Job Description

Overview

ESIC Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, is inviting applications from qualified medical professionals for 60 Senior Resident positions. This contractual engagement offers a structured career path within a central government institution under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The role is designed to provide high-quality medical services while allowing residents to gain extensive clinical experience under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized medical care and diagnostic services in assigned clinical or super-specialty departments.
  • Participate in daily ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and emergency duty rotations as per institutional requirements.
  • Supervise junior medical staff and interns to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with hospital and NMC guidelines.
  • Engage in academic activities, including clinical teaching, research projects, and departmental seminars.
  • Adhere strictly to the institutional protocols and ethical standards set by the ESIC and the National Medical Commission.

Why Apply

This position offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work in a premier ISO-certified government hospital. It provides excellent exposure to diverse medical cases and a stable environment for professional development over a three-year tenure.

Important Dates

  • Walk-in Interview Day 1: July 8, 2026
  • Walk-in Interview Day 2: July 9, 2026

Quick Facts

  • Vacancy Count: 60 Posts
  • Pay Scale: Level-11 (7th CPC)
  • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Category: Medical Jobs

ESIC Medical College & Hospital Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Overview

End Date
09 Jul 2026
Exam Date
08 Jul 2026
Salary
₹67,700/- (Level-11)
Vacancies
60
Eligibility
MD/MS/DNB/DM/MCh/M.Sc.+Ph.D.
Application Link

Vacancy Details

  • Total: 60 Posts
  • Day 1 (July 8): 19 Posts
  • Day 2 (July 9): 41 Posts

How to Apply

  1. Download the official notification and the prescribed Annexure C application form from the ESIC website.
  2. Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
  3. Prepare a Demand Draft of ₹500/- (if applicable) in favor of 'ESI Fund Account No. 1' payable at Chennai.
  4. Gather all original documents, including degree certificates, mark sheets, registration proof, and community certificates, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
  5. Email an advance copy of your application to the official email address provided in the notification.
  6. Report to the ESIC Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the scheduled interview date.
  7. Submit the application form and undergo document verification before appearing for the interview.
  8. Retain a copy of the submitted application and the payment receipt for future reference.

Cutoff Marks

Not applicable; selection is based on interview performance.

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-. SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil. Payment must be made via Demand Draft in favor of 'ESI Fund Account No. 1' payable at Chennai.

Age Limit

45 years for clinical specialties and 50 years for pre-clinical/para-clinical subjects.

Selection Process

Selection Stages

The selection process is primarily based on a walk-in interview conducted by a designated Selection Board. Candidates must report for document verification between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the scheduled dates.

If the number of applicants exceeds 10 times the available vacancies for a specific post, a screening test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be conducted to shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio. Please note that the marks obtained in the screening test do not contribute to the final selection, which is determined solely by the interview performance.

Exam Pattern

The selection is interview-based. A screening MCQ test may be held if the candidate-to-post ratio exceeds 1:10, focusing on the candidate's core medical discipline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ESIC Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai has announced 60 Senior Resident posts (3-year tenure under 7th CPC) across 23 departments. The interviews are split into two days: 19 posts on July 8 and 41 posts on July 9, 2026.

The walk-in interview is scheduled for July 8, 2026 (Wednesday) and July 9, 2026 (Thursday) at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ashok Pillar Road, K.K. Nagar, Chennai – 600 078. Candidates must report between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for document verification.

The basic pay is ₹67,700/- per month at Pay Level-11 under the 7th Pay Commission. The gross monthly emoluments (as of January 2026) are approximately ₹1,60,045/-, inclusive of applicable allowances.

Candidates holding MD / MS / DNB in the relevant specialty, or M.Sc. with Ph.D. in applicable pre-clinical subjects are eligible. The age limit is 45 years for clinical specialties and 50 years for pre-clinical departments. Eligibility must conform to NMC-TEQ 2025 and PGMER 2023 standards.

Normally, selection is based on walk-in interview performance. However, if applicants exceed 10 times the number of vacancies per post, the authorities may conduct a screening MCQ test to shortlist candidates at a 1:5 ratio. Screening test marks do not affect the final selection.

The fee is ₹500/- for UR, OBC, and EWS candidates, payable by Demand Draft only in favor of 'ESI Fund Account No. 1' payable at Chennai. SC, ST, PwD, women, and ex-servicemen are exempt from the fee.

Yes. For ICU, candidates with MD/DNB in General Medicine are eligible as Preferential Order 2. For Emergency Medicine, candidates with MD/DNB/MS in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, or Orthopaedics are eligible in addition to Emergency Medicine specialists.

17 out of 60 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) in identified specialties. A minimum of 40% disability, certified by a duly constituted government Medical Board, is required.

No. Private practice of any kind is strictly prohibited during the 3-year contractual engagement with ESIC. Candidates must focus entirely on their institutional duties.

The official PDF notification, which includes the application form (Annexure C), is available on the ESIC official recruitment portal. Ensure you download the latest version to get the correct format.
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