Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) — Ministry of Labour and Employment
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Super Specialist, Specialist, and Senior Resident, announcing a total of 23 vacancies located in Kerala. The online application window opens on 22 October 2026 and closes on 22 October 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956, with the required postgraduate degree/diploma/DNB or equivalent in the relevant specialty. Medical Council registration is required. For some posts, experience is mandatory: 3 years for degree holders and 5 years for diploma holders in Specialist posts. and be within the prescribed age limit of Super Specialist: up to 69 years; Senior Resident: up to 45 years as on the date of interview. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Super Specialist: Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 2,40,000 per month. Specialist: Rs. 1,38,108 to Rs. 1,60,752 per month. Senior Resident: approximately Rs. 1,38,108 per month (Level 11, 7th CPC).. The selection procedure comprises Selection will be based on qualification, experience, and interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 22 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
22 Oct 2026
|
| Fee Payment Deadline | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Post Name |
💼 Super Specialist
💼 Specialist
💼 Senior Resident
|
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 23 |
| Qualification | Recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956, with the required postgraduate degree/diploma/DNB or equivalent in the relevant specialty. Medical Council registration is required. For some posts, experience is mandatory: 3 years for degree holders and 5 years for diploma holders in Specialist posts. |
| Age Limit | Super Specialist: up to 69 years; Senior Resident: up to 45 years as on the date of interview. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules. |
| Salary | Super Specialist: Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 2,40,000 per month. Specialist: Rs. 1,38,108 to Rs. 1,60,752 per month. Senior Resident: approximately Rs. 1,38,108 per month (Level 11, 7th CPC). |
| Application Fee |
General: ₹250
OBC: ₹250
EWS: ₹250
SC: ₹0
ST: ₹0
fee_exempted: No
payment_mode: Demand Draft
|
| Selection Process | Selection will be based on qualification, experience, and interview. |
Rs. 1,38,108 to Rs. 2,40,000 per month depending on post
Cut-off Date: As on 22 October 2026 — Candidates must be between 45 to 69 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 45 yrs | 69 yrs | — | 23 Oct 1957 to 22 Oct 1981 |
| EWS | 45 yrs | 69 yrs | — | 23 Oct 1957 to 22 Oct 1981 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 45 yrs | 72 yrs | +3 yrs | 23 Oct 1954 to 22 Oct 1981 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 45 yrs | 74 yrs | +5 yrs | 23 Oct 1952 to 22 Oct 1981 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 45 yrs | 74 yrs | +5 yrs | 23 Oct 1952 to 22 Oct 1981 |
| PwD (General) | 45 yrs | 79 yrs | +10 yrs | 23 Oct 1947 to 22 Oct 1981 |
Prescribed Age: 45–69 Years (As on As on 22 October 2026)
Official Prescribed Pay: Rs. 1,38,108 to Rs. 2,40,000 per month
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment has officially announced a direct walk-in recruitment drive for healthcare professionals in Kerala. Candidates looking to serve in key medical capacities can explore all latest Kerala Government Jobs for similar institutional openings across the state. This recruitment campaign aims to fill exactly 23 vacancies for Super Specialist, Specialist, and Senior Resident positions on a contractual basis for a duration of 1 year at the ESIC Model and Superspeciality Hospital located in Asramam, Kollam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Near Medical Superintendent's Room, ESIC Model and Superspeciality Hospital, Asramam, Kollam, Kerala - 691 002 |
| Posts | Super Specialist, Specialist, and Senior Resident |
| Vacancies | 23 Total Vacancies |
| Pay | Rs. 1,38,108 to Rs. 2,40,000 per month depending on the post |
| Who Can Attend | Eligible candidates meeting qualification and age criteria |
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification Required | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Specialist (Endocrinology) | 1 | Recognized medical qualification included in the first or second Schedule or Part-II of the third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956, with MCh/DM/DNB or equivalent in Endocrinology, registered with the Medical Council. | Entry level: Rs. 2,00,000/- per month; Senior Level: Rs. 2,40,000/- per month |
| Super Specialist (Neurology) | 1 | Recognized medical qualification included in the first or second Schedule or Part-II of the third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956, with MCh/DM/DNB or equivalent in Neurology, registered with the Medical Council. | Entry level: Rs. 2,00,000/- per month; Senior Level: Rs. 2,40,000/- per month |
| Specialist - General Medicine | 1 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB, or Diploma in General Medicine after MBBS/BDS with TCMC/Dental Council registration, plus 3 years experience for degree holders or 5 years experience for diploma holders. | Rs. 1,38,108/- (Rate for Level 11 Junior Specialist) or Rs. 1,60,752/- (Rate for Level 12 Senior Specialist) |
| Specialist - ICU | 2 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB or PG Diploma holders in Anesthesiology/General Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine/Emergency Medicine registered with Medical Council, with required experience. | Rs. 1,38,108/- to Rs. 1,60,752/- per month |
| Specialist - Casualty (A&E) | 2 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB or PG Diploma holders in Anesthesiology/General Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine/Emergency Medicine registered with Medical Council, with required experience. | Rs. 1,38,108/- to Rs. 1,60,752/- per month |
| Senior Resident (Cardiology) | 1 | DM/DrNB in Cardiology preferred over MD/DNB in General Medicine. TCMC registration required for specialist/superspeciality degree/diploma. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (Nephrology) | 1 | DM/DrNB in Nephrology preferred over MD/DNB in General Medicine. TCMC registration required. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (General Surgery) | 1 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in General Surgery with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (ICU) | 2 | PG Degree or PG Diploma holders in Anesthesiology/General Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine/Emergency Medicine/Critical care medicine registered with Medical Council. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (General Medicine) | 3 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in General Medicine with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | 3 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (ENT) | 1 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in ENT with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (Paediatrics) | 1 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in Paediatrics with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (Orthopaedics) | 1 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in Orthopaedics with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (Anaesthesiology) | 1 | Post Graduate Degree/DNB in Anaesthesiology with TCMC registration. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
| Senior Resident (Casualty) | 1 | PG Degree in Emergency Medicine preferred. In its absence, PG degree/diploma in Anesthesiology/General Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine/Critical care medicine with Medical Council registration considered. | Approximately Rs. 1,38,108/- (Level 11 as per VIIth CPC) |
Professionals seeking specialized clinical assignments can also compare similar clinical opportunities, such as the ESIC Jaipur Teaching Faculty Walk-in Interview 2026 recruitment details. These positions offer qualified medical practitioners an opportunity to deliver high-standard healthcare services within established public medical infrastructure under attractive monthly emoluments.
Applicants must possess a recognized medical qualification included in the First or Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the IMC Act, 1956, alongside a valid postgraduate degree, diploma, DNB, or equivalent qualification in the relevant specialty. Active registration with the Medical Council or Dental Council is mandatory for all aspirants. Individuals who want to check more Graduate jobs in Kerala can verify that mandatory clinical experience requirements apply specifically to certain tiers: Specialist posts require 3 years of experience for postgraduate degree holders or 5 years for diploma holders.
Age thresholds vary according to the specific post applied for as on the interview date of 22 October 2026. For Super Specialist posts, the upper age limit is capped at 69 years, while Senior Resident applicants must not exceed 45 years. Category-based age relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates are applicable in accordance with established government guidelines.
Selected medical practitioners receive consolidated remuneration structured to reflect their specialized expertise and responsibilities. The compensation packages are designated as follows:
The recruitment process for these contractual medical vacancies is conducted entirely through a direct walk-in interview format with no written exam required. Candidates are evaluated across three straightforward stages designed to assess clinical competence and administrative readiness:
The interview is scheduled to take place on 22 October 2026. Candidates must report for registration between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the Medical Superintendent's Room, ESIC Model and Superspeciality Hospital, Asramam, Kollam, Kerala.
Applicants belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 250. The fee must be remitted exclusively through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Employees State Insurance Fund - Account No 1, payable at Kollam. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD categories, along with all female applicants, are completely exempted from paying the application fee.
Attending the interview requires systematic preparation and adherence to the official reporting workflow:
Candidates must ensure they bring every mandatory document to the venue to prevent disqualification during verification:
Important Warning: Senior Resident applicants who have already completed a full tenure of 3 years of Senior Residency in any Central Government or Central Institution are strictly ineligible to apply. Ensure you arrive well within the 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM reporting window on 22 October 2026 with all documents verified and organized.
Double-check that your Demand Draft is correctly drawn in favour of the designated account name and payable at Kollam. Incomplete application forms or missing mandatory certificates will lead to immediate rejection during the document verification stage.
Never miss an exam date, admit card, or sarkari job opening. Get breaking alerts directly in your browser.
Browser me alerts blocked hain. Inhe chalu karne ke 2 aasan steps:
