ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
Apply Offline for 118 Professor Posts on Direct Recruitment Basis
1. Critical Recruitment Overview
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026. The corporation proposes to fill 118 Teaching Faculty positions at the rank of Professor in ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges across the country on a direct recruitment basis.
These premier medical academic positions are available across 22 different specialties ranging from General Medicine and Surgery to Transfusion Medicine. The recruitment offers an attractive Pay Level-13 salary along with Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA). The application process is entirely offline, with candidates required to send their duly filled application forms along with a Demand Draft by 27th July 2026. Selection will be based purely on shortlisting and a personal interview.
2. Important Dates & Timelines
Candidates must ensure their physical application packages reach the designated address before the specified closing dates. ESIC will not be responsible for postal delays.
| ESIC Professor Recruitment Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement Issue: | 19 May 2026 |
| Closing Date for Receipt of Applications (Normal Areas): | 27 July 2026 |
| Closing Date for Remote Areas*: | 03 August 2026 |
*Remote areas include: Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of HP, and the UTs of Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
3. Specialty-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The total 118 vacancies (including backlog vacancies) are distributed across 22 medical specialties. 08 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Specialty | Total Vacancies | Specialty | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | 07 | Orthopedics | 08 |
| Anesthesiology | 07 | Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 02 |
| Biochemistry | 04 | Pediatrics | 06 |
| Community Medicine | 07 | Pathology | 06 |
| Dermatology | 01 | Pharmacology | 05 |
| Emergency Medicine | 06 | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 02 |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (FMT) | 05 | Physiology | 05 |
| General Medicine | 08 | Psychiatry | 03 |
| General Surgery | 08 | Radiodiagnosis (Radiology) | 04 |
| Microbiology | 07 | Respiratory Medicine | 04 |
| Ophthalmology (Eye) | 04 | Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank) | 09 |
| Grand Total Openings | 118 | ||
4. Age Limit & Essential Qualifications
A. Age Limit
- Maximum Age: Not exceeding 50 years as on the closing date (27.07.2026).
- Age Relaxation: Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and ESIC/Govt. employees, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Central Government norms.
B. Educational Qualifications
- For Medical Candidates: A recognized medical qualification included in the First/Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Plus, a post-graduate qualification e.g., MD/MS or recognized equivalent in the respective subject.
- For Non-Medical Candidates: A postgraduate qualification (Master's Degree) in the concerned subject and a Doctorate degree from a recognized University in the respective subject.
C. Experience Requirements
Candidates must possess valid teaching experience recognized by the NMC:
- Four years teaching experience as a Reader or Associate Professor in a recognized medical college in the concerned specialty; OR
- Three years teaching experience as Associate Professor in the concerned specialty with a minimum of four research publications in indexed or national journals (published as the First Author).
- Note: Teaching experience as a General Duty Medical Officer (GDMO) will not be considered.
5. Application Fee Details
The application fee must be paid strictly via a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque drawn on any Scheduled Bank, valid for at least three months.
| Category | Application Fee Amount | Mode of Payment |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (NIL) | Not Applicable |
| All Other Candidates (Gen/OBC/EWS) & ESIC Dept. Male Candidates | ₹ 500/- | Demand Draft / Banker's Cheque in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No.2', payable at Delhi. |
6. Selection Procedure Highlights
The selection process does not involve a written examination.
- Shortlisting: In case of a large number of applications, ESIC will shortlist candidates based on their teaching experience (at the level of Associate Professor/Reader or higher) beyond the minimum required eligibility.
- Personal Interview: Selection will be made entirely on the basis of a Personal Interview conducted by the Selection Board (Total Marks: 100).
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 50 marks | OBC: 45 marks | SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks.
7. Step-by-Step Offline Application Protocol
Applications must be submitted OFFLINE. Online forms are not available for this recruitment.
- Download Format: Obtain the prescribed Application Form format from the official ESIC notification.
- Fill the Form: Neatly fill out the form. Paste one recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the specified space.
- Prepare the Demand Draft: Obtain a DD/Banker's Cheque of ₹ 500/- (if applicable). Write your name and address on the reverse side of the DD. Do not staple it; use a pin or clip.
- Gather Documents: Attach self-attested copies of:
- Age proof (10th standard certificate).
- UG, PG, and Doctorate Degree certificates with mark sheets.
- Experience Certificates (clearly mentioning duration, basic pay, and nature of duties).
- Research Publications and NMC/State Medical Council Registration certificates.
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (if claiming reservation).
- Envelope Super-scription: Place the form, documents, and DD in an envelope. Super-scribe the envelope as: "Application for the post of Professor for Medical Institutions".
- Dispatch: Send the envelope preferably via Speed Post to the following address so as to reach by 27.07.2026:
Regional Office Delhi,
ESI Corporation, DDA Complex Cum Office,
3rd & 4th Floor, Rajendra Bhawan,
Rajendra Place, New Delhi - 110008.
8. Important Official Links
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking reference is formulated strictly for educational guidance based on the official notification issued by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Candidates are instructed to double-check exact eligibility conditions, specific medical functional requirements, and format annexures from the official ESIC portal (www.esic.gov.in) before dispatching their offline applications via Speed Post.
