ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ) Joka, Kolkata will engage Senior Residents on contract under ESIC Advertisement No. 09 of 2026. Adding the department-wise posts gives 85 posts. Pay is Rs 1,50,294 consolidated. Walk-in interviews are on 3 November 2026 and 4 November 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ) Joka, Kolkata |
| Advertisement number | ESIC ADVERTISMENT NO. 09 OF 2026 |
| Post | Senior Resident under Residency Scheme (3 years tenure), 7th CPC |
| Total posts | 85 (17 non-clinical and 68 clinical and super specialty) |
| Pay | Rs 1,50,294 (consolidated remuneration) |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview, non-clinical departments | 3 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interview, clinical departments and super specialties | 4 November 2026 |
| Reporting time for document verification | 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
Post-wise vacancies
Non-clinical departments, interview on 3 November 2026
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 3 |
| Physiology | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | 3 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Community Medicine | 2 |
| Pharmacology | 1 |
The non-clinical table totals 17 posts.
Clinical departments and super specialties, interview on 4 November 2026
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | 8 |
| General Surgery | 4 |
| Orthopaedics | 1 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 2 |
| Radiology | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | 1 |
| ICU | 9 |
| Paediatrics | 5 |
| NICU | 4 |
| PICU | 6 |
| Anaesthesia | 9 |
| Psychiatry | 2 |
| Chest Medicine | 3 |
| Dermatology | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 2 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 2 |
| Paediatric Surgery | 4 |
The clinical table totals 68 posts. The notice lists Paediatric Surgery under Senior Resident for Super Specialties.
Reservation
The notice gives post counts by UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST. It says 4% reservation is to be provided for PWD if vacancy is 100. It also says the vacancies advertised are subject to increase or decrease.
Eligibility and qualification
- Medical PG Degree (MD/MS/DNB) in concerned specialty from MCI/NMC recognized Medical Institution/Hospital, or a postgraduate medical degree in Master of Science with Doctor of Philosophy in the subjects of Medical Anatomy or Medical Biochemistry or Medical Physiology.
- For Senior Resident for Super Specialties: DM/MCh/DNB in the concerned subject, or MD/MS/DNB qualified graduates in the concerned broad specialty.
- Candidates must be registered under MCI/NMC/State Medical Council.
- Candidates on bond are not eligible. Candidates need to provide Bond clearance certificate from Appointing Authority who has completed compulsory post PG Bond Service.
- Candidates who have completed 3 years tenure as senior resident in Govt. Institution need not apply.
- A Senior Resident who is already working in any Govt. Institution can apply after obtaining NOC from the respective institute.
Age limit
- The upper age-limit for appointment as a Senior Resident in broad specialties is forty-five years.
- For the subjects of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, the upper age-limit is fifty years.
- Age is counted on the date of the walk-in interview for the concerned department.
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Central Government rules, in force.
Pay and allowances
Senior Resident under Residency Scheme (Clinical and Non-clinical) gets Rs 1,50,294 as consolidated remuneration. The notice says the post is also entitled for transport allowance and DA on transport allowance as per relevant rules. For a Non-Medical candidate, the Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) will be deducted from the consolidated remuneration.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates & Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
| All other categories | Rs 500 |
A Demand Draft for Rs 500 in favour of ESI Fund Account No.1 drawn on any scheduled bank payable at Kolkata has to be submitted along with application form at the time of document verification cum walk-in interview. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Only Demand Draft drawn on any Scheduled Bank will be accepted.
Selection process
- Walk-in interview: the performance of the candidate in the interview will be the sole criteria for selecting the candidate for the respective post.
- Screening test: in case of turnout of candidates is more than the ratio of 1:10 per post, the competent authority may conduct a screening test to shortlist the candidates for the interview. The test consists of multiple choice questions in the concerned discipline. The marks obtained in the screening test will not in any way be linked to the final selection process.
How to apply
Candidates report for document verification at Academic Block 2nd Floor of ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka, between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Candidates reporting beyond 10:30 A.M for document verification shall not be considered. The Application form (Annexure I) and Verification slip (Annexure II) are submitted at the time of interview.
Documents the notice asks for
- Application form (Annexure I) and Verification slip (Annexure II)
- All originals and one set of self attested copies of NMC/State MC Registration
- Educational qualification certificates/mark sheets from Matriculation or equivalent onwards
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Proof of Age (Matriculation certificate/Admit Card)
- Caste/Category certificate (in case of SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidate, in updated Govt. of India format)
- Bond clearance certificate
- 02 recent passport size photographs
The application is a neatly typed application in the prescribed format on double spacing in A4 size.
Points to check before applying
- Tenure: the engagement is initially for a period of one year and may be extended up to a total period of 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance.
- Security deposit: selected Senior Residents deposit Rs 32,000 through Demand Draft at the time of joining.
- Private practice of any kind is not allowed.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for joining and other purpose.
Important Links
| Resource / Document | Official Web Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Official Notification PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the walk-in interviews for the ESIC Medical College Joka Senior Resident recruitment?
Non-clinical departments are on 3 November 2026. Clinical departments and super specialties are on 4 November 2026.
How many Senior Resident posts are there?
Adding the post-wise figures gives 85 posts.
What is the pay for a Senior Resident?
The consolidated remuneration is Rs 1,50,294, with transport allowance and DA on transport allowance as per relevant rules.
What is the application fee?
SC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates and Ex-Servicemen pay nothing. All other categories pay Rs 500 by Demand Draft.
What qualification is needed?
A Medical PG Degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned specialty, or MSc with PhD in Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry or Medical Physiology. Super specialty posts need DM/MCh/DNB.
At what time should candidates report?
Between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM at Academic Block 2nd Floor of ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka.