ESIC Advocate Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organization Name | Post Name | Total Vacancies | Application Mode | Job Location | |---|---|---||---| | Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Regional Office, Chennai | Empanelment of Advocates (TN Region) | 124 | Offline (Annexure-B for fresh applicants, Annexure-C for existing panel counsels) | Various courts and tribunals across Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Madurai, Salem, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Cuddalore, Trichy, Thanjavur/Kumbakonam, Krishnagiri/Hosur, Erode, Tirupur, Nagercoil, Thoothukudi) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notice | 25.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 08.09.2026 |
| Form End Date | 2026-09-08 |
Application / Registration Fee
No Application Fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details
| Post / Court | Vacancy Count | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Educational Qualification | Experience Requirement | Pay Scale | Category Breakup | Location | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Principal Bench of Madras High Court | 30 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | Minimum 10 years for High Courts/CAT | N/A | N/A | Chennai | | Madurai Bench of Madras High Court | 5 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | Minimum 10 years for High Courts/CAT | N/A | N/A | Madurai | | National Company Law Appellate Tribunal & National Company Law Tribunal | 2 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Chennai Bench | | Central Administrative Tribunal | 10 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Chennai Bench | | State Consumer Forum & District Consumer Forum | 2 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Chennai | | District Consumer Forum | 1 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Madurai | | Metropolitan Magistrate Court and Fast Track Court | 7 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Chennai | | Employees' Insurance Court (Principal Labour Court) | 11 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Chennai | | Employees' Insurance Court (Labour Court) | 7 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | N/A | N/A | N/A | Vellore, Cuddalore, Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli | | Labour Court | 10 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | Minimum 5 years for district-level courts | N/A | N/A | Madurai | | Magistrate Court | 5 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | Minimum 5 years for district-level courts | N/A | N/A | Madurai | | Employees' Insurance Court and Judicial Magistrate Court | 15 | N/A | N/A | Bachelor's Degree in Law | Minimum 5 years for district-level courts | N/A | N/A | Salem, Trichy, Thanjavur/Kumbakonam, Krishnagiri/Hosur, Erode, Tirupur, Nagercoil, Thoothukudi |
Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Submission | Submit duly filled application (Annexure-B for fresh applicants, Annexure-C for existing panel counsels) with all supporting documents via post or in person |
| Shortlisting | Competent Authority reviews applications based on ESIC-determined criteria |
| Interview / Interaction | Shortlisted advocates may be called for an interaction/interview (no TA/DA allowed); details communicated by registered post/e-mail |
| Final Selection | ESIC communicates final empanelment decisions separately; mere eligibility does not guarantee selection |
How to Apply / Register / Check Status
- Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-B for fresh applicants or Annexure-C for existing panel counsels) from the official website
- Complete the application form accurately in the prescribed format
- Attach all required supporting documents (law degree, bar council registration, identity card, government ID/PAN, resume/CV, income tax returns, passport-sized photos, relevant judgments, and conflict-of-interest undertaking)
- Send the application by post or submit it in person to: Regional Director (I/c), ESI Corporation, Regional Office, No. 143, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034
- Ensure the application is received by 08.09.2026; late submissions will not be considered
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is ESIC Tamil Nadu Advocate Empanelment 2026?
It is a notice issued by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation, Regional Office, Chennai, inviting applications from practicing advocates for empanelment to represent ESIC before various courts and tribunals in the Tamil Nadu Region.
Q2. How many advocates will be empanelled?
ESIC has indicated a tentative, court-wise proposed empanelment number across various courts and tribunals in Tamil Nadu, as detailed in the court-wise proposed empanelment table above. These numbers are tentative and do not confer any right on an applicant to claim empanelment at a particular location.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for ESIC Advocate Empanelment 2026?
The last date for receiving applications in the prescribed format is 08.09.2026.
Q4. What is the eligibility for ESIC Advocate Empanelment 2026?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University in India, be enrolled and actively practiced with the Bar Council of India/State Bar Council, and possess a minimum of 10 years' professional experience for High Courts/CAT (Chennai Bench) or 5 years' experience for district-level courts and other forums, along with regular practice and standing at the Bar.
Q5. How can I apply for ESIC Advocate Empanelment 2026?
Eligible advocates must fill the prescribed application format (Annexure-B for fresh applicants or Annexure-C for existing panel counsels), attach the required supporting documents, and submit the application by post or in person to the Regional Director (I/c), ESI Corporation, Regional Office, No. 143, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034, ensuring submission by 08.09.2026.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |