The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) has announced 1,100 vacancies for the post of Assistant Surgeon (General) under Notification No. 17/MRB/2025. This large recruitment drive aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across Tamil Nadu.
Department
Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB)
Post
Assistant Surgeon (General)
Application Mode
Online
Vacancies
1100
Salary
₹56,100 to ₹2,05,700/- Per Month (Level-22)
Application Form Start Date
21 November 2025
Official Portal
https://www.mrb.tn.gov.in/
Eligibility
MBBS degree from a recognized university.
Must have completed House Surgeon (CRRI) duty for at least 12 months.
Must be a registered practitioner under the Madras Medical Registration Act, 1914.
Name must be registered in the Tamil Nadu Medical Council on or before the notification date (21 Nov 2025).
Also, candidates must pass a Tamil Language Eligibility Test (SSLC standard) – minimum 40% marks required.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025):
Others (General): Maximum 37 years
Differently Abled (Others): Up to 47 years
Ex-Servicemen (Others): Up to 48 years
Vacancy & Reservation
Total 1,100 Assistant Surgeon (General) posts.
Category-wise distribution:
General Turn (GT): 320
BC: 278
BCM: 35
MBC / DNC: 212
SC: 174
SCA (Arunthathiyar): 33
ST: 48
Application Fee
For SC / SCA / ST / PwBD: ₹ 500 (online)
For Other Categories: ₹ 1,000 (online)
Pay online
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Documents
Candidates should keep ready (scanned) before applying:
MBBS degree certificate
Proof of House Surgeon (CRRI) service (12 months)
Medical Council registration certificate (Tamil Nadu)
Identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
Passport-size photograph (with name & date) & signature