Contractual Recruitment — Apply by 09 April 2026

ESIC Ranchi Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
78 Posts — Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Senior Resident

The Dean, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, on behalf of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has invited applications for 78 contractual posts of Teaching Faculty and Senior Residents vide Advertisement No. 03 OF 2026, File No. A/ReservationrosterandAdvertisement/2025-ADMIN, dated 30 March 2026. Posts span Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident designations across 25 departments. Application last date: 09 April 2026. Tentative interview: Third week of April 2026. Salary: ₹67,700 – ₹1,23,100/month as per 7th CPC.

🏥 ESIC Medical College, Namkum, Ranchi

📋 Advt. No. 03 OF 2026

📅 Last Date: 09 April 2026

💼 78 Contractual Posts

💰 ₹67,700 – ₹1,23,100/month

🎓 MD/MS/DNB — NMC Norms 30.06.2025

🔁 Contract: 1 Year (Max 3 Years / till 70 yrs)

📮 Apply: Email / Speed Post / Hand Delivery

📜 Official Notification Reference

Advertisement No.03 OF 2026

File No.A/ReservationrosterandAdvertisement/2025-ADMIN

Notification Date30 March 2026

Issuing AuthorityDean, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Official Websiteesic.gov.in/recruitments

Contact Emaildean-ranchi.jh@esic.gov.in

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Total Posts

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Professor Posts

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Assoc. Prof Posts

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Asst. Prof Posts

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Sr. Resident Posts

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09 Apr

Application Deadline

Important Dates — ESIC Ranchi Faculty Recruitment 2026

📣 Official Notification Issued — Advt. No. 03 OF 2026 | File No. A/ReservationrosterandAdvertisement/2025-ADMIN 30 March 2026

🔴 Last Date to Submit Application — via Email / Speed Post / Hand Delivery 09 April 2026

✍️ Tentative Walk-in Interview Date Third Week of April 2026 (Tentative)

📋 Exact interview date with department-wise list of candidates — published on website or emailed directly to candidates after document scrutiny post-closing date esic.gov.in/recruitments

🕘 Candidates must report at interview venue for document verification 09:00 AM on Interview Day

Post-wise Vacancies — 78 Posts Across 4 Designations

Four post designations:

🎓 Professor — 10 Posts 📘 Associate Professor — 17 Posts 🏥 Assistant Professor — 09 Posts 🩺 Senior Resident — 42 Posts

Designation	Total Posts (from PDF)	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Monthly Salary	Max Age Limit
Professor	10	Level 13	₹1,23,100	69 years
Associate Professor	17	Level 12	₹78,800	69 years
Assistant Professor	09	Level 11	₹67,700	69 years
Senior Resident	42	Level 11	₹67,700	45 yrs (50 yrs for pre-clinical depts)
Grand Total	78	Levels 11–13 of 7th CPC \| Contract: 1 Year (max 3 years, or till 70 years of age)

25 Departments covered:

Sr.	Department	Sr.	Department
1	Anaesthesiology	14	Microbiology
2	Anatomy	15	Medical Oncology
3	Accident & Emergency	16	Medicine (General)
4	Biochemistry	17	OBG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
5	Blood Bank	18	Orthopaedics
6	Chest	19	Psychiatry
7	Community Medicine	20	Physiology
8	Dental	21	Pharmacology
9	Dermatology	22	Paediatrics
10	ICU	23	Pathology
11	ENT	24	Radiology
12	Eye (Ophthalmology)	25	Surgery (General)
13	Forensic Medicine

📌 Important Notes on Vacancies (from Official Notification)

Vacancies include posts for PwD & Ex-Servicemen as per GOI norms. Reservation for PwD will be as per prevailing Government of India guidelines
If PwD-eligible candidates are not available, vacancies will be filled from the general interview panel in view of essential services and NMC norms. PwD reservation shall be carried forward
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per actual requirement for teaching and patient care
If reserved category candidates are not available for a post, the vacancy may be filled as a de-reserved seat for less than 45 days
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must be based on FY 2024-25, 2024-23, or 2023-22 and issued by an officer not below Tehsildar, on or after 01.04.2025
EWS certificate must be based on FY 2024-25 and issued on or after 01.04.2025, as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019
Reservation category assignment to each post has been done as per DOPT Reservation Roster. Competent authority reserves right to amend reserved posts per administrative requirements

