Experience Relaxation: Requisite experience is relaxable as per rules for SC/ST candidates only.
Documents Required at Interview Stage
Important: Candidates called for interview must appear personally and physically before the Selection Committee at AIIMS Rishikesh. No online/virtual interviews will be accepted. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview. |
How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide
| Step 1: Check Eligibility Carefully review the vacancy matrix, educational qualifications, and experience requirements for the specific post and specialty you wish to apply for, as on the last date of online application. Step 2: Visit the Official WebsiteGo to https://aiimsrishikesh.edu.in and navigate to the Recruitment section. The online application portal will be activated on 18 April 2026. Step 3: Fill the Online Application Form Complete the application form online with accurate personal, educational, and professional details. Online filling will start on 18/04/2026 (10:00 hrs) and will automatically close on 18/05/2026 (17:30 hrs). Step 4: Apply Separately for Multiple PostsIf you wish to apply for more than one post, fill a separate application form for each post along with the requisite fee for each application. Step 5: Pay the Application Fee Step 6: Save & Print Application Step 7: Appear for Interview For all queries and updates: https://aiimsrishikesh.edu.in |
Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Registration | Login |
| Download Official Notification (Advt. No. 2026/07) | Click Here |
| AIIMS Rishikesh Official Website | www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in |
AIIMS Rishikesh Faculty Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
| Q1. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Rishikesh Faculty Recruitment 2026? ⇒ The online application portal will automatically close on 18 May 2026 at 17:30 hrs. The last date is also 30 days from the date of publication in the Employment News / Rozgar Samachar. Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in AIIMS Rishikesh Faculty Recruitment 2026?⇒ A total of 119 faculty posts (Group A) are available — 29 Professor, 10 Additional Professor, 28 Associate Professor, and 52 Assistant Professor positions across various medical specialties. Q3. What is the application fee for AIIMS Rishikesh Faculty Recruitment 2026? ⇒ UR / EWS / OBC candidates must pay ₹3,000/- per application. SC / ST candidates pay ₹500/-. PwBD candidates and candidates applying on deputation basis are fully exempted from the fee. Q4. What is the age limit for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor posts?⇒ The upper age limit is 50 years for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. For Additional Professor and Professor, the upper age limit is 58 years — all as on the last date of submission of the online application. Q5. Can I apply for more than one post in AIIMS Rishikesh Faculty Recruitment 2026? Q6. Is an online / virtual interview acceptable? Q7. What is the pay scale for an Assistant Professor at AIIMS Rishikesh? Q8. Is my OBC-NCL certificate issued in January 2026 valid for this recruitment? Q9. Is private practice allowed after selection at AIIMS Rishikesh? Q10. What is the probation period for selected faculty at AIIMS Rishikesh? |