TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (Geriatrics) Syllabus 2026, Exam Pattern, Exam Date 2026
Detail Information about TN MRB has published notification 2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Surgeon (Geriatrics) vacancies. Those Candidates who are Interested to the following vacancy and completed all Eligibility Criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online. In this page we provide the Complete Syllabus of this Recruitment with Latest Update Exam Pattern and the Exam Date also.
TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (Geriatrics) Syllabus 2026 : Overview
| Organization Name |
Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TN MRB) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Surgeon (General) with Speciality qualification |
| Total Vacancies |
Notified Soon |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
| Salary |
Level-22 Rs. 56,100 – 2,05,700/- Per Month |
| Selection Process |
Computer Based Test |
| Official Website |
mrb.tn.gov.in |
TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (Geriatrics) Syllabus 2026
Tamil Eligibility Test
Concerned Subject (Geriatrics) :
1. Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine :
Biology of Aging: Theories of aging (programmed vs. damage theories), physiological changes in organ systems (decreased reserve, altered homeostasis).
Demography & Epidemiology: Global and Indian trends in aging, morbidity and mortality patterns in the elderly.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA): Multidimensional evaluation of physical health, functional status (ADLs/IADLs), psychological health, and socio-environmental factors.
2. Geriatric Syndromes (The "Geriatric Giants") :
Instability & Falls: Gait disorders, balance assessment, and prevention of fractures.
Incontinence: Urinary and fecal incontinence (stress, urge, and overflow).
Immobility: Complications of bedrest, pressure sores (decubitus ulcers), and rehabilitation.
Intellectual Impairment: Detailed study of Dementia (Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Lewy Body), Delirium (acute confusional states), and Depression.
3. Clinical Geriatric Medicine :
Cardiovascular: Hypertension in the elderly, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, and CAD.
Neurology: Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, Stroke (rehabilitation focus).
Musculoskeletal: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Sarcopenia, and Frailty.
Endocrinology: Type 2 Diabetes management (avoiding hypoglycemia), Thyroid disorders, and Vitamin D deficiency.
Infections: Atypical presentations of pneumonia, UTIs, and Tuberculosis in older adults; Immunization (Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles).
4. Special Topics in Geriatrics :
Geriatric Pharmacology (Polypharmacy): Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in aging, Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medications, and drug-drug interactions.
Nutrition: Malnutrition, dehydration, and nutritional support (enteral/parenteral).
Palliative & End-of-Life Care: Pain management, ethical issues (DNR orders, advance directives), and hospice care.
Social Geriatrics: Elder abuse (physical, financial, emotional), legal rights of senior citizens, and government schemes in Tamil Nadu.
TN MRB Assistant Surgeon (Geriatrics) Exam Pattern 2026
| S.No |
Subject |
No.of Question |
Marks |
Duration |
| 1 |
Tamil Eligibility Test (10th Standard Level) |
- |
50 |
1 Hour |
| 2 |
Concerned Subject (Geriatrics) |
100 |
100 |
2 Hour |
Exam Date : Notified Soon
Starting Date of Application Form : Notified Soon
Last Date of Application Form : Notified Soon 
