ESIC Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 13 Specialist, Senior Resident and More Posts

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is conducting walk-in recruitment for 13 posts including Specialist, Senior Resident and other medical positions across its network of hospitals and medical institutions. ESIC operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, providing comprehensive medical care to insured workers and their families. This recruitment drive aims to fill various medical specialist positions in ESIC hospitals located across India. Selected candidates will be appointed on contractual or regular basis depending on the specific post. The positions offer an opportunity to serve in one of India's largest social security schemes covering over 13 crore beneficiaries. Walk-in interviews will be conducted at designated ESIC medical centres where candidates must appear with required documents for on-the-spot evaluation.

Typical / Indicative dates based on standard ESIC recruitment timelines:

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution (Total: 13 posts):

Note: Actual distribution may vary by specific post. Some positions may be backlog vacancies.

Educational Qualification

For Specialist Posts:

• MBBS degree from recognized Medical College/University
• MD/MS/DNB in relevant specialty from MCI/NMC recognized institution
• Valid registration with State Medical Council/National Medical Commission
• Experience: 1-3 years post-qualification experience preferred

For Senior Resident Posts:

• MBBS with MD/MS/DNB in concerned specialty
• Must possess valid MCI/NMC registration
• Fresh candidates or those with up to 5 years experience can apply

For Other Medical Posts:

• Relevant medical degree (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS) as per post requirement
• Valid registration with respective medical council
• Post-qualification experience as specified in detailed notification

Age Limit

Age criteria as on closing date:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a Citizen of India
• OR a subject of Nepal
• OR a subject of Bhutan
• OR a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with intention of permanent settlement
• OR a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement

This is a WALK-IN recruitment. No online application required.

1. Download the application format from the official ESIC website (www.esic.nic.in) or obtain it from the venue

1. Fill the application form completely with accurate details in BLOCK LETTERS

1. Arrange all required documents in the following order:

• Completed application form with recent passport photograph
• MBBS/MD/MS/DNB degree certificates (original + 2 self-attested copies)
• Medical Council Registration Certificate (original + 2 copies)
• Provisional/Permanent Registration proof
• Experience certificates (if applicable, original + copies)
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC - original + 2 copies)
• EWS certificate if applicable (issued in current financial year)
• Age proof (10th certificate or Birth certificate)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport)
• Two recent passport size colour photographs

1. Reach the walk-in venue at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned in notification

1. Submit documents at the registration counter and collect your interview token number

1. Attend the interview when your token is called

1. Document verification will be done on the same day

Application Fees

No application fee is required for walk-in interview recruitment in ESIC.

1. Document Screening (Day 1): Candidates will first undergo thorough document verification at the registration desk. All original certificates along with self-attested photocopies must be presented. Candidates with incomplete documents may be rejected at this stage itself.

1. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates after document verification will appear before an Expert Selection Committee comprising senior medical officers and administrative officials. The interview assesses subject knowledge, clinical competence, communication skills, and suitability for the post.

1. Skill/Practical Assessment (if applicable): For certain specialist positions, a practical demonstration or case-based assessment may be conducted to evaluate clinical skills and decision-making abilities. This helps determine hands-on competency in respective specialization.

1. Merit List Preparation: Final selection is based on performance in interview/practical assessment combined with qualification and experience. A merit list is prepared category-wise. Candidates are selected strictly as per merit within reservation norms.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must undergo a medical fitness examination at designated ESIC medical facility. Fitness certificate must be obtained before joining.

1. Document Re-verification & Joining: Finally selected candidates will be called for re-verification of all documents and character verification. Upon satisfactory completion, appointment letter will be issued with joining instructions.

This is a WALK-IN INTERVIEW recruitment - No written examination.

Interview Pattern

Interview Assessment Areas:

• Subject knowledge in specialty (40%)
• Clinical competence and practical skills (30%)
• Communication and personality (15%)
• General awareness and current medical trends (15%)

Negative Marking: Not applicable (No written exam)

Qualifying Criteria: Candidates must secure minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PWD) in interview to be considered for selection.

