PGIMER Exams

1 exams are conducted by PGIMER, the notable exams conducted by PGIMER includes PGIMER Recruitment.

PGIMER Overview

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is a medical and research institution in Chandigarh. It ranks amongst one of the premier medical education institutes of India and is considered as an institute of National Importance. It caters to the needs and medical care of patients from all over Punjab, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.

Exams Conducted by PGIMER

The recruitment exams for PGIMER are conducted by ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) for the post of Assistant (Group B).

PGIMER Exam Calendar

ICME PGIMER releases the official recruitment notification on the portal with details regarding the exam date, number of vacancies, eligibility norms, and other technical specifications regarding the exam. 

PGIMER Exam Dates

The relevant dates pertaining to the recruitment of ICMR PGIMER Assistant are as follows:

1. The online application window shall be open from 7th Nov 2020 to 4th December 2020.
2. The admit card for the Assistant exam shall be available on the portal from 21st December 2020.
3. The exam is scheduled to be held on 3rd January 2021.

Vacancies for PGIMER Exam

The number of vacancies is decided by the recruiting body depending upon the number of posts required to be filled. For 2020 recruitment of ICMR Assistant, the total vacancies released are 80.

PGIMER Exam Eligibility

The eligibility criteria are specified in the recruitment notification and candidates who fulfill the criteria should fill the application form, to avoid chances of rejection.

1. Age: Candidates appearing for the ICMR Assistant exam should be less than 30 years of age.
2. Nationality: Candidates should be a citizen of India, in order to be eligible to sit for the Assistant exam.
3. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from any recognized university or institution. Also, candidates should also have basic knowledge of computer including Word/Power Point etc. 

PGIMER Exam Pattern

Al aspiring candidates should be thoroughly aware of the exam pattern so as to approach the exam wisely. The ICMR Assistant exam is a computer-based objective test, with multiple-choice questions. The exam is of total 80 marks and the time allowed is 80 minutes. The exam also has a scheme of negative marking and one-fourth mark will be deducted for every wrong answer attempted by the candidate. After the written exam, a skill test is conducted to test the computer proficiency.

PGIMER Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for ICMR Assistant exam is comprised of the following subjects:

• General intelligence
• General awareness
• Quantitative aptitude
• English language

FAQ’s

Q1. What should a candidate carry with PGIMER Assistant Admit Card 2020?

The candidate should bring the ICMR admit card along with two passport size recent colour photographs and original valid photo-ID proof like Aadhar card, voter ID card, driving license, pan card, passport.

Q2. How can a candidate download ICMR Assistant Admit Card 2020?

Candidates can download the admit card by following the below steps:

1. Go to the official website of PGIMER- pgimer.edu.in 
2. Click on the link "download admit card for ICMR assistant recruitment exam”.
3. Enter your 'registration number/application number, date of birth, and download ICMR assistant admit card 2020.

Q3. How much is the ICMR Assistant Group-B salary?

The salary range of ICMR Assistant is- Rs 35400 plus Grade Pay Rs 4200.

Q4. Is there any interview for PGI ICMR Assistant exam?

There is no interview and the selection process consists of written exam and computer skill test only.