Contractual / Regular

ESIC Hospital Ezhukone Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 18 Specialist and Senior Resident Posts

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Sep. 16, 2026
Specialist (Full Time / Part Time)Senior Resident (1 Year)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
18 Posts
Pay Scale
₹60,000 – ₹1,42,514/- per month (Level 11 7th CPC / Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 45 Years for Senior Residents; Up to 69 Years for Specialists as on 25-09-2026
Job Location
Kerala22Kollam1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 16, 2026

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Starts

Sep 16, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 25, 2026

Application Window16 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date25 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise eligibility details:

  • Specialist (Full Time / Part Time - 07 Posts): MBBS degree with valid Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) registration, and Post Graduate Degree / DNB or Diploma in the concerned specialty. For ICU, PG Degree/Diploma in Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Pulmonology, or Critical Care. Experience: 3 years' post-PG experience for Degree holders, or 5 years' post-diploma experience for Diploma holders in the respective specialty. Upper age limit: Not exceeding 69 years as on date of interview.
  • Senior Resident (1 Year - 11 Posts): PG Degree / DNB or Diploma in the concerned specialty after MBBS with TCMC registration. For ICU, PG Degree or Diploma in Anesthesiology, General Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Critical Care Medicine registered with Medical Council. Condition: Candidates who have already completed 3 years of Senior Residency under Residency Scheme are not eligible. Upper age limit: Not exceeding 45 years as on date of interview.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria determined as on 25 September 2026:

  • Specialist (Full Time / Part Time): Upper age limit not exceeding 69 years (tenure beyond 70 years is not permitted).
  • Senior Resident (1 Year): Upper age limit not exceeding 45 years. Standard age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per Government of India rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Registration & Document Verification

In-Person VerificationQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview

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Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview on 25-09-2026 from 10:00 AM at the Administrative Block, ESIC Hospital, Ezhukone, Kollam. Registration takes place from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Candidates must produce all original certificates (MBBS, PG Degree/Diploma, TCMC registration, experience, caste/EWS certificate, and Demand Draft). Selection is based strictly on performance in the interview before the Medical Board. In the absence of candidates in reserved categories, vacancies may be filled for 44 days with UR candidates.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Clinical Knowledge & Specialty Domain ExpertiseEvaluation of clinical competence in handling outpatient and inpatient cases, emergency ICU/specialty management, diagnostic precision, and surgical/interventional protocols.
Post-Qualification Clinical Experience & ResearchScrutiny of years of post-PG clinical practice, case complexity handled, publications, procedural exposure, and previous hospital engagements.
Emergency Readiness, Communication & Medical EthicsAssessment of willingness for 24x7 emergency call duties, bedside manner, patient communication, and adherence to ESIC medical administrative regulations.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

