AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: 46 Posts, Eligibility and How to Apply
Good news for doctors who have finished their postgraduate degree. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Madurai has released a rolling advertisement for 46 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts across 19 departments. This is a 3-year tenure post under the Government of India Residency Scheme, and the first appointment is for one year. If you are looking for medical and healthcare government jobs in Tamil Nadu, read this one carefully.
Applications are open from 13 November 2026 and close on 3 December 2026 at 5.00 PM. You apply through a Google Form, and the fee is paid separately through SBI Collect. Doctors with an MD or MS can apply, and some departments also accept non-medical postgraduates with a Ph.D. This guide covers vacancies, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the conditions that can cancel your candidature. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update.
Key Highlights of AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai |
| Post | Senior Resident (Non-Academic) |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Advertisement No. | AIIMS-MDU/Recruitment-SR/50/2025-26/NOVEMBER-2026 (13.11.2026) |
| Application Window | 13 November 2026 to 3 December 2026, 5.00 PM |
| Place of Posting | Government Medical College, Madurai (temporary campus) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The reservation split changes from department to department, so check the row for your own subject. Many departments have no Unreserved seat at all. Anatomy has only one EWS seat, and Forensic Medicine has only one OBC-NCL seat.
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | UR 2 / OBC-NCL 1 | 3 |
| Anatomy | EWS 1 | 1 |
| Biochemistry | UR 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Community and Family Medicine | UR 2 / EWS 1 | 3 |
| Dermatology | UR 1 / OBC-NCL 1 | 2 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | UR 2 / OBC-NCL 1 | 3 |
| Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | OBC-NCL 1 | 1 |
| General Medicine | UR 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 | 3 |
| General Surgery | UR 2 / OBC-NCL 1 / EWS 1 | 4 |
| Microbiology | UR 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | UR 1 / OBC-NCL 2 / SC 1 | 4 |
| Ophthalmology | UR 2 / OBC-NCL 1 | 3 |
| Orthopaedics | UR 1 / ST 1 | 2 |
| Paediatrics | OBC-NCL 2 / SC 1 / EWS 1 | 4 |
| Pathology | UR 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Pharmacology | UR 1 | 1 |
| Psychiatry | UR 1 / OBC-NCL 1 | 2 |
| Radiology | UR 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Trauma and Emergency | OBC-NCL 1 / EWS 1 | 2 |
| All departments | UR 20 / OBC-NCL 12 / SC 7 / ST 2 / EWS 5 | 46 |
PwBD candidates get 4% horizontal reservation as per Government rules. The table has no separate PwBD count. Your disability certificate must come from a duly authorised Medical Board, and a condition marked “likely to improve” or “temporary” is not eligible for reservation. The vacancies are provisional and can change. If no EWS candidate applies, the EWS post may be filled from the Unreserved category.
What Is the Eligibility for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Every post needs a postgraduate degree from a recognised university or institute. For medical candidates, MCI / NMC / State Medical Council registration is mandatory before joining, if you are selected.
| Department | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry | MD in the same subject |
| Community and Family Medicine | MD in Community Medicine |
| Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology | MD in the subject (Medical), or M.Sc. in the medical subject plus Ph.D. (Non-Medical) |
| Otorhinolaryngology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics | MS in the same subject |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology | MD or MS in the same subject |
| Radiology | MD in Radio-Diagnosis |
| Trauma and Emergency | MD in Emergency Medicine, or MD in Medicine, or MS in General Surgery |
The Non-Medical route for Anatomy needs an M.Sc. (Medical Anatomy) and a Ph.D. (Medical Anatomy). The other three subjects ask for the matching Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology or Medical Pharmacology M.Sc. and Ph.D.
DNB holders: you must show documentary proof of equivalence with MD, MS, DM or M.Ch from the competent authority, as per the NMC notification dated 30.06.2025. You qualify if either condition is met:
- DNB training was done in a medical institution with an attached hospital, or in a hospital with 500 or more beds recognised by the National Board of Examinations.
- You have completed one year of senior residency in an NMC-recognised teaching institution after passing DNB, which applies where the DNB training hospital had fewer than 500 beds.
