ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner Recruitment 2026: Anaesthesia Walk-in Details
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has announced a walk-in interview to engage one Full Time Contract Medical Practitioner – Specialist (Anaesthesia) at the Railway Hospital, ICF, Chennai. If you are an anaesthetist with MBBS and MD / DA / DNB in Anaesthesiology, this is a chance to work in a large railway hospital set-up on a monthly fee of ₹1,23,500. It is a contract role for one year or less, not a permanent post, so read the terms carefully before you decide.
There is no online form and no closing date for applications. Instead, you simply walk in on 23 October 2026 with the filled application form, attested copies and your original certificates. Only one seat is on offer, so preparation matters. This article explains eligibility, age limit, pay, contract conditions and exactly what to carry on the day. Read it fully, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for more medical and railway openings.
Key Highlights of ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner Recruitment 2026
ICF is a coach-manufacturing unit of Indian Railways in Chennai, and it runs its own Railway Hospital for staff and their families. This notification (No. PB/GG/2/CONTRACT DOCTORS/Vol.V, dated 8 October 2026) fills an anaesthesia gap at that hospital on a stop-gap contract basis.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai – Indian Railways |
| Post | Full Time Contract Medical Practitioner – Specialist (Anaesthesia) |
| Total Vacancy | 1 |
| Monthly Fee | ₹1,23,500 per month |
| Mode | Walk-in interview |
| Walk-in Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Railway Hospital, ICF, Chennai – 600038 |
| Contract Period | One year or less |
How Many Vacancies are in ICF Chennai Specialist (Anaesthesia) Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Specialist (Anaesthesia) – Full Time Contract Medical Practitioner | 1 |
The notification does not give any category-wise split for this single seat.
Who Can Apply for ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic degree | M.B.B.S. |
| Registration | Registered with the Indian Medical Council |
| Specialisation | Anaesthesiology – MD / DA / DNB |
| Experience | Two years experience is desirable (not a must) |
So the essential pieces are your MBBS, your council registration and a specialist qualification in anaesthesiology. Experience helps your case but is listed as desirable, so a fresher with MD, DA or DNB can still walk in. If you are looking at more such roles, our medical and healthcare jobs page lists them regularly.
Age Limit
| Candidate | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Must not have completed 60 years as on 01 October 2026 |
| Retired Railway Doctors | Up to 67 years (engagement capped at seven terms) |
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The notification does not mention any category-wise age relaxation. The only higher limit is for retired Railway doctors, who can be engaged up to 67 years for a maximum of seven contract terms. Check your exact age on 1 October 2026 before you travel.
What is the Salary for ICF Chennai Specialist (Anaesthesia) 2026?
| Component | Amount / Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | ₹1,23,500 per month |
| Absence beyond allowed days | Proportionate daily reduction from the fee |
| Railway pass | May be given one set of First Class complimentary pass for self and family per contract, after three months of regular service |
| Medical treatment | May avail free treatment for self only (except operations classed as “Special” in para 622(8) of IRMM 2000) |
| Railway Quarters | Not entitled |
In short: a fixed monthly fee of ₹1,23,500, exactly as stated in the notification. Railway Quarters are not provided.
This is a fixed monthly fee, not a pay level with allowances. Sundays and National Holidays are normally off, and you earn authorised absence at two days per month. If you stay away beyond what you have earned, money is cut from the fee on a daily basis. So plan your leave carefully during the contract. The family railway pass is not assured: the notification says it may be given, and only after three months of regular service.
What is the Selection Process for ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walk-in interview | On 23 October 2026 at ICF Hospital, Chennai |
| Certificate verification | Original certificates must be produced |
| Medical examination | Before the contract is signed, to check fitness for the work |
The notification does not describe any written test. After selection, you also need character and antecedent certificates from two gazetted officers of the Central or State Government, plus original proof of date of birth and qualifications, at the time of signing the contract. A brief two-week orientation follows once you join.
ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner Contract Conditions
These lines decide whether this job suits you, so do not skip them.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Contract length | One year or less, or until a regular IRHS Anaesthetist is posted or the scheme is available, whichever is earlier |
| Extension | The contract is not extendable on any grounds; Railways may offer a fresh contract |
| Continuity | No claim or right to continuity or automatic extension |
| Termination | Either side can end it with 15 days notice; Railways need not give any reason |
| Fitness | The contract shall be terminated if you are found mentally or physically incapacitated |
| Regularisation | Stop-gap arrangement; no right to regularisation or absorption, and the contract period is not counted for regular selection through UPSC |
| Private practice | Not allowed |
| Conduct | Any activity against the interest of the Medical Department or Railways leads to immediate termination |
| False details | If any information is found false, the contract is liable to be terminated, besides criminal action |
| Interview travel | No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview |
Think about these terms honestly before you travel to Chennai. A one-year stop-gap contract suits doctors who want solid hospital experience, a fresh start after a PG course, or a structured role after retirement from Railways. It suits less well if you need a permanent post or plan to run a private clinic alongside, because private practice is not allowed at all.
What Work Will You Do (and Not Do)?
You will attend to all normal tasks a medical practitioner does, including emergencies and accidents. The notification also limits a contract doctor’s role in some clear ways:
| Area | Rule for the contract doctor |
|---|---|
| Sick / fitness certificates | Can issue up to 7 days; beyond that, a regular Railway Medical Officer must countersign |
| Administrative work | Shall not perform pre-employment or periodical medical examinations, leave sanction for Group C and D staff, or food-unfit certification |
| Casual Leave | May permit Casual Leave of 3 days or less at a stretch to Group C and D staff |
| Medical recommendations | Shall not make recommendations of the kind under Paras 559 to 564 of IRMM 2000 |
| Financial powers | None; imprest vouchers need countersignature by an authorised Railway Medical Officer |
| Confidential reports | Shall not initiate, review or accept ACRs of Group C staff, but may prepare a performance report on request |
| Tools and plants | Shall not indent, condemn or recommend condemnation of any tools and plants |
Detailed duty instructions will be given along with the offer of engagement, so read them carefully before you sign.
How to Apply for ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner 2026 Walk-in?
There is no online application. You attend the walk-in in person.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification (link in Essential Links) and print the application form appended to it |
| 2 | Fill the form addressed to The General Manager (P), ICF, Chennai-600 038, and paste a passport size photo attested by a Gazetted Officer |
| 3 | Attach attested copies of your DOB proof (SSLC), MBBS and higher degree, internship, registration, caste (if SC/ST/OBC) and experience certificates |
| 4 | Report to the Principal Chief Medical Officer, ICF Hospital, Chennai-600038 on 23 October 2026 |
| 5 | Carry all original certificates for verification and attend the interview |
The notification does not give a reporting time, so reach the hospital early in the morning. Keep the originals and the gazetted-attested photo with you — they are the two things you cannot arrange once you are standing at the hospital.
A small tip: make two sets of attested copies and keep one spare in your bag. Write your Medical Council registration number clearly on the form, and in the qualification table fill in the year, college, number of attempts and percentage for every exam. If you have worked earlier as a contract doctor in any Railway unit, mention the period and place in item 9 of the form, because the form asks for it directly.
What are the Important Dates for ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 08 October 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 01 October 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 23 October 2026 |
Please note that 23 October 2026 is the walk-in date, not an online closing date. There is no separate last date for sending applications.
What is the Application Fee for ICF Chennai Specialist (Anaesthesia) 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification does not state any application fee or payment mode. Do not pay anyone claiming to collect a fee for this walk-in.
ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner 2026 Essential Links
- Download ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner Notification and Application Form PDF
- Visit ICF Chennai Contract Medical Practitioner Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold MD, DA or DNB in anaesthesiology and want hospital experience with Indian Railways, mark 23 October 2026 in your calendar. Print the form today, get your photo attested, and arrange attested copies early so nothing is pending on the day. With only one seat, a well-prepared file makes a real difference. For more openings, browse Tamil Nadu government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.