Shillong Medical College Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor, Senior Resident & Tutor Posts
The Directorate of Health Services Medical Education & Research (DME), Meghalaya has released a rolling advertisement for recruitment to Assistant Professor, Senior Resident and Tutor/Demonstrator posts at Shillong Medical College, Meghalaya. Eligible in-service doctors from the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya can apply and appear for the walk-in interview.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 21 March 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Interview Mode | Walk-in Interview |
NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
Assistant Professor Vacancies
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Forensic Medicine | 1 |
| General Medicine | 1 |
| Paediatrics | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 1 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Senior Resident Vacancies
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | 1 |
| Anaesthesiology | 2 |
| Paediatrics | 1 |
| General Surgery | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 1 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 |
| General Medicine | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 |
| Radiodiagnosis | 1 |
| Community Medicine | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Tutor / Demonstrator Vacancies
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Forensic Medicine | 1 |
| Pharmacology | 1 |
| Community Medicine | 1 |
| Physiology | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
DISCIPLINE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Assistant Professor
Candidates must have:
- MD / MS / DNB / DM / M.Ch or equivalent degree in the concerned discipline from an NMC/MCI approved medical college
- Must be registered with Central or Meghalaya State Medical Council
- Must have 1 year Senior Residency after MD/MS
- Must be a serving medical officer/specialist in Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya
Candidates having DM / M.Ch / DNB may not require additional teaching experience as per NMC regulations.
Senior Resident
Candidates must possess:
- Postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the relevant discipline.
Tutor / Demonstrator
Candidates must possess:
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
The candidate must meet the qualification criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) under the Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) Regulations 2025.
Post-wise Nature of Job
1️⃣ Assistant Professor
- Tenure based post
- Duration: 5 years or until promotion to Associate Professor
- Only serving doctors of Meghalaya Health & Family Welfare Department can apply.
- Pay remains protected from their existing government service.
2️⃣ Senior Resident
- Usually temporary / training residency position
- Age limit: below 45 years
3️⃣ Tutor / Demonstrator
- Also temporary / tenure-based academic post
AGE LIMIT
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Senior Resident | Below 45 years |
| Tutor / Demonstrator | Below 45 years |
Age will be calculated on the date of interview.
PAY & ALLOWANCES
- Selected candidates will receive pay protection as per their existing government service.
- Assistant Professors may receive a teaching honorarium decided by the Health & Family Welfare Department.
TENURE
- Assistant Professor: 5 years or until promotion to Associate Professor, subject to NMC norms.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection will be based on:
- Walk-in Interview
- Document Verification
- Evaluation by Subject Expert Panel
Candidates must bring self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates
- Date of birth proof
- Appointment letter
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates must submit the following documents before appearing for the interview:
- Declaration Form (Annexure-I)
- Application Proforma (Annexure-II)
- Self-attested copies of certificates
Applications should be sent by post or email.
Postal Address
Director of Health Services Medical Education & Research (DME)
Health Complex, MMSRB Building (Top Floor)
Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah
Shillong – 793003
smcfacultyrecruitment25@gmail.com
Subject Line:
Application for the Position of Assistant Professor / Senior Resident / Tutor/Demonstrator at Shillong Medical College.
Last date for submission: 21 March 2026 (5:00 PM).

GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Only in-service doctors from the Meghalaya Health & Family Welfare Department are eligible.
- Candidates must submit self-attested documents supporting qualification and experience.
- Eligibility will be determined on the date of the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- The advertisement is available on the official website of Meghalaya Health Department.
