Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) — Ministry of Labour & Employment
| Application Start | 19 May 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Professor (Teaching Faculty) |
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| Total Vacancies | 118 |
| Qualification | MBBS/MD/MS/PhD |
| Age Limit | Up to 50 years |
| Salary | Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS |
| Selection Process | Interview |
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 118 Teaching Faculty (Professor) posts across various Medical Specialties. This is a direct recruitment drive for ESIC PGIMSRs and Medical Colleges located across India.
The 118 vacancies are distributed across 22 medical specialties, including General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, and more. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the detailed specialty-wise breakdown.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a recognized medical qualification (MBBS) included in the IMC Act 1956, along with a Postgraduate degree (MD/MS) in the relevant specialty. For non-medical candidates, a PhD in the concerned subject is required. Extensive teaching experience as a Reader/Associate Professor is mandatory.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit for applicants is 50 years. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC and PwBD candidates as per Central Government norms.
Selected professors will be appointed at Pay Level-13 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 1,23,100 – 2,15,900) plus Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and other admissible allowances.
The selection will be based on an interview conducted by the ESIC Selection Board. If the volume of applications is high, the corporation reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on their teaching experience.
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed offline format via Speed Post to the Regional Office, ESIC, New Delhi. Ensure all self-attested documents and the application fee of Rs. 500 (via Demand Draft) are included. The application must reach the office by 27 July 2026 (03 August 2026 for remote areas).
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.