The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released the ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification to fill 118 Professor vacancies across various ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges. Eligible candidates possessing MD/MS, Ph.D., or other prescribed qualifications can submit their offline applications from 19 May 2026 to 27 July 2026. The application form and detailed notification are available on the official ESIC website.

Under this recruitment drive, appointments will be made on a direct recruitment basis for Professor posts in 22 medical specialties. Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) along with the applicable Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) and other admissible benefits. The selection process consists of an Interview conducted by the Selection Board. Candidates must send the completed application form along with the required documents to the ESIC Regional Office, Delhi, on or before 27 July 2026.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Organization	Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Post Name	Professor
Total Vacancies	118 Posts
Medical Specialties	22 Disciplines
Last Date to Apply	27 July 2026
Last Date for Remote Areas	03 August 2026
Selection Process	Interview
Pay Scale	Pay Level-13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900)
Application Fee	₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates – Exempted)
Official Website	www.esic.gov.in

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

The upper age limit for applicants will be determined as on the closing date of application, i.e., 27 July 2026. The category-wise age relaxation is as follows:

• Maximum Age Limit: 50 years as on 27 July 2026.
• SC/ST Candidates: Eligible for 5 years of upper age relaxation.
• OBC Candidates: Eligible for 3 years of upper age relaxation.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
  • 10 years relaxation for PwBD candidates.
  • 15 years relaxation for SC/ST PwBD candidates.
  • 13 years relaxation for OBC PwBD candidates, subject to the applicable upper age limit prescribed in the notification.
• ESIC/Government Employees: Eligible for 5 years of age relaxation as per applicable rules.
• Ex-Servicemen: Eligible for 5 years of age relaxation, provided they have rendered at least six months of continuous service after attestation.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Important Event	Date
Notification Release Date	19 May 2026
Last Date for Submission of Application (All Other Areas)	27 July 2026
Last Date for Candidates from Remote Areas (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep)	03 August 2026
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility	27 July 2026

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

The category-wise application fee for ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹500
SC / ST Candidates	Nil
PwBD Candidates	Nil
Women Candidates (All Categories)	Nil
ESIC/Government Employees (Male)	₹500

Mode of Payment

• The application fee must be paid through a Demand Draft (DD) or Banker’s Cheque (BC) of ₹500.
• The DD/BC should be drawn in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, payable at Delhi, from any scheduled bank.
• The Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque must be issued on or after 19 May 2026 (the date of advertisement) and should remain valid for a minimum of three months.
• The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

Candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements before submitting their application. The educational qualifications vary for medical and non-medical candidates, while the prescribed teaching experience must comply with the National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.

Educational Qualification

For Medical Candidates

Applicants must possess:

• A recognized medical qualification included in the First Schedule, Second Schedule, or Part II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• A Postgraduate Degree (MD/MS) or an equivalent qualification in the relevant specialty or allied discipline recognized by the competent authority.

For Non-Medical Candidates

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s Degree in the relevant subject or an allied discipline from a recognized university.
• A Ph.D. (Doctorate Degree) in the concerned subject or allied discipline from a recognized institution.

Teaching Experience

Candidates must satisfy either of the following experience requirements:

Option 1

• Four years of teaching experience as a Reader or Associate Professor in the relevant specialty at a recognized medical college.

Option 2

• Three years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor in a recognized medical college; and
• A minimum of four research publications published in indexed or nationally recognized journals as the First Author in journals of the relevant National Association or Society.
• Out of these four publications, at least two must have been published during the tenure as Associate Professor.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

S. No.	Medical Specialty	Vacancies
1	Anatomy	7
2	Anesthesiology	7
3	Biochemistry	4
4	Community Medicine	7
5	Dermatology	1
6	Emergency Medicine	6
7	Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	5
8	General Medicine	8
9	General Surgery	8
10	Microbiology	7
11	Ophthalmology	4
12	Orthopedics	8
13	Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)	2
14	Pediatrics	6
15	Pathology	6
16	Pharmacology	5
17	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR)	2
18	Physiology	5
19	Psychiatry	3
20	Radiodiagnosis (Radiology)	4
21	Respiratory Medicine	4
22	Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank)	9
Total	All Specialties	118

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Salary Details

Candidates appointed as Professor under the ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 will be placed in Pay Level-13 of the Central Government Pay Matrix, with a salary ranging from ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month.

