ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026: 88 Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee and Documents
ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai has announced 88 Senior Resident posts on a 3-year tenure under the 7th CPC, spread across 28 departments from Chest and Medicine to Cardiology, Neurosurgery and Rheumatology. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 17 November 2026 (Tuesday), with initial pay at Level 11 (basic Rs. 67,700). If you hold an MD, MS, DNB or equivalent superspecialty degree, this is a rare chance at a central-government teaching hospital in Tamil Nadu.
There is no online form and no apply-by-post route here: you appear in person with your filled form, Demand Draft and original certificates. Document verification runs only from 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM, and nobody is entertained after that. This guide covers department-wise seats, eligibility, age limit, pay, fee, documents and the conditions that can cost you the seat. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for more Tamil Nadu government jobs.
Key Highlights of ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour and Employment) runs this medical college and hospital at Chennai. The advertisement is dated 29.10.2026. It is for medical and healthcare jobs on contract, not regular appointment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai |
| Post | Senior Resident (3 Years Tenure) under 7th CPC |
| Total Vacancies | 88 |
| Departments | 28 |
| Pay | Level 11, basic Rs. 67,700 |
| Mode | Walk-in interview (offline) |
| Walk-in Date | 17 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Reporting Time | 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM |
| Job Location | K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Vacancy 2026: Department-wise Seats
The reservation split differs by department, so check your own row. Across all departments the seats split into 17 Unreserved, 13 OBC, 18 SC, 27 ST and 13 EWS, which add up to 88. Several departments have no seat at all for some categories, for example Cardiology has no UR seat and ICU has a single UR seat.
| Department | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| ENT | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Medicine | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 1 / ST 2 / EWS 1 | 6 |
| Radiology | UR 3 / OBC 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 6 |
| Psychiatry | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Reproductive Medicine and Surgery | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Radiotherapy | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Anatomy | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Physiology | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Accident & Emergency (Emergency Medicine) | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 2 / ST 2 / EWS 1 | 7 |
| ICU | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 2 / ST 3 / EWS 4 | 11 |
| NICU | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 2 / ST 3 / EWS 1 | 6 |
| PICU | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 2 / ST 3 / EWS 1 | 6 |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Cardiology | UR 0 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 1 / EWS 1 | 3 |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 0 / EWS 1 | 2 |
| Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 2 / EWS 1 | 3 |
| Endocrinology & Metabolism | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 1 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Haematology | UR 0 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Medical Gastroenterology | UR 0 / OBC 0 / SC 1 / ST 2 / EWS 0 | 3 |
| Medical Oncology | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / EWS 1 | 3 |
| Nephrology | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 2 / EWS 0 | 4 |
| Neurology | UR 1 / OBC 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / EWS 1 | 3 |
| Neurosurgery | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Surgical Oncology | UR 1 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 2 |
| Rheumatology | UR 0 / OBC 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
Of the 88 posts, 17 are horizontally reserved for PwD candidates in identified posts. The identified-post list names Bio-Chemistry, Radiology and Chest (suitable for One Leg), although Bio-Chemistry has no row in the vacancy table above. You need at least 40% disability and a certificate from a Medical Board constituted by the Central or State Government; a certificate from a medical practitioner, hospital or any other institution will not be considered. A PwD appointee is adjusted against the vacancy of the respective SC, ST, OBC or UR category. The Dean may vary, increase, decrease or cancel any or all vacancies without giving a reason.
ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
You must meet every criterion for a Senior Resident under the Teachers Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions, 2025 read with MSR/PGMER 2023, as on the date of interview. That NMC position is final and binding.
| Department | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Broad specialties | MD, MS or DNB in the concerned discipline |
| Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology | MD/MS/DNB, or M.Sc. with Ph.D. in the subject |
| Emergency Medicine | MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine preferred; MD/MS/DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery or Orthopaedics also accepted |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | MD/DNB in PMR preferred; General Medicine with Diploma in PMR, General Surgery or Orthopaedics also accepted |
| ICU | DM Critical Care Medicine first; MD/DNB General Medicine next |
| Superspecialty departments | DM, M.Ch., DNB or DrNB in the specialty first, with the related MD/MS/DNB listed in Annexure A as the second preference |
Candidates from the broad specialties named above may also appear for ICU and the superspecialty departments, as Annexure A provides. Annexure A also extends a transition-period relaxation in academic qualification, so read its department table before ruling yourself out. You must hold NMC or State Medical Council registration, and if you are not registered with the Tamil Nadu State Medical Council you must register within 30 days of joining.
