The Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB), Government of Tamil Nadu, has released Notification No.17/MRB/2025 dated 21.11.2025 for Direct Recruitment to 1100 Assistant Surgeon (General) posts in the Tamil Nadu Medical Service.
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for MBBS graduates aiming for a stable government medical profession under Level-22 salary Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 2,05,700.
Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment with CBT + Tamil Eligibility Test + COVID Duty Incentive
MRB Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21.11.2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 21.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 11.12.2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | Will be announced later |
MRB Assistant Surgeon Vacancy 2025 – 1100 Posts (Category-wise Distribution)
The official notification clearly mentions 1100 total vacancies for Assistant Surgeon (General). The complete reservation-based distribution is provided as
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| GT | 320 |
| BC | 278 |
| BCM | 35 |
| MBC / DNC | 212 |
| SC | 174 |
| SCA | 33 |
| ST | 48 |
| Grand Total | 1100 |
Includes reservation for:
✔ Women, ✔ PSTM, ✔ Ex-Servicemen, ✔ Differently Abled (4% quota)
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Level-22 | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 2,05,700/- |
Educational Qualification
Eligibility
- MBBS Degree from a recognized university
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council registration on or before 21.11.2025
- Completed CRRI (12-month internship)
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC & DNC / BC / BCM | No maximum age limit (Not beyond 60 yrs) |
| Others | 37 years |
| Differently Abled (Others) | 47 years |
| Ex-servicemen (Others) | 48 years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Tamil Eligibility Test | 50 Marks, 1 hour, Minimum 40% qualifying |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 100 Questions (UG Level Medical Science), No negative marking |
| COVID Duty Incentive Marks | 2–5 marks depending on service duration |
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / SC(A) / ST / DAP | Rs. 500/- |
| Others | Rs. 1000/- |
The Tamil Nadu MRB Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025 (1100 Posts) is one of the largest Government Doctor Recruitments in India this year. With a high salary, no interview, transparent selection, COVID incentive benefit, and clear reservation system, candidates must apply before 11 December 2025.
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