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ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 88 Posts
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ESIC Medical College and Hospital Chennai has released the ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 notification for 88 posts. The last date to apply is 17 November 2026. The application fee is NIL for SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-Servicemen. Apply only through the official website (esic.gov.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 88 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College and Hospital Chennai |
| Advertisement no. | 512A/12/SR/JR/IMOs/Rectt-01/2022/ESIC/KKN-Part(1) |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 88 posts |
| Last date to apply | 17 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | It depends on the post: Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Chest, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - ENT, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Medicine, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Radiology, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Psychiatry. |
| Posted on | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Last updated | 30 Oct 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of Notice29 October 2026
- Walk-in Interview (document verification 09.00 AM - 11.00 AM)17 November 2026
- Last date to apply17 November 2026
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-ServicemenNIL
- All other categories₹ 500
- SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-ServicemenNIL. All other categories: ₹ 500.
Payment mode: Demand Draft in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No.1' drawn on any scheduled bank payable at Chennai, submitted with the application form.
Category : Application Fee
Age Limit
- It depends on the post - Senior Resident - Chest: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - ENT: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - Medicine: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - Radiology: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - Psychiatry: maximum 45 years.
Total Post
88 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident - Chest | 2 |
| Senior Resident - ENT | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Medicine | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Radiology | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Psychiatry | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Reproductive Medicine and Surgery | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Radiotherapy | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Anatomy | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Physiology | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Accident & Emergency | 7 |
| Senior Resident - ICU | 11 |
| Senior Resident - NICU | 6 |
| Senior Resident - PICU | 6 |
| Senior Resident - Burns & Plastic Surgery | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Cardiology | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Cardiothoracic Surgery | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Endocrinology & Metabolism | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Haematology | 1 |
| Senior Resident - Medical Gastroenterology | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Medical Oncology | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Nephrology | 4 |
| Senior Resident - Neurology | 3 |
| Senior Resident - Neurosurgery | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Surgical Oncology | 2 |
| Senior Resident - Rheumatology | 1 |
| Total | 88 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- It depends on the post: Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Chest, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - ENT, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Medicine, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Radiology, Level -11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances for Senior Resident - Psychiatry.
Key Points
- Walk-in date: 17 November 2026, reporting at 9:00 AM
- Vacancies: 88, in 28 roles
- How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
- Fee: SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-Servicemen: NIL; All other categories: Rs. 500
- Pay: Level-11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances; gross about Rs. 1,61,814 a month (September 2026)
- Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
- Place: ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai
ESIC Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Resident - Chest, Senior Resident - ENT, Senior Resident - Medicine and 25 more |
| No of Posts | 88 |
| Advt No | 512A/12/SR/JR/IMOs/Rectt-01/2022/ESIC/KKN-Part(1) |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Level-11, basic pay Rs. 67,700 plus allowances; gross about Rs. 1,61,814 a month (September 2026) |
| Place of Posting | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai |
| Qualification | 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. Super-speciality departments: DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB first preference, MD/MS/DNB in listed broad specialities second preference. |
| Age Limit | Varies by post - see the table below |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Walk-in Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
| Venue | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai |
ESIC Notification PDF 2026
- Advt No. 512A/12/SR/JR/IMOs/Rectt-01/2022/ESIC/KKN-Part(1) gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
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ESIC Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Walk-in Date | 17 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM |
| Venue | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai |
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| 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 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| 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 |
- Age is counted as on date of interview.
Who Can Apply for ESIC Recruitment 2026?
| 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) |
Other conditions
- Private practice of any kind is not allowed
- Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate at the interview
- Reserved category certificates must be issued before the date of interview
- PwD reservation only for disability of not less than 40% certified by a Medical Board
Who Cannot Apply for ESIC Recruitment 2026
- Candidates who have already worked as Senior Resident under the 3 years Central Residency Scheme for 3 years
ESIC Job Description
- Senior Resident engaged at ESIC Medical College & Hospital may be assigned duties such as attending emergency, floor duty and other clinical duty as assigned by the Competent Authority, and performing duties in other departments as assigned by the competent authority.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Tenure of 3 years subject to satisfactory annual performance evaluation; no extension beyond 3 years
- Contractual agreement on a stamp paper of Rs.100/-
- Security deposit of Rs. 30,000/- by DD at joining, forfeited if the candidate leaves within one year
- Contract can be ended with one month's notice or one month's emoluments
- No right or preference for regular appointment; no PF, pension or other service benefits
How Will ESIC Select Candidates?
- Scrutiny of applications and document verification
- Screening test (MCQ) if turnout exceeds 1:10 per post
- Walk-in interview before the Selection Board
- Applications scrutinised by the scrutiny committee; only eligible candidates attend the interview
- If turnout exceeds 1:10 per post, a screening test of multiple choice questions in the concerned discipline may be held
- Top five from the screening test will be called for the interview
- Screening test marks are not linked to final selection
- Selection solely on performance in the interview before the Selection Board
Documents to Enclose
- Identity proof and address proof
- Date of birth certificate (10th Certificate/Birth Certificate) and Class 10th & 12th mark sheets
- MBBS, MD/MS/DNB and experience certificates as applicable; internship completion certificate
- Registration with NMC / State Medical Council
- Reservation category certificate in Government of India format; NOC if applicable
- Two recent passport size photographs and Demand Draft for Rs.500/-
Other Points to Note
- Candidates may apply for only one post, except Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, ICU and super-speciality departments
- No candidate is entertained for document verification after 11.00 AM
- Change in interview date, if any, will be intimated on the website only
- No TA/DA for interview or joining
- Candidates already working in the institution must submit prior intimation and not attend the interview while on duty
- Result will be published on www.esic.gov.in/recruitments
Official Source
- This article is based on the official notification of Employees' State Insurance Corporation, Advertisement No. 512A/12/SR/JR/IMOs/Rectt-01/2022/ESIC/KKN-Part(1), dated 29 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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How to Apply for ESIC Recruitment 2026
- Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure C) attached to the notice; other formats or incomplete forms are 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 attend the walk-in interview.
- A separate form and DD are needed for each additional department where more than one is allowed.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download esic.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Details (Walk-in details for ESIC Recruitment 2026) | Click Here esic.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here esic.gov.in |
| Link Description | Link |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 17 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
There are 88 posts in total.
What is the age limit for ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
It depends on the post - Senior Resident - Chest: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - ENT: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - Medicine: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - Radiology: maximum 45 years; Senior Resident - Psychiatry: maximum 45 years.
What is the application fee for ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-Servicemen: NIL; All other categories: ₹ 500; SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-Servicemen: NIL. All other categories: ₹ 500.
What qualification is needed for ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
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…
What is the official website for ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://www.esic.gov.in.