ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026: 108 Faculty & Senior Resident Posts
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Tutor, Senior Resident (SR3), Senior Resident (SR1 – against GDMO) |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 108 (provisional, computed from department-wise data) |
| Application Mode | Offline (email submission of documents, followed by walk-in interview) |
| Job Location | Ludhiana, Punjab |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31-07-2026 |
| Application Start Date | 31-07-2026 |
| Last Date to Email Application & Documents | 08-08-2026 (Friday) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 08-08-2026 |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 12-08-2026 (Wednesday) |
| Reporting Time on Interview Day | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Exam Date | Check Official Notification |
| Counselling Date | Check Official Notification |
| Admission Start Date | Check Official Notification |
| Admission End Date | Check Official Notification |
| Result Date | Check Official Notification |
Application / Registration Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode | Fee Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / ESIC (Regular Employee) / Female Candidate / Defence Ex-servicemen / PH Candidate | Nil | Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1," payable at Ludhiana | 08-08-2026 |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 500/- | Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1," payable at Ludhiana | 08-08-2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
Post-wise Summary
| Post Name | Max Age | Education Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 69 years (as on date of interview) | As per latest NMC norms | Level 13 (Fixed basic pay Rs. 1,23,100/-) |
| Associate Professor | 69 years | As per latest NMC norms | Level 12 (Fixed basic pay Rs. 78,800/-) |
| Assistant Professor | 69 years | As per latest NMC norms | Level 11 (Fixed basic pay Rs. 67,700/-) |
| Tutor | 69 years | MD in the concerned subject | Level 10 (Fixed basic pay Rs. 56,100/-) |
| Senior Resident (3 years / 1 year) | 45 years | MD/MS/DNB in relevant specialty or MBBS with 2 years experience | Level 11 (Fixed basic pay Rs. 67,700/-) |
Key Eligibility Notes
- Tutor post: Only candidates holding an MD in the concerned subject are eligible.
- Senior Resident (Superspeciality): Candidates with MD/MS in a broad specialty will be considered.
- Senior Resident (Emergency): MD/MS in Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery or Anaesthesia — or 2 years post-MBBS experience in any of these branches (including 1 year in emergency medicine).
- Assistant Professor (Emergency): MD/MS in Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery or Anaesthesia with relevant experience.
- Fallback: If no suitable MD/MS candidate is available, an MBBS candidate with 2 years of experience in the relevant branch will be considered for Senior Resident.
- Eligibility assessment date: Last date of application submission.
- Age relaxation: Applicable as per prevailing Government of India norms.
Salary / Remuneration
| Post | Fixed Basic Pay | Approximate Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 1,23,100/- (Level 13) | ~Rs. 2.5 lakh |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 78,800/- (Level 12) | ~Rs. 1.7 lakh |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11) | ~Rs. 1.45 lakh |
| Senior Resident (3 years) | Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11) | ~Rs. 1.45 lakh |
| Senior Resident (1 year, against GDMO) | Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11) | ~Rs. 1.45 lakh |
| Tutor | Rs. 56,100/- (Level 10) | ~Rs. 1.2 lakh |
Note: For Senior Resident posts, Rs. 1,350/- is deducted if the candidate holds only a diploma, and Rs. 2,250/- is deducted if the candidate does not hold a degree or diploma. Retired employees/pensioners may draw total pay without deduction.
Terms of Contract
- Tenure: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 3 years (renewed yearly based on satisfactory performance), or until the candidate attains 70 years of age, or until a regular incumbent joins — whichever is earliest.
- Termination: Either side may terminate with one month's prior notice without assigning reason.
- Security Deposit: Rs. 1,00,000/- (forfeited if resigning within 6 months). For 44-day tenure appointments: Rs. 50,000/- (forfeited if resigning during that period).
- Leaves: 2.5 leaves per month.
- Service Benefits: No PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, medical benefits, or seniority-based promotion admissible.
- Attendance: Manual marking + Aadhaar Enabled Bio-metric Attendance System (AEBAS) on scheduled working days.
- Private Practice: Not allowed in any capacity after joining.
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
- Scrutiny of Academic Credentials — Eligibility is assessed based on submitted documents.
- Walk-in Interview — Candidates appear before the Selection Board for evaluation.
- Offer of Appointment — Sent through email only.
- Results — Displayed in the Recruitments section of the official website.