Salary & Remuneration — 7th CPC Pay Levels

Professor

₹1,23,100

Pay Level 13 — 7th CPC

Associate Professor

₹78,800

Pay Level 12 — 7th CPC

Assistant Professor

₹67,700

Pay Level 11 — 7th CPC

Senior Resident

₹67,700

Pay Level 11 — 7th CPC

💡 Special provision for retired pensioners: Retired employees and pensioners engaged under this contract may draw the full consolidated remuneration without any deduction. This is not classified as re-employment under the Central Civil Services (Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioner) Orders 1986. Retired faculty can simultaneously continue drawing their pension and dearness relief on pension in full during the contractual period — as explicitly stated in the official notification.

⛔ What is NOT admissible under this contract (from official notification)

No Provident Fund (PF), Pension, Gratuity, Medical Allowance, Medical Benefits
No claim for Seniority or Promotion
No TA/DA for attending conferences
No Government accommodation or hostel
No claim for regularisation of service or preference for regular appointment at any stage
No private practice of any kind whatsoever is permitted — candidate cannot work simultaneously as Teaching Faculty in any other Hospital/Medical College. Breach leads to termination and possible NMC/SMC proceedings for cancellation of Certificate of Registration
Income tax and professional tax shall be deducted at source every month

Eligibility Criteria — Qualification, Age & Registration

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Educational Qualification — As per NMC Guidelines dated 30.06.2025

All qualifications are strictly as per National Medical Commission (NMC, erstwhile MCI) guidelines dated 30 June 2025 for the respective posts and specialties. Eligibility is assessed as on the date of Interview.

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor: MD/MS/DNB or equivalent in the relevant specialty, with the requisite teaching experience as per NMC norms for each designation
Senior Resident: PG Degree or Diploma (MD/MS/DNB or equivalent) in the concerned specialty

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Upper Age Limit — As on Date of Interview

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 69 years
Senior Resident (General): Not exceeding 45 years
Senior Resident — Pre-clinical departments only (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine): Not exceeding 50 years
Age relaxation as per prevailing norms of Government of India (GOI)

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Medical Registration — Mandatory for All Candidates

All candidates must have updated Medical Registration with NMC / State Medical Council covering all post-MBBS/MD/MS qualifications. If updated registration is not yet available, candidates must carry a copy of "Applied for document(s)" to the interview. If this condition is not fulfilled, the candidate may not be interviewed, or results may be withheld. If selected, an updated Medical Registration Certificate must be submitted at the time of reporting to join.

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NOC for Government Employees

Candidates working in any Government / Autonomous / Statutory Institution should preferably have NOC at the time of interview from their employer. If immediately unavailable, a copy of the "application for issuance of NOC" must be submitted at the interview. Government employees applying should take note that this is an explicit requirement.

Application Fee — Demand Draft Details

SC / ST / Female Candidate
Defence Ex-Servicemen & PH Candidate

NIL

Fully exempted — no payment required

All Other Categories
(General / OBC / EWS)

₹500

Demand Draft in favour of
"ESIC Saving Fund A/c No.-2"
Payable at Namkum

⚠️ Critical — DD Must Be Submitted WITH the Application Form

The Demand Draft must be submitted along with the application form — NOT brought separately on the interview day
DD should be drawn in favour of "ESIC Saving Fund A/c No.-2", payable at Namkum
Exempted categories (SC/ST/Female/Defence Ex-Servicemen/PH) — no DD required
Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances

Terms of Contract — Key Conditions

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Tenure & Maximum Age

Contract is for 1 (one) year, extendable every year up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance — or till the joining of the regular incumbent, whichever is earlier. The maximum tenure of such engagement will be till the attainment of 70 years of age, subject to fulfilment of other rules. No claim for regularisation or preference for regular appointment.

