ESIC Teaching Faculty (Professor) Recruitment 2026 — 118 Posts Notification OUT
ESIC PGIMSRs & Medical Colleges | 22 Medical Specialties | Pay Level-13 ₹1.23L–₹2.15L + NPA | esic.gov.in
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, has released the official notification for direct recruitment of 118 Professor posts (Teaching Faculty) across ESIC Post Graduate Institutes of Medical Sciences & Research (PGIMSRs) and ESIC Medical Colleges located across India. The notification was published on 19 May 2026 at esic.gov.in. Vacancies are spread across 22 medical specialties covering clinical as well as pre-clinical disciplines. The recruitment is open to both medical candidates (MBBS + MD/MS with 4 years’ teaching experience as Reader/Associate Professor) and non-medical candidates (Master’s + PhD in the relevant subject). The application process is entirely offline — candidates must download the prescribed application form, fill it in BLOCK letters, attach required documents, enclose a Demand Draft (where applicable), and send the complete application by Speed Post to reach the ESIC Regional Office, New Delhi by 27 July 2026 (or 03 August 2026 for candidates from specified remote areas). Selection will be through an Interview conducted by the ESIC Selection Board — there is no written examination.
| Organisation | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) — Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Professor (Teaching Faculty) — Medical & Non-Medical Specialties |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment on Regular (Permanent) Basis |
| Institutions | ESIC Post Graduate Institutes of Medical Sciences & Research (PGIMSRs) + ESIC Medical Colleges across India |
| Total Vacancies | 118 Professor Posts across 22 medical/allied specialties |
| Category-wise Breakup | UR: 35 | OBC: 37 (includes 23 backlog) | SC: 25 (includes 11 backlog) | ST: 13 (includes 6 backlog) | EWS: 8 | PwBD: 8 (horizontal) |
| Notification Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline only — Prescribed application form + documents + DD sent by Speed Post |
| Last Date (India) | 27 July 2026 — application must REACH ESIC Regional Office Delhi by this date |
| Last Date (Remote Areas) | 03 August 2026 — for candidates from NE states, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba (HP), Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep |
| Application Fee | UR/OBC/EWS/Male ESIC-Govt. employees: ₹500/- (DD/Banker’s Cheque in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, payable at Delhi) | SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-SM: Exempted |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 years as on 27 July 2026 (UR/EWS) | SC/ST: +5 yrs | OBC: +3 yrs | PwBD: +10 yrs | ESIC/Govt. employees & Ex-SM: +5 yrs |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-13 — Basic Pay ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 + Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance |
| Selection Process | Interview only — conducted by ESIC Selection Board | No written examination | Possible shortlisting if applications are large |
| Posting | Anywhere in India — candidates must indicate at least 10 state preferences in the application form |
| Official Website | esic.gov.in |
| Event | Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | 19 May 2026 | Published on esic.gov.in |
| Application Form Available | 19 May 2026 onwards | Download from official notification PDF |
| Last Date (All India) | 27 July 2026 | Application must REACH Delhi RO by this date |
| Last Date (Remote/Far-flung Areas) | 03 August 2026 | NE States, Ladakh, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, specified HP areas |
| Interview Date | To be announced by ESIC | Venue decided by ESIC; candidates notified separately |
| Fee Cut-off Date for DD | DD must be drawn after notification date | DD issued before 19 May 2026 will not be accepted |
Category-wise distribution:
Specialty-wise vacancy breakup (22 specialties):
| Medical Specialty | Vacancies | Specialty Type |
|---|---|---|
| Transfusion Medicine / Blood Bank | 9 | Pre-Clinical / Para-Clinical |
| General Medicine | 8 | Clinical |
| General Surgery | 8 | Clinical |
| Orthopedics | 8 | Clinical |
| Anatomy | 7 | Pre-Clinical |
| Anesthesiology | 7 | Clinical |
| Community Medicine | 7 | Para-Clinical |
| Microbiology | 7 | Para-Clinical |
| Pediatrics | 6 | Clinical |
| Emergency Medicine | 6 | Clinical |
| Pathology | 6 | Para-Clinical |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | 5 | Para-Clinical |
| Pharmacology | 5 | Pre-Clinical |
| Physiology | 5 | Pre-Clinical |
| Biochemistry | 4 | Pre-Clinical |
| Ophthalmology | 4 | Clinical |
| Radiodiagnosis / Radiology | 4 | Clinical |
| Respiratory Medicine | 4 | Clinical |
| Psychiatry | 3 | Clinical |
| Dermatology | 1 | Clinical |
| ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) | 2 | Clinical |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 2 | Clinical |
| Total — All 22 Specialties | 118 | — |
- Basic Degree: A recognised medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956 (MBBS or equivalent)
- Postgraduate Degree: MD / MS or equivalent recognised postgraduate degree in the concerned specialty or an allied discipline, as recognised by MCI/NMC
- Registration: Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) / State Medical Council
- Experience (Option A): 4 years of teaching experience as Reader / Associate Professor in a recognised medical college (experience as MO/GDMO not counted)
- Experience (Option B): 3 years teaching experience as Associate Professor with at least 4 research publications in indexed journals as First Author, of which at least 2 must be during the Associate Professor tenure
- Master’s Degree in the concerned subject or an allied discipline from a recognised University
- PhD Degree in the respective subject/allied discipline from a recognised University, as per MCI/NMC “Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions” Regulations
- Teaching Experience: Same requirements apply as for medical candidates — 4 years as Reader/Associate Professor OR 3 years with requisite publications as First Author
- Teaching experience must be recognised by MCI/NMC or the relevant statutory body
| Category | Max Age (as on 27 July 2026) | Age Relaxation Over UR Limit |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50 years | — |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 53 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 55 years | +5 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 60 years | +10 years (max age on closing not exceeding 56 yrs) |
| ESIC / Central Govt. Employees | 55 years | +5 years (as per rules) |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years | As per Govt. orders |
| Category / Group | Application Fee | Mode of Payment |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | ₹500/- | Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, payable at Delhi. DD must be drawn after 19 May 2026 (date of advertisement). |
| OBC (NCL) | ₹500/- | |
| EWS | ₹500/- | |
| SC / ST | Exempted | No DD required. All documents and application must still be sent. |
| Women (All Categories) | Exempted | |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Important: Online applications are NOT accepted under this recruitment. The complete process is offline — download, fill, and send by Speed Post.
