TN MRB Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 299 Posts

Medical Services Recruitment Board Tamil Nadu (TN MRB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 299 Assistant Surgeon Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official TN MRB website. The last date to submit the application form is 07-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the TN MRB Assistant Surgeon Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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MRB Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025 Overview

MRB Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications: MBBS qualified Medical officers possessing additional qualification to the extent of MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/Diploma in DNB/ Superspeciality (MCH) in the respective specialities
• Essential qualifications: Must be a registered practitioner within the meaning of the Madras Medical Registration Act, 1914. Must have served as House Surgeon (CRRI) for a period of not less than twelve months. Candidates should have registered their name in the Tamil Nadu Medical Council*
• Desirable:
• experience:

Salary/Stipend

• Level-22 Rs.56100-205700/- (Details can be seen in Annexure-6 of this Notification).

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

• SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC&DNCs, BCs, BCMs (including Ex-Servicemen belonging to these communities): No Maximum Age Limit
• (i) Others: 37 Years
• (ii) Differently Abled Person Belonging to “Others”: 47 Years
• (iii) Ex-Servicemen Belonging to “Others”: 48 Years

Application Fee

• SC/SCA/ST/DAP: Rs. 500/-
• Others: Rs.1000/-

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Tamil Language Eligibility Test* (10th Standard Level)
• Computer Based Test Objective type single paper Exam for Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality Qualification

General Information/Instructions

• The rule of reservation is applicable as per the rules in force. Detailed instructions with regard to reservation can be seen in Annexure-2 and 3 of this Notification.
• The number of vacancies advertised is only an indicative number and is liable for change with reference to vacancy position at any time before finalisation of selection for appointment. The appointing authority shall issue appointment orders in phases based on the actual vacancies available at the time of appointment.
• Defence personnel released or likely to be released from the Armed Forces due to disability incurred in forward areas while on duty, will also be selected if they are found to be otherwise qualified and if the Medical authorities are satisfied that the disability is not such as would render them incapable of efficiently Discharging the duties of an Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualifications.
• If no qualified and suitable women candidates are available for selection against the vacancies reserved for them, those vacancies will be filled by male Candidates belonging to the respective communal categories.
• Separate reservation of 3.5% within the 30% reservation available for Backward Classes (Other than Muslim) is applicable to Backward Class Muslims(BCMs). All the concessions/relaxations / benefits applicable to BC candidates are applicable to BC Muslim candidates as well.
• The expression B.C (i.e. Backward Class) wherever it occurs including online application form, should be read as “B.C. (other than Muslims) and B.C.(Muslims)”, [BCMs denotes Backward Class Muslims].
• Reservation for differently abled: - Provisions of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Amendment Act 2017 (Act 30 of 2017) will be applicable. 4% of the posts are reserved for Differently Abled candidates are furnished hereunder and such candidates have to produce a certificate of physical fitness from the Medical Board. That Certificate should be obtained from the Medical Board of a Government Medical college. Tamil Nadu Medical Service Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification LD, LC, CP, DF, MuD, AC, SLD (40%-80%Disability)
• Person Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) Section 2(d) of the Tamil Nadu Appointment on Preferential Basis in the Services under the State of Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (Amendment)Act, 2020, states that Person studied in Tamil medium means a person who has studied through Tamil medium of instruction up to the educational qualification prescribed for direct recruitment in the rules or regulations or orders applicable to any appointment in the services under the State.
• Reservation for Ex-servicemen:- Rule 18 of Special Rules for Tamil Nadu Medical Services, as amended in G.O.(Ms)No.322, Health and Family Welfare Department, dated: 15.07.2025 will be applicable Five percent (5%) posts are reserved for member of the service who were deputed for military duty and for non-service candidates who rendered military service in connection with Short Service Commission or Regular Service Commission as per the 200-point roster of Government of Tamil Nadu. Every candidate claiming to be an Ex-servicemen, if already discharged, should produce the Discharge Certificate from the Defence services, pension, payment order etc. and if the candidate is serving personnel (yet to be discharged) the candidate has to produce an undertaking as in Annexure 8A (in Annexure–8) and form of certificate for serving personnel in Annexure 8B (in Annexure–8).
• Words of Masculine gender in these instructions should wherever the context so requires, be taken to include feminine gender.
• No Maximum age limit shall mean that the candidates should not have completed 60 years of age as on 01.07.2025 or at the time of selection/appointment to the post.
• Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC&DNCs, BCs, BCMs who have put in 5 years or more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible to apply even if they are within the age limit.

How to Apply

• Candidates should apply only through online in the Board’s Website www.mrb.tn.gov.in.
• Before applying, the candidates should keep a scanned image of their colour photograph and scanned image of their signature. (Preferably stored in a CD/DVD/Pen drive as per their convenience).
• A valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number is mandatory for registration. Email ID and the given mobile number should be kept active till the declaration of results. MRB will send intimation regarding certificate verification, Other Messages only through the registered e-mail ID.
• Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application including Name of the Candidate, Post Applied, Communal Category, Date of birth, Address, Email ID, etc. will be considered as final and no modifications will be allowed after the last date specified for applying online. Candidates are requested to fill in the online application form with utmost care as no correspondence regarding change of details will be entertained.
• The candidates shall register their mobile number in the application to receive SMS. All communication from the MRB will be through e-mail and SMS to the candidate’s registered email ID /mobile number only.
• Payment of fee can be done through on-line mode only.
• In case of candidate wishes to pay fees through the online payment gateway, i.e. Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit card and Mobile Wallet Payment, an additional page of the application form will be displayed wherein candidates may follow the instructions and fill in the requisite details to make payment.
• After submitting your payment information in the online application form, please wait for the intimation from the server, DO NOT press Back or Refresh button in order to avoid double charge.
• If the online transaction has been successfully completed a Registration Number and Password will be generated. Candidates should note the same for future reference.
• If the transaction is successful, Registration Slip will be generated. Candidates are advised to take a printout of Registration Slip (copy of filled-in application form) for future reference.
• After submitting the application, candidates can save/ print their application in PDF format.
• On entering Registration Number and password, Candidates can download their application and print, if required.
• Candidates need not send the printout of the online application or any other supporting documents to the Board. The certificates will be normally verified only when the candidates become eligible for next stage of selection.
• The certificates produced in support of claim(s) made by the candidates, as per Notification, should be, whenever required as directed by the Board without fail.
• Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply on-line and remit fee much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid last- minute internet connectivity issues.
• MRB will not be responsible for delayed submission (or) remitting of payment.
• Under no circumstances, a candidate should share/mention e-mail ID or Mobile Number with any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, they should create a new e- mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account.
• No modification in fee payment through on-line mode is permitted.
• Candidates should carefully fill in the details in the On-Line Application at the appropriate places and click on the “SUBMIT” button at the end of the On-Line Application format. Before pressing the “SUBMIT” button, candidates are advised to verify each and every particular filled in the application. The name of the candidate or his/her father/ husband’s name etc. should be s p e l t correctly in the application as it appears in the certificates. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
• Any clarification regarding on-line registration may be obtained from the Help Desk Phone No. 022 42706523 between 09.00 am to 06.00 pm from Monday to Saturday- (Except Public Holidays).

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MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply is 18.12.2025.

2. What is the last apply date for MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification 2025?

Ans: Last apply date is 07.01.2026.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification 2025?

Ans: MBBS qualified Medical officers possessing additional qualification to the extent of MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/Diploma in DNB/ Superspeciality (MCH) in the respective specialities

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification 2025?

Ans: 37 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification 2025?

Ans: Total 299 Vacancies.

6. What is the scale of pay for the post?

Ans: Level-22 Rs.56100-205700/-

7. What is the mode of application?

Ans: Applications are invited only through online mode up to 07.01.2026