Result date rule: only candidates who have been declared successful in their qualifying degree exam, and complete their tenure on or before the closing date, are eligible. If your result comes after the closing date, your candidature will stand cancelled. Also, you must not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency under the Residency Scheme in any government medical institution, and you must not have been convicted by any court of law.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Concession |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 45 years as on 3 December 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years, for posts reserved for OBC-NCL |
| SC / ST | 5 years, for posts reserved for SC/ST |
| PwBD | 5 years and as per Govt. of India rules, whether or not the post is reserved for PwBD |
| Central Government servant | 5 years and as per DoPT guidelines, with three years of continuous service in the same field |
| Ex-serviceman | As per DoPT guidelines |
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No age relaxation is given to SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates who apply against Unreserved vacancies. The government servant concession is for Central Government employees only, not Autonomous Body, State Government or PSU staff, and AIIMS Madurai decides each case. An ex-serviceman who already holds a regular Central civil post gets the age benefit for a higher post, but not the ex-serviceman reservation benefit.
What is the Salary for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident 2026?
The notification does not print any pay figure. Check the official advertisement and the AIIMS Madurai website before you apply. The post follows the Central Residency Scheme and is governed by the CCS (Temporary Service) Rules.
The notice does say that the appointee is not entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority or Promotion like regular government servants. Leave is as per Institute policy. Private practice of any kind is prohibited.
What Is the Selection Process for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on educational qualification, relevant experience and category, or as decided by the Executive Director |
| Screening test | May be conducted if a large number of applications are received |
| Interview | At AIIMS Madurai or any other place and mode decided by the Executive Director |
| Document verification | Original documents are checked before the interview |
The dates for reporting, document verification, and the written test or interview will be intimated later on the institute website. The notice does not give any marking scheme or syllabus, and it keeps the right to change or cancel the advertisement in whole or in part. Meeting the qualification does not entitle you to an interview call.
How to Apply for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Online?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep your degree, registration and category certificates ready |
| 2 | Open the Google Form application link (in Essential Links) |
| 3 | Fill in your details carefully and choose your department |
| 4 | Pay the fee through SBI Collect if you are not exempted |
| 5 | Enter the transaction ID, date and amount in the form, then submit |
| 6 | Save a print of the application and the payment receipt |
For the SBI Collect payment, choose “GOVT / PSU / COURTS”, search for All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai, then select “Recruitment Cell – Application Fee”. Fee-exempted candidates write “Fee Exempted” in the fee details. Do not send a hard copy now. Only shortlisted candidates submit the printed form with self-attested copies at verification. If you submit more than one application, only the latest is considered.
What Is the Application Fee for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 plus transaction charges |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Women | Exempted |
The fee is paid online through SBI Collect only, and it is never refunded. Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected. Cheque, money order, postal order, cash and demand draft are not accepted.
What Are the Important Dates for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 13 November 2026 |
| Application opens | 13 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 3 December 2026, 5.00 PM |
| Document verification, written test / interview | Will be intimated later |
Age and experience are counted as on the closing date. Because this is a rolling advertisement, unfilled posts may be filled through a later notified date.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Edits after submission | Name, date of birth, subject applied and category cannot be changed |
| Incomplete form or missing fee | The application is rejected without any communication |
| False or hidden information | You can be removed from service, and the selection can be cancelled |
| Canvassing | Canvassing of any kind leads to disqualification |
| Government employees | Bring a No Objection Certificate from your employer at the interview |
| OBC-NCL certificate | Must show non-creamy layer, be valid for Central Government jobs and match the Central List sub-caste |
| EWS certificate | Income and asset certificate based on FY 2025-26 and valid for 2026-27 |
| Travel | No TA / DA is paid for the test or interview |
| Joining | Medical fitness is needed, and work in shifts, casualty, ward and OPD is part of the job |
| Resigning early | No NOC, relieving letter or experience certificate within the first three months |
| Other assignments | Whole-time appointment: no other assignment, paid or otherwise, and no private practice during the contract |
On the OBC-NCL certificate, the notice says one issued from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 is valid, but its interview document list says on or after 1 April 2025. The appointment can be ended by either side with one month’s notice or one month’s salary.
Essential Links for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Recruitment 2026 (Google Form)
- Download AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident Detailed Advertisement PDF
- Visit AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Official Website
- Pay Application Fee on SBI Collect
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold an MD or MS and meet the result-date rule, apply well before 3 December 2026, 5.00 PM. Check your department’s row in the vacancy table first. Browse more post graduate government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.