Download the Official Notification & Application Form
Visit esic.gov.in → Recruitments section. Download the official notification titled “Advertisement for Recruitment of Teaching Faculty (Professors) in ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges on Direct Recruitment Basis 2026.” The application form is at the end of the notification PDF (pages to be printed as specified). Print it on A4 paper.
Fill the Application Form in BLOCK LETTERS
Fill the prescribed form in BLOCK letters using black/blue ink. Provide accurate details: specialty applied for, personal information (name, DOB, category), educational qualifications (MBBS/MD/MS/PhD), NMC/State Medical Council registration number and date, teaching experience in chronological order, research publications list (indexed journal name, volume, year, co-authors), and at least 10 state preferences in order.
Prepare Demand Draft (If Applicable)
If you are in the fee-paying category (UR/OBC/EWS), obtain a Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque of ₹500/- in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, payable at Delhi. The DD must be drawn after 19 May 2026 (the date of advertisement). Note the DD number and date on the application form.
Attach All Required Documents (Self-Attested)
Compile all required self-attested photocopies in order: MBBS/PG certificates & marksheets, NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate, teaching experience certificates (from Head of Institution), research publication copies (first pages of indexed journals), category/EWS certificate, PwBD certificate if applicable, ID proof, recent passport photograph affixed on the form. Check against the document checklist in the notification.
Pack & Superscribe the Envelope Correctly
Place the completed application form, DD/BC, and all enclosures in an A4-size envelope. Write clearly on the envelope: “Application for the post of PROFESSOR for Medical Institutions — [Specialty Name]”. Use a separate envelope for each specialty if applying for more than one.
Dispatch by Speed Post — Must Reach Delhi by 27 July 2026
Send the envelope preferably by Speed Post to the address below. The application must physically reach the ESIC Regional Office, Delhi by 27 July 2026 (03 August 2026 for remote area candidates). ESIC will not be responsible for postal delays — send well in advance.
Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place,
New Delhi – 110 008
Application Scrutiny
ESIC accepts applications provisionally and will NOT undertake detailed scrutiny of eligibility at this stage. Candidates are called for interview on the basis of the information furnished in the application. The final verification of eligibility happens at the time of interview — providing false information leads to immediate rejection and possible legal action.
Shortlisting (If Number of Applications Is Large)
If the number of eligible applications received is large, ESIC will shortlist candidates for interview based solely on teaching experience beyond the minimum required level (i.e., experience as Associate Professor/Reader above the 4-year/3-year minimum threshold). Only information and certificates submitted with the original application will be considered — no documents submitted after the application will be accepted for shortlisting purposes.
Interview by ESIC Selection Board
Shortlisted candidates appear before the ESIC Selection Board at a venue and date decided by ESIC — candidates are informed separately. The interview is out of 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS — 50 out of 100 | OBC — 45 out of 100 | SC/ST/PwBD — 40 out of 100. Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifying marks are not selected.
Tie-breaking Rules (If Candidates Score Equally)
In case of equal interview marks: (1) the older candidate by age is preferred. If still tied: (2) the candidate with the earlier date of passing the essential PG degree (MD/MS/PhD) is preferred. If still tied: (3) the candidate with the earlier date of completion of internship (MBBS internship) is preferred.
Final Selection, Reserve List & Posting
A Select List and a Reserve List (UPSC-like provisions) may be maintained. Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India where ESIC PGIMSRs and Medical Colleges are located. State preferences given in the application are considered but cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The appointment is subject to character verification and medical fitness as per service rules.
Selected candidates are liable to be posted at any ESIC PGIMSR or ESIC Medical College across India. The application requires candidates to indicate at least 10 state preferences. The following states currently have ESIC medical institutions where Professors may be posted:
- Not attaching the DD/Banker’s Cheque: Applications from fee-paying categories without the prescribed ₹500/- DD in the correct name/payable location are summarily rejected
- DD drawn before 19 May 2026: DDs issued before the notification date are not accepted
- Submitting multiple applications for the same specialty under different categories: All such applications will be rejected outright
- Sending via Courier instead of Speed Post: Only Speed Post is accepted — private courier applications are not entertained
- Application received after 27 July 2026: ESIC does not accept late applications regardless of dispatch date or postal delays
- Missing research publications: If claiming Option B (3 years + 4 publications), not attaching copies of all indexed publications leads to rejection
- Requesting addition of experience/documents after submission: Only experience and certificates submitted with the original application are considered — subsequent additions are not accepted
- Incorrect superscription on envelope: Envelope not marked with the correct post title and specialty may be misrouted or rejected
- Not indicating 10 state preferences: Candidates must indicate at least 10 state preferences on the application form
Publications in predatory journals (journals not indexed in legitimate recognised databases or listed on predatory journal lists) are not accepted. Book chapters, conference abstracts, or publications as co-author (second, third author etc.) do not count. Candidates should attach the first page (header page) of each publication — clearly showing the journal name, ISSN, indexing details, authors, and their position in the author list.
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