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to the following allowances and benefits as per Government of India rules:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), applicable as per the norms for equivalent posts under the Central Health Service (CHS)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)

Selected faculty members will also be eligible for career advancement and promotional benefits under the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme in accordance with the applicable Government of India guidelines.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

The ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 application process is offline only. Eligible candidates must complete the application form and send it by Speed Post within the prescribed deadline.

Follow the steps below to apply:

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official ESIC recruitment notification available on the ESIC website.
2. Fill in the application form carefully using BLOCK LETTERS, ensuring that all personal, educational, and professional details are accurate. Candidates should also indicate at least 10 preferred States/UTs for posting.
3. Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated space. The photograph should be firmly pasted and should not be stapled.
4. Prepare a Demand Draft (DD) or Banker’s Cheque (BC) of ₹500 (where applicable) in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2”, payable at Delhi. Write your name and complete address on the reverse side of the DD/BC.
5. Attach self-attested copies of all required educational, experience, category, and other supporting certificates.
6. Place the Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque on top of the application using a paper clip or pin. Do not staple or tag it to the application form.
7. Clearly superscribe the envelope with:
   “Application for the Post of Professor for Medical Institutions”
8. Send the completed application by Speed Post to the following address:

Regional Office Delhi
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
DDA Complex-cum-Office, 3rd & 4th Floor
Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place
New Delhi – 110008

Applications must reach the above address on or before 27 July 2026 (or the applicable closing date for remote areas). ESIC will not be responsible for applications delayed or lost in transit due to postal reasons.

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ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

The ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 selection process is based entirely on a personal interview conducted by the Selection Board. There is no written examination for this recruitment. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications and teaching experience before being invited for the interview.

Stage 1: Submission of Application

Candidates must submit the duly filled offline application form along with all required documents by Speed Post so that it reaches the ESIC Regional Office, Delhi on or before 27 July 2026 (or the applicable closing date for remote areas).

Stage 2: Shortlisting of Candidates

If a large number of applications are received, ESIC may shortlist candidates based on their teaching experience beyond the prescribed minimum eligibility, particularly experience as an Associate Professor, Reader, or in an equivalent higher position.

Note: Shortlisting will be carried out only on the basis of the information and supporting documents submitted with the application. No additional documents submitted after the closing date will be considered.

Stage 3: Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called to appear before the Selection Board at the venue and date notified by ESIC.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview (Out of 100)

Category	Minimum Marks
UR / EWS	50 Marks
OBC	45 Marks
SC / ST / PwBD	40 Marks

Tie-Breaking Criteria

In the event of two or more candidates securing the same interview marks, the merit will be decided in the following order:

1. The older candidate will be placed higher in merit.
2. If the tie still persists, preference will be given to the candidate who obtained the essential postgraduate qualification earlier.
3. If required, the candidate who completed the compulsory internship earlier will be ranked higher.

Reserve List and Probation

• ESIC may prepare a Reserve List in accordance with the applicable UPSC guidelines.
• Candidates selected for appointment will be placed on probation as per the rules and regulations of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Common Mistakes

To avoid rejection of the application, candidates should carefully follow the instructions provided in the official notification. The following mistakes are among the most common reasons for disqualification:

