ESIC 118 Teaching Faculty Offline Form 2026 2026
This notification announces the recruitment of 118 Professor (Teaching Faculty – Medical Specialties) posts by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) for 2026.
Short Information
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, is recruiting for 118 Professor positions across various medical specialties. The last date to submit offline applications is 27 July 2026 (03 August 2026 for remote area candidates).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 0 (No Fee) |
| Payment modes | Online / Offline |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit (Min‑Max) | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor (Teaching Faculty – Medical Specialties) | 118 | 50 – 56 years | A recognised medical qualification included in First or Second Schedule or Part‑II of Third Schedule to IMC Act 1956, fulfilling Section 13(3) conditions where applicable. Postgraduate qualification – MD/MS or equivalent in the concerned subject or allied discipline. |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Selection Mode | Interview conducted by ESIC Selection Board; possible shortlisting based on teaching experience if applications are large. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) | UR/EWS – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 |
| Tie‑breaking Criteria | Older candidate by age preferred; if still tied, earlier date of passing essential PG degree; if still tied, earlier date of completion of internship. |
| Reserve List | May be maintained as per UPSC‑like provisions. |
How to Apply Online
- Download the official notification and the prescribed application form from the Official Website.
- Fill the application form in BLOCK letters with all required details such as specialty, personal information, educational qualifications, teaching experience, registration details, and publication list.
- Prepare a Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque of ₹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 all 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, the DD/Banker’s Cheque, and all enclosures in an envelope superscribed “Application for the post of Professor for Medical Institutions”.
- Send the envelope preferably by Speed Post to the address given in the notification so as to reach on or before 27 July 2026 (03 August 2026 for remote area candidates).
Required Documents
- Original Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque (with candidate’s name and address on reverse)
- Recent passport‑size photograph (self‑attested)
- Matriculation/10th certificate or mark sheet indicating Date of Birth
- Degree certificates and mark sheets of all academic years (MBBS, PG, PhD etc.); provisional certificates accepted if final degree awaited
- Experience certificates from Heads of Organisations specifying post, period, pay, nature of duties, and 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 prescribed formats
- Any other supporting documents for claims made in the application (name change, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?
ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026 is a direct recruitment drive by Employees' State Insurance Corporation under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, to fill 118 Professor posts in various medical specialties across ESIC Post Graduate Institutes of Medical Sciences & Research (PGIMSRs) and ESIC Medical Colleges.
How many vacancies are available in ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?
A total of 118 Professor vacancies are available across 22 medical specialties including General Medicine (8), General Surgery (8), Orthopedics (8), Transfusion Medicine (9), Anatomy (7), Anesthesiology (7), and others.
What is the last date to apply for ESIC Professor 2026?
The last date for receipt of offline applications is 27 July 2026 for all India candidates, and 03 August 2026 for candidates from remote areas (NE States, J&K Ladakh division, specified HP districts, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep).
What is the eligibility for ESIC Professor 2026?
Candidates must have a recognized medical qualification (MBBS/equivalent) with MD/MS or equivalent in the concerned specialty, plus four years teaching experience as Reader/Associate Professor OR three years as Associate Professor with minimum four research publications (two as first author during Associate Professor tenure).
What is the selection process for ESIC Professor 2026?
Selection is based on Interview by ESIC Selection Board with possible shortlisting based on teaching experience beyond minimum requirement. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PwBD-40 out of 100 marks.