TMC Varanasi Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
Onco Pathology (Hematopathology)
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai invites applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Senior Resident at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre, Varanasi.
Notification Date: 06 November 2026
Last Date: 24 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM IST
⏳ Application Closing Countdown
📌 TMC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Application Start Date (as per listing) | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 November 2026 |
| Closing Time | 05:30 PM IST |
| Age and Experience Cut-off Date | 24 November 2026 |
| MCQ / Interview Date | To be communicated by TMC |
| Advertised Tenure Ends | 31 July 2027 |
🎓 Vacancy Details and Qualification
Number of Posts: 1
Essential Qualification:
- M.D. / D.N.B. (Pathology); OR
- Equivalent postgraduate degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Experience: The advertisement does not prescribe a separate minimum experience requirement for the advertised post. However, the remuneration/designation levels distinguish candidates with one year and two years of experience.
Specialisation: Hematopathology, under the Department of Onco Pathology.
💰 Salary / Monthly Remuneration
The official notification specifies the following monthly consolidated remuneration:
| Qualification / Experience | Designation | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| M.D. / D.N.B. (Pathology) | Senior Resident I | ₹1,33,623/- |
| M.D. / D.N.B. (Pathology) with 1 year experience | Senior Resident II | ₹1,36,269/- |
| M.D. / D.N.B. (Pathology) with 2 years experience | Senior Resident III | ₹1,40,238/- |
🔐 Security / Caution Deposit
| Designation | Security / Caution Deposit |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident I | ₹1,33,623/- |
| Senior Resident II | ₹1,36,269/- |
| Senior Resident III | ₹1,40,238/- |
🎯 Age Limit and Relaxation
- Maximum age: 45 years.
- SC / ST candidates: 5 years relaxation.
- OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years relaxation.
- Age cut-off date: 24 November 2026.
Relaxation is subject to applicable rules and valid supporting certificates.
🏥 Nature of Appointment and Tenure
- The position is tenure-based and is not advertised as a permanent appointment.
- The fixed tenure is up to 31 July 2027.
- The tenure may be further extended depending on the requirements of the Centre.
- The final appointment terms will be governed by TMC's offer and applicable institutional conditions.
🧬 Role and Work Area – Hematopathology
The advertised position is in the Department of Onco Pathology with specialisation in Hematopathology. The work area is related to the pathological assessment of blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissue disorders, including haematological malignancies.
The exact duties, laboratory responsibilities, clinical workload, training arrangements and reporting responsibilities are determined by the department and the Centre. Candidates should confirm the detailed role during the recruitment process.
📚 Suggested Preparation Topics
1. General Hematology
- Haematopoiesis and bone marrow physiology.
- Red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet disorders.
- Peripheral blood smear interpretation.
- Basic principles of haematological investigations.
- Anaemia classification and laboratory evaluation.
2. Bone Marrow Pathology
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy fundamentals.
- Normal bone marrow morphology.
- Myelodysplastic neoplasms.
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms.
- Acute leukaemia and chronic leukaemia.
3. Lymph Node and Lymphoma Pathology
- Normal lymph node architecture.
- Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- B-cell and T-cell lymphomas.
- Plasma cell neoplasms.
- Basic lymphoma classification and differential diagnosis.
4. Immunohistochemistry and Flow Cytometry
- Principles of immunohistochemistry.
- Common haematolymphoid immunohistochemical markers.
- Flow cytometry principles and interpretation.
- Immunophenotyping in leukaemia and lymphoma.
- Limitations and quality control of diagnostic tests.
5. Molecular and Cytogenetic Diagnostics
- Chromosomal abnormalities in haematological malignancies.
- PCR and FISH principles.
- Basic molecular diagnostic methods.
- Gene mutations and their diagnostic significance.
- Role of molecular testing in classification and prognosis.
6. Laboratory Practice
- Specimen collection, fixation and processing.
- Histopathology laboratory procedures.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Laboratory safety and infection control.
- Diagnostic reporting and documentation.
📝 Selection Process
As per the official advertisement, the recruitment may involve the following stages:
- Online application: Candidates must submit the prescribed application form with complete details and supporting documents.