• Application Fee: Candidates belonging to fee-paying categories must attach the prescribed Demand Draft (DD) or Banker’s Cheque (BC). Applications submitted without the required fee will be rejected.
• Multiple Applications: Do not submit more than one application under different categories. If multiple applications are received, all of them are liable to be rejected.
• Experience Certificates: Only the experience details and supporting certificates submitted with the original application will be considered for shortlisting. Requests to add experience later will not be entertained.
• Mode of Fee Payment: Application fees must be paid only through the prescribed Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque. Payments made through UPI, NEFT, online transfer, cash, or personal cheque will not be accepted.
• Envelope Superscription: Clearly write “Application for the Post of Professor for Medical Institutions” on the envelope. Failure to do so may delay or affect the processing of the application.
• Signature on Application: Ensure that the application form is duly signed. Unsigned or incomplete application forms are liable to be rejected.
• Complete Experience Details: Experience certificates should clearly mention the designation, period of service, nature of duties, and pay details. Incomplete or vague certificates may not be considered.
• State Preferences: Candidates should indicate at least 10 preferred States/UTs in the application form, as advised in the notification.
• Authenticity of Documents: Submission of forged, altered, or tampered documents may result in cancellation of candidature and appropriate legal action.
• Timely Dispatch: Candidates should send their applications well before the closing date. ESIC will not be responsible for postal delays, and applications received after the deadline are liable to be rejected.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Documents Required

Candidates must enclose self-attested copies of all required documents along with the completed application form. Applications that are incomplete or do not include the necessary supporting documents are liable to be rejected without further correspondence.

The following documents should be submitted:

• Original Demand Draft (DD) or Banker’s Cheque (BC), pinned or clipped to the top of the application form.
• Recent passport-size photograph, self-attested and firmly pasted in the designated space.
• Proof of Date of Birth, such as the Matriculation/10th Class Certificate or Mark Sheet. (For candidates from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, a School Leaving Certificate is also acceptable.)
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets for all academic years, or a provisional degree certificate along with the corresponding mark sheets.
• Experience certificates issued by each employer, clearly indicating the designation, duration of service, nature of duties, and basic/consolidated pay.
• Research publication certificates or other relevant testimonials supporting academic publications.
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), wherever applicable, in the prescribed Central Government format.
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate/Declaration in the prescribed format (Annexure-II), if applicable.
• Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, issued by the competent authority, indicating not less than 40% benchmark disability.
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate in the prescribed format, wherever applicable.
• A declaration from serving Government/ESIC employees confirming that their present employer has been informed about the application.
• Supporting documents for change of name, if applicable, such as a Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Deed Poll, or Affidavit, as relevant.

Before dispatching the application, candidates should carefully verify that all required documents are enclosed, as applications lacking mandatory certificates or supporting documents may be rejected during the scrutiny process.

ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– Posting Locations

Candidates selected under the ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 may be posted at any ESIC Medical College or PGIMSR across India, depending on the organization’s administrative requirements.

While filling out the application form, applicants are required to indicate at least 10 preferred States/UTs for their posting from the available locations, which include:

• Rajasthan
• Bihar
• Karnataka
• West Bengal
• Tamil Nadu
• Haryana
• Telangana
• Delhi
• Maharashtra
• Assam
• Madhya Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh
• Punjab
• Jharkhand
• Gujarat

Important: The preferences submitted by candidates will be considered only to the extent possible and subject to organizational requirements. The allocation of the place of posting will be at the sole discretion of ESIC, and candidates cannot claim appointment to a preferred location as a matter of right.

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ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the offline application is 27 July 2026. Candidates from notified remote areas can apply until 03 August 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available under ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026?

A total of 118 Professor vacancies have been announced across 22 medical specialties.

Q3. What is the mode of application for ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?

The application process is offline only. Candidates must send the completed application form by Speed Post to the prescribed ESIC Regional Office.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for the Professor post?

Medical candidates must possess an MD/MS or equivalent postgraduate qualification, while non-medical candidates should have a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, along with the prescribed teaching experience.

Q5. What is the maximum age limit for ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?

The maximum age limit is 50 years as on 27 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Q6. What is the application fee for ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates. SC/ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Q7. What is the selection process for ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?

Selection is based on shortlisting of eligible candidates followed by a personal interview conducted by the Selection Board. There is no written examination.

Q8. What is the salary for the ESIC Professor post?

Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) along with NPA, DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other admissible benefits.

Q9. Can candidates choose their preferred place of posting?

Yes. Candidates must indicate at least 10 preferred States/UTs in the application form. However, the final posting will depend on ESIC’s administrative requirements.

Q10. Where can I download the ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification?

The official notification and application form can be downloaded from the official ESIC website: www.esic.gov.in.