ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ), Joka, Kolkata has announced 85 Senior Resident vacancies under ESIC Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 for the Residency Scheme. The recruitment covers 17 non-clinical posts, 64 clinical posts and 4 super-speciality posts, with walk-in interviews scheduled for 3 November 2026 for non-clinical departments and 4 November 2026 for clinical and super-speciality departments. Candidates must report for document verification between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM at the Academic Block, 2nd Floor, ESIC Medical College, Joka. These are contractual Senior Resident engagements, initially for one year and extendable up to a total of three years subject to satisfactory performance and the applicable residency rules. Broad-speciality applicants generally need an MD/MS/DNB in the concerned specialty and valid medical registration; specified non-clinical subjects also permit the notified M.Sc. plus Ph.D. route, while Paediatric Surgery follows the appropriate super-speciality qualification route. For clinical and non-clinical Senior Residents, the notice-linked recruitment information states ₹1,50,294 consolidated remuneration per month, with applicable transport allowance and DA on transport allowance. The normal upper age limit is 45 years, with up to 50 years for Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology. There is no online form: eligible candidates must attend the correct walk-in with the prescribed application, documents and fee instrument where applicable.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ), Joka, Kolkata |
| Post | Senior Resident under Residency Scheme |
| Advertisement | 09 of 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 85 |
| Non-clinical | 17 |
| Clinical | 64 |
| Super speciality | 4 |
| Engagement | Contractual; initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years |
| Application mode | Walk-in interview |
| Non-clinical walk-in | 3 November 2026 |
| Clinical & super-speciality walk-in | 4 November 2026 |
| Reporting / verification | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Academic Block, 2nd Floor, ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata-700104 |
Vacancy Details
Non-Clinical — 17 Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | 3 |
| Physiology | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Forensic Medicine (FMT) | 3 |
| Microbiology | 3 |
| Community Medicine | 2 |
| Pharmacology | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
Clinical and Super Speciality — 68 Posts
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | 8 |
| General Surgery | 4 |
| Orthopaedics | 1 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 2 |
| Radiology | 5 |
| Radiotherapy | 1 |
| ICU | 9 |
| Paediatrics | 5 |
| NICU | 4 |
| PICU | 6 |
| Anaesthesia | 9 |
| Psychiatry | 2 |
| Chest Medicine | 3 |
| Dermatology | 1 |
| Ophthalmology | 2 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 2 |
| Paediatric Surgery — Super Speciality | 4 |
| Total | 68 |
The full recruitment total is 17 + 68 = 85 posts. Vacancies are subject to change under the conditions of the recruitment notice.
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
| Recruitment group | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Clinical / broad-speciality Senior Resident | Medical postgraduate degree such as MD/MS/DNB in the concerned specialty from a recognised institution, with valid MCI/NMC/State Medical Council registration. |
| Specified non-clinical subjects | The notified medical postgraduate route; for Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry and Medical Physiology, the recruitment also recognises the specified M.Sc. plus Ph.D. route. |
| Paediatric Surgery super speciality | Appropriate DM/M.Ch./DNB super-speciality qualification or the notified relevant broad-speciality route, as applicable under the advertisement. |
Candidates who are already serving as Senior Residents in a government institution should carry the required NOC. The total Senior Residency period must remain within the maximum tenure permitted under the scheme.
Age Limit
| Group | Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| Broad-speciality Senior Resident | 45 years on the relevant interview date |
| Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology | 50 years on the relevant interview date |
| Reserved categories | Relaxation as applicable under Central Government rules |
The source-linked recruitment details do not print a separate common upper-age figure for the four Paediatric Surgery super-speciality posts, so candidates for those seats should verify the official notice before attending.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with your applicable interview date—3 November 2026 or 4 November 2026—before relying on any age-relaxation claim.
Salary and Tenure
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Clinical / non-clinical remuneration | ₹1,50,294 consolidated per month |
| Additional admissible component | Transport allowance and DA on transport allowance, as applicable |
| Initial engagement | 1 year |
| Maximum total tenure | Up to 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance and residency rules |
| Security deposit on joining | ₹32,000, under the conditions stated in the recruitment notice |
The published pay figure is stated for the clinical and non-clinical Senior Resident groups. A separate common pay figure for the four Paediatric Surgery super-speciality posts is not printed in the source-linked recruitment summary, so the package does not force one salary across all 85 posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| All other candidates | ₹500 |
Where the fee applies, candidates must carry the prescribed Demand Draft in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 1”, payable at Kolkata, along with the walk-in application documents.
Selection Process
Selection is primarily through walk-in interview after document verification. If candidate turnout exceeds the notified screening threshold, the competent authority may conduct an MCQ-based screening test to shortlist candidates; such screening marks are not treated as final interview merit unless the official notice states otherwise.