General Medicine

• Clinical medicine and diagnosis
• Infectious diseases and tropical medicine
• Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
• Gastroenterology and hepatology
• Nephrology and endocrinology
• Emergency medicine protocols
• Recent advances in internal medicine

Surgery (General/Specialized)

• Principles of general surgery
• Trauma and emergency surgery
• Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery
• Surgical anatomy and operative procedures
• Pre-operative and post-operative care
• Minimally invasive surgery techniques
• Surgical complications management

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Antenatal and postnatal care
• High-risk pregnancy management
• Labour room protocols and normal delivery
• Operative obstetrics (LSCS, forceps, vacuum)
• Gynaecological disorders and surgeries
• Family planning methods
• Emergency obstetric care

Paediatrics

• Neonatal care and NICU protocols
• Growth and development assessment
• Childhood infections and immunization
• Nutritional disorders
• Paediatric emergencies
• Common childhood diseases
• Developmental pediatrics

Anaesthesiology

• General and regional anaesthesia techniques
• Pre-anaesthetic evaluation
• Anaesthesia for different surgeries
• Critical care and ICU management
• Pain management
• Emergency resuscitation
• Anaesthetic drugs and pharmacology

Radiology/Pathology/Biochemistry

• Diagnostic imaging techniques (X-ray, USG, CT, MRI)
• Clinical pathology and laboratory medicine
• Haematology and blood banking
• Microbiology and serology
• Biochemical investigations
• Quality control in laboratory
• Interpretation of reports

Dental Surgery (if applicable)

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Conservative dentistry and endodontics
• Periodontics and oral medicine
• Prosthodontics and orthodontics
• Dental radiology
• Oral pathology

Recent Developments

• National Health Programs
• Latest medical guidelines and protocols
• Medical ethics and patient rights
• Medico-legal aspects
• ESIC scheme structure and benefits

Typical / Indicative salary structure for ESIC medical positions (2026):

For Senior Resident (Contractual):

• Monthly Consolidated Pay: ₹60,000 - ₹80,000 (depending on specialization and location)

Additional Benefits:

• National Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution by employer
• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Children Education Allowance
• Group Insurance coverage
• Annual increment @ 3%
• Performance-linked incentives in some cases
• Quarters/HRA as per rules

ESIC offers structured career progression for medical professionals with regular promotions based on seniority-cum-merit. Specialists can be promoted to Senior Specialist, Chief Medical Officer, and eventually to Medical Superintendent positions at ESIC hospitals. Senior Residents on regular appointment can expect promotion to Assistant Professor level in ESIC Medical Colleges. Apart from promotional avenues, doctors gain extensive clinical experience handling diverse cases under ESI scheme, with opportunities for research, teaching, and administrative roles. Deputation opportunities to Ministry of Health, WHO projects, and international assignments are also available for outstanding performers.

Since this is a walk-in interview recruitment, no formal admit card is issued. Candidates must bring their original certificates along with self-attested photocopies, a recent passport-size photograph, and a filled application form to the venue on the specified date and time mentioned in the official notification. It is advisable to reach at least 30 minutes before the reporting time with all documents arranged in proper order for smooth registration and verification process.

Results of the walk-in interview are typically declared within 2-3 weeks from the date of interview completion. Selected candidates' list will be published on the official ESIC website (www.esic.nic.in) and also displayed at the concerned ESIC hospital/institution notice board. Selected candidates will be intimated individually through registered email or post with appointment letter details. The result includes category-wise merit list, waitlisted candidates if any, and joining instructions for selected candidates.

Since selection is through interview, there is no predetermined cutoff marks published beforehand. However, candidates typically need to score minimum 50% marks in interview (40% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) to qualify for selection. The actual cutoff depends on number of vacancies, number of candidates interviewed, and overall performance. For specialist positions in ESIC, the general category cutoff usually ranges between 60-75 marks out of 100 in interview, while reserved categories have cutoff ranging from 40-60 marks depending on post and location.

Walk-in interviews are conducted at various ESIC hospitals and institutions across India:

North: Delhi (ESIC Hospital Jhilmil, Rohini, Basaidarapur), Chandigarh, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Ludhiana, Panipat, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Patna

South: Bangalore (Rajajinagar, Indiranagar), Chennai, Hyderabad (Sanath Nagar, Erragadda), Coimbatore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam

West: Mumbai (Andheri, Mulund, Kandivali), Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Indore, Bhopal, Raipur

East: Kolkata (Joka, Sealdah, Manicktala), Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Durgapur, Asansol

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Agartala

Specific venue address will be mentioned in the detailed notification. Candidates should report to the centre mentioned for their post/region.