The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced a direct recruitment drive for Professor (Teaching Faculty – Medical Specialties) posts in its PGIMSRs and Medical Colleges for the year 2026. A total of 118 vacancies across various medical specialties are available, and interested candidates can apply offline until 27 July 2026 (extended to 03 August 2026 for remote‑area candidates).
Highlights
| Organization |
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Post |
Professor (Teaching Faculty – Medical Specialties) |
| Total Vacancies |
118 Professor posts |
| Pay Scale |
Pay Level‑13 (Rs. 1,23,100 – Rs. 2,15,900) + NPA & other allowances |
| Application Mode |
Offline – prescribed application form sent by Speed Post |
| Selection Mode |
Interview by ESIC Selection Board |
| Last Date (All India) |
27 July 2026 |
| Last Date (Remote Areas) |
03 August 2026 |
Post & Organization Details
- Organization Name: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India
- Post Name: Professor (Teaching Faculty – Medical Specialties)
- Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment (Interview‑based)
- Job Location: ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges across various States (posting anywhere in India)
- Official Website: https://www.esic.gov.in
Vacancy Details
| S. No. |
Specialty |
Total |
| 1 |
Anatomy |
7 |
| 2 |
Anesthesiology |
7 |
| 3 |
Biochemistry |
4 |
| 4 |
Community Medicine |
7 |
| 5 |
Dermatology |
1 |
| 6 |
Emergency Medicine |
6 |
| 7 |
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (FMT) |
5 |
| 8 |
General Medicine |
8 |
| 9 |
General Surgery |
8 |
| 10 |
Microbiology |
7 |
| 11 |
Ophthalmology (Eye) |
4 |
| 12 |
Orthopedics |
8 |
| 13 |
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) |
2 |
| 14 |
Pediatrics |
6 |
| 15 |
Pathology |
6 |
| 16 |
Pharmacology |
5 |
| 17 |
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
2 |
| 18 |
Physiology |
5 |
| 19 |
Psychiatry |
3 |
| 20 |
Radiodiagnosis (Radiology) |
4 |
| 21 |
Respiratory Medicine |
4 |
| 22 |
Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank) |
9 |
| Total |
118 |
Reserved vacancies include 11 SC, 6 ST, 23 OBC, and 8 PwBD posts as per DoPT guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality / Citizenship |
Indian citizen (certain categories of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees and PIOs may apply with eligibility certificate) |
| Age Limit (UR / EWS) |
Not exceeding 50 years as on closing date of applications (27‑07‑2026) |
| Age Relaxation |
Up to 5 years for ESIC/Government servants; 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC; 10 years for PwBD (cumulative maximum as per rules); additional relaxations for Ex‑Servicemen |
| Educational Qualification – Medical Candidates |
- Recognised medical qualification as per IMC Act 1956 (First/Second Schedule or Part‑II of Third Schedule)
- Post‑graduate qualification – MD/MS or equivalent in the concerned subject or allied discipline
|
| Educational Qualification – Non‑Medical Candidates |
Post‑graduate degree (Master’s) in the concerned subject/allied discipline **and** a Doctorate (PhD) from a recognised university as per MCI/NMC regulations |
| Teaching Experience |
- Four years as Reader/Associate Professor in a recognised medical college in the concerned specialty; OR
- Three years as Associate Professor with at least four research publications (first author) in indexed/national journals, minimum two during Associate Professor tenure
|
| Experience Recognition |
Teaching experience must be recognised by the Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission or relevant statutory body; experience as General Duty Medical Officer is not counted |
| PwBD Eligibility |
Minimum 40 % benchmark disability in notified categories; disability must be suitable for the specialty as per notification |
Pay Scale & Salary
- Basic Pay: Pay Level‑13 (Rs. 1,23,100 – Rs. 2,15,900) in the 7th CPC pay matrix
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), Non‑Practicing Allowance (NPA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances as per Central Government/ESIC rules
- Career Prospects: Promotional avenues under DACP guidelines; opportunities for academic and research growth within ESIC medical institutions
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS / ESIC & Departmental Male Candidates |
Rs. 500/- (non‑refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women (all categories) / Ex‑Servicemen |
No Fee |
Fee must be paid by Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2” payable at Delhi. The fee is non‑refundable.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Date of Notification |
19 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (All India) |
27 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Remote Area Candidates |
03 August 2026 |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting (if applications are large) based on teaching experience beyond the minimum required level.
- Interview conducted by the ESIC Selection Board.
- Minimum qualifying marks in interview: UR/EWS – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 (out of 100).
- Tie‑breaking: older candidate preferred; if still tied, earlier PG degree passing year; if still tied, earlier internship completion date.
- A Reserve List may be prepared as per UPSC‑like provisions.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the official ESIC website or the notification PDF link.
- Read the instruction booklet carefully and fill in all required details.
- Attach scanned copies of all mandatory documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, PwBD certificate if applicable, etc.).
- Pay the applicable application fee (if any) through Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, Delhi.
- Send the completed application form along with the fee DD (if applicable) by Speed Post to the address mentioned in the notification before the last date.
- Retain the Speed Post receipt as proof of submission.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the age limit for general category candidates?
Candidates must not be older than 50 years as on 27‑07‑2026. Age relaxations apply as per category.
- How many vacancies are there for PwBD candidates?
There are 8 vacancies reserved for PwBD across categories (a)–(e) as per DoPT guidelines.
- Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
No. SC, ST, PwBD, women candidates and Ex‑Servicemen are exempted from the application fee.
- Can I apply online?
The recruitment is conducted on an offline basis only. Applications must be sent by Speed Post using the prescribed form.
- What documents are required for PwBD applicants?
PwBD candidates must submit a disability certificate showing at least 40 % benchmark disability in the notified category, along with all other standard documents.
- What is the minimum qualifying mark in the interview?
Minimum marks are 50 for UR/EWS, 45 for OBC, and 40 for SC/ST/PwBD (out of 100).
