Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality Qualifications

The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the position of Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualifications. This recruitment offers a golden opportunity for qualified medical professionals to join the Tamil Nadu Medical Service on a temporary basis. The vacancies are available across various medical specialities, including Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radiology, Forensic Medicine, Geriatrics, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Aspiring candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and hold the requisite educational qualifications can apply through the online mode. This recruitment aims to fill essential medical posts to strengthen healthcare services across the state of Tamil Nadu, making it a highly sought-after career opportunity for medical graduates and postgraduates.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 18th December 2025
• Start Date for Online Application: 18th December 2025
• Last Date for Online Application Submission and Payment: 7th January 2026
• Date of Computer-Based Examination: To be announced later
• Publication of Results, Interviews, and Further Selection Procedures: Dates will be communicated by MRB

Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline and ensure all details are accurate. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the application.

Total Vacancies

The recruitment drive includes a total of 299 vacancies distributed across different medical specialities:

1. Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 182
2. Radiology: 37
3. Forensic Medicine: 50
4. Geriatrics: 10
5. Cardiothoracic Surgery: 20

Vacancies are further categorized based on social and demographic reservation criteria, including General, Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars), Scheduled Tribes, Differently Abled Persons, Ex-Servicemen, Women, and Persons Studied in Tamil Medium.

Reservation Details

Reservation is applicable as per Tamil Nadu Government rules. A detailed distribution of vacancies includes:

• General Turn (GT)
• Backward Classes (BC)
• Backward Classes – Muslim (BCM)
• Most Backward Classes / Denotified Community (MBC/DNC)
• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyars) (SC(A))
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Differently Abled Persons (DAP)
• Ex-Servicemen (ExSer)
• Women (W)
• Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM)

Additionally, 4% of the total posts are reserved horizontally for differently-abled candidates with various physical disabilities such as Loco-motor Disability, Leprosy Cured, Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack victims, and Specific Learning Disorder. Ex-servicemen and women are also given due reservation as per government rules.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age for General Candidates: 37 years as of 1st July 2025
• Differently Abled Candidates: 47 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 48 years
• No Maximum Age Limit: SC, SC(A), ST, MBC/DNC, BC, BCM categories, including ex-servicemen belonging to these communities
• Note: Applicants must not be serving in any Union or State Government service unless they fulfill specific exceptions mentioned in the recruitment rules.

Age relaxation provisions are also extended to differently-abled candidates and ex-servicemen. Candidates are advised to carefully verify their eligibility concerning age before applying.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold the following qualifications:

1. Basic Medical Degree (MBBS) from a recognized university or institution approved by the University Grants Commission and the National Medical Commission (NMC).
2. Additional Qualifications: Postgraduate medical qualifications (MD/MS/DNB/Diploma/Diploma in DNB/Superspeciality MCh) relevant to the speciality applied for:
   • Obstetrics & Gynaecology: MD/MS/DNB/ MCh (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
   • Radiology: MD/DNB in Radiology
   • Forensic Medicine: MD/DNB in Forensic Medicine
   • Geriatrics: MD/DNB in Geriatrics
   • Cardiothoracic Surgery: MCh/DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
3. Registration: Candidates must be registered practitioners under the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and have completed one year as House Surgeon/CRRI.
4. Tamil Eligibility: Candidates must pass the Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard) with a minimum of 40% marks, conducted alongside the competitive examination. Marks in this test are qualifying and not counted toward the final selection.
5. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or of Indian origin from specified countries intending permanent settlement in India. Necessary eligibility certificates may be required for non-Indian citizens.

Application Fees

• General and BC Candidates: As specified (exact fee details to be confirmed during online application)
• SC, SC(A), ST, Differently Abled, and Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from fee payment
• Payment Mode: Online only via net banking, credit/debit card. Offline payments are not accepted.

Applicants must ensure proper payment and retain the receipt of successful payment for future reference. Any failure in payment may result in rejection of the application.

Pay Scale

• Level: Level-22
• Salary: Rs. 56,100 – 2,05,700 per month
• The pay includes allowances as per Tamil Nadu government rules and scales applicable to the respective medical posts.

Selection Process

The selection process for Assistant Surgeon posts involves:

1. Computer-Based Examination (CBE):
   • 100 objective type questions
   • Conducted at the undergraduate medical level
   • Qualifying marks to be determined and communicated by MRB
2. Tamil Eligibility Test: Minimum qualifying marks of 40%
3. Certificate Verification: Verification of all educational, professional, and reservation-related documents.
4. Final Appointment: Based on merit in examination and verification of eligibility criteria.

Candidates are warned that provisional candidature will be subject to verification of all claims, and ineligibility discovered at any stage may result in cancellation.

Application Process

• Applications are to be submitted online only.
• Candidates should upload scanned copies of:
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Signature
  • Educational certificates (MBBS, MD/MS/DNB/Diploma)
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
  • Category/Differently Abled Certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificate (if applicable)
  • No Objection Certificate (if already employed)
• Applicants must fill in all details correctly, as changes post-submission are not allowed.
• Acknowledgement receipt and user credentials must be retained for future correspondence.

Important Notes

• Selection is provisional, subject to final verification of eligibility.
• Private practice during training is strictly prohibited.
• All selected candidates must join within the stipulated period mentioned in appointment letters, failing which selection may be cancelled.
• Bringing mobile phones, notes, or any electronic gadgets to examination centers is strictly prohibited.
• Misconduct, misrepresentation, or submission of false/fabricated documents will result in disqualification and legal action.
• Applicants are advised to regularly check the official MRB notifications and announcements for updates regarding examination schedules, admit cards, results, and selection procedures.