KING GEORGE'S MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (KGMU), LUCKNOW
(A Premier State Medical University Established under Govt. of Uttar Pradesh Act)
Shah Mina Road, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226003, India
Official Notification Ref: Notice Circular Doc ID 0dae1fff2d2e61d41387a08618ef6fc2.pdf / 2026
RECRUITMENT FOR FACULTY, SENIOR RESIDENTS, MEDICAL OFFICERS & RESEARCH STAFF 2026
KGMU Lucknow Recruitment Notification 2026: King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, one of the oldest and most prestigious state medical universities in Asia operating under the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has issued an official recruitment advertisement circular (Ref: 0dae1fff2d2e61d41387a08618ef6fc2.pdf). This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill numerous vacant regular, tenure, and contractual positions across Teaching Faculty (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor), Senior Residents (SR), Junior Residents (JR), General Duty Medical Officers (GDMO), Project Technical Officers, and Healthcare Support Staff in clinical, super-specialty, diagnostic, and research departments. Qualified candidates holding MBBS, MD, MS, DNB, DM, M.Ch., M.Sc. (Life Sciences/Biochemistry), B.Sc. Nursing, or DMLT degrees from recognized medical colleges and universities accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or Dental Council of India (DCI) are invited to submit their online or offline applications before the prescribed deadline.
| University Name | King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow |
| Governing Department | Department of Medical Education & Health, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh |
| Notification Document ID | 0dae1fff2d2e61d41387a08618ef6fc2.pdf |
| Positions Offered | Faculty (Teaching), Senior Resident, Junior Resident, Medical Officer, Technical Staff |
| Nature of Employment | Direct Recruitment / Regular State Service / Residency Scheme / Project Contract Basis |
| Pay Scale / Remuneration | Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100/-) to Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400/-) + NPA + UP State Allowances |
| Job Posting Location | KGMU Main Hospital Campus, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Selection Mode | Academic/Work Evaluation + Written Test (if applicable) + Personal Interview |
| Official Portal | kgmu.org |
The recruitment notification encompasses vacancies spread across multiple clinical, super-specialty, and pre/para-clinical departments of KGMU Lucknow:
- Clinical Specialties: General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, and Dermatology.
- Super-Specialty Cadres: Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS), Surgical Gastroenterology, Urology, Nephrology, and Plastic Surgery.
- Pre & Para-Clinical Cadres: Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology, Anatomy, Forensic Medicine, and Community Medicine.
- Hospital Support & Research Cadres: Emergency Medical Officer, Blood Bank Officer, Technical Officers, Lab Technicians, and Project Assistants.
| Post Cadre | Essential Educational Qualifications & Council Registration Norms |
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| Faculty Cadre (Assistant / Associate Professor) |
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| Senior Resident (SR - Residency Scheme) |
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| Medical Officer / Junior Resident (JR) |
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| Technical & Research Support Cadre |
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Age requirements are calculated as per Uttar Pradesh Medical Education Service Rules and State Government Directives:
- Faculty Cadre: Upper age limit maximum 45 to 50 Years as on the closing date.
- Senior Resident Cadre: Upper age limit maximum 45 Years.
- Medical Officer / Junior Resident: Upper age limit maximum 37 to 40 Years.
- Category Relaxations (Domicile of UP):
- SC / ST Candidates of Uttar Pradesh: 05 Years upper age relaxation.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates of UP: 05 Years upper age relaxation.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 15 Years relaxation as per UP State Govt Rules.
- Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per state government standing orders.
Employees appointed at KGMU Lucknow receive pay structures according to the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix as adopted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh:
| Assistant Professor (Pay Level 12) | Basic Pay Rs. 1,01,500/- + NPA (20%) + UP State DA & HRA (Total CTC approx. Rs. 1,60,000/- per month) |
| Senior Resident (Pay Level 11) | Basic Pay Rs. 67,700/- + NPA (20%) + UP State DA & HRA (Total approx. Rs. 1,15,000/- per month) |
| Medical Officer / JR (Pay Level 10) | Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/- + NPA (20%) + UP State DA & HRA (Total approx. Rs. 95,000/- per month) |
| Technical / Lab Officer (Pay Level 6) | Basic Pay Rs. 35,400/- + Allowances (Total approx. Rs. 55,000/- per month) |
Selection Procedure:
- Stage 1 - Document Screening: Verification of submitted certificates, MBBS/MD/MS mark sheets, attempt certificates, and academic API scores.
- Stage 2 - Written Examination / MCQ Assessment: Conducted for posts where the number of applicants exceeds the prescribed ratio.
- Stage 3 - Personal Interview: Candidate interview before the KGMU Statutory Selection Committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor / Executive Council.
Step-by-Step Application Guide:
- Download the official KGMU recruitment notification PDF (
0dae1fff2d2e61d41387a08618ef6fc2.pdf) using the download button provided below. - Visit the official portal
kgmu.orgunder the Jobs / Notices section. - Fill out the prescribed online application form accurately with personal details, educational qualifications, and UPMC registration numbers.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee (UR/OBC: Rs. 2000/-, SC/ST: Rs. 1000/- approx., plus GST) via online payment gateway.
- Print out the submitted application form, attach self-attested copies of all mark sheets, degree certificates, experience letters, caste certificate, and send via Registered/Speed Post to the Registrar, King George's Medical University, Chowk, Lucknow – 226003, Uttar Pradesh before the specified hard copy deadline.
Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with the application printout:
- High School (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate for Date of Birth proof.
- Intermediate (12th) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate.
- MBBS / BDS / B.Sc. Degree Certificate and year-wise mark sheets.
- MD / MS / DNB / DM / M.Ch. Postgraduate Degree Certificates and Attempt Certificates.
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship Completion Certificate.
- Permanent Medical Registration Certificate from UPMC or NMC.
- Teaching / Research / Work Experience Certificates issued by competent authority.
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) and EWS Certificate issued by UP State competent Revenue Authorities.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if serving in Govt/Semi-Govt institutions).
- Passport-size photographs and Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card).
Q1: What is the official website for King George's Medical University (KGMU) recruitment?
Ans: The official portal for recruitment notifications and online applications is kgmu.org.
Q2: Is Uttar Pradesh Medical Council (UPMC) registration mandatory for KGMU posts?
Ans: Yes, selected candidates must possess or register with Uttar Pradesh Medical Council (UPMC) prior to joining their service at KGMU Lucknow.
Q3: Can candidates from other Indian states apply for KGMU vacancies?
Ans: Yes, candidates from all Indian states can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category, provided they fulfill the requisite NMC/KGMU eligibility criteria.
Q4: What is the upper age limit for Senior Resident positions at KGMU?
Ans: The upper age limit for Senior Residents is 45 years, with relaxations applicable for reserved category candidates of Uttar Pradesh.
Click the action buttons below to download the official KGMU Notification PDF or visit the official university portal: