ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai will fill 88 Senior Resident posts on a 3 year contract through a walk-in interview on 17 November 2026. Basic pay is Rs 67,700 at Level 11 under the 7th CPC. Selection rests on document verification and the interview.
Official notice (PDF): Download the advertisement
The advertisement is dated 29 October 2026. Everything happens on one day: you bring a filled application form, a demand draft and your original documents, report between 9.00 AM and 11.00 AM, and only verified candidates sit the interview. Seventeen of the 88 posts are reserved for persons with disabilities.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600 078 |
| Notice date | 29 October 2026 |
| Post | Senior Resident (3 years tenure) |
| Total posts | 88 |
| Pay | Level 11, basic pay Rs 67,700 plus allowances under the 7th CPC |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Interview date | 17 November 2026 |
| Reporting time | 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM |
| Place of posting | Chennai |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 29 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview and last date to attend | 17 November 2026 |
The notice says any change in the interview date will be put on the website only.
Vacancies by department
The notice splits the 88 posts across departments and by category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). The table below gives the department totals that could be matched to the notice text. It does not list every department, so check the full table on pages 1 and 2 of the PDF for the rest.
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Chest | 2 |
| ENT | 1 |
| Medicine | 6 |
| Radiology | 6 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
| Radiotherapy | 2 |
| Anatomy | 2 |
| Physiology | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | 2 |
| Accident & Emergency | 7 |
| ICU | 11 |
| NICU | 6 |
| PICU | 6 |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | 1 |
| Cardiology | 3 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | 2 |
| Endocrinology & Metabolism | 2 |
| Haematology | 1 |
PwD reservation
Seventeen posts in Senior Resident (3 years' tenure) are horizontally reserved for the PWD category in identified posts. Only a person with not less than 40% of disability gets the benefit of reservation and other relaxations under the PWD category. The applicant must hold a valid disability certificate from the competent authority, meaning a Medical Board set up by the Central or State Government.
Eligibility and qualification
A Senior Resident must hold a postgraduate degree in Doctor of Medicine or Master of Surgery, or be a Diplomate of National Board. For Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology and Microbiology, a Master of Science with Doctor of Philosophy in the medical subject also qualifies. Candidates must meet all criteria in the Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions, 2025 read with MSR/PGMER 2023, as on the date of interview.
You must be eligible in all respects on the date of interview. A candidate must be registered with the State Medical Council or NMC before joining. After selection, a candidate not yet registered must register with the Tamilnadu State Medical Council not later than 30 days from the date of joining.
Age limit
The upper age limit is forty-five years for broad specialties. For Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine, the upper age limit is fifty years.
Pay and terms of contract
- Initial pay is in Level 11 with basic pay of Rs 67,700 plus other allowances under the 7th CPC.
- Total gross emoluments for September 2026 were approximately Rs 1,61,814, and the figure is revised when DA rates change.
- The tenure is 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance evaluation each year. There is no extension beyond 3 years.
- Private practice of any kind is not allowed.
- Leave follows the CCS (Leave) Rules 1972.
- Absence for 15 days without permission ends the engagement and the security deposit is forfeited.
- The contract can be ended at any time after one month's notice on either side or payment of one month's emoluments in place of notice.
- No TA or DA is paid for the interview or for joining.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All other categories | Rs 500 |
The fee is paid by demand draft of Rs 500 (as applicable) in favour of ESI Fund Account No. 1, drawn on any scheduled bank and payable at Chennai. It goes in with the application form at the document verification and walk-in interview. Payment by any other mode is not accepted, and the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
Selection process
- Document verification: only candidates whose documents are verified can attend the walk-in interview, and no one is entertained after 11.00 AM.
- Screening test, if needed: if turnout exceeds a ratio of 1:10 per post, the competent authority may hold a multiple choice test in the discipline. The top five are called for the interview, and the marks do not count toward final selection.
- Interview: selection is on performance in the interview before the Selection Board.
Selected candidates must join on or before the date in the offer, give a written consent letter before the medical examination, and sign a contract on stamp paper of Rs 100.
How to apply and documents to carry
Bring the filled application form in the prescribed format (Annexure C). Forms in any other format, or incomplete forms, are rejected. Carry original certificates with one set of self-attested photocopies. The notice lists these:
- Certificate showing date of birth (10th certificate or birth certificate)
- Two recent passport size photographs
- Registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council
- Reservation category certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India
- Demand draft of Rs 500
Queries can go to the Dean's office at [email protected] along with a contact number.
Points to check before applying
- Report on time. Candidates arriving after the scheduled time are not allowed into the interview process.
- Reserved category claims need a valid certificate issued before the date of interview. Without it you can be treated as a UR candidate.
- Selected candidates pay a security deposit of Rs 30,000 by demand draft in favour of ESI Fund A/C No. 1, payable at State Bank of India, Ashok Nagar, Chennai. It is forfeited if the candidate resigns or is terminated within one year.
- The Dean can increase, decrease or cancel the vacancies. Wrong declarations lead to cancellation of candidature, and the interview opportunity is provisional.
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident walk-in interview?
The walk-in interview is on 17 November 2026, with reporting from 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM.
How many Senior Resident posts are there?
The notice has 88 posts.
What is the pay for a Senior Resident?
Initial pay is Level 11 with basic pay of Rs 67,700 plus allowances under the 7th CPC.
What is the application fee?
All other categories pay Rs 500 by demand draft, and the fee is not refunded.
How are candidates selected?
Selection is by document verification and then an interview before the Selection Board. A screening test may be held if turnout is above 1:10 per post.
How long is the tenure?
The tenure is 3 years, with no extension beyond 3 years.
How much is the security deposit?
Selected candidates deposit Rs 30,000 by demand draft at the time of joining.