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Security Deposit at Joining

Selected candidates must submit a non-interest bearing security deposit of ₹30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand only) as a Demand Draft in favour of "ESIC Saving Fund Account No.-2", payable at Namkum — at the time of joining. This deposit is refundable after successful completion of the contract upon production of a "No Dues Certificate". In case of misconduct, the security deposit will be forfeited.

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Leave Entitlement

Paid leave @ 2.5 days per completed month on a pro-rata basis in a calendar year. Leave credited post completion of working month only
Leave will be of Earned Leave nature (CCS Leave Rules 1972) — with no leave encashment
No Half Leave or advance leave. No leave other than the entitled 2.5 days/month
Gazetted Holidays/Sundays falling within leave period are treated as leave days
Salary will be deducted for leave taken beyond the permissible limit

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Termination Conditions

Contractual engagement may be terminated from either side giving one month's prior notice without assigning a reason
In case of spot resignation, one month's salary to be deposited into the ESI Account through a Challan
Absence from work for more than 7 days without proper permission of competent authority = voluntary abandonment and automatic termination
Misconduct or negligence → termination without notice + security deposit forfeited

Selection Process — Walk-in Interview

Submit Application by 09 April 2026

Applications (in prescribed format) must reach the office by 09 April 2026. Submit via email to dean-ranchi.jh@esic.gov.in (scanned PDF, advisable for speedy delivery), or by Speed Post, or by hand. Include Demand Draft (if applicable) with the application. Applications submitted after the last date will not be entertained.

Document Scrutiny After Closing Date

After 09 April 2026, the Dean's Office scrutinises all received applications. The exact interview date along with the list of candidates and departments will be published on esic.gov.in/recruitments, or an email will be sent directly to candidates. Monitor the website and check your email regularly.

Walk-in Interview — Third Week of April 2026 (Tentative)

Selection is entirely through a Walk-in Interview before a Selection Board — no written examination at any stage. Candidates must report at the venue at 09:00 AM on the interview date for document verification. Carry all original documents. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Offer of Appointment will be sent through Email only.

Joining — Security Deposit & Agreement

Selected candidates join as per instructions in the Offer of Appointment. At the time of joining: submit security deposit of ₹30,000/- as DD. Execute a contractual agreement on non-judicial stamp paper of ₹100/- with the Dean (cost borne by candidate; draft will be e-mailed). Submit updated Medical Registration Certificate. Attendance via manual register + AEBAS biometric is mandatory.

No written exam — interview only Report at 09:00 AM on interview day Carry all original documents DD submitted WITH application NOC required for Govt. employees Results on esic.gov.in/recruitments

Documents Required — Application & Interview

Send self-attested copies of all below with the application form. Originals + photocopies must be carried on the interview day for verification (also required at the time of joining):

Marksheet / Certificate of passing Class X — for Date of Birth proof

All Marksheets, Attempt certificate, and Degree Certificate of MBBS

All Marksheets, Attempt, Degree Certificate of MD/MS/DNB/Other Examination

Valid EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD Certificate in Central Govt. format (wherever applicable)

Recent Passport Size Photograph of Candidate

State / NMC Medical Registration Certificate (updated)

Proof of Publication(s)

Experience Certificate(s)

Completion Certificate of ICMR/NMC conducted Bio-medical Research Examination (if any)

NMC appeared Revised/Basic Medical Education Workshop Completion Certificate (if any)

Relieving/NOC Certificate from previous/current Employer (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card & PAN Card

Demand Draft of ₹500 — for General/OBC/EWS categories (submitted with application form)

⚠️ All documents/certificates mentioned above will be verified with original documents at the time of Interview and at the time of Joining. Ensure originals are available on both occasions.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Process

Download the Prescribed Application Form

Download the official application form from the notification PDF at esic.gov.in/recruitments. The form is attached at the end of the official notification (Advertisement No. 03 OF 2026). Only the prescribed format is acceptable — applications in any other format or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. One form per post per candidate.

Fill in BLOCK LETTERS with Black/Blue Ball Pen

Fill all fields accurately in BLOCK LETTERS using a black or blue ball pen. Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated box. Include MCI/State Registration Number. For government employees, mention bond/NOC status at field 14.

