ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Official Walk-in Notification
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, operating under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has issued an employment notice for the contractual engagement of Senior Residents. The notification, released under advertisement reference number 512A/12/SR/JR/IMOs/Rectt-01/2022/ESIC/KKN-Part(1), announces a total of 88 vacancies across 28 clinical, non-clinical, and super-speciality departments.
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
| Walk-in Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
| Venue | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai |
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident - Chest | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - ENT | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Medicine | 6 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Radiology | 6 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Psychiatry | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Reproductive Medicine and Surgery | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Radiotherapy | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Anatomy | 2 | Maximum 50 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Physiology | 2 | Maximum 50 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine | 2 | Maximum 50 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Accident & Emergency | 7 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - ICU | 11 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - NICU | 6 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - PICU | 6 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Burns & Plastic Surgery | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Cardiology | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Cardiothoracic Surgery | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Endocrinology & Metabolism | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Haematology | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Medical Gastroenterology | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Medical Oncology | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Nephrology | 4 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Neurology | 3 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Neurosurgery | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Surgical Oncology | 2 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Senior Resident - Rheumatology | 1 | Maximum 45 years | Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances |
| Total | 88 |
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Resident - Chest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - ENT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Medicine | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Radiology | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Psychiatry | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Reproductive Medicine and Surgery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Radiotherapy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Anatomy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Physiology | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Accident & Emergency | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Senior Resident - ICU | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Senior Resident - NICU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - PICU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Burns & Plastic Surgery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Cardiology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Cardiothoracic Surgery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Endocrinology & Metabolism | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Haematology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Medical Gastroenterology | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Medical Oncology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Nephrology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Senior Resident - Neurology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Neurosurgery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Surgical Oncology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Rheumatology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident - Chest | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - ENT | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Medicine | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Radiology | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Psychiatry | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Preference 1: MD/DNB (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); Preference 2: MS/MD/DNB in Medicine with Diploma in PMR, General Surgery or Orthopaedics |
| Senior Resident - Reproductive Medicine and Surgery | Preference 1: M.Ch./DNB/DrNB (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery); Preference 2: M.D./M.S./DNB (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) |
| Senior Resident - Radiotherapy | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Anatomy | MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc with Ph.D in Anatomy |
| Senior Resident - Physiology | MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc with Ph.D in Physiology |
| Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Accident & Emergency | Emergency Medicine - Preference 1: MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine); Preference 2: MD/MS/DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery or Orthopaedics |
| Senior Resident - ICU | Preference 1: D.M. (Critical Care Medicine); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine) |
| Senior Resident - NICU | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - PICU | MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department |
| Senior Resident - Burns & Plastic Surgery | Plastic Surgery - Preference 1: M.Ch./DNB/DrNB (Plastic Surgery); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery or Otorhinolaryngology) |
| Senior Resident - Cardiology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Cardiology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine) |
| Senior Resident - Cardiothoracic Surgery | Preference 1: M.Ch/DNB/DrNB (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery) |
| Senior Resident - Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Interventional Radiology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (Radio-diagnosis) |
| Senior Resident - Endocrinology & Metabolism | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Endocrinology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics) |
| Senior Resident - Haematology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Clinical Haematology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology or Biochemistry) |
| Senior Resident - Medical Gastroenterology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Gastroenterology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine) |
| Senior Resident - Medical Oncology | Preference 1: D.M (Medical Oncology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine, Paediatrics or Radiation Oncology) |
| Senior Resident - Nephrology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Nephrology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics) |
| Senior Resident - Neurology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Neurology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics) |
| Senior Resident - Neurosurgery | Preference 1: M.Ch/DNB/DrNB (Neuro Surgery); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery or Otorhinolaryngology) |
| Senior Resident - Surgical Oncology | Preference 1: M.Ch./DNB/DrNB (Surgical Oncology); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology or Orthopaedics) |
| Senior Resident - Rheumatology | Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics) |
Appointments under this recruitment drive are made on a contractual basis for a tenure of 3 years. Qualified medical postgraduates seeking government hospital practice can also explore all latest Tamil Nadu Government Jobs to review concurrent healthcare opportunities within the state.
Unlike standard civil service recruitments with preliminary written cycles, this selection is conducted strictly via a direct walk-in interview on 17 November 2026. Candidates interested in pan-India ESIC medical teaching careers can also assess the ESIC Medical College and Hospital Ranchi Faculty Recruitment 2026 recruitment details for senior academic appointments.
Department-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The 88 Senior Resident posts are distributed across general medical disciplines, intensive care units, pre-clinical departments, and advanced super-speciality wings. Aspirants can check more Post Graduate jobs in Tamil Nadu to understand reservation matrices across state-level medical institutions.
| Department / Specialty | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accident & Emergency | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardiology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Chest Medicine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Endocrinology & Metabolism | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ENT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Haematology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ICU | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Medical Gastroenterology | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Medical Oncology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Medicine | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Nephrology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Neurology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Neurosurgery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NICU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Physiology | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PICU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Psychiatry | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Radiology | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Radiotherapy | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Reproductive Medicine & Surgery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rheumatology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Surgical Oncology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total Vacancies | 16 | 14 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 88 |
Eligibility & Age Criteria
The academic benchmarks for Senior Resident positions follow the National Medical Commission (NMC) Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions Regulations 2025, read in conjunction with MSR and PGMER guidelines.
- Broad Clinical & Non-Clinical Specialities: Postgraduate degree comprising MD, MS, or DNB in the concerned discipline from an NMC-recognized medical college or university.
- Pre-Clinical Departments (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology): Medical candidates must hold an MD or DNB in the respective discipline. Non-medical candidates must possess an M.Sc in the relevant subject along with a Ph.D.
- Super-Speciality Departments: Candidates holding DM, MCh, DNB, or DrNB in the relevant super-speciality discipline receive first preference. Those possessing an MD, MS, or DNB in the allied broad speciality are placed under second preference.
Age Limit and Category Relaxation
The maximum age threshold is determined strictly as on the date of the walk-in interview (17 November 2026):
- General Specialities: Upper age limit is 45 years.
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Forensic Medicine: Upper age limit is extended up to 50 years.
- OBC Candidates: Relaxation of 3 years over the prescribed upper age limit.
- SC / ST Candidates: Relaxation of 5 years.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Relaxation of 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST.
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.
Remuneration & Monthly Emoluments
Selected Senior Residents will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 11 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The starting basic pay is fixed at Rs. 67,700 per month.
In addition to basic pay, appointees receive applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) applicable to X-Class cities like Chennai, Transport Allowance (TA), and non-practicing considerations where sanctioned. As per the official notification, the gross monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,61,814 per month, leading to an estimated initial take-home salary of around Rs. 1,45,000 after mandatory deductions.
Selection Methodology & Screening Pattern
The recruitment process consists of three distinct stages executed on the day of the walk-in drive:
- Stage 1 (Document Verification & Scrutiny): Verification of all original certificates, NMC registration, caste credentials, and basic qualification checks against prescribed NMC norms.
- Stage 2 (Screening Test - Conditional): If the turnout of eligible candidates for any specific discipline exceeds the ratio of 1:10 per post, the competent authority may administer an on-the-spot multiple-choice question (MCQ) screening test based on the concerned medical discipline. Marks obtained in this test serve only for shortlisting and will not be added to the final selection score.
- Stage 3 (Interview Board Assessment): Shortlisted doctors appear before the Selection Board. Final selection and rank merit are determined solely based on performance during the interview.
Walk-in Schedule & Application Fee Structure
Document verification and on-site candidate registration begin strictly at 9:00 AM on 17 November 2026 at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai. No candidate will be admitted for registration after 11:00 AM.
- UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Application fee of Rs. 500.
- SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates / Ex-Servicemen: NIL (Fully Exempted).
- Payment Method: Fee must be submitted exclusively through a physical Demand Draft drawn in favour of "ESI Fund Account No.1", payable at Chennai. Cash, cheques, or digital UPI transfers are not accepted.
Step-by-Step Reporting Procedure
Candidates must complete the offline application formalities prior to reporting at the venue. There is no provision for advance online submission.
- Step 1: Download the official notification PDF from the official portal (esic.gov.in) and print out the application form provided in Annexure C.
- Step 2: Fill the form in clear block letters, affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph, and ensure all academic sections are filled accurately.
- Step 3: Procure the Demand Draft for Rs. 500 from any nationalized bank if belonging to UR, OBC, or EWS categories.
- Step 4: Assemble one full set of self-attested photocopies of your educational and identity records along with the originals.
- Step 5: Report at the Dean's Office, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 17 November 2026 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for document indexing.
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Candidates must carry the following documents in original along with one self-attested photocopy set arranged in chronological order:
- Duly completed and signed Annexure C application form.
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs.
- Proof of Date of Birth (Secondary School Certificate or Matriculation Marksheet).
- Class 10 and Class 12 passing certificates and marksheets.
- MBBS degree certificate, consolidated marksheets, and compulsory rotating internship completion certificate.
- MD, MS, DNB, or Ph.D degree certificate and marksheets.
- Permanent Medical Registration Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
- Original Demand Draft of Rs. 500 (for UR/OBC/EWS candidates).
- Caste or Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed Government of India format, dated prior to the interview day.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current appointing authority, if currently employed in Central, State, or Autonomous government bodies.
Crucial Candidate Advisories:
1. Private practice of any type, including evening clinic consultation or tele-consultancy, is strictly prohibited throughout the 3-year contractual engagement.
2. Reporting after 11:00 AM on 17 November 2026 will lead to immediate disqualification from the document verification queue.
3. No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) is admissible for attending the walk-in interview or for joining duties upon selection.
