Over 2,500 Doctors Compete for Just 194 Junior Resident Posts at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi: Medical professionals are raising serious concerns about the rising unemployment rates among MBBS graduates, highlighted by the recent competition for only 194 temporary Junior Resident (JR) positions at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi. More than 2,500 candidates appeared for these limited posts, underscoring the widening gap between medical graduates and available jobs.
Dr. Mahesh Kumar Gurjar shared images showing the massive turnout at the selection venue, stating, “MBBS is taking over B.A. and B.Tech in terms of unemployment. Over 2,500 candidates turned up for 194 temporary JR posts at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital.”
Calls for Reform Amid Oversupply of Medical Graduates
Speaking to Medical Dialogues, Dr. Karan Junega of the Indian Medical Association Medical Students Network (IMA MSN) described the situation as “deeply troubling.” He emphasized the urgent need to regulate the unchecked increase in the number of medical colleges and intake capacity, which are outpacing job creation. “There is an urgent need to curb the mushrooming of medical institutions and simultaneously create more employment opportunities for qualified doctors through regular recruitment drives,” he urged.
Alarming Trends Across the Medical Sector
Assistant Professor Dr. Dheeraj Maheshwari also voiced concerns on social media, noting, “More than 2,500 doctors appeared for just 194 Junior Resident temporary posts at VMMC, Delhi. Many FMG aspirants preparing for NEET-PG are seeking part-time jobs while attempting the exam repeatedly. This rising unemployment is alarming.”
This grim reality points to a systemic employment crisis within India’s medical sector, raising urgent questions about workforce planning and resource management in healthcare.
About Vardhman Mahavir Medical College
VMMC, located in New Delhi, is one of India’s top medical colleges, known for its rigorous MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate health programs. The intense competition for a limited number of residency posts at such a prestigious institution highlights the broader challenges faced by medical graduates nationwide.
