Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | ESIC Medical College & Hospital Chennai |
| Post Name | Senior Resident – 60 Posts |
| Qualification | DNB, M.Phil/ Ph.D, MS/ MD, M.Ch, DM |
| Salary | One of the most sought-after aspects of ESIC Senior Resident recruitment is its competitive pay structure under the 7th Pay Commission. Here is a full breakdown. Pay Level: Level-11 under 7th CPC Basic Pay: ₹67,700/- per month Gross Emoluments (as of January 2026): Approximately ₹1,60,045/- per month (inclusive of DA and other applicable allowances) DA Revision: Remuneration will be revised in line with Central Government DA revision notifications from ESIC Headquarters. Private Practice: Strictly not permitted during the tenure. Tenure: 3 years (subject to satisfactory annual performance evaluation). No extension beyond 3 years. |
| Post Date | 22/06/2026 |
| Last Date | 09-07-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Understanding the eligibility requirements is critical before appearing for the ESIC Senior Resident walk-in interview 2026. Below are the academic qualifications, age limits, and departmental preferences as per NMC-TEQ 2025 and PGMER 2023 norms. Age Limit Clinical specialties (broad specialties): Upper age limit - 45 years Pre-clinical / Para-clinical subjects (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine): Upper age limit - 50 years Academic Qualification A candidate must hold one of the following: MD / MS / DNB (Postgraduate degree in Doctor of Medicine, Master of Surgery, or Diplomate of National Board), or M.Sc. with Ph.D. in medical subjects - Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, or Microbiology All candidates must satisfy eligibility as per NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ) 2025 read with MSR/PGMER 2023 as on the date of interview. Department-wise Preferred Qualifications This is a critical section for candidates - check your department's preferred order before appearing at the ESIC Chennai walk-in interview. Department Preferential Order 1 Preferential Order 2 Emergency Medicine MD/DNB (Emergency Medicine) MD/MS/DNB - General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MD/DNB (PMR) MS/MD/DNB - Medicine with Diploma in PMR, General Surgery, Orthopaedics ICU DM (Critical Care Medicine) MD/DNB (General Medicine) Cardiology DM/DNB/DrNB (Cardiology) MD/DNB – General Medicine / Paediatrics / Respiratory Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery MCh/DNB/DrNB (CVTS) MS/DNB (General Surgery) Interventional Radiology DM/DNB/DrNB (Interventional Radiology) MD/DNB (Radio-diagnosis) Endocrinology & Metabolism DM/DNB/DrNB (Endocrinology) MD/DNB (General Medicine) Haematology DM/DNB/DrNB (Clinical Haematology) MD/DNB – General Medicine / Paediatrics Medical Gastroenterology DM/DNB/DrNB (Gastroenterology) MD/DNB (General Medicine) Medical Oncology DM (Medical Oncology) MD/DNB – General Medicine / Paediatrics Nephrology DM/DNB/DrNB (Nephrology) MD/DNB – General Medicine / Paediatrics Neurology DM/DNB/DrNB (Neurology) MD/DNB – General Medicine / Paediatrics Neurosurgery MCh/DNB/DrNB (Neuro Surgery) MS/DNB (General Surgery) Surgical Oncology MCh/DNB/DrNB (Surgical Oncology) MS/DNB (General Surgery) Rheumatology DM/DNB/DrNB (Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology) MD/DNB – General Medicine / Paediatrics Dentistry MDS (Endodontist) Not applicable Cross-Specialty Eligibility (Bonus Opportunity) Two departments allow candidates from related specialties to also apply - this significantly widens eligibility for those departments: Emergency Medicine: Candidates holding MD/MS/DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, or Orthopaedics can appear - in addition to their own specialty. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: Candidates with MD (General Medicine) + Diploma in PMR, or MS/DNB in General Surgery or Orthopaedics are also eligible.
Application Fee
The ESIC Senior Resident 2026 walk-in interview requires payment of a non-refundable application fee for most categories. Here is a clear breakdown. Category Application Fee SC / ST / PwD / Women Candidates / Ex-Servicemen NIL (No Fee) All Other Categories (UR, OBC, EWS) ₹500/- Mode of Payment: Demand Draft only, drawn in favour of "ESI Fund Account No. 1", payable at Chennai, on any scheduled bank. The DD must be issued after the date of this advertisement (i.e., after 17.06.2026). Cash, UPI, or online transfer are not accepted.
Important Links
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| Apply Online (Email) | Click Here |
Selection Process
The ESIC Chennai Senior Resident 2026 selection is primarily interview-based, but there is an important provision for screening if footfall is high. Here is exactly how the process works. Document Verification (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM): All candidates must report during this window. Only those whose documents pass verification will proceed to the interview. Screening Test (if applicable): If the candidate-to-post ratio exceeds 1:10, a screening test may be held to shortlist candidates at a 1:5 ratio. The test will consist of MCQs in the concerned discipline. Screening test marks do not carry weight in the final result. Walk-In Interview: Final selection is based solely on interview performance before the Selection Board. Result Publication: Results will be posted on the official website www.esic.gov.in/recruitments. Joining: Selected candidates must join immediately upon receiving the offer of engagement.