Shillong Medical College Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply by E-mail for 11 Posts
Shillong Medical College, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya
| Organisation | Shillong Medical College, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Professor and Associate Professor (Contractual Faculty) |
| Total Posts | 11 |
| Qualification | As per the NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) Regulations, 2025. Professor: MD/MS/DNB in the concerned subject with 3 years as Associate Professor in a recognised medical institution, at least 2 research publications after becoming Associate Professor, and completion of the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) and the Basic Course in Medical Education (BCME). Associate Professor: MD/MS/DNB in the concerned subject with 4 years as Assistant Professor (5 years if directly appointed in a Government medical institution), at least 2 research publications after becoming Assistant Professor, BCBR and BCME. Updated registration with the NMC/State Medical Council is mandatory. |
| State | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Advertisement No. / Date | No. SMC-97/2026/Estt./HR/ dated 3 November 2026 (Rolling Advertisement) |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Last Date and Time for E-mail Application | 20 November 2026, up to 05:00 PM |
| Interview | Date to be intimated to candidates by e-mail at least 7 days in advance |
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Shillong Medical College, under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya, has issued a rolling advertisement (No. SMC-97/2026/Estt./HR/ dated 3 November 2026) inviting applications for contractual faculty positions at Pasteur Hills, Lawmali Road, Shillong. A total of 11 posts are available - 7 Professors and 4 Associate Professors - across clinical, para-clinical and pre-clinical departments, though the vacancy numbers are stated to be provisional.
The Professor vacancies are one each in Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Surgery, General Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, while the Associate Professor vacancies are in Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Physiology and Anatomy. The fixed monthly pay is Rs. 3,20,000 for Professor and Rs. 2,60,000 for Associate Professor, and eligibility follows the NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications Regulations, 2025, including the prescribed teaching experience, research publications and updated medical council registration. Candidates up to 70 years of age, including retired faculty members, may apply.
Applications are accepted only by e-mail: the filled Annexure-I application form and self-attested documents must be sent as a single PDF to shgmedicalcollege@gmail.com by 05:00 PM on 20 November 2026, with a separate application for each post applied for. Selection is based on academic credentials and an interview before the Selection Board, and the appointment is contractual for up to seven years or until the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
Eligibility
- Professor (7 posts): Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Surgery, General Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynaecology - 1 post each
- Associate Professor (4 posts): Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Physiology and Anatomy - 1 post each
- Eligibility, teaching experience and research publication requirements are as per the NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) Regulations, 2025
- Non-teaching Consultants/Specialists/Medical Officers holding a postgraduate degree with 10 years of experience in a Government hospital of 220 beds or more are also eligible for the post of Associate Professor
- Retired faculty members and doctors may also apply; the candidate's age must not exceed 70 years as on 20 November 2026
- The engagement is contractual and full-time for a maximum of 7 years (4+3) or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier, and private practice is strictly prohibited
Selection Process
- Selection is made on the basis of the academic credentials acquired and performance in the interview before the Selection Board. The interview is held offline; candidates are informed by e-mail at least 7 days before the interview date, results are published on the Shillong Medical College and Meghalaya Health Department websites, and the offer of appointment is issued by e-mail. No TA/DA is payable, and appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of documents and antecedents.
Salary / Pay Scale
Professor: Rs. 3,20,000 per month (fixed); Associate Professor: Rs. 2,60,000 per month (fixed); no additional allowance is payable
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