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CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 Senior Resident, Junior Resident Posts
CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview
The Central Jail Hospital, Tihar is filling 20 posts of doctors in Delhi Prisons on an ad-hoc basis: 7 Sr. Residents and 13 Jr. Residents (MBBS). Send the filled application form and documents by Speed Post, or hand them in, at the R&I Section, Prison Head Quarter, Near Lajwanti Garden Chowk, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058, latest by 29 October 2026. Forms by hand are taken between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The Sr. Resident interviews are on 2 November 2026 and the Jr. Resident interviews on 3 November 2026.
| Job Location | New Delhi, Delhi |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | 21 Oct 2026 |
CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Resident Medical Officer, Central Jail Hospital, Tihar, New Delhi-110064 (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) |
| Notice No. | F.5(4)/RMO/CJH/TIHAR/2026/4013, dated 21.10.2026 |
| Post(s) | Sr. Residents; Jr. Residents (MBBS), on ad-hoc basis |
| Vacancies | 20 (Sr. Residents 07, Jr. Residents 13) |
| Pay | Sr. Residents: Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700-208700); Jr. Residents: Pay level 10 (Rs. 56100-Rs. 177500/-), plus allowances |
| Qualification | Sr. Residents: PG Degree (MD/MS/DNB)/Diploma in concerned specialty; Jr. Residents: MBBS with 01 year internship |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Application Fee | No fee for appearing in the interview |
| Job Location | Any Central Jail of Delhi located at Tihar, Rohini, Mandoli and Lampur Detention Centre |
| Apply By | Speed Post or by hand (offline) |
| Last Date | 29.10.2026 (by hand between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday) |
| Selection | Interview |
About CJH Tihar
The Central Jail Hospital, Tihar is part of Delhi Prisons under the Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Its office is the Office of the Resident Medical Officer, Central Jail Hospital, Tihar, New Delhi-110064. The application form for these posts is headed "Prisons Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi".
Where and How to Send
Send the filled application form with the required documents by Speed Post, or hand it in, at this address: R&I Section, Prison Head Quarter, Near Lajwanti Garden Chowk, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058. The form must be in by 29 October 2026. Forms by hand are accepted between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Use the "Application Proforma for the post of Sr./Jr. Resident (MBBS)" on page 5 of the notification. It asks for: A passport size photograph, affixed in the box Name of the candidate (in capital), Father's/Husband 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) Any earlier work as a Sr./Jr. Resident, with the post, period and name of the hospital or institute ("Nil" if none) Qualifications from Class 10 onwards: total marks obtained, percentage of marks, colleg
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
The notice says the number of vacancies may vary at any stage. Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB)/Diploma in concerned specialty. If no PG candidates are available: if PG Degree/Diploma candidates are not available, a candidate with at least 02 years' experience after graduation (MBBS) from a Govt./Govt. Empanelled Hospital may be considered. At least 01 year of that experience must be in the concerned specialty, from a Govt. Hospital/Health Institution. Preference: preference will be given to candidates with 02 years or more experience in the concerned specialty from a Govt. Hospital/Health Institution. Bar: the candidate must not have completed 03+01 years of Senior Residency in any recognized institute, on a regular or ad-hoc basis. Age limit: the upper age limit is 45 years as on the closing date, 29 October 2026. Age relaxation: 5 years for qualified Ex-Service personne
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Residents | 7 | Pay Matrix of Level-11 (Rs. 67,700-208700) plus other admissible allowances per month under residency scheme |
| Jr. Residents (MBBS) | 13 (against sanctioned and vacant posts of Jr. Resident) | Pay level 10 (Rs. 56100-Rs. 177500/-) plus usual allowances as per rules/residency rules |
| Total | 20 |
Sr. Residents: Speciality-wise Vacancies
| Name Of Speciality | Sr Resident Posts |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 3 |
| Orthopedics | 1 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 1 |
| Pathology | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
Enclosures
The application form must go with the requisite documents. For the interview, candidates may bring self-attested copies of the documents below, and must also bring the original certificates/documents for verification: Date of Birth certificate/10th pass Marksheet/certificate (SR/JR posts) DMC registration certificate/acknowledgement (SR/JR posts) MBBS degree (SR/JR posts) Internship completion certificate (JR posts only) FMGE Pass Certificate, for foreign students (SR/JR posts) PG Degree/Diploma (SR post only) Experience Certificate, if any (SR/JR posts) Caste/PH/any other Relaxation Certificate (SR/JR posts) Aadhar Card (SR/JR posts)
CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Candidates are selected by interview. Both interviews are held at the Conference Hall, Prison Head Quarter, Near Lajwanti Garden Chowk, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058. Reporting: eligible candidates should report at the Conference Hall between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM to register for the interview. No candidate who reports after 11:00 AM will be allowed into the interview in any circumstances. Merit: the interview marks set the order of merit. If services have to end, they end in ascending order of interview merit, so the candidate with the lowest marks is terminated first. Before appointment: medical fitness and verification of certificates. Joining: selected candidates must join within 07 days of the offer letter being issued, or the offer is automatically cancelled.
CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 21.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply (Speed Post or by hand) | 29.10.2026 (by hand 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday) |
| Interview Date: Sr. Residents | 02.11.2026 (reporting 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM) |
| Interview Date: Jr. Residents (MBBS) | 03.11.2026 (reporting 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM) |
CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF
CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many vacancies are there in CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026?
There are 20 vacancies: 07 Sr. Residents (Medicine 03, Orthopedics 01, Psychiatry 01, Ophthalmology 01, Pathology 01) and 13 Jr. Residents (MBBS). The number of vacancies may vary at any stage.
What is the last date to apply?
The application form must be submitted by Speed Post or by hand latest by 29 October 2026. Forms by hand are accepted between 10:00 AM and 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
What qualification is needed for the Sr. Resident post?
A Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB)/Diploma in the concerned specialty. If no PG candidates are available, MBBS graduates with at least 02 years' experience from a Govt./Govt. Empanelled Hospital, 01 year of it in the concerned specialty, may be considered.
Who is eligible for the Jr. Resident (MBBS) post?
Candidates with MBBS and a 01-year internship completed on or after 29 October 2024 are eligible. FMGs with a foreign internship qualify based on their date of passing the FMGE. A DMC registration certificate is required when applying, though a valid DMC acknowledgement receipt is accepted for the interview.
What is the age limit for CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 45 years for Sr. Residents and 30 years for Jr. Residents of the General/EWS category, both as on 29 October 2026. There is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 03 years for OBC (Delhi only) and 5 years for qualified Ex-Service personnel with at least 5 years' continuous service.
What is the salary of Sr. and Jr. Residents at Tihar Jail Hospital?
Sr. Residents get Pay Matrix Level-11 (Rs. 67,700-208700) plus other admissible allowances per month under the residency scheme. Jr. Residents get Pay level 10 (Rs. 56100-Rs. 177500/-) plus usual allowances as per rules/residency rules.
Are allowances paid on top of the pay?
Yes. Sr. Residents get other admissible allowances under the residency scheme, and Jr. Residents get the usual allowances as per rules/residency rules. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Is there an application fee?
No. The notice states that there is no fee for appearing in the interview.
How will candidates be selected, and when are the interviews?
Selection is by interview at the Conference Hall, Prison Head Quarter, Janak Puri, New Delhi-110058. Sr. Residents are interviewed on 2 November 2026 and Jr. Residents on 3 November 2026. Candidates must report between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and no one is allowed in after 11:00 AM.
Is this a permanent job?
No. The posts are ad-hoc, initially for 44 days or until the Centralized Recruitment Committee under the Dean, MAMC makes its selection, whichever is earlier. The term may be extended by 44 days at a time, up to 03 years for Sr. Residents and 01 year for Jr. Residents.
How can I apply for CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 Senior Resident, Junior Resident Posts?
Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for CJH Tihar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 20 Senior Resident, Junior Resident Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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