Job Description
Overview
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced a direct recruitment drive for 118 Professor positions across various medical specialties. These roles are based in ESIC PGIMSRs and Medical Colleges nationwide, offering a stable career path in the public healthcare sector. This recruitment aims to strengthen the academic and clinical faculty strength of ESIC institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality medical education and clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Supervise clinical operations and patient care services within the assigned medical specialty.
- Conduct and publish research in indexed national or international medical journals.
- Mentor junior residents and medical staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols.
- Participate in departmental administrative duties and academic committee meetings.
- Maintain compliance with National Medical Commission (NMC) standards for medical education.
Why Apply
Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary package under Pay Level-13, including Non-Practising Allowance and other government benefits. The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth through Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) and the chance to contribute to the nation's public health infrastructure.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 19 May 2026
- Application Deadline (General): 27 July 2026
- Application Deadline (Remote Areas): 3 August 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 118
- Pay Scale: Level-13 (₹1,23,100-₹2,15,900)
- Location: Pan-India
- Category: Medical/Teaching
ESIC Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
Registration Date
19 May 2026 –
27 Jul 2026
Salary
Level-13 (₹1,23,100-₹2,15,900)
Vacancies
118
Eligibility
MD/MS or Doctorate
Vacancy Details
| Specialty | Total |
| Anatomy | 7 |
| Anesthesiology | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Community Medicine | 7 |
| Dermatology | 1 |
| Emergency Medicine | 6 |
| Forensic Medicine | 5 |
| General Medicine | 8 |
| General Surgery | 8 |
| Microbiology | 7 |
| Ophthalmology | 4 |
| Orthopedics | 8 |
| ENT | 2 |
| Pediatrics | 6 |
| Pathology | 6 |
| Pharmacology | 5 |
| Physical Medicine | 2 |
| Physiology | 5 |
| Psychiatry | 3 |
| Radiology | 4 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 4 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 9 |
How to Apply
- Download the official application form from the ESIC website at www.esic.gov.in.
- Fill out the form in block letters, ensuring at least 10 state preferences are mentioned.
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
- Prepare a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of ₹500 in favor of 'ESI Fund Account No. 2', payable at Delhi.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required academic, experience, and category certificates.
- Place the DD/BC at the top of the application and clip it securely.
- Superscribe the envelope as 'Application for the post of Professor for Medical Institutions'.
- Send the completed application via Speed Post to the Regional Office, Delhi, to reach by 27 July 2026.
- Retain a photocopy of the submitted application and proof of postage for future reference.
Cutoff Marks
UR/EWS: 50 marks, OBC: 45 marks, SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS/ESIC Employees: ₹500. SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil. Payment must be made via Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque in favor of 'ESI Fund Account No. 2', payable at Delhi.
Age Limit
Maximum 50 years as on 27 July 2026, with category-wise relaxations up to 60 years for PwBD.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a personal interview conducted by a Selection Board. There is no written examination for these posts. If the number of applications is high, ESIC will shortlist candidates based on their teaching experience and research publications beyond the minimum requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated on merit during the interview. A minimum qualifying mark is set at 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD categories. Tie-breaking rules prioritize age and academic seniority.
Exam Pattern
The selection is based on an interview process. No written exam is conducted. Candidates are assessed on their teaching experience, research contributions, and clinical expertise during the interview session.
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Organization
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) invites applications for direct recruitment to 118 posts of Professor in various specialties in ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to apply is 27 July 2026 for candidates in India. For candidates residing in remote areas like Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep, the deadline is 3 August 2026. Ensure your application reaches the office by these dates.
There are a total of 118 Professor vacancies across 22 medical specialties. The highest number of vacancies is in Transfusion Medicine (9), followed by General Medicine, General Surgery, and Orthopedics with 8 posts each. Check the official notification for the complete specialty-wise breakdown.
No, there is no online application process. You must download the application form from the official ESIC website, fill it out, and send it via Speed Post to the ESIC Regional Office in Delhi. Online submissions are not accepted.
The application fee is ₹500 for General, OBC, EWS, and male ESIC/Government employees. SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and women of all categories are exempt from paying the fee. Payment must be made via Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque in favor of 'ESI Fund Account No. 2', payable at Delhi.
The maximum age limit is 50 years as of 27 July 2026 for UR/EWS candidates. Age relaxation is available: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, and 5 years for ESIC/Government employees and Ex-Servicemen. Always verify your age eligibility before applying.
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-13 of the Central Pay Matrix, with a basic pay range of ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month. Additionally, you will receive Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per government rules.
Selection is based entirely on an interview conducted by the ESIC Selection Board. There is no written examination. If there are many applicants, ESIC will shortlist candidates based on their teaching experience and research publications before calling them for the interview.
You need either 4 years of experience as a Reader or Associate Professor in a recognized medical college, or 3 years as an Associate Professor with at least 4 indexed research publications as the First Author, of which at least 2 must be from your tenure as an Associate Professor.
Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India across ESIC medical colleges and PGIMSRs. While you must indicate at least 10 state preferences in your application, final postings are subject to administrative requirements and cannot be claimed as a right.
