ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai has released the official notification for Senior Resident Recruitment 2026. A total of 99 Senior Resident posts are available across multiple medical and super-specialty departments.
Eligible candidates holding MD/MS/DNB, DM, M.Ch, or DrNB qualifications can attend the walk-in interview scheduled from 20 January 2026 to 23 January 2026.
Last Updated: 06 January 2026
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview
Official Website: www.esic.gov.in
ESIC Medical College Chennai Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Institution | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai |
| Post Name | Senior Resident |
| Total Vacancies | 99 |
| Tenure | 3 Years |
| Pay Scale | Level-11 (7th CPC) |
| Basic Pay | ₹67,700 per month |
| Gross Salary | Approx. ₹1,57,392 per month |
| Interview Dates | 20–23 January 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
ESIC Senior Resident Vacancy Details 2026
Walk-in Interview on 20 January 2026
- Anesthesiology – 4
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – 1
- Orthopaedics – 2
- Respiratory Medicine – 1
- General Surgery – 2
- Emergency Medicine – 8
- General Medicine – 8
- ICUs – 12
Subtotal: 38 Posts
Walk-in Interview on 21 January 2026
- Anatomy – 1
- Biochemistry – 3
- Community Medicine – 1
- Dentistry – 2
- Pathology – 3
- Physiology – 3
- Dermatology – 1
- Psychiatry – 2
Subtotal: 16 Posts
Walk-in Interview on 22 January 2026
- NICU – 3
- Ophthalmology – 3
- ENT – 2
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology – 4
- Paediatrics – 3
- PICU – 3
- Radiotherapy – 1
- Radio-diagnosis – 6
- Interventional Radiology – 1
Subtotal: 26 Posts
Walk-in Interview on 23 January 2026
- Medical Gastroenterology – 1
- Burns & Plastic Surgery – 1
- Cardiology – 2
- Cardiothoracic Surgery – 2
- Endocrinology & Metabolism – 1
- Hematology – 1
- Medical Oncology – 2
- Nephrology – 4
- Neurosurgery – 1
- Neurology – 2
- Rheumatology – 1
- Surgical Oncology – 1
Subtotal: 19 Posts
Total Vacancies: 99
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 26 |
| OBC | 22 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 23 |
| EWS | 06 |
PWD Reservation:
17 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in identified departments such as Biochemistry, Radiology, and Chest Medicine.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- MD / MS / DNB in relevant specialty
- DM / M.Ch / DrNB for super-specialty departments
- M.Sc with Ph.D for pre-clinical subjects
- Must fulfill NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications 2025 & MSR/PGMER 2023 norms
Age Limit
- 45 years – Broad specialties
- 50 years – Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine & Community Medicine
Registration
- Mandatory registration with NMC / State Medical Council
- Selected candidates must register with Tamil Nadu Medical Council within 30 days if not already registered
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
| All Others | ₹500 |
Payment Mode:
Demand Draft in favour of “ESI Fund Account No.1”, payable at Chennai
(DD must be issued after notification date)
Selection Process
- Document Verification
- Walk-in Interview
- Screening Test (if candidates exceed 1:10 ratio per post)
- Final selection based only on interview performance
Important Instructions
- Reporting time strictly 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- No entry after 11:00 AM
- Candidates who already completed 3 years Senior Residency are not eligible
- Private practice is strictly prohibited
- Security deposit of ₹30,000 required at joining
Documents Required
Candidates must bring original documents + one set of self-attested copies:
- Identity & Address Proof
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Educational Certificates (MBBS, PG, Super-Specialty)
- Medical Council Registration
- Internship Certificate
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Demand Draft (if applicable)
- NOC (for Govt. employees)
Interview Venue
ESIC Medical College & Hospital
Ashok Pillar Road, K.K. Nagar,
Chennai – 600078
Email: deanmc-kkn.tn@esic.gov.in
Website: www.esic.gov.in
ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
- 99 Senior Resident vacancies
- Salary up to ₹1.57 lakh per month
- Walk-in interview (No online application)
- Opportunity in super-specialty departments
- Central Government job under 7th CPC
