ESIC Joka Senior Resident Walk-in 2026: Clinical, Non-Clinical & Super Speciality Vacancies
Good news for postgraduate doctors. ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ), Joka, Kolkata has announced a walk-in interview for 85 Senior Resident posts under ESIC Advertisement No. 09 of 2026. The posts are spread across Non-Clinical (17), Clinical (64) and Super Speciality (4) groups. Clinical and Non-Clinical posts pay a consolidated Rs 1,50,294. If you are searching for medical and healthcare government jobs in a central institution, this one deserves your attention.
There is no online form here. You simply walk in with your documents on 3 November 2026 (Non-Clinical) or 4 November 2026 (Clinical and Super Speciality). Doctors with MD / MS / DNB, and DM / MCh holders for the super speciality post, should read on. This article covers department-wise seats, eligibility, pay, fee and the reporting rules. Read it fully, because one late arrival can end your chance. GovtJobsAlert.in has checked every detail against the official notification.
Key Highlights of ESIC Joka Senior Resident (Clinical, Non-Clinical & Super Speciality) Recruitment 2026
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) runs this postgraduate medical college and hospital at Joka in Kolkata. These are contractual Senior Resident posts with a 3-year tenure, filled directly through a walk-in interview.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ), Joka |
| Advertisement No. | ESIC Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 |
| Post | Senior Resident under Residency Scheme (3 Years Tenure) |
| Total Vacancies | 85 (Non-Clinical 17, Clinical 64, Super Speciality 4) |
| Pay | Rs 1,50,294 consolidated per month (Clinical and Non-Clinical; no separate Super Speciality figure printed) |
| Mode | Walk-in interview (offline) |
| Walk-in Dates | 3 November 2026 and 4 November 2026 |
| Job Location | Joka, Kolkata (West Bengal) |
How Many Vacancies Are in ESIC Joka Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
The category split is different for every department, so look at your own department’s row, not just the group total. The vacancies are subject to increase or decrease.
Senior Resident (Non-Clinical) — Walk-in on 3 November 2026
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 3 |
| Physiology | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 3 |
| Biochemistry | UR 0 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine (FMT) | UR 1 / OBC 1 / ST 1 | 3 |
| Microbiology | UR 2 / OBC 1 | 3 |
| Community Medicine | UR 1 / EWS 1 | 2 |
| Pharmacology | UR 0 / OBC 1 | 1 |
| All Non-Clinical departments | UR 6 / EWS 1 / OBC 6 / SC 3 / ST 1 | 17 |
Senior Resident (Clinical) — Walk-in on 4 November 2026
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | UR 3 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 | 8 |
| General Surgery | UR 1 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 | 4 |
| Orthopaedics | UR 1 | 1 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | UR 1 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Radiology | UR 2 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | UR 1 | 1 |
| ICU | UR 2 / EWS 1 / OBC 3 / SC 1 / ST 2 | 9 |
| Paediatrics | UR 2 / EWS 1 / OBC 1 / ST 1 | 5 |
| NICU | UR 1 / EWS 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 4 |
| PICU | UR 1 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 | 6 |
| Anaesthesia | UR 2 / EWS 1 / OBC 5 / SC 1 | 9 |
| Psychiatry | UR 1 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Chest Medicine | UR 1 / OBC 2 | 3 |
| Dermatology | UR 1 | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | UR 0 / OBC 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | UR 0 / EWS 1 / ST 1 | 2 |
| All Clinical departments | UR 20 / EWS 9 / OBC 23 / SC 6 / ST 6 | 64 |
Senior Resident (Super Speciality) — Walk-in on 4 November 2026
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatric Surgery | UR 0 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 / SC 1 | 4 |
Five departments have no Unreserved seat at all: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatric Surgery. If you are a UR candidate in one of these subjects, there is no seat for your category. In the same way, Orthopaedics, Radiotherapy and Dermatology have only one UR seat each and nothing for reserved categories. The notification also states that 4% reservation is to be provided for PWD if vacancy is 100, as per relevant rules. Where suitable category candidates are not available, a decision may be taken under the Government of India order cited in the notification.
Who Can Apply for ESIC Joka Senior Resident Clinical, Non-Clinical & Super Speciality Posts?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Senior Resident (Clinical / Non-Clinical) | Medical PG Degree (MD / MS / DNB) in the concerned specialty from an MCI / NMC recognised institution / hospital, OR M.Sc. with Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry or Medical Physiology |
| Senior Resident (Super Speciality) | DM / MCh / DNB in the concerned subject, OR MD / MS / DNB in the concerned broad specialty |
| Registration | Must be registered under MCI / NMC / State Medical Council |
| Bond | Candidates on bond are not eligible. A Bond clearance certificate from the appointing authority is needed for those who have completed compulsory post-PG bond service |
This is a good fit if you are a post graduate looking for a government job. Please check two points before you travel. First, if you have completed 3 years as a Senior Resident in any Government institution, you need not apply. Second, if you are already a Senior Resident in a Government institution, you can apply only after getting an NOC from that institute, and your total tenure cannot cross three years.
