Shillong Medical College Recruitment 2026 – Professor & Associate Professor Posts
Shillong Medical College (SMC), Government of Meghalaya has released a rolling advertisement for the recruitment of Professor and Associate Professor posts on a contractual basis in various departments. Eligible candidates can apply by submitting the application form along with required documents through email before the last date.
This recruitment will be conducted under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, and interviews will be held offline.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Application | 12 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 March 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | To be notified later |
| Result Declaration | On official website |
Screening and interviews will be conducted in phases depending on document verification and availability of experts.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
Professor Vacancies
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Physiology | 1 |
| Pharmacology | 1 |
| Pathology | 1 |
| Microbiology | 1 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1 |
Total Professor Vacancies: 7
Associate Professor Vacancies
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 1 |
| Physiology | 1 |
| Microbiology | 1 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 |
| Orthopaedics | 1 |
Total Associate Professor Vacancies: 5
DISCIPLINE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Professor
Educational Qualification
- MD / MS / DNB in the concerned subject from a recognized medical institution.
- Must meet eligibility requirements as per NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) Guidelines 2025.
Experience
Candidates must fulfill one of the following:
- Minimum 3 years experience as Associate Professor in a recognized medical institution
OR - Armed Forces Specialist Medical Officer with at least 3 years teaching experience as Associate Professor
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum 2 research publications as one of the first three authors
- Completion of Basic Course in Biomedical Research
- Required to undergo Basic Course in Medical Education
Monthly Remuneration: ₹3,20,000 (fixed) for contractual candidates.
Associate Professor
Educational Qualification
- MD / MS / DNB in the relevant subject.
Experience
Candidates must have:
- 4 years experience as Assistant Professor in a recognized medical institution
OR - 5 years experience if appointed directly as Assistant Professor in Government Medical Institution
Additional Requirements:
- At least 2 research publications
- Completion of Basic Course in Biomedical Research
- Medical Education training requirement as per NMC guidelines
Monthly Remuneration: ₹2,60,000 (fixed) for contractual candidates.
AGE LIMIT
- Maximum Age: 70 Years
- Age will be calculated as on 31 March 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions as per National Medical Commission (NMC) Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) 2025 guidelines, including required teaching experience and research publications.
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection will be conducted through the following stages:
- Screening of Applications
- Interview by Selection Board
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Verification
The final selection will be based on:
- Academic credentials
- Research publications
- Performance in interview
The result will be published on the official website and candidates will receive the appointment offer through email.
CONTRACT TENURE
- Appointment is purely contractual
- Initial contract period: 1 year
- Extendable up to 7 years or until the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must follow the steps below:
- Download and fill the Application Form (Annexure-I) from the notification.
- Attach the following documents:
- MBBS certificate and marksheets
- MD/MS/DNB marksheets
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Research publication proof
- Experience certificates
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Combine all documents into a single PDF file.
- Send the PDF to the email:
Subject line should be:
“Application for the Position of Professor and Associate Professor at Shillong Medical College, Shillong”
Last date to send application: 21 March 2026 (5 PM).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants must attach self-attested copies of:
- Admit card / certificate of passing
- MBBS marksheets
- MBBS degree certificate
- MD/MS/DNB marksheets
- Updated NMC / State Medical Council Registration
- Publication proof
- Experience certificates
- Passport size photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Biomedical Research Course certificate
- Medical Education Technology certificate (if available)
Original documents will be verified during the interview.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format only.
- Only one PDF file submission will be accepted.
- Candidates must ensure that all details provided are correct.
- Private practice is strictly prohibited during the contract period.
- Selected candidates must sign a one-year bond agreement.
- The institute reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
