The Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), Mohali (SAS Nagar), Punjab has released Advertisement No. PILBS/2026/8870 dated 6 October 2026 for 53 posts of Faculty (Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor), Senior Residents and Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) across specialties including Hepatology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, RadioDiagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Transfusion Medicine and Hospital Administration. Applications must be submitted by email by 13 October 2026. The interview is scheduled for 16 October 2026 from 1:00 PM onwards at PILBS, SAS Nagar, Mohali.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must do right now. First, the last date is 13 October 2026 – only 5 days away. Download the official notification PDF from pilbs.punjab.gov.in immediately, get the official email address from it, fill the application form, attach all required documents and send the email today. Second, carry original certificates plus 2 spare copies to PILBS, SAS Nagar, Mohali on 16 October 2026 by 12:00 PM for document verification before the interview at 1:00 PM. Do not miss this date – all qualifications and experience must be possessed as on the interview date. Third, these are CONTRACT posts. Faculty appointments are initially for 4 years (including 1-year probation), extendable at the Director’s discretion by one more year. Senior Residents are for 3 years. EMO for 1 year. These are not regular government appointments.
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS) |
| Advertisement No. | PILBS/2026/8870 |
| Notification Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident, Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) |
| Total Vacancies | 53 |
| Job Location | SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab |
| Pay Range | Rs. 67,968 to Rs. 3,25,335 per month (post-wise) |
| Application Fee | No fee mentioned |
| Application Mode | Email only |
| Application Last Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | 16 October 2026, 12:00 PM at PILBS Mohali |
| Interview | 16 October 2026, 1:00 PM onwards at PILBS Mohali |
| Official Website | pilbs.punjab.gov.in |
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Email) | 13 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | 16 October 2026, 12:00 PM at PILBS Mohali |
| Interview | 16 October 2026, 1:00 PM onwards at PILBS Mohali |
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 3 |
| Additional Professor | 0 (not notified) |
| Associate Professor | 3 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Senior Resident | 44 |
| Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) | 6 |
| Total | 53 |
Note: Vacant Professor posts may be filled with lower-grade candidates if a Professor-level candidate is not available. Vacancies of Senior Residents may also be filled from House Surgeons.
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Department-wise Vacancies
| Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Senior Resident | EMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatology | – | – | 2 (Gen:1, SC:1) | 10 | – |
| Hepatobiliary Surgery | – | 1 | 1 (SC:1) | 7 | – |
| Anaesthesia and Intensive Care | 1 | – | – | 9 | – |
| RadioDiagnosis | 1 | 1 | – | Not specified | – |
| Pathology | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Microbiology | – | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Biochemistry | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Transfusion Medicine | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Hospital Administration | 1 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Nephrology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Urology and Renal Transplant | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychiatry and De-addiction | – | – | – | – | – |
| Misc. Administration (EMO) | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 6 |
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Pay Scale
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 3,25,335 |
| Additional Professor | Rs. 2,95,000 |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 2,63,830 |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 2,10,150 |
| Senior Resident and EMO | Rs. 1,17,000 |
| House Surgeon | Rs. 67,968 |
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Professor | 70 years |
| Associate Professor | 55 years |
| Assistant Professor | 50 years |
| Senior Resident | 45 years |
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Eligibility – Key Qualifications
| Post and Specialty | Key Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Professor – Hepatology | DM/DNB Hepatology/Gastroenterology + extensive teaching/clinical experience in Hepatology |
| Professor – Hepatobiliary Surgery | M.Ch./DNB HPB Surgery or GI Surgery/MS Surgery + 3 yrs SR in Liver Transplant/HPB/Surgical Gastroenterology + 11 yrs teaching |
| Professor – Anaesthesia and Intensive Care | DM Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care or MD/DNB Anaesthesia + 3 yrs post-MD SR (min 2 yrs Transplant Anaesthesia) + 11 yrs teaching |
