The latest Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Professor (Teaching Faculty – Medical Specialties) posts! Published on 19 May 2026 at www.esic.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 118 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the age group of up to 50 years (relaxations as applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESIC employees) and possessing the required medical or postgraduate qualifications can apply offline via the prescribed application form from now until 27 July 2026 (03 August 2026 for remote area candidates). Find all details about the ESIC Professor new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, application procedure, and notification PDF here
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The detailed notification titled “Recruitment of Teaching Faculty (Professors) in ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges on Direct Recruitment Basis” has been released by ESIC Headquarters, New Delhi. The notification provides complete information about specialty-wise vacancies, identified posts for PwBD, age limit, pay scale, educational qualifications, experience requirements, selection procedure, application fee, concessions/relaxations and the prescribed application form. Candidates must read the notification thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility conditions.
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| 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) |
| Total Vacancies | 118 Professor posts across various specialties |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level‑13 in Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) plus Non‑Practicing Allowance (NPA) and other admissible allowances |
| Job Location | ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges across various States; liable to posting anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Offline – via prescribed application form sent by Speed Post/file:2 |
| Selection Mode | Interview by ESIC Selection Board; shortlisting based on experience if applications are large |
| Official Website | https://www.esic.gov.in |
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
ESIC proposes to fill a total of 118 Professor posts in various specialties with category‑wise breakup as given below. Reserved vacancies include backlog vacancies of 11 SC, 6 ST and 23 OBC posts, and 8 posts are reserved for PwBD under categories (a), (b), (c) and (d & e) as per DoPT guidelines.
| 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 |
Out of the total, 8 posts are reserved for PwBD across categories (a) – blindness and low vision, (b) – deaf and hard of hearing, (c) – locomotor disability and related conditions, and (d & e) – autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness and multiple disabilities.
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – 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 (for candidates from NE States, J&K Ladakh division, specified HP districts, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep etc.) |
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions relating to nationality, age, educational qualifications and teaching experience as of the closing date of receipt of applications.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality / Citizenship | Candidate must be a citizen of India; certain categories of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees and PIO from specified countries may also apply, subject to Government of India eligibility certificate. |
| Age Limit (UR / EWS) | Not exceeding 50 years for Professor as on closing date of applications (27.07.2026 for most candidates). |
| Age Relaxation | Up to 5 years for ESIC / Government servants; 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC; 10 years for PwBD (with cumulative maximum as per rules); additional relaxations for Ex‑Servicemen as per Government orders. |
| Educational Qualification – Medical Candidates |
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| Educational Qualification – Non‑Medical Candidates | Postgraduate degree (Master’s) in concerned subject/allied discipline and a Doctorate degree (PhD) from a recognised University in the respective subject/allied discipline, as per MCI/NMC “Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations”. |
| Teaching Experience |
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| Experience Recognition | Teaching experience must be recognised by Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission or relevant statutory body; experience as General Duty Medical Officer is not counted. |
| PwBD Eligibility | Only persons with minimum 40% benchmark disability in notified categories are eligible for PwBD reservation and age relaxation; only disabilities identified as suitable for each specialty as per the notification will be considered. |
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale & Emoluments
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level‑13 of the 7th CPC pay matrix with Non‑Practicing Allowance and other admissible benefits.
- Basic Pay: Level‑13 (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) in the pay matrix.
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), Non‑Practicing Allowance (NPA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other allowances as per Central Government/ESIC rules.
- Career Prospects: Promotional avenues available under DACP guidelines; opportunities for academic and research growth within ESIC medical institutions.
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Application fee is payable via Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque only, in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2” payable at Delhi.
| 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 once paid will not be refunded in any circumstances and applications without the prescribed fee (where applicable) will be rejected without correspondence.
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Selection will be made on the basis of an Interview conducted by the ESIC Selection Board, with possible shortlisting based on experience.
- If the number of applications is large, ESIC may shortlist candidates for interview based on teaching experience beyond the minimum required level (Associate Professor/Reader or above) as per Recruitment Rules.
