ESIC Chennai Senior Resident Walk-in Interview 2026

Eligibility & Age Criteria

The academic benchmarks for Senior Resident positions follow the National Medical Commission (NMC) Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions Regulations 2025, read in conjunction with MSR and PGMER guidelines.

• Broad Clinical & Non-Clinical Specialities: Postgraduate degree comprising MD, MS, or DNB in the concerned discipline from an NMC-recognized medical college or university.
• Pre-Clinical Departments (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology): Medical candidates must hold an MD or DNB in the respective discipline. Non-medical candidates must possess an M.Sc in the relevant subject along with a Ph.D.
• Super-Speciality Departments: Candidates holding DM, MCh, DNB, or DrNB in the relevant super-speciality discipline receive first preference. Those possessing an MD, MS, or DNB in the allied broad speciality are placed under second preference.

Age Limit and Category Relaxation

The maximum age threshold is determined strictly as on the date of the walk-in interview (17 November 2026):

• General Specialities: Upper age limit is 45 years.
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Forensic Medicine: Upper age limit is extended up to 50 years.
• OBC Candidates: Relaxation of 3 years over the prescribed upper age limit.
• SC / ST Candidates: Relaxation of 5 years.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Relaxation of 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC/ST.
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.

Remuneration & Monthly Emoluments

Selected Senior Residents will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 11 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The starting basic pay is fixed at Rs. 67,700 per month.

In addition to basic pay, appointees receive applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) applicable to X-Class cities like Chennai, Transport Allowance (TA), and non-practicing considerations where sanctioned. As per the official notification, the gross monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 1,61,814 per month, leading to an estimated initial take-home salary of around Rs. 1,45,000 after mandatory deductions.

Selection Methodology & Screening Pattern

The recruitment process consists of three distinct stages executed on the day of the walk-in drive:

• Stage 1 (Document Verification & Scrutiny): Verification of all original certificates, NMC registration, caste credentials, and basic qualification checks against prescribed NMC norms.
• Stage 2 (Screening Test - Conditional): If the turnout of eligible candidates for any specific discipline exceeds the ratio of 1:10 per post, the competent authority may administer an on-the-spot multiple-choice question (MCQ) screening test based on the concerned medical discipline. Marks obtained in this test serve only for shortlisting and will not be added to the final selection score.
• Stage 3 (Interview Board Assessment): Shortlisted doctors appear before the Selection Board. Final selection and rank merit are determined solely based on performance during the interview.

Walk-in Schedule & Application Fee Structure

Document verification and on-site candidate registration begin strictly at 9:00 AM on 17 November 2026 at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai. No candidate will be admitted for registration after 11:00 AM.

• UR / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Application fee of Rs. 500.
• SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates / Ex-Servicemen: NIL (Fully Exempted).
• Payment Method: Fee must be submitted exclusively through a physical Demand Draft drawn in favour of "ESI Fund Account No.1", payable at Chennai. Cash, cheques, or digital UPI transfers are not accepted.

Step-by-Step Reporting Procedure

Candidates must complete the offline application formalities prior to reporting at the venue. There is no provision for advance online submission.

• Step 1: Download the official notification PDF from the official portal (esic.gov.in) and print out the application form provided in Annexure C.
• Step 2: Fill the form in clear block letters, affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph, and ensure all academic sections are filled accurately.
• Step 3: Procure the Demand Draft for Rs. 500 from any nationalized bank if belonging to UR, OBC, or EWS categories.
• Step 4: Assemble one full set of self-attested photocopies of your educational and identity records along with the originals.
• Step 5: Report at the Dean's Office, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 17 November 2026 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for document indexing.

Mandatory Documents Checklist

Candidates must carry the following documents in original along with one self-attested photocopy set arranged in chronological order:

• Duly completed and signed Annexure C application form.
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs.
• Proof of Date of Birth (Secondary School Certificate or Matriculation Marksheet).
• Class 10 and Class 12 passing certificates and marksheets.
• MBBS degree certificate, consolidated marksheets, and compulsory rotating internship completion certificate.
• MD, MS, DNB, or Ph.D degree certificate and marksheets.
• Permanent Medical Registration Certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
• Original Demand Draft of Rs. 500 (for UR/OBC/EWS candidates).
• Caste or Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed Government of India format, dated prior to the interview day.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current appointing authority, if currently employed in Central, State, or Autonomous government bodies.