| Professor – RadioDiagnosis | MD/DNB Radio-diagnosis + 11 yrs teaching (8 yrs as Associate Professor) |
| Professor – Hospital Administration | MD Hospital Administration + 11 yrs teaching (8 yrs as Associate Professor) |
| Associate Professor – Hepatobiliary Surgery | M.Ch./DNB HPB Surgery or MS Surgery + 3 yrs SR in Liver Transplant/HPB + additional clinical/teaching experience |
| Associate Professor – RadioDiagnosis | MD/DNB Radio-diagnosis + 3 yrs as Assistant Professor or 6 yrs teaching/research experience |
| Associate Professor – Microbiology | MD Microbiology + 6 yrs teaching (3 yrs as Assistant Professor) |
| Assistant Professor – Hepatology | DM/DNB Hepatology/Gastroenterology |
| Assistant Professor – Hepatobiliary Surgery | M.Ch./DNB HPB Surgery/GI Surgery or MS Surgery + 3 yrs SR in Liver Transplant |
| Senior Resident – Hepatology | MD/DNB Medicine |
| Senior Resident – Hepatobiliary Surgery | MS/DNB Surgery |
| Senior Resident – Anaesthesia and Intensive Care | MD/DNB Anaesthesia (Organ Transplant Anaesthesia and Critical Care experience preferred) |
| Senior Resident – Pathology | MD Pathology |
| Senior Resident – Nephrology | DM/DNB/DrNB Nephrology |
| Senior Resident – Urology and Renal Transplant | MCh/DNB/DrNB Urology/Renal Transplant |
| Senior Resident – Psychiatry and De-addiction | MD/DNB Psychiatry + 3 yrs SR/teaching/research |
| Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) | MD Medicine or MS General Surgery from recognised institute |
For the complete and detailed qualification requirements for every post and specialty, refer to the official notification PDF at pilbs.punjab.gov.in.
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Contract Terms
| Post Category | Contract Duration | Probation |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty (Professor, Assoc. Prof., Asst. Prof.) | Initially 4 years | 1 year (included in 4 years) |
| Faculty contract extension | 1 more year at Director’s discretion | – |
| Senior Resident | 3 years | – |
| Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) | 1 year | – |
These are contract posts. They do NOT confer regular government service status.
How to Apply for PILBS Recruitment 2026
- Visit pilbs.punjab.gov.in and download the official notification PDF (Advt. No. PILBS/2026/8870).
- Get the official email address from the notification PDF.
- Download the application form/proforma from the official notification or website.
- Fill the application form with all required personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates and documents.
- Send the completed application with all attachments to the official email address by 13 October 2026.
- Attend document verification at PILBS, SAS Nagar, Mohali on 16 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.
- Attend the interview from 1:00 PM onwards on 16 October 2026 at PILBS, SAS Nagar, Mohali.
- Bring original certificates and 2 spare copies of all documents to the interview.
Important Instructions
- Application mode is email only. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
- All qualifications and experience must be possessed on the date of interview (16 October 2026).
- The institute may restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed.
- Number of posts may be increased, decreased or withdrawn without notice.
- Reservation rules apply as per Punjab Government norms. Women reservation is applicable.
- Reservation subject to verification by the Welfare Department.
- Contract posts only – not regular government service.
- DNB qualifications are valid only from NMC-recognised institutes.
- Jurisdiction: Chandigarh/Punjab.
PILBS Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. PILBS/2026/8870) | Click Here |
| PILBS Official Website | Click Here |
PILBS Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many posts are in PILBS Recruitment 2026?
53 posts: Professor (3), Associate Professor (3), Assistant Professor (3), Senior Resident (44) and Emergency Medical Officer (6) across 9 specialties.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
13 October 2026. Applications must be sent by email. Get the email address from the official notification PDF at pilbs.punjab.gov.in.
Q3. When is the interview?
16 October 2026 at 1:00 PM onwards at PILBS, SAS Nagar, Mohali. Document verification starts at 12:00 PM on the same day.
Q4. Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned in the notification.
Q5. Are these permanent government posts?
No. Faculty posts are on contract for 4 years (including 1-year probation). Senior Residents: 3 years. EMO: 1 year. Not regular government appointments.
Q6. What is the salary for Senior Resident?
Rs. 1,17,000 per month.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official PILBS Advertisement No. PILBS/2026/8870 dated 6 October 2026 published on pilbs.punjab.gov.in. The official email address for application submission is in the official notification PDF. Candidates must download and read the full official notification before applying. JobShouter is not associated with PILBS or the Government of Punjab. This article is for informational purposes only.
