- Central Jail Hospital, Tihar (CJH Tihar) is recruiting for 20 ad-hoc posts of Senior Residents (7) and Junior Residents (13) under the Prisons Department, Government of NCT of Delhi.
- Positions are ad-hoc, initially for 44 days or until the Centralized Recruitment Committee’s decision, whichever is earlier. Extensions possible up to 3 years for Senior Residents and 1 year for Junior Residents.
- Interviews will be held on 2 November 2026 (Senior Residents) and 3 November 2026 (Junior Residents) at the Conference Hall, Prison Head Quarter, Janak Puri, New Delhi.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Selected candidates must join within 7 days of the offer letter or the offer will be cancelled.
- Posting locations include Central Jails in Tihar, Rohini, Mandoli, and Lampur Detention Centre.
- Application submission is offline only via Speed Post or hand delivery (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday) to the R&I Section, Prison Head Quarter, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058.
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Central Jail Hospital, Tihar – Senior Resident and Junior Resident Vacancies 2026
Central Jail Hospital, Tihar (CJH Tihar), Office of the Resident Medical Officer, Central Jail Hospital, Tihar, New Delhi
Total Vacancies
27
Job Location
Central Jails of Delhi (Tihar, Rohini, Mandoli, Lampur Detention Centre)
Apply Deadline
29 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Central Jail Hospital, Tihar (CJH Tihar), Office of the Resident Medical Officer, Central Jail Hospital, Tihar, New Delhi (CJH Tihar) |
| Job Category | Medical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), MBBS (mbbs), MD (md), MS (ms) |
| Number of Vacancies | 27 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- Senior Residents: Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700) plus other admissible allowances per month under the residency scheme. - Junior Residents: Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500) plus usual allowances as per rules/residency rules. |
| Age Limits | Maximum 45 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Senior Residents**: Minimum **2 years of experience after MBBS** (with **1 year in the concerned specialty** from a Government/Government Empanelled Hospital) if no PG candidates are available. - **Junior Residents**: No specific experience required beyond **1 year of internship** (completed on or after 29 October 2024). |
| Application Fee | No application fee for appearing in the interview. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Residents (7 posts) require a Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) or Diploma in the concerned specialty. If no PG candidates are available, candidates with at least 2 years of experience after MBBS (with 1 year in the concerned specialty from a Government/Government Empanelled Hospital) may be considered. Preference given to candidates with 2+ years of experience in the concerned specialty.
- Junior Residents (13 posts) require MBBS with 1 year of internship completed on or after 29 October 2024. Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) must have passed the FMGE and internship completed outside India. DMC Registration/Acknowledgement is mandatory at the time of applying.
- Age Limit (as of 29 October 2026) for Senior Residents: Upper limit 45 years. For Junior Residents: Upper limit 30 years (General/EWS). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Delhi only), and 5 years for Ex-Service personnel with 5+ years of service.
- Valid DMC Registration is mandatory for all candidates. Candidates with a valid DMC Acknowledgement receipt can appear for the interview but must hold a valid DMC registration certificate at the time of joining or their appointment will be cancelled.
- Only OBC candidates from Delhi are eligible for OBC relaxation. They must submit a Caste Certificate with Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the competent authority of GNCT of Delhi for the current financial year (2026-2027).
- Junior Residents (13 posts) require MBBS with 1 year of internship completed on or after 29 October 2024. Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) must have passed the FMGE and internship completed outside India. DMC Registration/Acknowledgement is mandatory at the time of applying.
- Age Limit (as of 29 October 2026) for Senior Residents: Upper limit 45 years. For Junior Residents: Upper limit 30 years (General/EWS). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Delhi only), and 5 years for Ex-Service personnel with 5+ years of service.
- Valid DMC Registration is mandatory for all candidates. Candidates with a valid DMC Acknowledgement receipt can appear for the interview but must hold a valid DMC registration certificate at the time of joining or their appointment will be cancelled.
- Only OBC candidates from Delhi are eligible for OBC relaxation. They must submit a Caste Certificate with Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the competent authority of GNCT of Delhi for the current financial year (2026-2027).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on interviews only. No written test or other selection criteria are mentioned.
- Sr. Resident interviews on 2 November 2026 and Jr. Resident interviews on 3 November 2026 at the Conference Hall, Prison Head Quarter, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058.
- Reporting time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. No candidates will be allowed to enter after 11:00 AM.
- Merit list will be prepared based on interview performance. If services end, they will be terminated in ascending order of merit.
- Medical fitness and verification of certificates (age, caste, DMC registration, internship, etc.) will be conducted before appointment.
- Sr. Resident interviews on 2 November 2026 and Jr. Resident interviews on 3 November 2026 at the Conference Hall, Prison Head Quarter, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058.
- Reporting time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. No candidates will be allowed to enter after 11:00 AM.
- Merit list will be prepared based on interview performance. If services end, they will be terminated in ascending order of merit.
- Medical fitness and verification of certificates (age, caste, DMC registration, internship, etc.) will be conducted before appointment.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Service personnel
📂 Required Documents
- Application Proforma for the post of Sr./Jr. Resident (MBBS) (available on page 5 of the notification).
- Passport-size photograph affixed in the box.
- Name of the candidate (in capital letters), Father’s/Husband’s name, date of birth, postal address, and permanent address.
- Contact number, Aadhar number, and email ID.
- Date of completion of internship and category (UR/EWS/SC/ST/OBC).
- Details of any earlier work as a Sr./Jr. Resident (post, period, and name of hospital/institute; write 'Nil' if none).
- Qualifications from Class 10 onwards: total marks, percentage, college/university, year of passing, and number of attempts.
- DMC Registration/Acknowledgement number.
- Signed declaration and list of enclosures.
- Original certificates/documents for verification (Date of Birth, 10th pass marksheet, DMC registration, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, FMGE pass certificate if applicable, PG Degree/Diploma for Sr. Residents, experience certificate if any, caste/PH/other relaxation certificates, Aadhar Card).
- Passport-size photograph affixed in the box.
- Name of the candidate (in capital letters), Father’s/Husband’s name, date of birth, postal address, and permanent address.
- Contact number, Aadhar number, and email ID.
- Date of completion of internship and category (UR/EWS/SC/ST/OBC).
- Details of any earlier work as a Sr./Jr. Resident (post, period, and name of hospital/institute; write 'Nil' if none).
- Qualifications from Class 10 onwards: total marks, percentage, college/university, year of passing, and number of attempts.
- DMC Registration/Acknowledgement number.
- Signed declaration and list of enclosures.
- Original certificates/documents for verification (Date of Birth, 10th pass marksheet, DMC registration, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, FMGE pass certificate if applicable, PG Degree/Diploma for Sr. Residents, experience certificate if any, caste/PH/other relaxation certificates, Aadhar Card).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee for appearing in the interview.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Senior Resident and Junior Resident posts at Central Jail Hospital, Tihar?
There are a total of 20 vacancies: 7 Senior Resident posts (specialized in Medicine, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, and Pathology) and 13 Junior Resident (MBBS) posts.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Central Jail Hospital, Tihar recruitment?
The last date to submit the application form is 29 October 2026. Applications can be submitted via Speed Post or by hand between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Q.
What is the age limit for Junior Resident applicants as of 29 October 2026?
The upper age limit for Junior Resident applicants is 30 years for General/EWS category candidates. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Delhi only), and 5 years for Ex-Service personnel is applicable.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the CJH Tihar recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for appearing in the interview for these posts.
Q.
What is the salary range for Junior Residents at Central Jail Hospital, Tihar?
Junior Residents are offered a salary of Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500 per month (Pay Level 10) plus usual allowances as per rules.