ESIC Hospital Ezhukone is a key secondary-care referral hospital serving organized industrial workers and beneficiaries across Kollam and neighboring districts in Kerala. The hospital operates active specialty outpatient clinics, intensive care units (ICU), surgical theatres, and round-the-clock emergency casualty departments. Specialists and Senior Residents manage substantial patient loads, supervise junior doctors and nursing staff, conduct ward rounds, and must be available for 24x7 on-call emergency duty. Private practice is strictly prohibited.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Senior Residents are engaged for a tenure of one (1) year. Full-Time Specialists are engaged for a period of one year, extendable up to three (3) years subject to annual performance evaluation or until regular incumbents join via UPSC/ESIC cadre recruitment. Selected candidates must enter into a contractual agreement on ₹200/- stamp paper and deposit a security deposit of ₹30,000/- refundable on completion with 'No Dues' certification.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because these are contractual engagements, standard central government time-bound promotional ladders (such as GDMO / CHS time scales) do not apply directly. However, completed Senior Residency and Specialist tenures at ESIC provide mandatory clinical experience recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and state Public Service Commissions (Kerala PSC) for appointment to Assistant Professor / permanent Specialist positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory TCMC / Medical Council Registration: Candidates must possess valid registration with the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) or MCI/NMC for both MBBS and their post-graduate specialty degree/diploma at the time of the walk-in interview.
  • 3-Year Senior Residency Limit: Candidates who have already completed 3 years of Senior Residency under the Central Residency Scheme in any government institution are strictly ineligible for Senior Resident posts.
  • Mandatory Security Deposit: Selected doctors must submit a refundable security deposit of ₹30,000/- as Demand Draft in favour of 'ESIC Fund Account No. 1' at the time of joining.
  • Mandatory Professional Indemnity Policy: Selected Specialists must procure and submit a professional indemnity policy (sum assured ₹10 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs depending on specialty) covering their contract period within 7 days of engagement.
  • Strict Prohibition on Private Practice: Private practice of any kind during the engagement period is strictly prohibited and attracts immediate termination.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Specialist - General Medicine1 (OBC-1)
  • Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynaecology1 (UR-1)
  • Specialist - Ophthalmology1 (UR-1)
  • Specialist - Pulmonology1 (UR-1)
  • Specialist - Microbiology1 (UR-1)
  • Specialist - Psychiatry1 (UR-1)
  • Specialist - Paediatrics1 (UR-1)
  • Senior Resident - General Medicine2 (UR-1, OBC-1)
  • Senior Resident - Obstetrics & Gynaecology3 (EWS-1, OBC-1, SC-1 Backlog)
  • Senior Resident - Anaesthesia2 (UR-2)
  • Senior Resident - Biochemistry1 (UR-1)
  • Senior Resident - Radiology1 (UR-1)
  • Senior Resident - ICU2 (SC-1, OBC-1)
Total Vacancies18 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration entitlements:

  • Full-Time Specialist: Approx. ₹1,42,514/- per month.
  • Senior Resident (PG Degree): Level 11 as per 7th CPC, approx. ₹1,42,514/- per month. (Deduction of ₹1,350/- for Diploma holders).
  • Part-Time Specialist: ₹60,000/- per month for 16 hours/week (4 days x 4 hours), with additional ₹15,000/- for emergency visits and ₹800/- per additional hour.

Full-Time Specialist & Senior Resident (PG Degree): approx. ₹1,42,514/- per month (Level 11 7th CPC). Senior Resident (Diploma): ₹1,350/- deducted from ₹1,42,514/-. Part-Time Specialist: ₹60,000/- per month (16 hrs/week) + ₹15,000/- visiting emergency charges + ₹800/hr for additional hours.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application form (Annexed to Advt. No. 06/2026) from esic.gov.in/recruitments.
  2. Fill out the application form in block letters, paste a recent passport-size color photograph, and sign across it.
  3. Obtain a Demand Draft of ₹250/- (for General/OBC) or ₹50/- (for SC/ST), drawn in favour of 'ESIC Fund A/c No.1' payable at SBI Keralapuram Branch. (Female and PWD candidates are exempted).
  4. Assemble original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies:
    • Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth proof
    • MBBS Degree Certificate and all Mark Sheets
    • PG Degree / Diploma Certificate
    • Registration Certificate with TCMC (Travancore-Cochin Medical Council) or MCI/NMC for basic and PG qualifications
    • Original Experience Certificates specifying post-qualification duration
    • Caste / EWS Certificate in prescribed GoI format signed by Tahsildar/RDO (with non-creamy layer for OBC)
    • Completed Undertaking for Senior Residency (confirming not completed 3 years SR tenure)
  5. Report in person to the Administrative Block, ESIC Hospital, Ezhukone, Kollam, Kerala - 691505 on 25-09-2026 between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM for registration and document verification. No TA/DA is admissible.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee payable by Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'ESIC Fund A/c No.1' payable at SBI Keralapuram Branch:

  • General / OBC Candidates: ₹250/-
  • SC / ST Candidates: ₹50/-
  • Female & PwD Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
Fee once paid is non-refundable.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will take place on 25 September 2026 starting at 10:00 AM (registration between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM) at the Administrative Block, ESIC Hospital, Ezhukone, Kollam, Kerala.

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