- Category‑wise minimum qualifying marks in interview: UR/EWS – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 out of 100 marks.
- Tie‑breaking: older candidate by age is preferred; if still tied, earlier date of passing essential PG degree; if still tied, earlier date of completion of internship is considered.
- A Reserve List may be maintained as per UPSC‑like provisions.
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 – Age Relaxation & Reservation Notes
ESIC follows Government of India rules on age relaxation, community reservation and PwBD concessions.
- SC/ST – up to 5 years; OBC – up to 3 years; PwBD – up to 10 years (maximum age on closing date not exceeding 56 years), with cumulative relaxation for SC/ST/OBC PwBD as per norms.
- Ex‑Servicemen and ECOs/SSCOs – age relaxation up to 5 years subject to conditions on length of service and release certificates.
- Only candidates belonging to castes/communities in the Central List of SC/ST/OBC and having valid, current certificates in the prescribed format will get reservation benefits; multiple applications in different categories will lead to rejection.
How to Apply – ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted offline only in the prescribed application form attached with the notification. No online application facility is available for this recruitment.
Step‑by‑Step Offline Application Process:
- Download and print the official notification and Application Form for “Professor in ESI Corporation‑2026” from ESIC website or your job portal.
- Fill the application form in BLOCK letters with accurate details such as specialty applied for, personal information, educational qualifications, teaching experience, registration details and publication list.
- Prepare a Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, payable at Delhi, issued after the date of advertisement.
- Attach self‑attested copies of required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates, proof of age, research publications, etc.) as per the checklist.
- Affix a recent self‑attested passport size photograph in the space provided on the application form.
- Place the filled and signed application form along with DD/Banker’s Cheque and enclosures in an envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Professor for Medical Institutions”.
- Send the application preferably by Speed Post to the address given below so as to reach on or before 27.07.2026 (03.08.2026 for specified remote areas).
Application Sending Address:
| Postal Address | Regional Office Delhi, ESI Corporation, DDA Complex‑cum‑Office, 3rd & 4th Floor, Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110008 |
| DD/Banker’s Cheque Payable at | Delhi |
Applications received after the last date or without proper documents/fees will be rejected, and ESIC will not be responsible for postal delays.
Documents Required with ESIC Professor Application
Candidates must attach self‑attested copies of all relevant documents along with the application form.
- Original Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque pinned on top of the application form with candidate’s name and address written on the reverse.
- Recent passport size photograph (self‑attested) firmly pasted on the application form.
- Matriculation/10th certificate or mark sheet indicating Date of Birth; in some cases, school leaving certificate for TN & Kerala.
- Degree certificates and mark sheets of all academic years (MBBS, PG, PhD etc.); provisional certificates accepted if final degree is awaited.
- Experience certificates from Heads of Organisations clearly mentioning post, period, pay and nature of duties, and specifying recognition as teaching experience by MCI/NMC or relevant body.
- Certificates/testimonials supporting research publications and academic achievements.
- Category certificates: SC/ST/OBC/EWS in prescribed Central Government format; OBC non‑creamy layer declaration; EWS Income & Asset certificate.
- PwBD certificate in prescribed format for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
- Documents for age relaxation (Ex‑Servicemen, Central/UT Govt employees etc.) in the prescribed formats.
- Any other supporting documents for claims made in the application (name change, etc.).
Important Instructions for ESIC Professor Applicants
- Eligibility (age, qualifications, experience etc.) is calculated with reference to the closing date of applications – 27.07.2026 for most candidates.
- Mere submission of application or call for interview does not confer any right to appointment; candidature remains provisional until verification.
- Incomplete/unsigned applications, or those not in prescribed proforma, without required documents, fee, or received after the last date will be rejected without communication.
- Any false statement or suppression of material information can lead to cancellation of candidature/appointment at any stage.
- Selected candidates will be on probation as per ESIC rules and are liable to be posted anywhere in India; state preferences are only indicative and not binding.
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