TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (General) Recruitment 2025: 1100 Posts – The Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB), Tamil Nadu has officially released Notification No. 17/MRB/2025 dated 21st November 2025 for the direct recruitment of 1100 Assistant Surgeon (General) posts in Tamil Nadu Medical Service. This is one of the biggest government doctor recruitment drives in recent years. Applications are open only online from 21.11.2025 to 11.12.2025.
If you’re searching for TN MRB Assistant Surgeon 2025 notification PDF, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, or how to apply, this updated and 100% verified blog post has all the correct details straight from the official 44-page notification.
Key Highlights of MRB Tamil Nadu Assistant Surgeon Recruitment 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | 17/MRB/2025 |
| Date of Notification | 21.11.2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1100 |
| Post Name | Assistant Surgeon (General) |
| Pay Scale | Level-22: ₹56,100 – ₹2,05,700 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Period | 21.11.2025 to 11.12.2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | https://www.mrb.tn.gov.in |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Tamil Language Eligibility Test |
| Exam Date | Will be announced later |
Vacancy Break-up (Category-wise) – Exact as per Official Notification
| Community | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GT | 320 |
| BC | 278 |
| BCM | 35 |
| MBC/DNC | 212 |
| SC | 174 |
| SCA | 33 |
| ST | 48 |
| Grand Total | 1100 |
(Includes reservations for Women, PSTM, Ex-Servicemen, Differently Abled, Backlog & Shortfall vacancies – full table in official PDF page 1–2)
Eligibility Criteria – Corrected & Updated
Educational Qualification
- MBBS Degree from a University recognized by UGC & approved by MCI/NMC
- Completed CRRI (Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship) of not less than 12 months
- Must be registered with Tamil Nadu Medical Council on or before 21.11.2025 (provisional registration accepted if final registration is pending)
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/SCA/MBC/DNC/BC/BCM | No maximum age limit (up to 60 years) |
| Others (General) | 37 years |
| Differently Abled (Others category) | 47 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Others category) | 48 years |
Important Note: Candidates from “Others” category (General) who have completed 5 or more years of service in State/Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit.
Tamil Language Requirement
- All candidates (except Differently Abled candidates who are exempted) must appear and qualify in the Tamil Language Eligibility Test (SSLC standard) – minimum 40% marks required.
- This is only a qualifying paper; marks will not be added to the ranking.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern (100% Accurate)
| Exam | Duration | Questions | Max Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Language Eligibility Test (10th Std level) | 1 Hour | 50 | 50 | 40% (for all categories) |
| Computer Based Test (Medical Sciences – UG level) | 2 Hours | 100 | 100 | SC/SCA/ST → 30 marks Others → 35 marks |
- Questions in English only
- No negative marking
- No interview
- Ranking based only on CBT marks of candidates who qualify in Tamil Language Test
- Normalization will be applied if exam is conducted in multiple sessions
Syllabus
- Medical Sciences (Allopathy) – Under Graduate (MBBS) level
- Refer Annexure-11 of official notification for detailed subject-wise topics
Salary & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level-22 in Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules 2017
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100 – ₹2,05,700
- Gross Salary (approx.): ₹90,000 – ₹1,10,000+ per month (including DA, HRA, medical allowance etc.)
- Other benefits: Government quarters, pension (NPS), promotions, study leave, etc.
Application Fee (Expected – Will be confirmed on portal)
| Category | Fee (Expected) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/DAP | ₹500 |
| Others | ₹1000 |
(Fee structure will be visible only when the online application portal opens on 21.11.2025)
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step
- Visit → https://www.mrb.tn.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done already
- Log in → Apply for “Assistant Surgeon (General) – Notification 17/MRB/2025”
- Fill details, upload photo, signature, certificates
- Pay fee online
- Submit & take printout
Last date: 11.12.2025 (11:59 PM)
Final Tips to Crack MRB Assistant Surgeon Exam 2025
- Focus 80% on clinical subjects (Medicine, Surgery, O&G, Pediatrics)
- Solve previous TN MRB/TNPSC medical officer question papers
- Practice 100-question mock tests in 2 hours
- Revise standard textbooks: Harrison, Bailey & Love, Park PSM, Dutta O&G, OP Ghai Pediatrics
Download Official Notification
Don’t miss this golden opportunity! Start your preparation today and secure a permanent government doctor job in Tamil Nadu.
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