Overview
The Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) of Tamil Nadu is recruiting highly qualified doctors for 299 Assistant Surgeon positions across the state. This is an excellent opportunity for MBBS professionals with additional medical qualifications to serve in government medical institutions. The online application window is open from December 18, 2025 to January 7, 2026.
Organization Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB), Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | www.mrb.tn.gov.in |
Total Vacancies & Breakdown
Total Posts: 299
| Category | General | Women | Ex-Servicemen | DAP-LD | DAP-SLD | PSTM | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (GT) | 46 | 21 | 3 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 40 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| BC Muslim (BCM) | 5 | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MBC/DNC | 30 | 14 | 3 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | 4 | 2 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 148 | 69 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Note: G=General, DAP=Differently Abled Person, LD=Locomotor Disability, SLD=Severe Locomotor Disability, PSTM=Person Studied in Tamil Medium
Post Type
Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality Qualification
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent Government Position
Application Mode
Online Only – All applications must be submitted through the official portal at www.mrb.tn.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | December 18, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 7, 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | To be announced later |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Medical Degree: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized medical institute
- Additional Qualification: Must possess a postgraduate qualification in any of the following:
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- MS (Master of Surgery)
- DNB (Diplomate of National Board)
- Diploma in relevant medical speciality
- Diploma in DNB
- MCH (Master of Chirurgiae – Superspeciality qualification)
Registration Requirements:
- Must be registered as a medical practitioner under the Madras Medical Registration Act, 1914
- Must have completed House Surgeon duties (CRRI) for a minimum of 12 months
- Must be registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council
⏳ Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025)
For General Category (Others):
- Maximum age: 37 years
For Differently Abled Persons (Others):
- Maximum age: 47 years
For Ex-Servicemen (Others):
- Maximum age: 48 years
For SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC/DNC/BC/BCM Categories:
- No maximum age limit (but must not exceed 60 years as on July 1, 2025)
Age relaxation applicable as per government rules
💰 Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale: Level-22, Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 2,05,700 per month
Structure:
- Minimum salary: Rs. 56,100
- Maximum salary: Rs. 2,05,700
- Additional benefits include dearness allowance and other government allowances as per rules
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/SC(A)/ST/DAP (Differently Abled) | Rs. 500 |
| All Other Categories (General, BC, MBC/DNC, BCM) | Rs. 1,000 |
Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, Mobile Wallet)
🎯 Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in the following stages:
Stage 1: Tamil Language Eligibility Test
- Standard: 10th grade level
- Purpose: To test proficiency in Tamil language
- Qualifying nature test
Stage 2: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Format: Multiple-choice objective type questions
- Single paper examination
- Focus: Assistant Surgeon General with Speciality qualification knowledge
- Merit-based ranking across all categories
Final Selection:
- Based on performance in the Computer Based Test
- Category-wise merit list prepared
- Reservation rules applied as per Tamil Nadu government norms
- Reserved vacancies filled by eligible candidates from respective categories
📑 How to Apply
Step-by-Step Process:
- Visit the official website: www.mrb.tn.gov.in
- Look for the Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification notification
- Click on the “Online Application” link
- Create a new account or login if already registered
- Fill all details carefully:
- Personal information
- Educational qualifications
- Specialization details
- Category information
- Upload required documents:
- Scanned colored photograph
- Scanned signature
- Fill application fees details
- Choose payment method (Net Banking/Card/Wallet)
- Complete the payment transaction
- Submit the application
- Save and print the registration slip for future reference
- Keep your registration number and password safe
Important Guidelines:
- All information must be filled carefully; changes not allowed after submission
- Register a valid email and mobile number that will remain active
- Do not close the browser during online payment
- Wait for server confirmation before pressing any button
- Keep payment confirmation details for reference
- MRB will communicate only through registered email and SMS
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Prepare these documents before applying:
- Education Documents:
- MBBS certificate
- Postgraduate degree certificate (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma)
- MCH certificate (if applicable)
- Registration & Experience:
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council registration certificate
- House Surgeon (CRRI) completion certificate (minimum 12 months)
- Medical registration proof from official body
- Personal Documents:
- Colored passport-size photograph
- Signature (scanned image)
- Government-issued ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
- Category-Specific Documents:
- Category certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC/MBC/DNC/BCM reservation)
- Medical fitness certificate (if Differently Abled)
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
- Tamil Medium education proof (if claiming PSTM benefit)
📘 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | tnmrbassq25.onlineregistrationform.org |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Full Notification |
| MRB Official Website | www.mrb.tn.gov.in |
🔔 Important Points to Remember
Before Applying:
- Ensure you have the required postgraduate qualification
- Check age limit against your category
- Verify Tamil Nadu Medical Council registration
- Confirm completion of 12-month House Surgeon duty
- Gather all original certificates
During Application:
- Use a valid personal email and mobile number
- Double-check all details before submission
- Do not share email/phone with anyone else
- Complete payment before closing the application
- Note down your registration number
After Application:
- Print the registration slip
- Keep password in safe place
- Monitor email and SMS for updates
- Check website regularly for exam date notification
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What qualifications do I need?
A: You must have MBBS plus any postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/MCH) in a recognized medical speciality.
Q2: What is the age limit?
A: For general category, maximum age is 37 years as on July 1, 2025. SC/ST/BC categories have no age limit (must be below 60 years).
Q3: How many posts are available?
A: Total 299 positions are available across various categories and communities.
Q4: What is the salary?
A: Level-22 pay scale ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,05,700 per month.
Q5: What is the last date to apply?
A: January 7, 2026 is the final date for online application submission.
Q6: How is the selection done?
A: Through Tamil language test and Computer Based Test (CBT). Merit list prepared category-wise.
Q7: Do I need to send documents to the office?
A: No, documents will be verified only when you qualify for the next stage of selection.
Q8: Can I modify my application after submission?
A: No, changes are not allowed after submission. Fill details carefully before submitting.
Q9: What is the application fee?
A: SC/ST/DAP: Rs. 500. Others: Rs. 1,000.
Q10: When will exam dates be announced?
A: Exam date will be intimated on the official website. Keep checking regularly.
✅ Quick Checklist
- Check if you have MBBS + postgraduate qualification
- Verify your age is within the limit for your category
- Confirm Tamil Nadu Medical Council registration
- Ensure 12 months of House Surgeon experience completed
- Gather all required certificates
- Prepare scanned photo and signature in proper format
- Have valid personal email and mobile number ready
- Know your category for fee determination
- Arrange application fee as per category
- Apply before January 7, 2026
- Save registration number and password
- Print application confirmation slip
Last Updated: December 18, 2025
Source: Medical Services Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu
