The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of Assistant Surgeons through the Medical Services Recruitment Board. Surgeons selected through this process will be posted in government-run hospitals across Tamil Nadu. Please note that these are temporary positions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from an approved institution in India.
- Salary: The pay for selected candidates will be in Pay Level 22, ranging from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,05,700.
- Age: The maximum age limit for this post is 59 years. However, this limit varies for certain categories, such as Ex-Servicemen and Differently Abled individuals.
Important Dates:
- Online application begins: February 25, 2025
- Application deadline: March 17, 2025
- Examination dates: To be announced.
Application Process:
Applicants are advised to visit the Medical Services Recruitment Board website, www.mrb.tn.gov.in, to apply online.
Examination Details:
Two examinations will be conducted for this recruitment:
- Tamil Eligibility Test: This test assesses the candidates’ basic knowledge of Tamil. It carries 50 marks and has a duration of 1 hour. This test is for qualification purposes only; the actual screening will be based on the following examination.
- Objective-based Examination on Dental Subject: This examination carries 100 marks and has a duration of approximately 2 hours. Candidates must obtain minimum qualifying marks.
Examination Fee:
The examination fee ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000, depending on the candidate’s category, as specified in the advertisement.
Required Certificates for Application:
Several certificates are required for online registration. Some of these include:
- Physical Fitness Certificate
- Candidate Declaration
- No Objection Certificate
- Educational Certificates
- Community Certificate, etc.
A complete list of required certificates is provided in Annexure 3 of the advertisement.
Reservations:
Reservations for Women, Ex-Servicemen, and Differently Abled candidates are available as per Tamil Nadu Government norms.
Please refer to the detailed advertisement for complete information.