Faculty Recruitment Rolling Advertisement at AIIMS Madurai
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Madurai, an apex healthcare institute established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has released a comprehensive Rolling Advertisement for the direct recruitment of various faculty posts. This is an exciting opportunity for eligible Indian nationals to join a premier institution, with JIPMER, Puducherry serving as the Mentor Institute for AIIMS, Madurai. Vacancies are open across numerous departments for positions ranging from Professor to Assistant Professor. The recruitment process is conducted on a regular basis under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Candidates must apply online, adhering strictly to the detailed eligibility criteria concerning medical qualifications, requisite teaching/research experience, and age limits as stipulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and relevant Government guidelines. This rolling advertisement remains valid for one year from the closing date, allowing multiple rounds of consideration.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Madurai (Under PMSSY Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
Job Title: Faculty Posts (Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor)
Advertisement No.: AIIMS-MDU/Fac. Rect. /2025
Publication Date: 14.10.2025
Application Submission Closes On: 24.11.2025
Details of Position
The recruitment covers a total of 84 backlog and fresh vacancies across 36 departments for the posts of Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Specific categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD) are indicated for each vacancy.
| S. No. | Department | Professor | Additional Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | OBC-1 * | 1 | |||
| 2 | Biochemistry | OBC-1 * | 1 | |||
| 3 | Cardiology | UR-1 | SC-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery | UR-1 | ST-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 5 | Community and Family Medicine | ST-1 * | 1 | |||
| 6 | Dentistry | OBC-1 | 1 | |||
| 7 | Dermatology | UR-1 | OBC-1 | 2 | ||
| 8 | E.N.T. | OBC-1 * | 1 | |||
| 9 | Endocrinology | UR-1 | UR-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 10 | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | UR-1 | 1 | |||
| 11 | Gastroenterology (Medical) | UR-1 | UR-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 12 | General Medicine | OBC-1 | 1 | |||
| 13 | General Surgery | EWS-1 | SC-1 * | 2 | ||
| 14 | Medical Oncology | OBC-1 | UR-1 | ST-1 | 3 | |
| 15 | Microbiology | UR-1 | 1 | |||
| 16 | Neonatology | UR-1 | 1 | |||
| 17 | Nephrology | EWS-1 | OBC-1 | SC-1 | 3 | |
| 18 | Neurology | ST-1 | SC-1 | OBC-1 | 3 | |
| 19 | Neurosurgery | UR-1 | ST-1 | EWS-1 | 3 | |
| 20 | Nuclear Medicine | UR-1 | UR-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 21 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | OBC-1 * | OBC-1 * | UR-1 | SC-1 * | 4 |
| 22 | Ophthalmology | SC-1 | OBC-1, ST-1* | 3 | ||
| 23 | Orthopaedics | ST-1 * | SC-1 * | 2 | ||
| 24 | Paediatrics | SC-1 * | UR-1 | 2 | ||
| 25 | Pathology | UR-1 | 1 | |||
| 26 | Pharmacology | EWS-1 * | UR-1 | UR-1 | ST-1* | 3 |
| 27 | Physical Med. & Rehabilitation | UR-1, SC-1 | 2 | |||
| 28 | Psychiatry | UR-1 | OBC-1 * | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 29 | Pulmonary Medicine | OBC-1 | UR-1 | SC-1 | 3 | |
| 30 | Radio Diagnosis | SC-1 | EWS-1 * | ST-1 * | UR-1, OBC-1 | 5 |
| 31 | Radio-Therapy | UR-1 | OBC-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| 32 | Surgical Gastroenterology | UR-1 | UR-1 | ST-1 | 3 | |
| 33 | Surgical Oncology | ST-1 | EWS-1 | OBC-1 | 3 | |
| 34 | Transfusion Medicine & Blood Bank | SC-1, UR-1 | 2 | |||
| 35 | Trauma & Emergency | EWS-1, SC-1 | 2 | |||
| 36 | Urology | UR-1 | OBC-1 | UR-1 | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 84 | |
* Backlog post.
Eligibility Details
A. Essential for Medical Candidates (General Discipline - Professor)
- Medical Qualification: Included in the I or II schedule or part II of the third schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act of 1956.
- Qualifying Degree: A Postgraduate qualification MD or MS recognized under the IMC Act, #1956 or by the NMC in the concerned department.
- Experience: Fourteen years teaching experience obtained after obtaining the qualifying degree in an NMC recognized department.
B. Essential for Super-Speciality Disciplines (Professor)
- Qualifying Degree: D.M. or M.Ch recognized under the IMC Act, #1956 or by the NMC in the concerned department.
- Experience for 02/05 years course qualifying degree: Twelve years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree.
- Experience for 03/06 Years Course qualifying degree: Eleven years experience.
C. Essential for Non-Medical Candidates* (Professor)
- Qualification: Postgraduate qualification (Master degree in discipline/allied subject) AND a Doctorate degree from a recognized University.
- Experience: Fourteen years teaching and/or research experience after obtaining the Doctorate degree.
Eligibility for Other Posts (General Discipline)
- Additional Professor: Same as Professor (Medical General Discipline) + Ten years teaching experience. (Non-Medical: Ten years teaching/research experience post Doctorate).
- Associate Professor: Same as Professor (Medical General Discipline) + Six years teaching experience. (Non-Medical: Six years teaching/research experience post Doctorate).
- Assistant Professor: Same as Professor (Medical General Discipline) + Three years teaching experience. (Non-Medical: Six years teaching/research experience post Doctorate).
DNB Equivalence Requirements
Applicants holding DNB/Dr NB must provide documentary evidence of equivalence with MD/MS/DM/M.Ch as per NMC notification dated 30.06.2025. Equivalence requires either DNB/Dr NB training in an institution recognized by NBE with an attached hospital or in a hospital with 500+ beds, OR one year of senior residency in an NMC recognized teaching institution after passing DNB/Dr NB (if training was in a hospital with less than 500 beds).
Educational Qualifications for Non-Medical Candidates (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology): Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry/Microbiology/Pharmacology with Doctor of Philosophy in the respective subject.
Application Details
Submission of Online application STARTS on: 25.10.2025
Submission of Online application CLOSES on: 24.11.2025
Crucial Date for Age/Experience Calculation: 24.11.2025 (Experience counted after obtaining prescribed qualification).
Application Method: Online mode followed by submission of hard copy.
Online Application Link: Available on AIIMS Madurai website: www.aiimsmadurai.edu.in (Navigate to “Apply online for faculty posts at AIIMS, Madurai”).
Hard Copy Submission (Single PDF): Soft copy of the online application along with enclosures must be emailed to aiimsmdurecruitment@gmail.com on or before 01.12.2025 (Monday) by 04:30 PM.
The hard copy must be sent via Registered/Speed post within 7 days of the online closing date (i.e., by 01.12.2025) to:
The Executive Director, AIIMS Madurai
Room No.511, 5th Floor, Faculty Block,
Government Medical College Campus,
Near Amma Park, Kadamba Nagar,
Ramanathapuram - 623 503
Tamil Nadu.
Enclosures (Single PDF soft copy): Print out of online Application form, List of Enclosures (Annexure-I), Brief resume (Annexure-II), Proof of Age (DOB), Educational Certificates (including Ph.D. completion/provisional if applicable), Mark Sheets (UG/PG), Medical Council Registration Certificates, DNB equivalence certificate (if applicable), Experience Certificates, Reservation Certificates (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD, issued on or after 01.04.2025), No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed, and Reprints of Five (5) best publications.
Important Conditions
- The number of vacancies is subject to variation by the Executive Director, AIIMS Madurai.
- Horizontal Reservation of 4% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is applicable.
- EWS candidates can apply as UR, but will not receive age/fee relaxation applicable to EWS.
- Initial place of posting will be temporary at Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, subject to transfer based on AIIMS Madurai project progress.
- Teaching/Research Experience is considered only after obtaining essential qualifications. Experience certificates must detail exact dates, nature (teaching/research), and be issued by the Head(s) of the recognized organization (Medical: MCI/NMC, Dental: DCI, Non-medical: UGC).
- Relaxation of one-year experience for SC/ST candidates is available per rules.
- The posts carry usual allowances as admissible to Central Government Employees, including NPA for medical qualifications, based on 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level 14-A for Professor down to Level 12 for Assistant Professor).
- Upper Age Limits (as of 24.11.2025): Professor/Additional Professor: Not Exceeding 58 years; Associate/Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 50 years.
- Age relaxation applies as per Govt. of India rules for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwBD (5 years), and Government Servants (3 years + DoPT guidelines). No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates applying under UR category.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Personal Interview.
- Appointees are governed by the National Pension System (NPS).
- Period of probation for faculty post(s) is two years. Private practice is prohibited during employment.
Mode of Selection
Selection will be based on shortlisting criteria (educational qualification, experience, caste/category) followed by an Interview. A screening test may be conducted if the number of applications is large. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks (suitability standard) in the interview for empanelment.
