About the Job
The prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, located on Raebareli Road, is conducting a Special Recruitment Drive for Backlog Vacancies. This drive seeks applications on a prescribed format for various faculty positions across multiple departments, specifically for reserved category candidates who are domiciles of Uttar Pradesh. Interested medical professionals with advanced qualifications (MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB) are invited to apply for roles ranging from Assistant Professor to full Professor.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Position(s): Faculty positions (Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor)
Advertisement No.: I/47/ER/ACAD/2025-26
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application: 28.02.2026
Cut-off Date for determining Qualification & Experience and upper age limit: 28.02.2026
Details of Position
The recruitment is for various faculty positions across 41 departments/specialties, filled against backlog vacancies reserved for UP domiciles. Pay scales are based on the 7th Pay Commission. Details below summarize the total notified vacancies across all levels for reference:
| Position Level | Total Vacancies (SC+OBC+ST) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Level-12) | 49 (SC) + 38 (OBC) + 1 (ST) = 88 |
| Associate Professor (Level-13A-1+) | 7 (SC) + 1 (OBC) + 1 (ST) = 9 |
| Additional Professor (Level-13A-2+) | 1 (SC) + 0 (OBC) + 0 (ST) = 1 |
| Professor (Level-14 A) | 0 (SC) + 1 (OBC) + 0 (ST) = 1 |
| Total | 49 (SC) + 38 (OBC) + 7 (ST) = 95 (Total Vacancies listed in table rows) |
Specific vacancies per department and category are detailed in the original advertisement document.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must satisfy general essential qualifications (Points I-III) and specific essential qualifications/experience (Point IV) mentioned below:
- General Qualification (I & II): A medical qualification included in the first/second schedule or part II of the third schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, fulfilling sub-section (3) of Section 13. Postgraduate qualification recognized by NMC or equivalent (like DNB/DrNB) is required.
- Experience (III.a): Teaching and research experience required post-MD/MS/DNB degree for Assistant Professor (03 years), Associate Professor (06 years), Additional Professor (09 years), and Professor (13 years). Alternatively, experience post DM/M.Ch/DrNB is 0, 3, 6, and 10 years respectively.
- Additional Requirements (III.b): Professors must have published at least four research publications; Additional Professors and Associate Professors must have published at least two research publications after their respective appointments. All faculty must complete the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR).
- Specific Qualifications: Detailed essential qualifications vary significantly by department (e.g., DM/DNB/DrNB in the specialty, or specific years of experience/fellowship/training). For example, Cardiology requires DM/DNB/DrNB (Cardiology).
- Age Criteria: Upper age limit is 50 years as on 28/02/2026, with relaxations applicable for SC/ST (05 years) and OBC (03 years).
Application Details
Deadline: The deadline for receipt of the hard copy of the application is 28th February, 2026.
Method: Applications must be sent by speed post/registered post only to the Executive Registrar, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli Road, Lucknow 226014, India.
Required Documents: A duly filled application form along with attachments, including:
- Proofs of educational/academic qualifications (MBBS registration, MD/MS/DNB/DM/MCh/DrNB registrations).
- Certificates for teaching experience.
- Documentary proof of experience claimed.
- Three testimonials/reference letters.
- Latest Reservation Category Certificate (if applicable, for UP domicile).
- Print of Research papers published.
- Self-attested copies of all certificates must be attached, and copies must be self-attested.
Important Conditions
- Only domiciles of Uttar Pradesh can apply (candidate must indicate Category/Reservation Category against which applying).
- Applicants may also be considered for contractual basis or deputation.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Advance applications require a 'No Objection Certificate' from the current employer by the interview date.
- Original documents will be verified at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending interviews.