The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About SMC
Shillong Medical College is a Government of Meghalaya institution under the Health & Family Welfare Department, located at Pasteur Hills, Lawmali Road, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793001. The notice invites applications for Professor and Associate Professor posts on a contractual basis. The Director, Shillong Medical College, is the authority named in the notice for queries and for any cancellation or postponement of the process.
Department-wise Vacancies
The notice lists 7 Professor posts and 4 Associate Professor posts, one in each department shown. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the actual requirement for teaching and patient care. The notice prints no category-wise break-up.
Professor
Associate Professor
Qualification and Experience
Eligibility follows the NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) guidelines 2025 and their latest amendments (National Medical Commission, Notification F.No.N-P051(12)/18/2024-PGMEB-MNC). The upper age limit for both posts is up to 70 years, as on 20 November 2026. Retired faculty and doctors from private medical colleges, Institutes of National Importance and other Government medical colleges within the country may apply as per the eligibility for each post.
Professor
- (a)(i) Associate Professor in the subject for three years in a recognised medical institution; or (ii) Specialist Medical Officer of the Armed Forces with at least three years of experience as Associate Professor in the relevant speciality in a teaching hospital of the Armed Forces; and
- (b)(i) at least two research publications after becoming Associate Professor, among the first three authors; (ii) Basic Course in Biomedical Research from a recognised medical institution completed; and (iii) Basic Course in Medical Education required, provided the broad specialty subject is covered under undergraduate training.
- Note 1: For Aviation Medicine and Marine Medicine, two years as Flying Squadron (Aviation) and two years in a Diving and Escape Training School (Marine Medicine) are considered equivalent to one year of teaching experience as Associate Professor.
- Note 2: A Senior Consultant with three years of experience as post graduate teacher of broad specialty or super specialty subject in a National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences recognised Government medical institute is eligible to become Professor in the concerned specialty. Total years as post graduate teacher in such an institute count as experience as Professor.
Associate Professor
- (a)(i) Assistant Professor in the subject for four years in a recognised medical institution, or five years for those appointed directly as Assistant Professor in a Government medical institution; or (ii) Specialist Medical Officer of the Armed Forces with at least five years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty after the recognised Postgraduate qualification, of which at least three years as Assistant Professor in a teaching hospital of the Armed Forces; and
- (b)(i) at least two research publications after becoming Assistant Professor, among the first three authors; (ii) Basic Course in Biomedical Research from a recognised medical institution designated by the Commission; and (iii) Basic Course in Medical Education required, provided the broad specialty subject is covered under undergraduate training.
- Note: A non-teaching Consultant, Specialist or Medical Officer with a postgraduate medical degree and ten years of experience in at least a 220 bedded Government hospital is eligible to become Associate Professor of that broad specialty. On such appointment, the Basic Course in Medical Education and the Basic Course in Biomedical Research must be completed within two years.
Candidates must hold updated NMC/State Medical Council registration covering all post-MBBS/MD/MS qualifications. Without it, they must produce "Applied for document(s)" at the interview; otherwise they may not be interviewed or their result may be withheld. Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Pay and Terms
The notice states that the maximum tenure is till 70 years of age or the years of contract mentioned in the ToR, whichever is earlier, provided other rules and regulations are satisfied. The posts are full-time and private practice of any kind is strictly prohibited. Selected candidates receive an appointment letter. Appointment is subject to being declared medically fit by the Medical Board constituted, and to verification of documents, declaration and antecedents. No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.
How to Apply for SMC Recruitment 2026
Applications are accepted by email only. Eligible candidates who wish to attend the interview must submit the scanned application form (Annexure-I) with supporting documents to [email protected] by 05:00 PM on 20 November 2026.
- Fill in the application form given as Annexure-I in the notice and affix a self-photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed below.
- Combine the form and all documents into one single PDF. Multiple submissions will not be considered.
- Email the PDF to [email protected] with the subject line: Application for the Position of Professor and Associate Professor at Shillong Medical College, Shillong.
- Send it so that it reaches by 05:00 PM on 20 November 2026.
- Submit a separate application for each post, in the prescribed format only; other formats or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
Applicants already employed in Central/State Government, autonomous institutions, statutory organisations or PSUs under Central/State Governments should route applications through proper channel. If that is not immediately available, a copy of "Applied for NOC" is to be submitted at the interview. The application form asks for post and department applied for, personal details, educational qualifications, medical council registration, present designation, academic records, previous teaching experience, number of publications, and completion of the Medical Education and Biomedical Research courses.
Selection Process
Selection is on the basis of academic credentials and performance in the interview before the Selection Board. The interview mode is offline. Candidates will be told by email of any additional documents needed and of the interview date at least 7 days before the scheduled date. Dates of interview for later cut-off applicants under the rolling advertisement will be notified in due course. Screening, communication, interviews and recruitment will be conducted in phases, depending on availability of experts, receipt of complete documents and the requirements of the position. Results will be displayed on https://shillongmedicalcollege.co.in and https://meghealth.gov.in, and the offer of appointment will be sent by email.
Documents Required
Self-attested copies of the following are attached with the form. Originals are verified before the interview or before an offer of appointment.
- Admit card/Certificate of passing
- All marks sheets of MBBS and the MBBS degree certificate
- Marks sheets of MD/MS/DNB/other
- Updated NMC/State Medical Registration Certificate
- Proof of publication(s) and experience certificate(s)
- Recent passport size photograph and Aadhaar card
- Relieving certificate from the previous employer, if applicable
- Completion certificate of ICMR/NMC conducted Bio-Medical Research examination, if any
- NMC revised/Basic Medical Education Workshop completion certificate, if any
Important Instructions
- Offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Submission of an application does not give any right to be eligible for interview unless the candidate reports on the scheduled date and time with the required documents.
- The opportunity of interview is provisional, subject to detailed scrutiny of eligibility criteria.
- Wrong declarations or false information lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- The declaration in the form states that the applicant has not presented himself/herself before any inspection by the National Medical Commission for the academic session 2026-2027.
- The Selection Board may cancel any candidate's application or the entire panel's selection, without giving reasons.
- The Director, Shillong Medical College, may cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any stage, and the competent authority may amend or cancel the advertisement.
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