Dental Senior Resident (AIIMS Delhi) 📍 New Delhi, Delhi

AIIMS SRD-CET January 2026: Dental Senior Resident Recruitment – Complete Details
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially opened applications for Senior Resident (SR) / Senior Demonstrator (SD) positions through the SRD-CET January 2026 session. The recruitment includes 7 prestigious dental specialty posts at the Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER), AIIMS New Delhi.
Total Dental SR Vacancies: 7 Posts Available
A total of 7 Senior Resident posts across five MDS specialties have been announced for January 2026.
Department Status UR EWS OBC SC ST TOTAL
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Current/Backlog 2 0 0 0 0 2
Pedodontics Current 0 0 1 1 0 2
Operative Dentistry Current 0 0 1 0 0 1
Orthodontics Current 0 0 1 0 0 1
Prosthodontics Current 1 0 0 0 0 1
Grand Total — 3 0 3 1 0 7
Salary, Pay Level, and Benefits
The post of Senior Resident at AIIMS is considered one of the most financially rewarding and academically prestigious residency positions in India.
Component Details
Pay Level Level-11 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay (Entry) ₹67,700 per month
Allowances DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Academic Allowances & other admissible perks
Estimated Gross Salary ₹1,25,000 to ₹1,45,000/month (depending on allowances and city category)
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Required Qualification
✔ Candidates must possess:
MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) in the respective specialty
Degree must be from an institute recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
Example: An applicant for Orthodontics must have MDS in Orthodontics only.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 45 years (as of application last date)
Relaxations as per Government of India rules:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC: +3 years
PwBD: Additional relaxations apply
Important Dates (January 2026 SRD-CET Session)
Process Start Date Last Date
Online Registration 20 Nov 2025 4 Dec 2025, 5:00 PM
Application Status Display 6 Dec 2025 —
Application Correction Window 6 Dec 2025 8 Dec 2025, 5:00 PM
Admit Card Release 10 Dec 2025 —
Computer-Based Test (CBT) 13 Dec 2025 —
Application Process & Fees
Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Visit the official AIIMS Exams portal
2. Register and fill personal and academic information
3. Upload documents:
Passport photo
Signature
Left thumb impression
4. Pay application fee online
5. Verify details and make corrections (if needed) during the correction window
6. Download Admit Card on 10 December 2025
Application Fee Structure
Category Fee
General / OBC ₹3,000
SC / ST / EWS ₹2,400
PwBD Exempted
Examination & Selection Process
Selection typically consists of:
1. CBT (Written Examination)
2. Interview / Departmental Assessment (Stage-II) for shortlisted candidates
🔍 The CBT covers:
Dental subject-specific MCQs
Clinical reasoning
Research methodology
Residency readiness skills
Final merit is based on combined CBT + Interview performance.