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ESIC Joka Kolkata Senior Resident 2026 — 85 Posts, Walk-in 03 Nov

📍 West BengalESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ), Joka, Kolkata — Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India | Advt No. 09 of 2026, No. 412 (Dean-Joka).A.12/16/Cont. Rec./2022/Rec. Cell/Vol.-I dated 06.10.2026Central Govt Jobs
Updated 08 Oct 2026by GovtJobs.io TeamOfficially Verified
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ESIC Joka Kolkata Senior Resident 2026 — 85 Posts, Walk-in 03 Nov
Total Posts
85
Minimum Qualification
MD / MS (Post Graduate Medical)

Overview

ESIC Joka Kolkata Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 is out: ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital and ODC (EZ), Joka, Kolkata, under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), has released Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 dated 06 October 2026 for 85 Senior Resident posts under the 3-year Residency Scheme. There are 17 non-clinical vacancies (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology), 64 clinical vacancies led by ICU (9), Anaesthesia (9) and General Medicine (8), and 4 super-specialty vacancies in Paediatric Surgery. This central government medical job in West Bengal suits fresh MD/MS/DNB doctors looking for a senior residency in Kolkata. Selected Senior Residents will handle round-the-clock clinical and emergency duties, ward work and teaching support in their departments at the Joka campus, which is the ESIC postgraduate institute for eastern India. Selection is through a walk-in interview after document verification; if more than ten candidates turn up per post, a multiple-choice screening test may be held first. The ESIC Joka Senior Resident salary 2026 is a consolidated ₹1,50,294 per month under the 7th CPC, plus transport allowance and DA on it. The engagement is for one year at a time, extendable up to a total of three years based on performance, and private practice is not allowed. There is no online application for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026 — candidates must report in person with the filled Annexure I application form, Annexure II verification slip, original documents and DD. The walk-in for non-clinical departments is on 03 November 2026 and for clinical and super-specialty departments on 04 November 2026, with reporting strictly between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM at the Academic Block, 2nd Floor. The fee is ₹500, with exemption for SC/ST/PwD, women and ex-servicemen. Read the official ESIC advertisement PDF before reporting.

Qualification

  • Clinical and Non-Clinical departments: Medical PG Degree (MD / MS / DNB) in the concerned specialty from an MCI / NMC recognised medical institution or hospital.
  • Non-Clinical alternative: M.Sc. with Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry or Medical Physiology is accepted for those departments.
  • Super-Specialty (Paediatric Surgery): DM / MCh / DNB in the concerned subject, or MD / MS / DNB in the concerned broad specialty.
  • Registration with the MCI / NMC or a State Medical Council is mandatory.
  • Candidates currently serving a compulsory post-PG bond are not eligible; those who have completed it must produce a bond clearance certificate from the appointing authority.
  • Minimum percentage of marks: not specified in the advertisement.
  • No prior experience is mandatory; experience certificates, if any, may be submitted.
  • Non-medical (M.Sc.-Ph.D.) candidates will have Non-Practising Allowance deducted from the consolidated pay.

Age Limit

  • Broad specialties: up to 45 years as on the date of interview
  • Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology: up to 50 years as on the date of interview
  • Age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC / PwD and other categories as per Central Government rules

Eligibility

  • MD / MS / DNB in the concerned specialty from an MCI / NMC recognised institution (or M.Sc. with Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy, Biochemistry or Physiology for those departments)
  • Paediatric Surgery (super-specialty): DM / MCh / DNB in the subject, or MD / MS / DNB in the broad specialty
  • Valid MCI / NMC / State Medical Council registration
  • Candidates under an active post-PG bond are not eligible; bond clearance certificate required where applicable
  • Age: up to 45 years for broad specialties and up to 50 years for Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, as on the date of interview
  • Age relaxation as per Central Government rules
  • Reporting window: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on the interview day — late candidates will not be considered
  • Screening MCQ test may be held if candidates exceed 1:10 per post
  • Post nature: contractual Senior Residency for one year, extendable up to three years in total
  • No private practice; emergency and round-the-clock shift duties are mandatory
  • Security deposit of ₹32,000 and a contract on ₹100 stamp paper required at joining

Important Dates

  1. Notification Release Date

    06 Oct 2026

  2. Walk-in Interview (Non-Clinical)

    03 Nov 2026

  3. Walk-in Interview (Clinical & Super-Specialty)

    04 Nov 2026

  4. Last Date to Apply

    04 Nov 2026

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹500/- by Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund Account No. 1", payable at Kolkata
  • SC / ST / PwD / Women candidates / Ex-Servicemen: Nil
  • DD to be submitted along with the application at document verification
  • Fee is non-refundable

Salary

  • Consolidated remuneration of ₹1,50,294 per month under the 7th CPC Residency Scheme
  • Plus Transport Allowance and DA on Transport Allowance as per rules
  • HRA not admissible if residential quarters are provided
  • Security deposit of ₹32,000 by DD payable at joining

How to Apply

  1. Visit https://esic.gov.in — the official website of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) — and open the Recruitments section
  2. Download Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 for ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata
  3. Check the department-wise vacancy table and your eligibility and age
  4. Type the Annexure I application form neatly on A4 paper with double spacing, and fill the Annexure II verification slip
  5. Prepare a Demand Draft of ₹500 in favour of "ESI Fund Account No. 1" payable at Kolkata (not required for SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen)
  6. Arrange original certificates — Matriculation onwards, MBBS, PG degree, NMC/State registration, category, bond clearance and experience — plus one set of self-attested copies
  7. Keep two recent passport-size photographs ready
  8. Report to the Academic Block, 2nd Floor, ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on 03 November 2026 (non-clinical) or 04 November 2026 (clinical and super-specialty)
  9. Complete document verification and appear for the screening test, if held, followed by the walk-in interview
  10. Check esic.gov.in for the result and joining instructions

Selection Process

  • Document Verification
  • Screening Test (if required)
  • Walk-in Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Senior Resident - Anatomy3
Senior Resident - Physiology3
Senior Resident - Biochemistry2
Senior Resident - Forensic Medicine3
Senior Resident - Microbiology3
Senior Resident - Community Medicine2
Senior Resident - Pharmacology1
Senior Resident - General Medicine8
Senior Resident - General Surgery4
Senior Resident - Orthopaedics1
Senior Resident - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation2
Senior Resident - Radiology5
Senior Resident - Radiotherapy1
Senior Resident - ICU9
Senior Resident - Paediatrics5
Senior Resident - NICU4
Senior Resident - PICU6
Senior Resident - Anaesthesia9
Senior Resident - Psychiatry2
Senior Resident - Chest Medicine3
Senior Resident - Dermatology1
Senior Resident - Ophthalmology2
Senior Resident - Obstetrics & Gynaecology2
Senior Resident - Paediatric Surgery (Super-Specialty)4

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹ 500/-
SC / ST / PwD / Female₹ 0/- (Exempted for SC/ST/PwD/Women/ESM)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the ESIC Joka Kolkata Senior Resident 2026 notification out?+
A: Yes, ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata released Advertisement No. 09 of 2026 on 06 October 2026 for 85 Senior Resident posts. Selection is through walk-in interviews on 03 and 04 November 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in ESIC Joka Senior Resident Recruitment 2026?+
A: There are 85 Senior Resident vacancies: 17 in non-clinical departments, 64 in clinical departments and 4 in Paediatric Surgery as a super-specialty. ICU and Anaesthesia have the most posts with 9 each, followed by General Medicine with 8.
Q: When is the ESIC Joka Kolkata walk-in interview 2026?+
A: The walk-in for non-clinical departments is on 03 November 2026, and for clinical and super-specialty departments on 04 November 2026. Candidates must report between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM at the Academic Block, 2nd Floor, and late arrivals will not be considered.
Q: What is the qualification for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?+
A: Candidates need an MD, MS or DNB in the concerned specialty from an NMC-recognised institution, with valid medical council registration. For Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, an M.Sc. with Ph.D. in the medical subject is also accepted, and Paediatric Surgery accepts DM, MCh, DNB or the broad-specialty PG degree.
Q: What is the salary of ESIC Joka Senior Resident in 2026?+
A: Senior Residents at ESIC Joka get a consolidated remuneration of ₹1,50,294 per month under the 7th CPC Residency Scheme. Transport allowance and DA on it are paid extra, while HRA is not given if quarters are provided.
Q: What is the age limit for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?+
A: The upper age limit is 45 years for broad specialties and 50 years for Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, as on the date of interview. Age relaxation applies as per Central Government rules.
Q: What is the application fee for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?+
A: The fee is ₹500 by Demand Draft in favour of ESI Fund Account No. 1 payable at Kolkata, submitted at document verification. SC, ST, PwD, women candidates and ex-servicemen are exempted.
Q: Is there a written test for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026?+
A: Normally selection is only through a walk-in interview after document verification. However, if more than ten candidates report per post, a multiple-choice screening test may be held at the discretion of the competent authority.
Q: What is the tenure of the ESIC Joka Senior Residency?+
A: The engagement is initially for one year and can be extended up to a total of three years based on satisfactory performance. Senior Residents must deposit ₹32,000 as security at joining and cannot do private practice.
Q: Can doctors serving a PG bond apply for ESIC Joka 2026?+
A: No, candidates currently serving a compulsory post-PG bond are not eligible for ESIC Joka Senior Resident 2026. Those who have completed their bond service must bring a bond clearance certificate from the appointing authority.

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