- Joining — Selected candidates must join as per instructions in the offer of appointment.
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
- Download and fill the prescribed Application Form (Performa) for the specific post.
- Attach self-attested scanned copies of all supporting documents (see checklist below), along with research publications and proof of indexing agency where applicable.
- If the application fee is applicable, prepare a Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1," payable at Ludhiana.
- Email the completed application and documents to the official email ID, mentioning the candidate's Name, Post Applied, and Department in the subject line, by 08-08-2026 (Friday).
- Report in person for the walk-in interview on 12-08-2026 (Wednesday) between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the 2nd Floor, Dean Office, ESIC Medical College Hospital, Ludhiana-141001, carrying original documents for verification.
Required Documents Checklist
- Certificate of passing Class 10th (for Date of Birth)
- All mark sheets, attempt details, and degree certificate of MBBS
- All mark sheets, attempt details, and degree certificate of MD/MS/DNB/other examination
- Updated Punjab Medical Council/NMC Medical Registration Certificate
- Proof of publication(s), along with proof of the indexing agency of the journal
- Experience certificate(s)
- Relieving/NOC certificate from previous or current employer, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Completion certificate of ICMR/NMC-approved Basic Course in Biomedical Research, if applicable
- NMC-approved Revised Basic Course in Medical Education Technology Certificate, if applicable
- Valid EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD certificate in the format prescribed for Central Government jobs, wherever applicable
Important Instructions
- Candidates should ascertain their own eligibility before reporting for the interview.
- Candidates will be informed by email about any pending documents or if found ineligible.
- Wrong declarations or submission of false information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- Opportunity for interview is provisional, subject to detailed scrutiny of eligibility criteria.
- The Dean, ESIC MCH, Ludhiana, reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any stage.
- Candidates working in Government/Autonomous/Statutory institutions should preferably carry an NOC from their employer at the time of interview, or a copy of the "applied for NOC" document.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or for submission of documents.
- Applications in any other format, or incomplete applications, will be summarily rejected.
- An application should be submitted separately for each post using the prescribed Performa only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is ESIC Ludhiana Teaching Faculty and Senior Resident Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive by ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, to fill Teaching Faculty posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Tutor) and Senior Resident posts on a contract basis, through a walk-in interview.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026? The notification does not state one official total figure. Based on the department-wise breakup provided, the computed approximate total is 108 posts, and the notification states these vacancies are provisional and may change.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026? Candidates must email their filled application form and supporting documents by Friday, 08-08-2026. There is no separate online application deadline, as applications are not submitted through a web portal.
Q4. When is the ESIC Ludhiana walk-in interview? The walk-in interview is scheduled for 12-08-2026 (Wednesday), with reporting between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the Dean Office, ESIC Medical College Hospital, Ludhiana.
Q5. What is the qualification for ESIC Ludhiana Teaching Faculty and Senior Resident posts? Qualification follows the latest NMC norms and varies by post and department — for example, Tutor posts require an MD in the concerned subject, while Senior Resident and Assistant Professor eligibility in certain departments depends on MD/MS qualification or relevant post-MBBS experience, as detailed in the Eligibility section above.
Q6. What is the age limit for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026? The age limit, as on the date of interview, is not exceeding 69 years for Teaching Faculty posts and not exceeding 45 years for Senior Resident posts, with age relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Q7. What is the application fee for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026? The fee is Rs. 500/- for general category candidates, and Nil for SC/ST/ESIC regular employees/Female candidates/Defence Ex-servicemen/PH candidates, payable via Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1."
Q8. How can I apply for ESIC Ludhiana Teaching Faculty and Senior Resident Recruitment 2026? There is no online application. Candidates must email the filled application form with self-attested documents to the official email ID by 08-08-2026, and then appear in person for the walk-in interview on 12-08-2026.
Q9. What is the selection process for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026? Selection is based on the candidate's academic credentials and performance in an interview conducted by the Selection Board.
Q10. What is the salary for ESIC Ludhiana Teaching Faculty and Senior Resident posts? Pay ranges from a fixed basic of Rs. 56,100/- (Tutor, Level 10) to Rs. 1,23,100/- (Professor, Level 13), plus other admissible allowances, with approximate gross salaries between Rs. 1.2 lakh and Rs. 2.5 lakh depending on the post.
ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |