ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai (ESIC) invites applications for 88 Senior Resident posts across 28 roles on a contract basis. Qualifications required include MD/MS/DNB or M.Sc with Ph.D in relevant subjects; super-speciality posts prefer DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB. Selection is by document verification, possible MCQ screening (if turnout >1:10), and a walk-in interview on 17-11-2026 (reporting 9:00 AM). Pay is Level-11 (basic Rs. 67,700) with gross about Rs. 1,61,814. Application fee is Rs. 500 for general categories; some categories are exempt. Candidates must attend the walk-in with prescribed form and documents.
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Resident – Chest: 2 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – ENT: 1 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Medicine: 6 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 2
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Radiology: 6 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 3
- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Psychiatry: 1 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: MD/DNB (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); Preference 2: MS/MD/DNB in Medicine with Diploma in PMR, General Surgery or Orthopaedics- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Reproductive Medicine and Surgery: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: M.Ch./DNB/DrNB (Reproductive Medicine and Surgery); Preference 2: M.D./M.S./DNB (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Radiotherapy: 2 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Anatomy: 2 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc with Ph.D in Anatomy- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Physiology: 2 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc with Ph.D in Physiology- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Forensic Medicine: 2 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Accident & Emergency: 7 vacancies
Qualification: Emergency Medicine – Preference 1: MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine); Preference 2: MD/MS/DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery or Orthopaedics- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 2
- ST: 2
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – ICU: 11 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M. (Critical Care Medicine); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 2
- ST: 3
- EWS: 4
- Senior Resident – NICU: 6 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 2
- ST: 3
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – PICU: 6 vacancies
Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 2
- ST: 3
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Burns & Plastic Surgery: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Plastic Surgery – Preference 1: M.Ch./DNB/DrNB (Plastic Surgery); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery or Otorhinolaryngology)- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Cardiology: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Cardiology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine, Paediatrics or Respiratory Medicine)- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Cardiothoracic Surgery: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: M.Ch/DNB/DrNB (Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery)- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Interventional Radiology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (Radio-diagnosis)- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 2
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Endocrinology & Metabolism: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Endocrinology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics)- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Haematology: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Clinical Haematology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology or Biochemistry)- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Medical Gastroenterology: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Gastroenterology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine)- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 2
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Medical Oncology: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M (Medical Oncology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine, Paediatrics or Radiation Oncology)- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Nephrology: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Nephrology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 2
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Neurology: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Neurology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics)- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Senior Resident – Neurosurgery: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: M.Ch/DNB/DrNB (Neuro Surgery); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery or Otorhinolaryngology)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Surgical Oncology: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: M.Ch./DNB/DrNB (Surgical Oncology); Preference 2: M.S./DNB (General Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology or Orthopaedics)- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Senior Resident – Rheumatology: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Preference 1: D.M./DNB/DrNB (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology); Preference 2: M.D./DNB (General Medicine or Paediatrics)- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
Qualification Requirements
Postgraduate degree MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc with Ph.D in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology or Microbiology in the relevant department as per NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions 2025 read with MSR/PGMER 2023. For super-speciality departments, preference is DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB first and MD/MS/DNB in listed broad specialities second.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-Servicemen: ₹0
- All other categories: ₹500
Selection Process
- 1: Scrutiny of applications and document verification by the scrutiny committee; only eligible candidates will be allowed to attend further stages.
- 2: If turnout exceeds 1:10 per post, a screening test (MCQ) in the concerned discipline may be held.
- 3: Top five candidates from the screening test will be called for the interview.
- 4: Walk-in interview before the Selection Board is conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- 5: Final selection is made solely on performance in the interview before the Selection Board (screening test marks are not linked to final selection).
How to Apply
- Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure C) attached to the notice; other formats or incomplete forms will be rejected.
- Paste a self-attested passport size photograph on the form.
- Get a Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- in favour of ‘ESI Fund Account No.1’ payable at Chennai, if applicable, issued after the date of the advertisement.
- Report for document verification on 17.11.2026 between 09.00 AM and 11.00 AM with the filled form, DD, original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies.
- Candidates whose documents are verified will attend the walk-in interview.
- A separate form and DD are needed for each additional department where more than one application is allowed.
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Important Dates
- Date of Notice:
- Walk-in Interview (document verification 09.00 AM – 11.00 AM):
- Last Date to Apply:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Most posts require a postgraduate degree such as MD/MS/DNB in the relevant department, or M.Sc with Ph.D in specified subjects. For super-speciality posts, DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB are preferred first, with MD/MS/DNB in broad specialties as second preference.
How do I apply for these ESIC Senior Resident posts?
You must fill the prescribed application form (Annexure C) attached to the notice, paste a self-attested photograph, obtain a DD if applicable, and report for document verification on 17-11-2026 between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM with originals and one set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates whose documents are verified will be allowed to attend the walk-in interview.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to apply (and the walk-in interview date) is 17-11-2026. Document verification for the walk-in is scheduled between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM on that date.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves scrutiny of applications and document verification, a screening test (MCQ) only if turnout exceeds 1:10 per post, and a walk-in interview before the Selection Board. Final selection is solely on interview performance.
What is the pay or salary for the Senior Resident posts?
Pay is Level-11 with a basic pay of Rs. 67,700 plus allowances; gross salary is about Rs. 1,61,814 per month (September 2026).
