AIIMS Kalyani Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

AIIMS Kalyani (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani) is recruiting Consultant positions for various specialties in 2026. AIIMS Kalyani is an autonomous medical institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, located in Kalyani, West Bengal. These consultant positions are typically on contractual/temporary basis for specialized medical and administrative roles across different departments. The recruitment process involves scrutiny of applications, written test or interview depending on the position, and document verification. Selected candidates will work at the premier medical institute providing tertiary healthcare, medical education, and research services. This is an All India level recruitment with positions open to eligible candidates from across the country.

Important Dates

Typical / Indicative

Vacancy Details

Note: Exact vacancy details will be mentioned in the official notification. Numbers vary based on departmental requirements.

Educational Qualification

• For Medical Consultants: MBBS degree with MD/MS/DNB in relevant specialty from recognized Medical Council of India (NMI) approved institution
• For Non-Medical Consultants: Master's degree or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., MBA for Administrative, M.Tech for Technical roles)
• Valid registration with respective professional councils (Medical Council/State Medical Council for medical positions)
• Relevant post-qualification experience as specified for each position (typically 3-7 years)
• Super-specialty positions may require DM/M.Ch qualifications

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative

Age Relaxation

Age calculated as on closing date of application

Nationality

• Indian Citizens
• Citizens of Nepal
• Citizens of Bhutan
• Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962
• Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with intention to permanently settle in India

How to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official AIIMS Kalyani website (www.aiimskalyani.edu.in) and navigate to the 'Recruitment' or 'Career' section

1. Read Notification: Download and carefully read the detailed recruitment notification PDF containing all terms and conditions

1. Register Account: Click on 'Apply Online' link and complete new user registration with valid email ID and mobile number

1. Login: Use registration credentials (email/registration number and password) to login to the application portal

1. Fill Application Form: Complete all sections of the online application form including personal details, educational qualifications, experience, and preferences

1. Upload Documents: Scan and upload required documents - photograph (50KB), signature (20KB), educational certificates, experience certificates, registration certificate (all in JPG/PDF format)

1. Pay Application Fee: Make online payment through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI and save the payment receipt

1. Submit Application: Review all entered information carefully, then submit the application form

1. Take Printout: Download and print the application confirmation page with unique registration number for future reference

Application Fee

Typical / Indicative

Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI). Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Selection Procedure

1. Application Scrutiny: Initial screening of applications for eligibility criteria including educational qualifications, experience, registration status, and age limit. Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted.

1. Written Test/Skill Test (if applicable): Depending on the position, candidates may be required to appear for written examination testing subject knowledge, technical skills, and general aptitude. Medical consultants may have specialty-specific written tests.

1. Interview/Personal Discussion: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview before a duly constituted Selection Committee. The interview assesses technical knowledge, clinical skills (for medical positions), experience, communication abilities, and overall suitability for the role. Marks weightage typically 40-60 marks.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected after interview must present original documents for verification including educational certificates, experience certificates, registration certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof, and other relevant documents.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination as per AIIMS standards. Candidates must be medically fit to discharge duties efficiently.

1. Final Merit List: Merit list prepared based on performance in written test (if conducted), interview marks, and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions. Selected candidates receive appointment letters for joining.

Exam Pattern for Written Test (if conducted)

Typically, Consultant positions rely more on Interview than Written Test. However, when Written Test is conducted:

Written Test Pattern (Indicative)

Note:

• For medical consultants, subject knowledge covers the relevant specialty (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.)
• Questions may be MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) format
• Negative marking may be applicable (typically 0.25 marks for each wrong answer)
• Final pattern will be specified in detailed notification

Interview Pattern

Negative Marking: Typically 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in written test (if applicable). No negative marking in interview.