Prepare Demand Draft (if applicable) & Attach with Application

If you belong to a fee-paying category (General/OBC/EWS), prepare a Demand Draft of ₹500 in favour of "ESIC Saving Fund A/c No.-2", payable at Namkum. The DD must be attached with the application form — not carried separately to the interview.

Submit via Email (Preferred) / Speed Post / Hand Delivery — by 09 April 2026

Email (recommended): Scan the filled form + all self-attested document copies as a single PDF. Email to dean-ranchi.jh@esic.gov.in. Mention the post applied for clearly in the subject line. ESIC advises email submission for speedy delivery.

Speed Post / Hand Delivery: Send to The Dean, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Purulia Road, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand — 834010. Ensure it reaches by 09 April 2026.

Monitor esic.gov.in for Interview Schedule

After the closing date, regularly check esic.gov.in/recruitments for the department-wise interview schedule and list of called candidates. An email will also be sent to shortlisted candidates at their registered email address. Report at the venue at 09:00 AM on interview day with all originals.

⚠️ Critical Rules — Read Before Applying

One application per post — if applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each
Mere submission of application does not confer any right to be called for interview — it is a provisional basis subject to scrutiny
Canvassing in any form will debar the candidature at any stage
Wrong declarations or submission of false information will lead to cancellation of candidature and appropriate legal action
Interview opportunities given to candidates are on a provisional basis subject to detailed scrutiny of eligibility criteria
Competent Authority reserves the right to amend, cancel, or modify the advertisement as a whole or in part at any stage without assigning reasons
Any corrigendum will be published at esic.gov.in/recruitments — check regularly for updates

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Is ESIC Ranchi Teaching Faculty 2026 Worth Applying For? — Career Analysis

This is a contractual engagement — not a permanent post. It demands an honest career-focused evaluation. Here is who this recruitment genuinely benefits and who should think carefully before applying:

✅ Strong reasons to apply

Pay Level 13 for Professor (₹1,23,100/month) — among the highest contractual medical faculty salaries in any Central Government institution
ESIC Medical College experience is NMC-recognised — counts fully toward future permanent faculty eligibility
69-year age limit for faculty allows senior retired specialists to contribute and earn simultaneously
Retired pensioners draw full pay + continue pension simultaneously — the most financially attractive provision
Walk-in interview — no written exam, fast appointment process compared to state PSC routes
High patient load at ESIC hospitals provides genuine clinical and academic exposure
Maximum tenure extendable till 70 years of age gives stability up to 3 years

⚠️ Important considerations

Purely contractual — no PF, pension, gratuity, or regularisation at any stage
No private practice permitted — significant sacrifice for specialists with established clinics
Contract can end earlier if regular candidate joins — no guaranteed 3-year tenure
No accommodation provided — arrange own housing in Namkum/Ranchi
Security deposit of ₹30,000 required at joining — upfront financial outlay
AEBAS biometric attendance mandatory — less flexibility than private practice
No TA/DA for conferences — academic networking at personal cost

Best suited for: (1) Fresh MD/MS/DNB holders who need NMC-recognised teaching/residency experience to qualify for permanent Assistant Professor posts. (2) Retired government specialists below 70 who want productive, financially rewarding post-retirement engagement with full pay plus pension. (3) Specialists in private practice with 8+ years post-PG experience who are targeting permanent Professor posts at state medical colleges in the next 2–3 years and need ESIC experience certificate on their CV.

Important Links — Official Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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What is the Advertisement Number and notification date for ESIC Ranchi Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The official Advertisement Number is 03 OF 2026. The notification was issued on 30 March 2026 under File No. A/ReservationrosterandAdvertisement/2025-ADMIN by the Dean, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The last date to submit applications is 09 April 2026. The tentative walk-in interview is scheduled for the third week of April 2026.

How many total posts are in ESIC Ranchi Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026?

