AIIMS Madurai Faculty Recruitment 2025
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Madurai, an apex healthcare institute established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced a rolling advertisement for the recruitment of various faculty positions on a regular basis. JIPMER, Puducherry, serves as the mentor institute for AIIMS, Madurai, in this endeavor.
Important Points
Organization: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
Mentor Institute: JIPMER, Puducherry
Posts Offered: Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Mode of Application: Online
Nature of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment
Reservation: Applicable as per DoPT OM and Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' cadre) Act 2019. Horizontal reservation of 4% for PwBD.
AIIMS Madurai Faculty Vacancy Details
A total of 84 faculty positions are open across various departments for Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles.
No. | Department | Professor | Additional Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
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 | 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 | |
*Note: * indicates backlog posts. |
AIIMS Madurai Faculty Jobs Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for various faculty posts at AIIMS Madurai involve specific educational qualifications and teaching/research experience.
Professor
A. Essential for Medical Candidates (General Discipline):
Qualification: Medical qualification (I or II schedule or part II of third schedule to IMC Act 1956) and a Postgraduate qualification MD or MS (recognized under IMC Act 1956 or by NMC) in the concerned department.
Experience: Fourteen years of teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree, obtained in a department recognized by NMC.
B. Essential for Super-Speciality Disciplines:
Qualification: Same as above for Medical Qualification. D.M. or M.Ch (recognized under IMC Act 1956 or by NMC) in the concerned department.
For Pulmonary medicine: MD degree and 2 or 3 Year DM degree. Special training in Superspeciality of Pulmonary Medicine in a teaching institution/Centre of Excellence will be considered equivalent to DM.
For Medical Oncology: MD degree and 2 or 3 Year DM degree.
Experience:
Twelve years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree for candidates with 02 or 05 years course for the qualifying degree.
Eleven years experience for those with a 03 or 06 Years Course for the qualifying degree.
C. Essential for Non-Medical Candidates:
Qualification: Postgraduate degree in the discipline/allied subject and a Doctorate degree from a recognized University.
Experience: Fourteen years teaching and/or research experience after obtaining the Doctorate degree.
Additional Professor
A. Essential for Medical Candidates (General Discipline):
Qualification: Same as Professor (Medical).
Experience: Ten years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree, obtained in a department recognized by NMC.
B. Essential for Super-Speciality Disciplines:
Qualification: Same as Professor (Super-Speciality).
Experience:
Eight years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree for candidates with 02 or 05 years course for the qualifying degree.
Seven years experience for those with a 03 or 06 Years Course for the qualifying degree.
C. Essential for Non-Medical Candidates:
Qualification: Same as Professor (Non-Medical).
Experience: Ten years teaching and/or research experience after obtaining the Doctorate degree.
Associate Professor
A. Essential for Medical Candidates (General Discipline):
Qualification: Same as Professor (Medical).
Experience: Six years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree, obtained in a department recognized by NMC.
B. Essential for Super-Speciality Disciplines:
Qualification: Same as Professor (Super-Speciality).
For Pulmonary medicine: MD degree and 2 or 3 Year DM degree. Special training in Superspeciality of Pulmonary Medicine in a teaching institution/Centre of Excellence will be considered equivalent to DM.
For Medical Oncology: MD degree and 2 or 3 Year DM degree.
Experience:
Four years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree for candidates with 02 or 05 years course for the qualifying degree.
Three years experience for those with a 03 or 06 Years Course for the qualifying degree.
C. Essential for Non-Medical Candidates:
Qualification: Same as Professor (Non-Medical).
Experience: Six years teaching and/or research experience after obtaining the Doctorate degree.
Assistant Professor
A. Essential for Medical Candidates (General Discipline):
Qualification: Same as Professor (Medical).
Experience: Three years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree, obtained in a department recognized by NMC.
B. Essential for Super-Speciality Disciplines:
Qualification: Same as Professor (Super-Speciality).
For Pulmonary medicine: MD degree and 2 or 3 Year DM degree. Special training in Superspeciality of Pulmonary Medicine in a teaching institution/Centre of Excellence will be considered equivalent to DM.
For Medical Oncology: MD degree and 2 or 3 Year DM degree.
Experience:
One year teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree for candidates with 02 or 05 years course for the qualifying degree.
No additional experience is required for those with a 03 or 06 Years Course for the qualifying degree.
C. Essential for Dentistry:
Qualification: Graduate dental qualification (Part I of Dentist Act 1948) and MDS or Postgraduate degree recognized by DCI.
Experience: Three years teaching experience after obtaining the qualifying degree, obtained in a department recognized by DCI.
D. Essential for Non-Medical Candidates:
Qualification: Same as Professor (Non-Medical).
Experience: Three years teaching and/or research experience after obtaining the Doctorate degree.
DNB Equivalence Requirements: Applicants with DNB in broad or super specialties must provide documentary evidence of equivalence with MD/MS/DM/M.Ch as per NMC New Delhi notification dated 30.06.2025. This requires DNB training in a medical institution with an attached hospital of 500+ beds or one year of senior residency in an NMC-recognized teaching institution after DNB.
Educational Qualifications for Non-Medical Candidates: Eligible non-medical candidates may apply for Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pharmacology with a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in the respective medical discipline.
Faculty Recruitment Age Limit
The prescribed upper age limits are calculated as of the cut-off date for submission of the online application form. Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules for various categories.
Professor and Additional Professor: Not exceeding 58 years
Associate Professor and Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 50 years
Age Relaxation:
OBC (NCL): 03 years (for posts reserved for OBC-NCL)
SC/ST: 05 years (for posts reserved for SC/ST)
PwBD: 05 years, and as per Govt. of India rules (irrespective of post reservation)
Government Servant: 05 years (with three years continuous service in the field)
Ex-serviceman: As per DoPT guidelines
Note: No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates applying for unreserved vacancies.
AIIMS Madurai Career Application Fee
The application fee for AIIMS Madurai career opportunities varies by category.
UR/OBC/EWS: ₹1,500 + Transaction Charges as applicable
SC/ST/Women/PwBD: Exempted from application fees
Note: Application fees, once paid, are non-refundable. Payment must be remitted online (SB Collect) only.
AIIMS Madurai Vacancy Important Dates
The following dates are crucial for candidates interested in the AIIMS Madurai vacancy:
Submission of Online application STARTS on: 25.10.2025
Submission of Online application CLOSES on: 24.11.2025
Crucial date for age limit and experience calculation: 24.11.2025
Last date for submission of soft copy of application (email): On or before 01.12.2025 (Monday) by 04:30 PM
Last date for submission of hard copy of application (Registered/Speed post): Within 07 days from 24.11.2025 (i.e., by 01.12.2025)
How to Apply for AIIMS Madurai Jobs
Candidates interested in AIIMS Madurai jobs must follow the online application process and then submit both soft and hard copies of their application.
Online Application: Visit www.aiimsmadurai.edu.in, navigate to the "Apply online for faculty posts at AIIMS, Madurai" link, register, and fill out the application form. Ensure all fields are filled correctly, as there is no provision for correction after submission.
Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (50 kb – 200 Kb, JPEG/JPG, light/white background, 200x230 pixels) and signature (50 Kb – 200 Kb, JPEG/JPG, 140x60 pixels).
Multiple Applications: If applying for more than one post, apply separately for each post and pay the fee for each.
Soft Copy Submission: Send a single PDF containing the online application printout, list of enclosures (Annexure-I), brief resume (Annexure-II), age proof, educational certificates (10th to Ph.D/PG), mark sheets, Medical Council Registration Certificate(s), DNB equivalence/teacher certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWSs/PwBD), No Objection Certificate (NOC) (if applicable), and reprints of five best publications. Documents (a) to (j) should be in one PDF, and (k) & (l) in another. Email to [email protected] on or before 01.12.2025.
Hard Copy Submission: Send the hard copy of the online submitted application along with all relevant self-attested enclosures/certificates/documents through Registered/Speed post 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. The envelope must be superscribed "Application for the post of [Post Name] in the Discipline of [Department Name] for AIIMS, Madurai". The hard copy must reach within 7 days from the online application closing date (i.e., by 01.12.2025).
General Conditions & Place of Posting
Initial Place of Posting: Appointees will initially be posted at Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, and later transferred based on the progress of the AIIMS, Madurai project.
Government Employees: Applicants currently employed in Central/State Govt./Autonomous Institutions/PSUs must route their applications through proper channel and submit a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC).
Incomplete Applications: Applications with incomplete information, non-remittance of fee, or missing documents will be rejected without communication.
Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience, followed by an interview. A screening test may be conducted if many applications are received.
Probation Period: The probation period for faculty posts is two years.
NPS: Appointees will be governed by the National Pension System (NPS).
Disqualification: Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for AIIMS Madurai Faculty Recruitment 2025? The last date to apply online is November 24, 2025.
How many faculty positions are available in AIIMS Madurai? A total of 84 faculty positions are available.
Where will the initial posting for these AIIMS Madurai jobs be? The initial place of posting will be at Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Is there an application fee for SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates for AIIMS Madurai career opportunities? No, SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates are exempted from application fees.
Can non-medical candidates apply for faculty positions? Yes, non-medical candidates can apply for Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pharmacology if they meet the specific qualifications.
Is age relaxation available for the AIIMS Madurai recruitment? Yes, age relaxation is available for various reserved categories and government servants as per Government of India rules.
Can I apply for more than one faculty post in AIIMS Madurai? Yes, but you must apply separately for each post and pay the applicable application fee for each.
What is the crucial date for calculating age and experience? The crucial date for calculation of age limit and experience is November 24, 2025.
What is the probation period for faculty at AIIMS Madurai? The probation period for faculty posts is two years.
Where can I find updates regarding the AIIMS Madurai vacancy? All updates will be published on the AIIMS Madurai website: www.aiimsmadurai.edu.in.