The SGPGIMS Lucknow Faculty Recruitment 2026 is a crucial special recruitment drive aimed at filling backlog vacancies in reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC) for domiciles of Uttar Pradesh only. Announced under Advertisement No. I/47/ER/ACAD/2025-26, this notification from the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, offers 98 faculty positions across 41 departments/specialties. Although some sources initially referenced around 105 posts, the official PDF (modified on 29.01.2026) confirms a total of 98 vacancies, primarily at the Assistant Professor level with limited higher posts.
This recruitment is ideal for qualified medical professionals seeking stable government jobs in super-specialty teaching and research. SGPGIMS, an autonomous institute under the UP Government, is celebrated for its state-of-the-art facilities, high-volume patient care, and academic excellence in DM/MCh/PhD programs.
Overview of SGPGIMS Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Institute: Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226014
- Advertisement No.: I/47/ER/ACAD/2025-26 (Special Recruitment Drive for Backlog Vacancies)
- Total Vacancies: 98 (Reserved for SC/ST/OBC; UP domicile mandatory)
- Post Levels: Assistant Professor (88 posts), Associate Professor (8 posts), Additional Professor (1 post), Professor (1 post)
- Pay Scales (7th CPC with NPA and allowances):
- Assistant Professor (Level-12): ₹101,500 – ₹167,400
- Associate Professor (Level-13A-1): ₹138,300 – ₹209,200
- Additional Professor (Level-13A-2): ₹148,200 – ₹211,400
- Professor (Level-14A): ₹168,900 – ₹220,400
- Application Mode: Offline (hard copy via post)
- Last Date for Application Receipt: 28 February 2026
- Cut-off Date (Qualification/Experience/Age): 28 February 2026
- Official Link: Download the detailed advertisement from sgpgims.org.in
Vacancy Breakdown: Department-Wise and Category-Wise
The vacancies focus on backlog positions for UP domiciles in reserved categories. Here’s a summarized table based on the official notification:
| Sr. No. | Department/Specialty | Assistant Professor (SC/OBC/ST) | Associate Professor (SC/OBC/ST) | Additional Professor (SC/OBC/ST) | Professor (SC/OBC/ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | -/02/- | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 2 | Biostatistics & Health Informatics | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 3 | Cardiology | 04/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 4 | Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery | 02/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 5 | Anaesthesiology (Cardiac Anaesthesia) | 01/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 6 | Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology | 02/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 7 | Critical Care Medicine | 02/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 8 | Emergency Medicine | -/01/01 | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 9 | Endocrine Surgery | 01/02/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 10 | Endocrine Surgery (ADC) | 01/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 11 | Endocrinology | 05/02/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 12 | Endocrinology (ADC) | 01/02/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 13 | Head & Neck Surgery | 01/01/- | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 14 | Hematology (Clinical) | 01/01/- | 01/-/- | 01/-/- | -/-/- |
| 15 | Hematology (Lab) | -/-/- | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 16 | Hepatology | 01/01/- | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 17 | Hospital Administration | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 18 | Infectious Diseases | 01/02/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 19 | Medical Gastroenterology | 03/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 20 | Medical Genetics | 02/03/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 21 | Medical Oncology | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | 01/-/- |
| 22 | Medical Oncology (Pediatric) | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 23 | Microbiology | -/-/- | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 24 | Neurology | 01/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 25 | Neurosurgery | 03/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 26 | Nephrology | 02/02/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 27 | Nephrology (ADC) | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 28 | Nuclear Medicine | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 29 | Ophthalmology | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 30 | Pathology | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 31 | Pediatric Surgical Super Specialties | -/-/- | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 32 | Pediatric Endocrinology | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 33 | Plastic Surgery & Burns | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 34 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ATC) | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 35 | Radiodiagnosis | 03/02/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 36 | Radiotherapy | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 37 | Surgical Gastroenterology | 02/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 38 | Surgical Gastroenterology (Liver Transplant Unit) | -/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 39 | Transfusion Medicine | 01/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 40 | Trauma Surgery (ATC) | 02/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| 41 | Urology | 02/01/- | -/-/- | -/-/- | -/-/- |
| Total | 49/38/1 | 7/1/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 |
Grand Total: 98 Posts (SC: 58, OBC: 39, ST: 1)
Eligibility Criteria for SGPGIMS Faculty Posts 2026
Eligibility is governed by NMC norms, with UP domicile and reserved category certificate required.
- General Qualifications: MBBS + MD/MS/DNB in broad specialty; DM/MCh/DrNB in super-specialty (equivalence for DNB/DrNB per NMC, including hospital bed strength and additional residency if needed).
- Experience:
- Assistant Professor: 3 years post-MD/MS or 0 years post-DM/MCh + 3 years Senior Residency.
- Associate Professor: 6 years post-PG or 3 years post-super-specialty.
- Additional Professor: 9 years post-PG or 6 years post-super-specialty.
- Professor: 13 years post-PG or 10 years post-super-specialty.
- Publications (Indexed Journals): 2 for Associate/Additional, 4 for Professor (including post-previous level).
- Mandatory: Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) for all levels.
- Department-Specific: Varies (e.g., DM Cardiology for Cardiology; alternate transitional qualifications for Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, etc.). Full details in official PDF.
Age relaxation as per UP Govt. rules for reserved categories.
Application Process for SGPGIMS Recruitment 2026
- Download the form and advertisement from the official website or the provided PDF link.
- Fill the prescribed format, attach self-attested documents (qualifications, experience, publications, category/domicile certificates).
- Send hard copy to: Director, SGPGIMS, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226014 (super-scribe envelope with post/department/advt. no.).
- No application fee mentioned; confirm in PDF.
- Deadline: 28 February 2026 (late submissions rejected).
Selection and Benefits
- Selection: Shortlisting + Interview by expert committee, followed by verification.
- Benefits: Permanent posts with 7th CPC pay, NPA (20-25%), DA, HRA, medical facilities, research opportunities, and pension.
Download Official Notification
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