IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Walk-in 12 Sep (Ophthalmology, Bihar)

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna (IGIMS), an autonomous medical institute under the Government of Bihar, has released the IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt No. 04/RIO/2026 for 10 government job vacancies of Senior Resident in Ophthalmology. This is a contractual medical opportunity distinct from IGIMS's other parallel recruitment drives, such as its ongoing Tele MANAS-linked Senior Resident and Data Entry Operator hiring. Selected Senior Residents will support the Ophthalmology department at IGIMS, Patna, contributing to patient care, clinical training, and academic activities. Candidates up to 45 years of age, holding an MD/MS in Ophthalmology (NMC-recognised) and registered with the Central or State Medical Council, are eligible to attend the walk-in interview. The selection process for IGIMS Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is a Walk-in Interview based on bio-data and an interview, which also includes a presentation of the candidate's thesis and publications. Salary is paid as per the Institute Rules. The IGIMS Senior Resident walk-in interview for Ophthalmology is scheduled for 12 September 2026, with reporting and interview on the same day at IGIMS, Patna, Bihar. Application fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official IGIMS notification carefully before attending, and carry all original documents, application form, and their thesis and publication (in a pen-drive) for presentation before the Selection Board, since this is a contractual role under Institute Rules.

• Senior Resident (Ophthalmology): Medical qualification included in Schedule I & II of the NMC Act, plus an NMC-recognised Postgraduate qualification of MD/MS in Ophthalmology, with registration with the Central/State Medical Council

• Maximum 45 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for EBC/BC, and 3 years for all Female candidates

• Medical qualification included in Schedule I & II of the NMC Act
• NMC-recognised Postgraduate qualification of MD/MS in Ophthalmology
• Registration with the Central/State Medical Council
• Maximum age 45 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 years for EBC/BC, and 3 years for all Female candidates
• Nature of engagement: Contractual
• Candidates must carry their thesis and publication (in pen-drive), application form, and copies of all supporting certificates/documents, along with original certificates for verification

• General/OBC: ₹1,000/-
• SC/ST: ₹250/-

• As per the Institute Rules

1. Read the official IGIMS Senior Resident (Ophthalmology) notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview
2. Download the application form from the official IGIMS website, igims.org
3. Confirm eligibility against the MD/MS Ophthalmology qualification and age criteria
4. Prepare all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate if applicable
5. Prepare your thesis and publication for presentation, saved on a pen-drive
6. Bring the duly filled application form and extra passport-size photographs for submission
7. Report at IGIMS, Patna, Bihar, as per the reporting time on 12 September 2026
8. Complete registration formalities at the venue well before the interview
9. Attend the Walk-in Interview, including presentation of thesis and publications, on the same day
10. Retain copies of all submitted documents for future reference