Age Limit
| Department | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Broad specialties | 45 years |
| Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology | 50 years |
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Age is counted as on the date of the walk-in interview for your department, and the same date applies to experience and other eligibility criteria. Age relaxation is given as per Central Government rules; the notification does not list category-wise years.
What is the Salary of ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consolidated remuneration | Rs 1,50,294 per month (Clinical and Non-Clinical, as printed in the pay table) |
| Transport Allowance | Plus DA on Transport Allowance, as per rules |
| Non-Medical candidates | NPA will be deducted from the consolidated amount |
| DA revision | Remuneration revised when DA orders are issued and adopted by ESIC Hqrs |
| HRA | Not allowed if a quarter is provided |
The pay table names Clinical and Non-Clinical Senior Residents; it does not print a separate figure for the Super Speciality post. Accommodation is given subject to availability.
If you are coming through the M.Sc. with Ph.D. route, read the NPA line carefully. For a Non-Medical candidate, the Non Practicing Allowance is deducted from the consolidated amount, so your monthly figure will be lower than Rs 1,50,294. Also remember that no HRA is allowed if you are given a quarter.
What is the Selection Process for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document verification | Report between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on your walk-in date |
| Screening test (only if needed) | MCQs in your discipline, held at the authority’s discretion only if turnout is more than 1:10 per post; marks are not linked to final selection |
| Walk-in interview | Sole criterion for selection |
The panel may remain valid for three months from the result, and it can be cancelled earlier without any reason.
A screening test is a possibility, not a certainty. It happens only when too many doctors turn up for one post. Even then, it only decides who reaches the interview. So spend most of your preparation on the interview: be ready to talk about your PG thesis, your clinical or lab work, and why you want this department. A quick revision of core MCQs in your subject is still wise, just in case.
Terms of Engagement That Can Cost You This Post
These are the lines most candidates skip. Each one can affect your job, your money or your eligibility, so read them before you decide.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late reporting | Candidates reporting beyond 10:30 AM for document verification shall not be considered |
| Bond | Candidates on bond are not eligible |
| Tenure | One year first, extendable up to 3 years in total on satisfactory performance |
| Notice | Either side can end the contract with one month’s notice, or you pay one month’s remuneration instead |
| Security deposit | Rs 32,000 by DD at joining; refunded only after the engagement with a No Dues certificate, and not refunded if you leave midway |
| Contract | Signed on Rs 100 stamp paper at your own cost |
| Private practice | Not allowed of any kind |
| TA / DA | No TA / DA for joining or any other purpose |
| Duties | Emergency and round-the-clock shift duties as assigned |
| No permanency | Purely contractual; selection gives no right to confirmation |
| Wrong information | Your candidature is liable to be rejected summarily |
| Vacancies | The Dean may vary, cancel or withdraw any post without giving reasons |
How to Apply for ESIC Joka Senior Resident Walk-in 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification (link in Essential Links) and take out the Application Form (Annexure I) and Verification Slip (Annexure II) |
| 2 | Fill the form neatly typed on A4 paper in double spacing, paste your photo and sign the undertaking |
| 3 | Unless you are fee-exempt, make a Demand Draft of Rs 500 in favour of “ESI Fund Account No.1”, payable at Kolkata, dated after the advertisement was issued |
| 4 | Collect all original documents and one set of self-attested copies |
| 5 | Report at Academic Block, 2nd Floor, ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on your date |
| 6 | Hand over the form, slip and DD at document verification, then attend the interview |
Carry your NMC / State Medical Council registration, certificates and mark sheets from Matriculation or equivalent onwards, age proof, experience certificate (if any), category certificate in the updated Government of India format, Bond clearance certificate and two passport size photographs. An application that is not complete in all respects will not be accepted.
Plan to reach Joka well before 9:30 AM. Walk-in queues can be long, and the verification desk closes at 10:30 AM, so a late train or a traffic jam can cost you the post. Keep your documents in the same order as the verification slip, so the checking goes smoothly.
What are the Important Dates for ESIC Joka Senior Resident Walk-in 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in: Non-Clinical | 3 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Clinical | 4 November 2026 |
| Walk-in: Super Speciality (Paediatric Surgery) | 4 November 2026 |
| Reporting time | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
Your age, experience and eligibility are checked on your own walk-in date. That means the cut-off is 3 November 2026 for Non-Clinical candidates and 4 November 2026 for Clinical and Super Speciality candidates. Note that there is no separate application window; the walk-in day itself is your only chance.
What is the Application Fee for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PWD, Women and Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| All other categories | Rs 500 |
Only a Demand Draft drawn on a scheduled bank is accepted, and fee paid by any other mode will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Get your DD made a few days early, and check that it is issued after the advertisement date, because an older DD does not meet the rule.
ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026 Essential Links
- Download ESIC Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 (Senior Resident Walk-in) PDF
- Visit ESIC Medical College Joka Kolkata Senior Resident Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold the right PG degree and you are free of bond, this walk-in at Joka is a simple and fast way into a well-paid central institution. Reach the venue early on 3 November or 4 November 2026, because the door closes on document verification at 10:30 AM. For more West Bengal government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.