AIIMS Madurai Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 46 Senior Resident Posts

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, under the PMSSY Division of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has advertised 46 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts in 19 departments under the Residency Scheme of the Government of India. The posts are a tenure post of 3 years, with an initial appointment of one year. Indian Nationals apply online through a Google form from 13.11.2026 until 03.12.2026, 05.00 PM. The advertisement is a rolling advertisement, and posts not filled will be rolled over for walk in interview.

AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Overview

The official notification does not specify the pay.

About AIIMS Madurai

AIIMS Madurai is described in the notice as an Institute of National Importance, one of the new AIIMS being established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). JIPMER, Puducherry is its mentor institute. The initial place of posting is the Government Medical College, Madurai, which serves as the temporary campus.

Department-wise Vacancies

The notice lists 46 vacancies across 19 departments. The vacancies are provisional, and the Executive Director reserves the right to vary them, including the reserved vacancies. If no application is received under EWS, the post may be filled under UR.

The notice states that 4% reservation for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis applies as per Government Rules. The vacancy table does not show a separate PwBD column.

Qualification and Experience

The notice prints the following essential qualifications. For every Medical route, MCI / NMC / State Medical Council registration is mandatory before joining, if selected. The notice does not print an experience requirement for the posts.

Each of the Medical degrees above must be from a recognized University / Institute.

DNB Equivalence

Applicants holding DNB in broad specialties or Dr NB in super specialties must provide documentary evidence of equivalence with MD / MS / DM / M.Ch, issued by the competent authority as per the NMC New Delhi notification dated 30.06.2025. They qualify if they meet either of these conditions:

• DNB / Dr NB training was done in a medical institution with an attached hospital, or in a hospital with 500 or more beds, recognized by the National Board of Examinations.
• The candidate has done one year of senior residency in a medical college or institution recognized by NMC as a teaching institution for that specialty / super specialty after passing DNB / Dr NB, in all cases where training was in a hospital with fewer than 500 beds.

Other Eligibility Rules

• Only Indian Nationals are invited to apply. OCI cardholders under section 7(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 are also eligible to apply for teaching posts as per the Ministry of Home Affairs order quoted in the notice, but are not exempted from personal appearance for a written exam or interview.
• Only candidates declared successful in the qualifying degree exam and completing their tenure for it on or before the closing date are eligible. If the result is declared after the closing date, candidature stands cancelled.
• Applicants should not have completed 3 years of Senior Residency under the Residency Scheme in any Govt. medical institution, whether on regular or ad-hoc / Contract basis.
• The candidate should not have been convicted by any Court of Law.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 45 years as on the closing date of online application (03.12.2026). The crucial date for calculating age limit and experience is the last date of online submission. The upper age limit is relaxable as per Government of India rules, and only on fulfilment of the conditions in the relevant orders.

The government-servant relaxation applies only to employees under the Central Government, not under an Autonomous Body, State Government or PSU, working in the same line or allied cadres. The decision rests with AIIMS Madurai. SC / ST / OBC / EWS candidates applying for unreserved vacancies get no age relaxation.

Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers, including ECOs / SSCOs, may get a further five years, provided continuous service in the Armed Forces is not less than six months after attestation on the closing date. ECOs / SSCOs who have completed an initial five-year assignment that was extended may also claim it, if the Ministry of Defence certifies release within 3 months of selection. The certificate in the prescribed proforma is produced at the interview.

For discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Important Dates

Application Fee

The fee is remitted through SBI Collect only. Cheque, MO, IPO, CRF, cash, demand draft, Money Order, Bankers Cheque, Postal Orders, Treasury Challans and similar modes are not accepted, and such applications are treated as without fee and summarily rejected. Fees once paid are not refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. Applications without the prescribed fee are rejected.

Pay and Terms

The official notification does not specify the pay. The terms printed in the notice are:

• The post is governed by the Central Residency Scheme and CCS (Temporary Service) Rules. It is a tenure post with a total Residency period of 3 years; the initial appointment is for one year and is extendable based on satisfactory performance and the Institute's requirement.
• If the candidate has worked as a Senior Resident in any Govt. medical institution, on regular, ad-hoc or Contract basis, the duration already done is reduced from the 3 years offered.
• The appointment can be terminated at any time, by either side, with one month's notice or by paying one month's salary, without assigning any reason.
• If an appointee applies elsewhere or resigns within the first three months of joining, no NOC, Relieving Letter or Experience Certificate is issued.
• The appointee is not entitled to Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion or other benefits available to regular Government Servants. No extra allowances are admissible for additional duty assigned. Leave follows Institute Policy.
• The appointment is whole-time. Private practice of any kind and any other assignment, paid or otherwise, are prohibited.
• The initial posting is at the Government Medical College, Madurai (temporary campus of AIIMS Madurai), to be shifted based on progress of the permanent campus. The appointee works in shifts and may be posted on rotation to casualty, ward, OPD or camps.
• Appointment is provisional, subject to verification of credentials and to the candidate being declared medically fit by a competent Medical Board.

