GMCH Chandigarh Lab Technician Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Facts checked: against the official notice at gmch.gov.in on 11 November 2026.

Quick Summary

ItemDetailsWhat it means
Update TypeRecruitment notificationWhat this post is about
OrganisationGovernment Medical College & Hospital, ChandigarhBody conducting this recruitment notification
Post / ExamLab TechnicianName of the post, exam or programme
Total Vacancies01Number of posts or seats announced
Application ModeOffline - submit application form with self-attested documents in the Department of Biochemistry, GMCHHow to apply (online or offline)
Last Date23/11/2026 5.00 p.m.Final day to submit the application
Age LimitUpto 35 yearsMinimum and maximum age allowed
Salary / StipendRs 20000/- pm + HRAPay scale or monthly stipend offered
EligibilityBSc MLT / DMLT with 1 years' experience in a recognized organization as a Lab technician; Desirable: Experience of lab work in the field of molecular analysisMinimum qualification needed to apply
Selection ProcessShortlisting on basis of higher educational qualification, work experience and/or screening test, if required β†’ Interview/written test for shortlisted candidat…Stages candidates go through
Official Websitegmch.gov.inApply and download the official notification here
Notification PDFgmch.gov.inRead the full official notification

Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh has invited offline applications for 01 Lab Technician post under the Nidan Kendra project in the Department of Biochemistry. The engagement is for candidates with BSc MLT / DMLT with one year's experience as Lab Technician, and the application must reach the Department before 23/11/2026 at 5.00 p.m. Shortlisting will be on higher educational qualification, work experience and / or screening test, if required, followed by interview / written test for shortlisted candidates only. Download the official notification PDF to get the application form printed at the end of the notice.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026: Short Details of Notification

Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (GMCH Chandigarh) has notified a temporary Lab Technician engagement to be filled by offline application.

The notice is issued for the Department of Biochemistry and selection will be through shortlisting followed by interview/written test for shortlisted candidates only. There is no online form or fee portal for this post, as per the official notification.

Who should look at this notice

This suits candidates with medical laboratory training who already have technician-level work experience and can submit the form physically in Chandigarh before the closing time given in the table below.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026 Important Dates

The notification announces only the closing entry for receipt of the offline application.

EventDate
Last Date to Apply23/11/2026 5.00 p.m.

The table below lists that single entry. Since submission is physical in the Department of Biochemistry, the mode of delivery and department working hours matter more than postal timelines. No written exam schedule or result date is notified separately.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026 Age Limit and Relaxation

The upper age prescribed is upto 35 years, as per the official notification.

ItemDetails
Age LimitUpto 35 years

No separate relaxation breakup is given in the notice. The notification does not specify a cut-off date for reckoning age, so applicants should check the exact wording in the PDF before filling the date of birth column.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026 Vacancy Details

There is 01 vacancy for the post of Lab Technician.

Post / CategoryVacancies
Lab Technician01
Total01

The table below shows the post-wise breakup. The notification does not give any category-wise or department-wise split, since the entire requirement is for this single position.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates with medical laboratory training plus prior technician work can apply.

  • BSc MLT / DMLT with 1 years' experience in a recognized organization as a Lab technician
  • Desirable: Experience of lab work in the field of molecular analysis

Essential versus desirable

Essential training is BSc MLT or DMLT, supported by completion of one year of experience in a recognised set-up in a technician role. Hands-on exposure to molecular analysis is not compulsory but is marked desirable and can strengthen the case at shortlisting.

Those still studying, or holding unrelated science degrees without the named laboratory qualification and work record, do not meet the requirement.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026 Selection Process

Shortlisting will be on the basis of higher educational qualification, work experience and / or screening test, if required. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for interview / written test.

  1. Shortlisting on basis of higher educational qualification, work experience and/or screening test, if required
  2. Interview/written test for shortlisted candidates only

How shortlisting works

A screening test is not an automatic stage for every applicant. It will be held only if required, depending on the number of applications, along with weightage to higher qualification in the relevant discipline and the length and relevance of technician work.

GMCH Lab Technician 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

The selected candidate will receive Rs 20000/- pm + HRA, as per the official notification.

ItemDetails
Pay / StipendRs 20000/- pm + HRA

The amount is a consolidated monthly payment with house rent allowance added. The notice does not place the post in a regular pay matrix or mention increments, consistent with its temporary project nature.

How to Apply Offline for GMCH Lab Technician 2026

Applications are accepted only in physical form in the Department of Biochemistry, GMCH.

  1. Download the Lab Technician notification PDF from the official link and read the terms on eligibility and enclosures.
  2. Print the application form appended at the end of the PDF.
  3. Fill personal details, date of birth, qualification and experience entries in the form.
  4. Affix a recent passport size photograph at the space provided.
  5. Attach self-attested copies of date of birth, qualification and experience proof, plus NOC, if applicable.
  6. Submit the completed set in the Department of Biochemistry, GMCH, so that it reaches before the closing time shown in the dates table.

Documents Required for GMCH Lab Technician 2026

The application set centres on proof of age, training and work history.

  • Filled application form (form given at the end)
  • Date of Birth Certificate (self-attested copy)
  • Essential qualification certificates (self-attested copy)
  • Experience certificate if any (self-attested copy)
  • NOC, if applicable
  • Passport size Photo
  • Filled application form given at the end of the notification
  • Date of Birth Certificate β€” self-attested copy
  • Essential qualification certificates β€” self-attested copy
  • Experience certificate, if any β€” self-attested copy
  • No Objection Certificate β€” only if applicable
  • Passport size photograph to be affixed on the form

Use only the links given in the table below for this engagement.

LinkURL
Official Websitegmch.gov.in
Notification PDFgmch.gov.in

Since the mode is offline, there is no apply-online button or payment gateway. The key file is the notification PDF that also contains the form. For access, use the download notification link and submit the completed set as directed in the How to Apply section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GMCH Lab Technician Recruitment 2026?

Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh has announced recruitment for 01 Lab Technician post on a temporary basis. Applications have been invited offline from candidates with MLT qualification and relevant experience.

What is the last date to apply for GMCH Chandigarh Lab Technician Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application is 23/11/2026 up to 5.00 p.m.

Who is eligible for GMCH Chandigarh Lab Technician post?

Applicants must hold BSc MLT / DMLT with 1 year's experience as Lab Technician in a recognized organization, with experience of lab work in molecular analysis preferred. The maximum age for applicants is 35 years.

What is the salary for GMCH Chandigarh Lab Technician?

The selected candidate will be paid Rs 20000 per month along with HRA.

How to apply for GMCH Chandigarh Lab Technician Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply offline by submitting the filled application form with self-attested documents to the Department of Biochemistry, GMCH. The blank application format is attached at the end of the official notification PDF.

What is the selection process for GMCH Chandigarh Lab Technician?

Shortlisting will be done on the basis of higher educational qualification, work experience and/or screening test, if required. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview or written test.

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