Verified from official source on 20 Aug 2026
School of Tropical Medicine Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Walk-in 27 Aug
- Total Posts
- 2
- Minimum Qualification
- MD / MS (Post Graduate Medical)
Overview
School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata has released its Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 2 posts on a contractual basis. The notification was issued on 11 August 2026, and eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 27 August 2026. Applicants need a DM in Infectious Diseases, or an MD in General Medicine, Paediatrics, Tropical Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or Microbiology. The Senior Resident role at School of Tropical Medicine carries a maximum age limit of 45 years. Selection for this post involves a Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification. Selected candidates will receive Rs. 1,00,000 per month for DM qualification, or Rs. 85,000 per month for MD qualification. Interested candidates should attend the walk-in interview at School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata, on 27 August 2026, with all original documents and self-attested photocopies, since there is no application fee for any category. This School of Tropical Medicine Senior Resident post offers a notably broad set of eligible specializations, spanning Infectious Diseases at the DM level and six distinct MD specialties, reflecting the institution's role as a multi-disciplinary referral centre for tropical and infectious diseases as well as general and specialized medicine in Kolkata. Candidates should note the clear salary distinction between DM and MD qualification holders, with DM-qualified candidates in Infectious Diseases earning Rs. 15,000 more per month than MD-qualified candidates, reflecting the additional years of super-specialty training required for the DM degree. Given that School of Tropical Medicine specializes in infectious and tropical diseases, candidates from allied specialties such as Respiratory Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Microbiology should note that their role may involve substantial cross-disciplinary work with tropical disease cases, given the institution's core clinical and research mandate. Interested candidates should reach the walk-in venue well before the scheduled reporting time on 27 August 2026, with all original documents and self-attested photocopies ready for verification, since document verification follows directly after the walk-in interview stage. This is a strong opportunity for DM and MD qualified specialists seeking a well-compensated contractual role at a specialized medical institution in Kolkata. Candidates should ensure their medical council registration and specialist qualification certificates are current and readily available for the interview. This opportunity may particularly appeal to specialists based in or near Kolkata. Apply in person on the scheduled interview date.
Qualification
- DM in Infectious Diseases
- OR MD in General Medicine/Paediatrics/Tropical Medicine/Respiratory Medicine/Geriatric Medicine/Microbiology
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 45 years
Eligibility
- DM Infectious Diseases, or MD (General Medicine/Paediatrics/Tropical Medicine/Respiratory Medicine/Geriatric Medicine/Microbiology)
- Maximum age 45 years
Important Dates
Notification Date
11 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply (Walk-in Interview)
27 Aug 2026
Application Fee
No application fee for any category
Salary
- DM: Rs. 1,00,000 per month
- MD: Rs. 85,000 per month
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview
- Report at the venue as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification, on 27 August 2026
- Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates (if required), and category certificate (if applicable)
- Bring a duly filled application form as prescribed in the notification
- Verify eligibility criteria carefully before attending the interview
- Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities
- Carry extra passport-size photographs in case they are needed
- Be prepared for a Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification
Selection Process
- Selection involves a Walk-in Interview followed by Document Verification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil |
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