Candidates reporting after the document-verification window closes at 10:30 AM are not considered for that walk-in day.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 6 October 2026 |
| ESIC recruitment listing | 7 October 2026 |
| Non-clinical walk-in | 3 November 2026 |
| Clinical walk-in | 4 November 2026 |
| Super-speciality walk-in | 4 November 2026 |
| Reporting / document verification | 9:30 AM–10:30 AM on the applicable date |
How to Apply for ESIC Joka Senior Resident Recruitment 2026
- Open the official ESIC recruitment notice and identify your department, category and interview date under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026.
- Confirm your post-specific qualification and registration status. You can organise the check using Regal Naukri’s Eligibility Pre-check, but the ESIC notice remains controlling.
- Calculate your age on the applicable walk-in date using the Age Calculator, including only the relaxation that applies to your category.
- Complete the prescribed Annexure-I application form and the candidate portion of the verification slip/Annexure-II supplied with the recruitment notice.
- Arrange your medical registration, postgraduate qualification, age, category, bond-clearance and experience documents with the Government Job Document Checklist.
- If the ₹500 fee applies to you, obtain the prescribed Demand Draft after the advertisement date and verify the payee/payable instructions before attending.
- Bring original documents plus one set of self-attested copies, the completed application, verification slip and recent passport photographs.
- Report at the Academic Block, 2nd Floor, ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata-700104 between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on 3 November for non-clinical departments or 4 November for clinical/super-speciality departments.
- Candidates working in a government institution should carry the applicable NOC; candidates affected by a service bond should carry the required bond-clearance document.
- Before assembling the final paper set, use Regal Naukri’s How to Fill Government Job Online Application Forms Correctly as a general document-entry checklist even though this recruitment itself is a walk-in/offline process.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Prescribed Annexure-I application | Walk-in application |
| Verification slip / Annexure-II | Document verification |
| MBBS and postgraduate degree/DNB certificates | Educational eligibility |
| Super-speciality qualification, where applicable | Paediatric Surgery eligibility |
| MCI/NMC/State Medical Council registration | Professional registration |
| Matriculation / date-of-birth proof | Age verification |
| Category / EWS / PwBD certificate, if applicable | Reservation / fee exemption |
| NOC from current government employer, if applicable | Service permission |
| Bond-clearance certificate, where applicable | Bond status |
| Experience certificate, if applicable | Experience record |
| Two recent passport photographs | Application requirement |
| ₹500 Demand Draft, if applicable | Application fee |
| Originals + one self-attested copy set | Verification |
Important Instructions
- Attend only the date assigned to your recruitment group.
- Reach before the 10:30 AM verification cut-off; late reporting can end candidature.
- This is a contractual Residency Scheme appointment, not a permanent cadre post.
- Candidates who have already completed the maximum permissible Senior Residency tenure should not treat this as a fresh three-year entitlement.
- Private practice is not permitted during the engagement.
- The selected candidate must comply with the contract and security-deposit conditions at joining.
- Vacancies may increase or decrease and category handling remains subject to the official ESIC notice and Government of India rules.
- If any secondary source conflicts with ESIC, follow the official advertisement.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official ESIC Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 | Download the official Senior Resident notice |
| ESIC recruitment portal | View ESIC recruitment notices |
| ESIC official website | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation |
| Age Calculator | Check age on the interview date |
| Eligibility Pre-check | Review qualification and category inputs |
| Document Checklist | Prepare walk-in documents |
| Career guide | How to fill a government job application correctly |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in ESIC Joka Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?
There are 85 Senior Resident vacancies: 17 non-clinical, 64 clinical and 4 super-speciality posts.
When are the ESIC Joka walk-in interviews?
Non-clinical candidates attend on 3 November 2026. Clinical and super-speciality candidates attend on 4 November 2026.
What time should candidates report?
Document verification is scheduled from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Candidates reporting after 10:30 AM are not considered under the stated walk-in instructions.
What qualification is required?
Most posts require MD/MS/DNB in the concerned specialty with valid medical registration. Specified non-clinical subjects also have the notified M.Sc. plus Ph.D. route, while Paediatric Surgery follows the relevant super-speciality qualification route.
What is the age limit?
The normal upper age limit is 45 years on the relevant interview date, with 50 years for Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology and applicable Central Government relaxation for eligible categories.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for applicable candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt under the recruitment instructions.
What is the salary?
Clinical and non-clinical Senior Residents are listed with ₹1,50,294 consolidated remuneration per month, plus applicable transport allowance and DA on transport allowance. A separate common figure for the four super-speciality seats is not forced into this combined package.