ESIC Hospital Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Super Specialist, Specialist, Senior Resident (3 Year) and Senior Resident (1 Year) Doctors
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is hiring doctors on contract at its hospital in Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli. There are 46 vacancies across four types of post: Super Specialist, Specialist, Senior Resident (3 Year) and Senior Resident (1 Year). Full time pay: ₹1,19,082 to ₹2,40,000 a month. If you hold an MBBS, PG or super-specialty degree, this is a solid medical government job in a central hospital.
There is no online form. This is a rolling advertisement with three walk-in dates: 28 October, 27 November and 16 December 2026. You carry your form and documents and report between 9:00 and 10:30 AM. Looking for more Tamil Nadu government jobs? GovtJobsAlert.in has them, but read this page first, because each post has its own age limit, pay and conditions.
Key Highlights of ESIC Hospital Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Hospital, Tirunelveli (Ministry of Labour & Employment) |
| Advertisement | Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 46 |
| Posts | Super Specialist, Specialist, Senior Resident (3 Year), Senior Resident (1 Year) |
| Type of Job | Contract, full time or part time |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Job Location | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
| Validity | Up to 31 December 2026 or till notice of closure, whichever is earlier |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ESIC Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026?
The reservation split changes from department to department, so check the row for your own department. Super Specialist and Specialist vacancies are open to both full time and part time engagement, and priority goes to full time candidates.
| Post (Department) | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Super Specialist: Surgical Oncology | OBC 1 | 1 |
| Super Specialist: Medical Oncology | OBC 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Anaesthesiology | ST 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Biochemistry | SC 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Microbiology | SC 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Ophthalmology | OBC 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: General Medicine | OBC 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Specialist: Orthopaedics | SC 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Radiology | OBC 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Surgery | ST 1 | 1 |
| Specialist: Psychiatry | EWS 1 | 1 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Anaesthesiology | EWS 1 | 1 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Biochemistry | ST 1 | 1 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Pathology | ST 1 | 1 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Dermatology | EWS 1 | 1 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): General Medicine* | OBC 3 / SC 2 / ST 1 | 6 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Obstetrics & Gynaecology* | UR 1 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 / SC 2 / ST 1 | 7 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Orthopaedics | OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 1 | 4 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Paediatrics | SC 1 / ST 1 | 2 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Radiology | OBC 1 / SC 1 | 2 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year): Surgery* | UR 1 / OBC 2 / SC 1 | 4 |
| Senior Resident (1 Year, Pay Level 10): Accident & Emergency | OBC 2 / SC 3 | 5 |
Almost every seat is reserved. Across all 46 posts, only 2 are Unreserved (UR), against OBC 17, SC 15, ST 8 and EWS 4. If you are in the general category, only two of these seats (Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Surgery, Senior Resident 3 Year) are open to you. If no reserved candidate is available, the vacancy is filled by the best available candidate for a period of 44 days only, at the sole discretion of the Appointing Authority. Five posts are horizontally reserved for PwBD in identified posts.
The hospital can increase, decrease or cancel any or all vacancies without giving a reason. The rows marked with a star (*) carry a footnote: if no PG-qualified doctor is available at the interview, an MBBS doctor with two years of experience (one year in the concerned specialty, in a government or private hospital, not a private clinic) can be selected as Senior Resident (1 Year) at Pay Level 10.
What is the Eligibility for ESIC Tirunelveli Doctor Posts 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Super Specialist (Full Time / Part Time) | Recognised medical qualification under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, plus M.Ch. / DM or equivalent in the concerned super-specialty, plus at least 5 years of experience in that super-specialty after the first PG degree |
| Full Time Specialist | MBBS with PG Degree or Diploma or equivalent in the concerned specialty, plus 3 years of experience after the PG degree, OR at least 5 years of experience after a Graduate Diploma |
| Part Time Specialist | MBBS with Degree or Diploma in the concerned specialty, plus 3 years of experience after the PG degree, OR at least 5 years of experience after a Graduate Diploma |
| Senior Resident (3 Year) | MBBS with PG Degree or Diploma or equivalent in the concerned specialty from a recognised university |
| Senior Resident (1 Year) | MBBS from an NMC-recognised college, with 2 years of experience, of which 1 year is in the concerned specialty in a government or private hospital (not a private clinic) |
For Super Specialists, holders of qualifications from Part-II of the third schedule must also meet the conditions in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. For both Senior Resident posts, the decision of the Medical Superintendent on your qualification is final.
Senior Resident (1 Year) candidates must also have completed the Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship and produce the internship completion certificate at the interview. You must be registered with NMC or the Tamil Nadu State Medical Council. For every post, registration with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council or MCI is required before joining.
One bar to note: anyone who has worked 3 years as a Senior Resident under the Central Senior Residency Scheme is not eligible for the Senior Resident (3 Year) post.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (on the date of interview) |
|---|---|
| Super Specialist (Full Time / Part Time) | 67 years |
| Full Time Specialist | 67 years (relaxable as per rules) |
| Part Time Specialist | 67 years |
| Senior Resident (3 Year) | 45 years (relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and Ex-serviceman as per rules) |
| Senior Resident (1 Year) | 30 years (relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and Ex-serviceman as per rules) |
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For Senior Resident (1 Year), no age relaxation applies to SC / ST / OBC candidates who apply against unreserved vacancies. The notification does not give the number of years of relaxation, only “as per rules”, so confirm with the hospital if you are close to the limit. Age is counted on the day of the interview you attend.
What is the Salary for ESIC Tirunelveli Doctors 2026?
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Full Time Super Specialist | ₹2,40,000 a month (consolidated) |
| Part Time Super Specialist | ₹1,50,000 for 16 hrs/week (4 days/week) + ₹20,000 (₹1,500 per hour above 16 hrs/week), on case-to-case basis |
| Full Time Specialist | ₹1,42,514 a month (consolidated) |
| Part Time Specialist | ₹60,000 for 16 hrs/week (4 days/week) + ₹15,000 (₹800 per hour above 16 hrs/week), on case-to-case basis |
| Senior Resident (3 Year) | ₹1,42,514 a month (consolidated) |
| Senior Resident (1 Year) | ₹1,19,082 a month (consolidated, Pay Level 10) |
Part time doctors must work a minimum of 16 hours a week (at least 4 hours a day) and stay available on call 24×7. Additional hours must be justified by the Medical Superintendent. Part time doctors get no leave or other benefits. Full time Super Specialists and Specialists earn 4 days of leave for each month of work, pro-rata. A Senior Resident (1 Year) gets 2.5 days of leave a month.
What is the Selection Process for ESIC Tirunelveli 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Registration and document verification | 9:00 to 10:30 AM on the interview date, at the Conference Hall |
| 2. Walk-in interview | Held on the same day by the selection board |
| 3. Final selection | Subject to medical fitness, and for full time Super Specialists and Specialists, verification of Character & Antecedents |
The decision of the selection board is final on every aspect, and no further correspondence is entertained. Walk-in interviews are held for the vacancies still available on that date, and the vacancy list for each month is uploaded on the website. The stages the notification describes are the document check and the interview, so your documents and your clinical record matter most. Keep your experience certificates in order, with dates, hospital names and the specialty clearly shown. If you are also preparing for other exams, see our exam calendar to plan around the interview dates.
What Conditions Apply to ESIC Tirunelveli Contract Doctors 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| OBC certificate format | OBC reservation or age relaxation needs the community certificate in Annexure A (DoPT OM dated 30.05.2014), failing which the benefit will not be given or the application will be rejected, and you are treated as General |
| Reservation proof | SC / ST / OBC candidates must hold the certificate in the prescribed format; an EWS certificate (Senior Resident 3 Year) must be in the government format and valid on the interview date |
| PwBD proof | You need a Disability Certificate of at least 40% from a Medical Board set up by the Central or State Government; a certificate from a medical practitioner, hospital or any other institution will not be considered |
| Government servants | You must submit a No Objection Certificate from your employer at the interview |
| Registration | You must be registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council or MCI before joining |
| Joining | You must join within 7 days of receiving the selection order, or on the date in the offer letter; failing which you are presumed not interested and the appointment is treated as cancelled |
| Security deposit | Senior Resident (3 Year) pays ₹30,000 and Senior Resident (1 Year) pays ₹15,000, by DD / Bankers Cheque in favour of “ESIC A/c No 1” payable at Tirunelveli; it is kept as administrative cost if you resign within nine months, or later without one month’s notice |
| Indemnity policy | Super Specialists need a policy of at least ₹30 lakh; Specialists ₹20 lakh (General Surgery and Obstetrics) or ₹10 lakh (Dentist, Radiologist, Microbiologist etc.); copy of the premium receipt within 7 days of engagement |
| Contract | Contract agreement on a ₹100 stamp paper; each contract is for one year only, and the Senior Resident (1 Year) tenure ends earlier if a regular medical officer joins |
| Extension | Super Specialist, Specialist and Senior Resident (3 Year) engagements are extendable yearly on satisfactory performance up to 3 years (Part Time Specialist: 3 years or the age limit, whichever is earlier) |
| Private practice | Not allowed for full time Super Specialists, full time Specialists and Senior Residents |
| Service benefits | No claim for regularisation, PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, seniority, promotion or leave; no hostel, quarters or uniform |
| TA / DA | Not admissible for the interview or for joining |
| Absence | Staying away for 15 days without permission counts as abandonment of engagement |
| Termination | Either side can end the contract with one month’s notice, and a Senior Resident’s contract can be ended at any time, without a reason, on one month’s notice or one month’s emoluments in lieu |
| No right to a regular job | The appointment offers no right or preference for regular appointment |
| False information | The application form carries a declaration: if anything is found false or incorrect at any stage, your candidature or appointment can be cancelled or terminated summarily, without notice or compensation |
| Place of service | The same declaration states that, if selected, you are willing to serve anywhere in India |
The Competent Authority can fill all, some or none of the posts. A regular candidate joining ends the contract. All of this applies to you only if you are selected, but knowing it now stops a bad surprise on joining day.
How to Apply for ESIC Hospital Tirunelveli Walk-in Interview 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pick the interview date that suits you: 28 October, 27 November or 16 December 2026 |
| 2 | Fill the application form in the format given as Annexure I in the notification PDF |
| 3 | Gather your documents: two passport size photographs and two sets of copies with the originals |
| 4 | Reach the Conference Hall, 1st Floor, ESIC Hospital, Vannarpettai (Salai Street), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627003 |
| 5 | Report to the Medical Superintendent for document verification between 9:00 and 10:30 AM |
The documents to carry are proof of date of birth, SSLC / Matriculation certificate, qualification certificates, medical council registration, caste certificate, experience certificate and, if you work in government, the NOC. Keep the PwBD certificate ready if it applies to you. The interview date can change, and any change is announced on the ESIC website only, so check it a day before you travel.
What are the Important Dates for ESIC Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | October 2026 (day not printed in the notification) |
| First walk-in interview | 28 October 2026 |
| Second walk-in interview | 27 November 2026 |
| Last walk-in interview | 16 December 2026 |
| Registration time | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on the interview date |
| Advertisement valid up to | 31 December 2026, or notice of closure if earlier |
Is There an Application Fee for ESIC Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | The notification does not mention any application fee |
Essential Links for ESIC Hospital Tirunelveli Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advertisement No. 04 of 2026)
- Visit ESIC Hospital Tirunelveli Official Website
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If you are a doctor in or near Tirunelveli, pick your interview date now, get your Annexure I form and certificates ready, and reach the hospital by 9:00 AM sharp. Reserved seats go first, so carry the right caste or EWS certificate. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Tamil Nadu government job updates.