All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi is starting its Fellowship Programme for the January 2026 session. This notice was posted on 31/10/2025. There are 96 total seats available for different fellowship subjects. The location will be New Delhi. The online application starts on 31/10/2025 and the last date to apply is 14/11/2025. Applicants from all over India are eligible to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Program Name | Fellowship Programme |
| Session | January 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Total Seats | 96 |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC (SR 3rd year) |
| Applicant Eligible | India |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Category | AIIMS Fellowship 2026 |
Post Details
| Fellowship Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pain Medicine (51) | Open: 5, Sponsored: 2 |
| Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia (52) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Part Time Clinical Research (53) | Open: 5, Sponsored: 0 |
| Full time Clinical Research (54) | Open: 3, Sponsored: 0 |
| Aortic Surgery (55) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 1 |
| Skull Base Surgery (56) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Hepatology (57) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (58) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 0 |
| Pancreatology (59) | Open: 0, Sponsored: 1 |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease (60) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Blood and Marrow Transplantation (61) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Neurocritical Care (62) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Stroke (63) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 1 |
| Neuroimmunology (63A) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Epilepsy Surgery (64) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 0 |
| Spine Surgery (65) | Open: 6, Sponsored: 3 |
| Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Surgery (66) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 0 |
| Paediatric Neurosurgery (67) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 2 |
| Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery (68) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 2 |
| Uro-Gynaecology (69) | Open: 3, Sponsored: 2 |
| Materinal Fetal Medicine (MFM) (70) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics (71) | Open: 3, Sponsored: 1 |
| Arthroscopy (72) | Open: 0, Sponsored: 2 |
| Joint Replacement (73) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 2 |
| Musculoskeletal Oncology (74) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 2 |
| Pelvic-Acetabular Trauma (75) | Open: 0, Sponsored: 1 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional GI Radiology (76) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 1 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Thoracic Radiology (77) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 1 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Pediatric Radiology (78) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 1 |
| Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (79) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Renal Transplant Surgery (80) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Uro-Oncology (81) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Minimal Invasive Urology (82) | Open: 1, Sponsored: 1 |
| Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (83) | Open: 2, Sponsored: 1 |
| Total | Open: 58, Sponsored: 38 |
There is no upper age limit to apply. But for AIIMS New Delhi Faculty applying under the sponsored category the age should be below 50 years.
Exam Fee
| General/OBC | Rs. 2000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | Rs. 1600 |
| OPH Candidates | No Fee |
Essential Qualification
Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:
- 1. MD/MS Degree in the respective discipline with 3 years of post-PG experience as a Senior Resident.
- 2. DM/M.Ch. Degree in the respective discipline.
The required qualification must be completed by 31/01/2026. Specific qualifications for each post are in the prospectus. Some examples are:
- Pain Medicine: MD in Anaesthesiology/PMR/Palliative Medicine + 3 yrs exp. OR DM in Neuro/Onco Anaesthesiology.
- Paediatric Cardiac Anesthesia: MD in Anaesthesiology + 3 yrs exp. OR DM in Cardiac Anaesthesia.
- Aortic Surgery: M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
- Hepatology: DM/DNB in Gastroenterology or Pediatric Gastroenterology.
- Stroke: DM in Neurology.
- Spine Surgery: MS in Orthopedics + 3 yrs exp. OR M.Ch. in Neurosurgery.
- Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics: MDS in Orthodontics + 3 yrs exp.
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: MS in General Surgery + 3 yrs exp.
- Uro-Oncology: M.Ch. in Urology.
Selection Process
The selection process has two stages:
- Stage 1: Written Test (CBT)
- This is a computer test with 60 questions (MCQs).
- The test duration is 60 minutes.
- Total marks are 60.
- Stage 2: Departmental Assessment
- This is a practical or lab-based assessment.
- Total marks are 40.
- Only candidates who get 50% or more in Stage 1 will be called for Stage 2.
Final Selection:
- Candidates must get over 50% total marks (Stage 1 and Stage 2 combined) to be eligible for admission.
- The final result is based on the total marks from both stages.
Marking Scheme:
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | -1/3 mark |
| Not Answered | 0 marks |
How to Apply
- Read the prospectus carefully before applying.
- Go to the official website www.aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Find the link for the Fellowship Programme January 2026.
- Register online and fill in your details with care.
- Pay the application fee using a Debit Card Credit Card or Net Banking.
- Upload your photo signature and left thumb impression correctly.
- Submit the application and download the Registration Slip.
- Keep the slip safe for the future.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 31/10/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 14/11/2025 (by 5 PM) |
| Correction Status Update | 19/11/2025 |
| Last Date for Documents | 21/11/2025 |
| Admit Card Date | 25/11/2025 |
| Online Exam Date (CBT) | 29/11/2025 |
| Stage 1 Result Date | 05/12/2025 |
| Departmental Assessment | 16/12/2025 & 17/12/2025 |
| Final Result Date | 22/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Admission | 28/02/2026 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Prospectus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the AIIMS Fellowship?
- The last date for online application registration is 14/11/2025.
- Are there any reservation seats for SC ST or OBC?
- No. The prospectus states that no constitutional reservation seats are available for any fellowship courses. Seats are only in the Open and Sponsored groups.