AIIMS Patna Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026: Your Gateway to Specialization

If you're an MD/MS or DNB qualified doctor looking to level up your career with a prestigious 2-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, the AIIMS Patna notification for 2026 is finally out. This is a massive opportunity for specialists to get advanced training, a solid stipend, and the chance to work in a premier national institute. Let’s break down exactly what you need to know before hitting the apply button.

Important Dates

Don't miss the window. Here is the schedule you need to stick to:

Seat Matrix and Courses

Candidates can apply for only one course. Choose carefully because you can't double-dip!

• Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology): 2 Seats
• Neuro-Anaesthesia (Anesthesiology): 2 Seats
• Paediatrics Anaesthesiology: 2 Seats
• Paediatric Critical Care: 1 Seat
• Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiology: 2 Seats
• Neurotology and skull base Surgery: 1 Seat
• Lower Limb Arthroplasty: 1 Seat
• Paediatric Urology: 1 Seat

Eligibility & Age Limit

Good news—there is no upper age limit for this exam. You just need to hold a recognized MD/MS/DNB/MCh degree in the relevant subject by July 31, 2026. If you're a government employee, just remember to keep your NOC handy for the counseling stage.

Salary and Benefits

You’ll be joining at the Senior Resident level, Pay Level-11. This means a base salary of Rs. 67,700 per month, plus all the usual government allowances. Not a bad deal for upgrading your clinical expertise!

Exam Pattern

The exam is a straightforward 120-minute Computer-Based Test (CBT). You'll face 100 MCQs. Keep in mind there’s a negative marking of 1/3 for every wrong answer, so stick to what you know. You need to hit at least the 50th percentile to qualify.

How to Apply

1. Head over to the official AIIMS Patna website.
2. Register yourself and fill out the form carefully (no edits allowed later, so double-check everything!).
3. Pay the fee online (General/OBC/EWS pay Rs. 1500; SC/ST/Women pay Rs. 1200).
4. Print your application—you'll need it for the document verification stage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: Is there any reservation policy? A: As per the Supreme Court judgment mentioned in the prospectus, no reservation is applicable for these PDF courses.
• Q: Can I apply for two different fellowships? A: No, each candidate is restricted to a single application.
• Q: What happens if I leave the course midway? A: You'll be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000. It's a serious commitment.
• Q: Is the application fee refundable? A: No, the fee is non-refundable.
• Q: What documents should I carry for counseling? A: Carry your original degree certificates, registration, mark sheets, and your application form printout.