Age Limit
| Department Group | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Broad specialties | 45 years |
| Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine | 50 years |
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The notification states no minimum age and lists no category-wise age relaxation, so treat these as the limits. Eligibility is reckoned as on the date of interview. Experience certificates are needed only where NMC guidelines apply.
What is the Salary for ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 11 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 67,700 |
| Gross Emoluments (September 2026) | Approx. Rs. 1,61,814 |
The gross figure is for September 2026 and will be revised whenever DA rates change, in line with Central Government employees. Private practice of any kind is not allowed. Leave follows the CCS (Leave) Rules 1972. The engagement confers no right to regular appointment, and no PF, pension, medical benefits, seniority or promotion is admissible. No TA/DA is paid for the interview or joining.
What is the Selection Process for ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document verification | 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM on 17 November 2026; scrutiny committee checks eligibility |
| Screening test | Only if turnout exceeds 1:10 per post, at the authority’s discretion; MCQs in the concerned discipline; top five called for interview |
| Walk-in interview | Before the Selection Board; sole criterion for selection |
| Medical examination | After you submit the written acceptance or consent letter |
Only candidates whose documents are verified may attend the interview, and screening marks are not linked to the final selection. The institute may also devise short-listing criteria if applicants are numerous. Results will be published on the ESIC recruitment page. Track other medical recruitments on the exam calendar.
Important Dates for ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview and last date | 17 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Document verification | 9.00 AM to 11.00 AM, no entry after 11.00 AM |
Any change in the interview date will be intimated on the website only, so check it regularly.
ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwD, Women and Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| All other categories | Rs. 500 |
The fee is payable only by Demand Draft in favour of “ESI Fund Account No.1”, drawn on any scheduled bank and payable at Chennai, submitted with the form at verification. The draft must be issued after the date of the advertisement (29 October 2026). Any other mode will not be accepted and the fee is not refunded under any circumstances.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Seat
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late arrival | Nobody is entertained for verification after 11.00 AM; those reporting after the scheduled time cannot attend |
| Wrong format | Applications in any format other than Annexure C, or incomplete ones, are summarily rejected |
| Reservation certificate | Without a valid central-format certificate issued before the interview date you cannot appear in the reserved category but can be treated as UR |
| OBC certificate | A certificate in any format other than the prescribed one is not accepted; candidature is treated as General and the application shall be rejected |
| Earlier Central Residency Scheme | Candidates who already served 3 years as Senior Resident under that scheme are not eligible |
| Government employees | Must submit a No Objection Certificate at the interview; this institution’s own staff must give prior intimation and not attend while on duty |
| One post only | Apply for one post at a time, except Emergency Medicine, PMR, ICU and superspecialty departments, each application with its own form and Demand Draft |
| Security deposit | Rs. 30,000 Demand Draft at joining; forfeited if you resign or are terminated within one year |
| Absence | Fifteen days absent without permission means automatic termination and forfeiture of the deposit |
| False information | Leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage, plus legal action |
Joining also needs a contractual agreement on Rs. 100 stamp paper, and the contract can be ended on one month’s notice or one month’s emoluments in lieu.
How to Apply for ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
This is an offline walk-in process. There is no online submission and no postal application in this notification.
- Read the full notification (link in Essential Links below) and confirm your department, qualification and age limit.
- Copy the prescribed application form (Annexure C, printed in the notification), fill it in block letters and paste a recent photograph.
- Get a Demand Draft of Rs. 500 in favour of “ESI Fund Account No.1”, payable at Chennai, dated after 29 October 2026, unless you are in an exempt category.
- Reach ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ashok Pillar Road, K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600 078 on 17 November 2026 between 9.00 AM and 11.00 AM.
- Submit the form, Demand Draft, original certificates and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification.
- Attend the interview if your documents are verified, and check the ESIC website for any change.
Carry identity and address proof, date-of-birth proof, two photographs, Class 10 and 12 certificates, MBBS and MD/MS/DNB certificates, registration certificate, internship completion certificate, category certificate and an NOC if applicable.
ESIC K.K. Nagar Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ESIC KK Nagar Chennai Senior Resident Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold the right postgraduate degree, do not wait: reach the venue well before 9.00 AM on 17 November 2026 with every original document and your Demand Draft. A missing certificate or a late arrival is the easiest way to lose a seat that pays Level 11. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, and browse post graduate government jobs while you prepare.