AIIMS Guwahati Faculty Recruitment 2026: 63 Posts, Apply Now

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati has released its official notification for Faculty (Group-A) Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 63 vacancies across Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts in 31 departments. This is a premier opportunity for medical and non-medical academicians to join a Central Government institute of national importance. Online applications opened on 17 August 2026 and will remain open until 15 September 2026.

Quick info

Organization	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati
Post names	Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Total vacancies	63 (Group-A, across 31 departments)
Qualification	MBBS/MD/MS/DM/M.Ch or relevant postgraduate degree, Ph.D. (post-wise, see below)
Age limit	50 – 58 years (post-wise, as on closing date)
Salary	₹1,01,500 – ₹1,68,900/month (Level 12 to 14-A, 7th CPC) + NPA
Last date to apply	15 September 2026 (online); hard copy by 30 September 2026

Overview / notification details

• Notification released: 17 August 2026, on the official website aiimsguwahati.ac.in
• Organization: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati — an Autonomous Institute of National Importance
• Posts covered: Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor — Group-A Faculty positions across 31 clinical, para-clinical, and non-clinical departments
• Total vacancies: 63
• Pay level: Level 12 to Level 14-A, 7th Central Pay Commission, plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medically qualified candidates
• Application mode: Online, followed by submission of a signed hard copy by post

Vacancy details (post-wise)

The 63 vacancies are spread across 31 departments — Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and more. The exact department-wise breakup is listed in Annexure I of the official notification.

Post	Pay Level	Starting basic pay
Professor	Level 14-A	₹1,68,900
Additional Professor	Level 13-A2	₹1,48,200
Associate Professor	Level 13-A1	₹1,38,300
Assistant Professor	Level 12	₹1,01,500

Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or be withdrawn as per Institute requirements. Refer to Annexure I of the official notification for the department-wise and category-wise breakup.

Important dates

Event	Date
Notification released	17 August 2026
Online application start	17 August 2026
Online application last date	15 September 2026
Last date to send signed hard copy	30 September 2026

Eligibility criteria (post-wise)

1. Professor

• Qualification: MBBS/equivalent with a postgraduate qualification (MD/MS or equivalent) in the relevant specialty, along with the requisite teaching/research experience as an Additional Professor or equivalent, as specified for the department
• Age limit: Up to 58 years as on the closing date of application

2. Additional Professor

• Qualification: Postgraduate medical qualification (MD/MS/DM/M.Ch or equivalent) with prescribed years of teaching/research experience as Associate Professor or equivalent
• Age limit: Up to 58 years as on the closing date of application

3. Associate Professor

• Qualification: Postgraduate qualification (MD/MS or equivalent) with the prescribed years of teaching/research experience as Assistant Professor or equivalent; for super-specialty departments, a 3-year DM/M.Ch qualification may substitute for the required experience
• Age limit: Up to 50 years as on the closing date of application

4. Assistant Professor

• Qualification: A postgraduate degree (MD/MS or equivalent) in the relevant specialty from a recognized university, with 1 to 3 years of teaching/research/professional experience after the postgraduate qualification. Candidates holding a 3-year DM/M.Ch degree in the relevant super-specialty are generally exempt from the additional experience requirement.
• Age limit: Up to 50 years as on the closing date of application

Exact qualification and experience requirements vary by department (clinical, para-clinical, and non-clinical/basic science departments have different norms as per AIIMS/MCI-NMC teacher eligibility guidelines) — candidates should verify their specific department's requirements in Annexure I of the official notification before applying.

Age limit & relaxation

Post	Maximum age
Professor / Additional Professor	58 years
Associate Professor / Assistant Professor	50 years

Standard age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD, and Government servants as per Government of India norms.

Application fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹1,500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women (all categories)	Exempted (Nil)

Selection process

1. Screening of applications — based on qualifications, experience, and publications as per the eligibility norms for the applied post and department
2. Screening test (if the number of eligible applicants is large, for a particular post/department)
3. Interview — shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview before the Selection Committee

Final selection is based on the candidate's academic record, teaching/research experience, publications, and performance in the interview, as assessed by the Selection Committee.

Salary & benefits

Faculty salaries follow the 7th CPC pay matrix, ranging from Level 12 (₹1,01,500 starting basic) for Assistant Professor up to Level 14-A (₹1,68,900 starting basic) for Professor, along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medically qualified faculty. AIIMS faculty positions also offer significant academic and research opportunities, access to institutional research grants, and the prestige associated with a premier Central Government medical institute.

How to apply

1. Visit the official AIIMS Guwahati website: aiimsguwahati.ac.in
2. Navigate to the recruitment/careers section and find the link for "Faculty (Group-A) Recruitment 2026"
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and fill in personal, educational, and experience details
4. Upload photograph, signature, and scanned copies of required certificates
5. Pay the applicable application fee online (where applicable)
6. Submit the online form before 15 September 2026 and take a printout
7. Send the signed hard copy of the application, along with self-attested copies of certificates, to the Institute's address so that it reaches by 30 September 2026

Apply online

Documents required

• MBBS and postgraduate (MD/MS/DM/M.Ch or equivalent) degree certificates and mark sheets
• Ph.D. certificate, where applicable
• Experience certificates from previous employers, clearly stating designation, department, and duration
• Proof of date of birth (Matriculation certificate)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, for candidates already in Government/PSU service
• List of publications and research work, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature

Important links

Official notification (PDF)	Download
Apply online	Apply here
Official website	Visit

Interview call letter & result

Screening results and interview call letters will be released on the official AIIMS Guwahati website after the application deadline closes. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email/website. Keep checking this page for updates.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Guwahati Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The online application window closes on 15 September 2026. The signed hard copy must reach the Institute by 30 September 2026.

Q2. How many total vacancies are there?

63 Group-A Faculty vacancies across Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts in 31 departments.

Q3. What is the age limit for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor?

The maximum age is 50 years as on the closing date of application, with standard category-wise relaxation.

Q4. What is the age limit for Professor and Additional Professor?

The maximum age is 58 years as on the closing date of application, with standard category-wise relaxation.

Q5. What is the salary for AIIMS Guwahati Faculty posts?

Salaries range from ₹1,01,500/month (Assistant Professor, Level 12) to ₹1,68,900/month (Professor, Level 14-A), plus NPA and other allowances.

Q6. Is there an application fee?

Yes, ₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates and all women candidates are exempted from the fee.

Q7. What is the selection process?

Screening of applications, a screening test (if required based on the number of applicants), and an interview before the Selection Committee.

Q8. Do I need to send a hard copy after applying online?

Yes, a signed hard copy of the application along with supporting documents must reach AIIMS Guwahati by 30 September 2026.

Stay tuned to Assam Career Point for interview call letter, result, and further updates on AIIMS Guwahati Faculty Recruitment 2026.