Selection Process

The notice describes shortlisting followed by an interview. It does not print a marks scheme.

• Shortlisting: for further process or interview, on the basis of educational qualification, relevant experience, caste/category etc., or as per criteria decided by the Executive Director, AIIMS Madurai. If many applications are received for a post, a screening test, or a written test, may be conducted. Possessing the minimum qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called.
• Interview: held at AIIMS Madurai or at any other place and mode decided by the Executive Director. Candidates called must produce all relevant original documents for verification before the interview.

How to Apply for AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident (Non-Academic)

1. Open the Google form link for online application (see Important Links) and fill it between 13.11.2026 and 03.12.2026, 05.00 PM.
2. If you are in UR / OBC / EWS, pay the fee through SBI Collect (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=6691826). Select the category "GOVT / PSU / COURTS", search "ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, MADURAI", and select "Recruitment Cell - Application Fee" from the drop-down menu.
3. Fill the columns marked "*" and continue to pay by SBI Net Banking, other Banks Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or other payment modes. Transaction charges are borne by the applicant.
4. Take a print out of the payment receipt to attach with the application form, and enter the transaction ID / reference number, date of payment and amount in the space provided in the application.
5. If you claim fee exemption, write "Fee Exempted" in the fee details space of the respective page of the application form.
6. Do not send a hard copy of the application at this stage. Shortlisted candidates submit the application form with self-attested copies of certificates at certificate verification / interview.

If an applicant submits more than one application, only the latest is considered; earlier ones are not considered for scrutiny or further processing. After submission, no change is allowed in Name, Date of Birth, Subject applied or Category (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/UR/PwBD/EWS).

Documents Required

Candidates called for interview bring these originals with a duly filled application form and one set of self-attested photocopies, arranged in this order:

• Print out of the online Application form.
• Proof of Age: Birth Certificate, or Matriculation / 10th Standard certificate (or equivalent) from a Central/State Board showing date of birth.
• Educational Certificates from 10th or equivalent to Post Graduate / Ph.D. A provisional certificate is enclosed if the degree certificate is not awarded by the Institute; a Date of Completion certificate for Ph.D, if applicable.
• Mark Sheets / Mark Cards of UG and PG degree.
• Medical Council Registration Certificate(s), UG and PG, with renewal up to date and the latest PG registration.
• DNB equivalence certificate, if applicable; a DNB teacher certificate for candidates working in DNB Institutes.
• Experience Certificates.
• Certificate for claiming reservation (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates working on a regular basis in Central/State Government, Autonomous Institutions, Statutory Organizations or PSUs, if applicable.
• Self-declaration of the number of terms under the Residency Scheme so far.

Important Instructions

• OBC candidates need a valid NCL OBC certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 31.03.2027, in the DoP&T format, valid for Central Government employment, with a sub-caste matching the Central List.
• EWS candidates need an Income and Assets certificate in the prescribed format, based on income of Financial Year 2025-26 and valid for 2026-27. EWS posts left unfilled are not carried forward as backlog.
• Candidates may apply against EWS posts as unreserved only if EWS applicants are unavailable, as UR candidates with no category relaxations; the fee is not reimbursed.
• PwBD candidates need a disability certificate from a duly constituted Medical Board, countersigned by the Medical Superintendent. Conditions "likely to improve" or "under temporary disability" are not eligible for reservation.
• Candidates arrange their own stay, food and travel. No TA / DA is paid for attending the written test / interview.
• Candidates in Central / State Government / Semi Government / Autonomous Institution service submit a No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview.
• Canvassing leads to disqualification. Incomplete applications are summarily rejected, and false or suppressed information can lead to rejection, cancellation or removal from service.
• Vacancies arising from non-filling or resignation may be filled on a later notified date through the rolling advertisement.
• All information, including the procedure, result, corrigendum and addendum, will be published only on the AIIMS Madurai website; the Institute will not correspond with candidates.

AIIMS Madurai Senior Resident (Non-Academic) Important Links