118 Posts: ESIC Recruitment 2026

Post Name : Professor

Total Vacancies : 118

 

Important Dates :

Advertisement Date : 19 May 2026
Last Date to Apply (India) : 27 July 2026
Last Date to Apply (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep) : 3 August 2026
Age/Eligibility Determination Date : 27 July 2026

 

Vacancy Breakdown: 118 Posts Across 22 Specialties
The 118 Professor vacancies span clinical and pre-clinical disciplines. Reserved categories include backlog vacancies of 11 for SC, 6 for ST, and 23 for OBC. Eight posts are additionally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

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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	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	2
18	Physiology	5
19	Psychiatry	3
20	Radiodiagnosis (Radiology)	4
21	Respiratory Medicine	4
22	Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank)	9
	Total	118

 

Eligibility Criteria :

Understanding who qualifies is essential before applying. The eligibility conditions differ slightly for medical and non-medical candidates, and both must meet specific experience thresholds recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Age Limit :

Maximum age: 50 years as on the closing date (27 July 2026)

SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation (upper limit: 55 years)

OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation (upper limit: 53 years)

PwBD candidates: 10 years relaxation (upper limit: 60 years; SC/ST PwBD: 15 years, OBC PwBD: 13 years) – subject to a maximum of 56 years

ESIC/Government employees: 5 years relaxation

Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation, subject to minimum 6 months service after attestation

Educational Qualifications :

For Medical Candidates (Essential):

A recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.

A postgraduate qualification – MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) or a recognized equivalent in the respective subject or allied discipline.

For Non-Medical Candidates (Essential):

A Master’s Degree in the concerned subject or allied discipline.

A Doctorate degree from a recognized university in the respective subject or allied discipline.

Teaching Experience

Candidates must fulfill one of the following:

Option A : Four years of teaching experience as a Reader or Associate Professor in a recognized medical college in the concerned specialty.

Option B : Three years of teaching experience as an Associate Professor in a recognized medical college, plus a minimum of four research publications in indexed or national journals – published as the First Author in journals of National Associations or Societies of the respective specialties. Of these, at least two publications must have been during the tenure as Associate Professor.

Application Fee :

Candidates wondering about the fee structure can note the following category-wise breakdown:

Mode of Payment: A Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque of ₹500 drawn in favour of ‘ESI Fund Account No. 2’, payable at Delhi, on any scheduled bank. The DD/BC must be valid for at least three months and must be issued after the advertisement date (19 May 2026). Fee once paid is non-refundable.

 

Pay Scale and Benefits

The Professor post carries Pay Level-13 in the Central Government Pay Matrix, with a pay range of ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to:

Dearness Allowance (DA)

Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) – as admissible to analogous posts in the Central Health Service

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Transport Allowance

Promotional avenues are available under the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) guidelines of the Government of India.

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Selection Process :

The selection for ESIC Professor 2026 is based entirely on an interview conducted by a Selection Board. There is no written examination. Candidates who have applied will be assessed on experience and merit before being called.

Step-by-Step Selection Process :

Application Submission – Send the completed application form by Speed Post to reach ESIC Regional Office, Delhi by 27 July 2026.

Shortlisting – If the number of applications is large, ESIC will shortlist candidates based on teaching experience at Associate Professor/Reader level or higher, beyond the minimum eligibility. Shortlisting is based solely on information and certificates submitted with the application – no subsequent documents will be accepted.

Interview – Shortlisted candidates appear before the Selection Board at a venue decided by ESIC.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview (out of 100):

UR / EWS: 50 marks

OBC: 45 marks

SC / ST / PwBD: 40 marks

Tie-Breaking (if scores are equal):

First: Elder candidate preferred.

Second: Candidate who passed the essential postgraduate degree earlier.

Third: Candidate who completed internship earlier.

Reserve List – ESIC may draw a Reserve List as per UPSC guidelines.

Probation – Selected candidates will be appointed on probation as per rules.

How to Apply Step-by-Step

Candidates cannot apply online for this recruitment. The application is purely offline via Speed Post.

Download the application form from the official ESIC notification (available at www.esic.gov.in).

Fill in the application form completely in block letters. Ensure at least 10 state preferences for posting are listed.

Attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph firmly (not stapled) on the application form.

Prepare a Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque of ₹500 (where applicable) in favour of ‘ESI Fund Account No. 2’, payable at Delhi. Write your name and address on the reverse side.

Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (see Documents Required section below).

Place the DD/BC pinned or clipped (not stapled or tagged) at the top of the application.

Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of Professor for Medical Institutions”

Send by Speed Post to: Regional Office Delhi, ESI Corporation DDA Complex Cum Office, 3rd & 4th Floor,, Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place,, New Delhi – 110008

Ensure delivery by 27 July 2026. ESIC will not be responsible for postal delays.

 

Documents Required with Application

Every applicant must submit self-attested copies of the following documents. Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected without communication.

Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque (original, pinned at top)

Passport-size photograph (recent, firmly pasted)

Date of Birth proof – Matriculation/10th certificate or mark sheet (School Leaving Certificate accepted for Tamil Nadu and Kerala candidates only)

Degree certificates and mark sheets for all academic years (or provisional certificate with mark sheets)

Experience certificates from each employer, clearly stating duration, nature of work, and basic/consolidated pay

Research publication certificates/testimonials

Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed central government format

OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration (Annexure-II)

Certificate of Disability (PwBD candidates) in the prescribed format – minimum 40% disability

Ex-Servicemen certificate in prescribed proforma (if applicable)

Declaration that current employer has been informed (for serving government/ESIC employees)

Name-change supporting documents (if applicable – marriage certificate, divorce decree, or Deed Poll/Affidavit as appropriate)

 

Posting Locations :

Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India. ESIC operates medical colleges and PGIMSRs across the following states, and applicants must indicate at least 10 state preferences in the application form:

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

Preference will be considered subject to administrative requirements and cannot be claimed as a matter of right.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

These pitfalls are frequently responsible for application rejections – check each before dispatch:

Not attaching the DD/BC – Applications without the prescribed fee from paying categories are summarily rejected with no appeal.

Submitting multiple applications under different categories – All such applications will be rejected outright.

Requesting to add experience after submission – Only experience with certificates submitted with the original application is considered for shortlisting.

Using the wrong DD format – Online transfers, UPI, or cheques other than DD/Banker’s Cheque are not accepted.

Not superscribing the envelope – Failure to write the prescribed text on the cover may result in the application being overlooked.

Unsigned application form – Unsigned or incomplete forms are liable to rejection without notice.

Sending experience certificates without duration/pay details – Certificates must clearly state start date, end date, nature of duties, and pay. Vague letters will not be counted.

Listing fewer than 10 state preferences – The notification specifically advises candidates to fill at least 10 options.

Tampered or altered documents – Any forgery or alteration will lead to cancellation and potential legal action.

Relying on postal speed alone – Send applications well in advance; postal delays are the applicant’s responsibility.

Important Links

Official  Notification : Click here

Official Website : Click here

 

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