78 total posts across four designations: Professor — 10 posts, Associate Professor — 17 posts, Assistant Professor — 09 posts, Senior Resident — 42 posts. Posts are spread across 25 departments including Surgery, Medicine, OBG, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, ICU, ENT, Eye, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Medical Oncology, and pre-clinical departments. Exact department-wise and category-wise breakdown is in the official PDF at esic.gov.in/recruitments.

What is the salary for ESIC Ranchi Teaching Faculty 2026?

Consolidated monthly remuneration as per 7th CPC:

Professor: ₹1,23,100/- (Pay Level 13)
Associate Professor: ₹78,800/- (Pay Level 12)
Assistant Professor: ₹67,700/- (Pay Level 11)
Senior Resident: ₹67,700/- (Pay Level 11)

Plus other allowances as applicable and as amended from time to time by ESIC HQ or as per extant rules. Retired pensioners can draw full remuneration without deduction while continuing pension and dearness relief simultaneously.

What is the application fee and how/when to submit the Demand Draft?

SC/ST candidates, Female candidates, Defence Ex-Servicemen, and PH (PwD) candidates: NIL — completely exempted. All other categories (General/OBC/EWS): ₹500/- via Demand Draft in favour of "ESIC Saving Fund A/c No.-2", payable at Namkum. The DD must be submitted along with the application form — not brought to the interview separately. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

What is the age limit for ESIC Ranchi Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 69 years as on the date of interview
Senior Resident (General departments): Not exceeding 45 years
Senior Resident — Pre-clinical departments (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine): Not exceeding 50 years

Age relaxation as per prevailing norms of Government of India (GOI). The maximum tenure under this contract continues till the attainment of 70 years of age.

What is the last date and how to apply?

Last date: 09 April 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be entertained. Apply via: (a) Email (recommended): Scan filled form + all self-attested documents as PDF and email to dean-ranchi.jh@esic.gov.in — ESIC recommends email for speedy delivery; or (b) Speed Post / Hand delivery to the Dean's Office, ESIC Medical College, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Demand Draft (₹500 for fee-paying categories) must be attached with the application form.

What is the tentative interview date and what time should candidates report?

The tentative interview is in the third week of April 2026. The exact date with the list of candidates and departments will be published on esic.gov.in/recruitments, or an email will be sent directly to candidates after scrutiny of submitted documents, post the closing date of 09 April 2026. On the interview day, all candidates must report at the venue at 09:00 AM for document verification. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.

Can retired doctors apply? What is the security deposit requirement?

Yes — retired doctors are specifically eligible. The age limit goes up to 69 years for faculty posts, and the maximum tenure extends till 70 years of age. Retired pensioners can draw the full consolidated remuneration without any deduction and continue receiving pension and dearness relief simultaneously — as explicitly stated in the official notification. Regarding the security deposit: selected candidates must submit a non-interest bearing security deposit of ₹30,000/- as a Demand Draft in favour of "ESIC Saving Fund Account No.-2", payable at Namkum, at the time of joining. This is refundable after successful completion of the contract on production of a "No Dues Certificate".

Is private practice allowed during ESIC Ranchi contractual service?

No — private practice of any kind whatsoever is strictly prohibited. Selected candidates cannot work simultaneously as Teaching Faculty in any other Hospital/Medical College. Breach of this condition will result in immediate termination of appointment, and proceedings may also be initiated with NMC/SMC for cancellation of Certificate of Registration. This is explicitly stated as a condition of the contract.

Disclaimer: This article has been independently written and published on JobTheta.com by Chandan Kumar for informational purposes only. All details — Advertisement No. 03 OF 2026, File No. A/ReservationrosterandAdvertisement/2025-ADMIN, notification date 30 March 2026, vacancy counts (Professor: 10, Assoc. Prof: 17, Asst. Prof: 09, Senior Resident: 42, Total: 78), last date (09 April 2026), interview date (third week of April 2026), fee structure, security deposit (₹30,000), salary figures, contract tenure (max till 70 years), and all other conditions — have been verified directly from the official ESIC notification PDF. JobTheta.com is not affiliated with ESIC or the Government of India. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official ESIC website esic.gov.in/recruitments before applying.

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