- Application scrutiny: TMC will examine the submitted qualifications, experience and eligibility documents.
- Shortlisting: TMC may prescribe minimum eligibility standards or benchmarks and restrict the number of candidates called for the next stage.
- MCQ examination, if required: An MCQ examination may be conducted before the interview for shortlisting. The Dean (Academics) will decide whether it is required.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview.
- Final selection: The final decision will be taken under the Centre's prescribed selection criteria.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other candidates | ₹300/- |
| SC candidates | Exempted |
| ST candidates | Exempted |
| Female candidates | Exempted |
| Persons with Disabilities | Exempted |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
The application fee is payable online through Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Ex-Servicemen exemption applies as described in the notification to eligible candidates applying for a civil post for the first time after serving in any rank.
📄 Documents Required
- Recent photograph and signature, as required by the online form.
- Proof of date of birth.
- M.D. / D.N.B. Pathology degree certificate.
- Postgraduate marksheets and relevant qualification documents.
- Experience certificates, if claiming one or two years of experience for the applicable remuneration category.
- Medical registration documents, as applicable.
- SC / ST / OBC certificate, if claiming applicable benefits.
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if employed in a government or government-related organisation.
- Other documents requested in the online application.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Tata Memorial Centre Careers website.
- Locate Advertisement No. VAR/ACA/49/2026.
- Open the Senior Resident Onco Pathology (Hematopathology) notification.
- Read all four pages of the official advertisement carefully.
- Open the prescribed online application form.
- Enter personal details, educational qualifications and experience correctly.
- Upload the required certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable ₹300 application fee online, unless exempted.
- Review all information before final submission.
- Submit the application before 24 November 2026, 5:30 PM IST.
- Save or print the submitted application and payment confirmation.
⚕️ Important General Conditions
- All undergraduate, postgraduate and super-specialty degrees must be recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Selected candidates must be registered with the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council, as applicable.
- Candidates awaiting results may apply where applicable, but must produce proof of passing the required degree at the MCQ / interview.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Only online applications are accepted. No hard copy is required to be sent.
- Applicants must provide a valid email address and latest mobile number.
- Communication will be made through residentacad.mpmmcc@tmc.gov.in.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the MCQ examination or interview.
- TMC reserves the right to cancel the post or increase/decrease the number of advertised posts.
- Incorrect or false information may lead to rejection of the application.
- Any recruitment-related dispute will be subject to the exclusive legal jurisdiction of Varanasi.
🔗 Important Official Links
If the online application form does not open directly, visit the TMC Careers page and search for Advertisement No. VAR/ACA/49/2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are available in TMC VAR/ACA/49/2026?
One Senior Resident vacancy is advertised in the Department of Onco Pathology (Hematopathology).
2. What is the educational qualification?
M.D. / D.N.B. (Pathology) or an equivalent postgraduate degree recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
3. What is the salary for the Senior Resident post?
Monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹1,33,623 for Senior Resident I, ₹1,36,269 for Senior Resident II and ₹1,40,238 for Senior Resident III, depending on experience.
4. What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 45 years, with applicable relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and PwD candidates.
5. What is the last date to apply?
24 November 2026, up to 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
6. Is this a permanent government job?
No. It is a tenure-based Senior Resident position up to 31 July 2027, which may be extended depending on the Centre's requirements.
7. What is the application fee?
₹300. SC/ST, female, PwD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted as specified in the notification.
8. Is an MCQ examination compulsory?
The notification states that an MCQ examination may be conducted before the interview for shortlisting. The Dean (Academics) will decide whether it is required.
9. Is an official syllabus available?
No detailed syllabus is provided in the advertisement. The preparation topics on this page are suggested guidance only and are not an official TMC syllabus.
10. Is a security deposit required?
The notification lists security/caution deposits of ₹1,33,623 for Senior Resident I, ₹1,36,269 for Senior Resident II and ₹1,40,238 for Senior Resident III. Refer to the official notice for applicable terms.
11. Is an NOC required for government employees?
Yes. An NOC issued through the Head of the Institution / Department must be uploaded with the online application and the original produced at the MCQ test / interview.
12. Where is the job location?
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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