Over 2500 doctors for 194 JR Posts at VMMC, medicos warn of soaring unemployment

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Gurjar shared visuals of the overwhelming turnout of medical graduates at the selection venue. He remarked, “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.”

Speaking to Medical Dialogues, Dr. Karan Junega, a member of the Indian Medical Association Medical Students Network (IMA MSN), called the situation deeply troubling. He emphasized the urgent need to regulate the unchecked rise in new medical colleges and seat intakes, which, he argued, are outpacing job opportunities. “This is a sad state of affairs. 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 said.

Dr Dheeraj Maheshwari, Assistant Professor of Forensic Medicine, also took to social media and stated, “More than 2500 doctors appeared for just 194 Junior Resident temporary posts at VMMC, Delhi. I wonder if this situation is the same across India or unique to Delhi, where many FMG aspirants preparing for NEET-PG are looking for part-time jobs until they clear the exam. Either way, it's alarming. Unemployment among MBBS doctors is rising, with many caught in a vicious cycle of repeatedly attempting to clear NEET-PG.” The scenario underscores the growing employment crisis in the medical sector, raising questions about healthcare planning and resource management in the country.

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), located in New Delhi, is one of the most preferred colleges in India for students aspiring to study medicine. The college offers MBBS, BDS, and many other undergraduate health courses.