Senior Resident (Dental/Maxillofacial Surgery) 📍 Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

Vacancy Details — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2025)
Category Vacancies
General (UR) 1
SC 1
EWS 0
OBC 0
ST 0
Total Vacancies 2
⚠️ Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease depending on hospital requirements.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Senior Resident position in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery:
1️⃣ Educational Qualification
MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
or
Equivalent qualification recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
2️⃣ Registration Requirements
Candidates must possess:
BDS registration with DDC / State Dental Council, and
MDS registration with DDC / State Dental Council,
Both registrations must be valid before joining, and will be verified during document scrutiny.
3️⃣ PG Result Requirement
The PG result (theory + practical/DNB equivalent) must be declared on or before the last date of online application submission.
4️⃣ PG Tenure Completion
MDS/DNB tenure must be completed on or before 31 January 2026.
5️⃣ Age Limit
Age is calculated as of the last date of online application.
Category Max Age
General / EWS 45 years
OBC 48 years
SC / ST 50 years
PwBD As per GoI rules
🗂️ Application Process
Mode of Application
Online only, via the official portal:
Apply Now
Application Dates (As per latest updates)
Start Date: Likely November 15, 2025
Last Date: Likely December 1, 2025, 5:00 PM
(These dates will appear on the official portal; candidates should verify once the link activates.)
Crucial Date
The last date of submission is considered for:
age calculation
educational eligibility
PG result deadlines
💰 Application Fees
Category Fees
General / EWS / OBC ₹1200/-
SC / ST / PwBD No fees
Payment is non-refundable.
Payment can be made via online modes provided on the portal.
📝 Selection Process
The selection is based on two stages:
Stage 1 — Screening Test (Written Exam)
Duration: 1 hour
Type: MCQs
Maximum Marks: 60
Marking Scheme:
Correct answer: +1
Wrong answer: −1/3
Not attempted: 0
Candidates will be shortlisted 3 times the number of vacancies for the department assessment.
Stage 2 — Department Assessment (40 Marks)
The department assessment includes:
Component Marks
Assessment by Chairman/Experts 30
Publications (1 mark each, max 4) 4
Paper Presentation (1 mark each, max 3) 3
Distinctions/Awards/Medals (MBBS/BDS & MDS/MS) 3
Total 40
⭐ Final Merit List
The final selection is based on:
Total = Written Test (60) + Assessment (40) = 100 Marks
Candidates with the highest combined score in each category (UR & SC) will be selected.
👨‍⚕️ Pay Scale & Benefits
Pay Level-11 of 7th CPC
Basic Pay: ₹67,700/- per month
Additional allowances include:
DA
HRA
Transport allowance
NPA (as applicable)
This makes the total monthly salary significantly higher, especially in Delhi.
📌 Important Points to Remember
All certificates must match the details submitted online.
The application deadline is the crucial date for eligibility.
Incomplete forms will be rejected without notice.
Candidates should keep a printed copy of the filled form and payment receipt.
Conclusion
The Senior Resident recruitment for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital is a highly competitive opportunity for MDS graduates. With only 2 vacancies (UR-1, SC-1), aspirants must stay updated, prepare thoroughly for the MCQ screening test, and ensure strong academic and publication credentials for the assessment round.