Overview
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and Hospital, Chennai is hiring 68 Teaching Faculty positions across three levels – Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. This is a fantastic opportunity for medical professionals to join a prestigious government institution on a contractual basis. The recruitment follows a walk-in interview process scheduled across December 2025.
🏢 Organization Details
Organization Name: Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College and Hospital, K.K. Nagar, Chennai
Address: ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ashok Pillar Road, K.K. Nagar, Chennai – 600078
Official Website: www.esic.gov.in
💼 Total Vacancies: 68 Posts
| Position | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Professor | 12 |
| Associate Professor | 21 |
| Assistant Professor | 35 |
| Total | 68 |
📌 Post Type & Job Type
Post Type: Teaching Faculty (Medical Education – Full-Time Contractual)
Job Type: Full-Time Contractual Basis (Initially 3 years, renewable up to 5 years or till age 70, whichever is earlier)
Application Mode: Walk-in Interview Only (No Online Registration)
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 20 November 2025 |
| 1st Walk-in Interview | 05 December 2025 |
| 2nd Walk-in Interview | 10 December 2025 |
| Final Walk-in Interview | 11 December 2025 |
| Document Verification Time | 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM (all interview days) |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Academic Qualification: As per Teachers’ Eligibility Qualifications in Medical Institutions, 2025 (as amended on the date of interview)
- Professional Registration: Must be registered with State Medical Council/National Medical Council (NMC) before joining
- Teaching Experience: As prescribed for the respective teaching position
- Special Categories: For Emergency Medicine, candidates from General Medicine, Anaesthesia, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, and Orthopaedics are also eligible
- ICU Positions: Critical Care Medicine (preferred) or General Medicine/Respiratory Medicine/Emergency Medicine with at least 1 year Senior Resident experience
💰 Salary / Monthly Stipend
| Position | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 2,52,405/- |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 1,67,844/- |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 1,44,201/- |
Additional Benefits:
- Transport Allowance with Dearness Allowance (DA) as per rules
- Salary subject to DA revision as per Government of India guidelines
- Note: No private practice is allowed during the tenure of employment
⏳ Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 67 years (age calculated as on the date of interview)
- No age relaxation mentioned in the notification
📋 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | NIL (Free) |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 500/- |
Payment Mode: Demand Draft in favour of ESI Fund Account No. 1, drawn on any scheduled bank, payable at Chennai (to be submitted at document verification)
🎯 Selection Process
The recruitment follows a transparent, performance-based selection process:
- Document Verification: Scheduled from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM on each interview date. Only candidates with verified eligibility documents can proceed to the interview.
- Screening Test (if required): If there’s a large number of applicants, a screening test in MCQ format may be conducted to shortlist candidates.
- Walk-in Interview: Eligible candidates appear before the Selection Board. Selection is purely merit-based on interview performance.
- Final Selection: Confirmed based on interview performance and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.
- Background Check: Selection remains provisional until detailed eligibility verification and document scrutiny are completed.
📑 How to Apply
Simple Step-by-Step Process:
- Download the Application Form from the official ESIC notification
- Fill the Form Carefully with all required details
- Prepare Documents:
- Filled application form (original)
- Self-attested photocopies of all certificates (age proof, qualifications, experience)
- Original certificates for verification
- Demand Draft for application fee (if applicable)
- Attend Document Verification on your chosen interview date between 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Submit Application in the prescribed format at the venue
- Attend Interview (only if documents are verified for eligibility)
Important: Applications must be in the exact prescribed format. Incomplete or incorrectly formatted applications will not be accepted.
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Bring the following documents to the walk-in interview:
- ✓ Filled Application Form (as prescribed)
- ✓ Age Proof (Birth Certificate/10th Mark Sheet/Voter ID)
- ✓ Educational Qualifications (MBBS, MD/MS, and other relevant degrees)
- ✓ Professional Registration Certificate (NMC/State Medical Council)
- ✓ Teaching Experience Certificates
- ✓ No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in Government/Autonomous/PSU
- ✓ Demand Draft for application fee (if not exempted)
- ✓ Photo ID (any government-issued ID)
Note: Submit self-attested photocopies along with originals for verification
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | www.esic.gov.in |
| Recruitment Notification | Available on ESIC website |
| Free Job Alert | www.freejobalert.com |
⚡ Key Points to Remember
- No Travel Allowance (TA/DA) provided for attending interviews or joining
- Reservation Rules: Applicable as per Government of India guidelines
- Right to Cancel: The Dean, ESIC Medical College reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel vacancies as needed
- Performance Review: Annual performance review after 1 year of contractual employment
- Conduct Conditions: Joining and service are subject to all eligibility and conduct conditions as per ESIC and Government of India rules
- Currently Employed? Government/Autonomous/PSU employees must produce NOC at document verification
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the recruitment process start? A: The first walk-in interview is on 05 December 2025.
Q: What’s the last date to apply? A: The final walk-in is on 11 December 2025.
Q: Is there an online application process? A: No, this is a walk-in interview only. No online registration required.
Q: How much is the maximum age limit? A: Candidates up to 67 years of age (on interview date) can apply.
Q: How many total vacancies are there? A: 68 positions – 12 Professor, 21 Associate Professor, 35 Assistant Professor.