Syllabus Details

For Medical Consultant Positions

#### Specialty-Specific Subjects

• Complete syllabus of MD/MS/DNB/DM/M.Ch in the respective specialty
• Recent advances and current practices in the specialty
• Evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines
• Diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions
• Emergency management protocols
• Patient safety and quality improvement
• Medical ethics and medicolegal aspects

#### General Medicine/Clinical Knowledge

• Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology
• Microbiology and preventive medicine
• Community health and epidemiology
• Recent developments in medical science
• National Health Programs
• Hospital administration and infection control

For Non-Medical Consultant Positions

#### Administrative/Management Consultants

• Hospital administration and healthcare management
• Financial management and budgeting
• Human resource management
• Project management and planning
• Government rules and regulations (GFR, service rules)
• Office procedures and file management
• RTI Act, vigilance matters

#### Technical Consultants

• Domain-specific technical knowledge (IT, Engineering, etc.)
• Latest technologies and best practices
• Project implementation and monitoring
• Quality assurance and standards
• Vendor management and procurement

General Awareness

• Current affairs (National and International)
• Indian healthcare system and recent initiatives
• Ayushman Bharat and health insurance schemes
• Digital India and e-governance
• Basic knowledge of Indian Constitution
• General Science and environment

Salary Structure for Consultant Positions

Typical / Indicative (based on recent AIIMS consultant appointments)

Additional Benefits:

• Consultant positions are typically on contractual basis with consolidated pay
• No regular government pay scale or allowances (DA, HRA) for contractual consultants
• Salary varies based on qualification (MD/MS vs DM/M.Ch), experience, and specialty
• Senior consultants and super-specialty positions command higher remuneration (₹1.5L - ₹2.5L per month)
• Junior consultants: ₹80,000 - ₹1,20,000 per month
• Some positions may offer accommodation or housing allowance
• Leave entitlement as per contract terms (typically 30 days annual leave)
• Medical facilities for self at AIIMS hospitals

Note: Exact salary mentioned in individual contract agreement. Regular AIIMS faculty positions have different pay scales as per 7th CPC.

Consultant positions at AIIMS Kalyani are typically contractual appointments for 1-3 years duration with possibility of extension based on performance and institutional requirements. While consultants do not follow regular promotion hierarchy, excellent performers may be considered for regular faculty positions (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor) when vacancies arise through open recruitment. Consultants gain valuable experience in a premier medical institution, enhancing their credentials for future academic or clinical positions. Regular appraisal and contract renewals recognize good performance with possible salary revisions.

Admit cards for written test or interview (whichever applicable) will be released on the official AIIMS Kalyani website approximately 7-10 days before the scheduled date. Candidates must login to the recruitment portal using their registration credentials to download the admit card. No physical admit cards will be dispatched by post. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, roll number, examination center, reporting time, and instructions. Candidates must bring a printout of the admit card along with valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, Voter ID) to the examination/interview venue.

Results will be declared on the official AIIMS Kalyani website within 30-45 days after completion of the selection process (written test/interview). The result will be available in PDF format containing roll numbers or names of selected candidates. Candidates can also check their individual result/scorecard by logging into the recruitment portal. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication via registered email and SMS about further joining formalities. Final merit list and waiting list (if any) will be displayed on the website. No separate communication will be sent to non-selected candidates.

Typical / Indicative: Cutoff marks vary significantly based on the specialty, number of applicants, and difficulty level of the selection process. For interview-based selections, candidates typically need to score 50-60% marks (40-45% for SC/ST/PwBD categories) to be considered for final selection. In competitive specialties like Cardiology, Neurology, or Radiology, cutoffs may be higher (65-70%). Super-specialty consultants face higher competition with cutoffs around 70-75% for general category. The final merit list is prepared category-wise with separate cutoff marks for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD categories. Previous year cutoffs provide only indicative reference as they fluctuate based on vacancy-to-applicant ratio.

Examination Centers

AIIMS Kalyani conducts examinations/interviews primarily at the institute campus in Kalyani, West Bengal. For wider reach, additional centers may be designated in major cities:

• East: Kolkata, Kalyani, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati
• North: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dehradun
• South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram
• West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Raipur
• Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Dibrugarh

Note: Interview rounds are typically conducted only at AIIMS Kalyani campus. Exact examination centers will be mentioned in the admit card. Center allocation is at the discretion of the recruiting authority.