Q1What is the last date to apply for ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?
AThe last date to apply is 27 July 2026 for candidates in India. For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep, the last date is 3 August 2026.
Q2How many vacancies are available in ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?
AA total of 118 Professor vacancies are available across 22 medical specialties in ESIC PGIMSRs and ESIC Medical Colleges. The highest number of vacancies is in Transfusion Medicine (9), followed by General Medicine, General Surgery, and Orthopedics (8 each).
Q3Is there an online application for ESIC Professor 2026?
ANo. The application process is entirely offline. Candidates must fill out the prescribed application form and send it by Speed Post to the ESIC Regional Office in Delhi. Online applications are not accepted.
Q4What is the application fee for ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?
AThe application fee is ₹500 for General, OBC, EWS, and male ESIC/Government employees. SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and women of all categories are exempt from paying the fee. Payment must be made via Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No. 2', payable at Delhi.
Q5What is the age limit for ESIC Professor 2026?
AThe maximum age limit is 50 years as on 27 July 2026 for UR/EWS candidates. Age relaxation of 5 years applies to SC/ST, 3 years to OBC, 10 years to PwBD, and 5 years to ESIC/Government employees and Ex-Servicemen.
Q6What is the salary for ESIC Professor 2026?
ASelected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-13 of the Central Pay Matrix, with a basic pay range of ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month, plus Non-Practising Allowance, DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance as per applicable rules.
Q7What is the selection process for ESIC Professor Recruitment 2026?
ASelection is based on an interview conducted by ESIC's Selection Board. There is no written examination. If applications are numerous, ESIC will shortlist candidates based on teaching experience beyond the minimum eligibility threshold before calling them for interview.
Q8What teaching experience is required to apply for ESIC Professor?
ACandidates need either (a) 4 years of experience as Reader/Associate Professor in a recognized medical college, or (b) 3 years as Associate Professor with at least 4 indexed research publications as First Author, of which at least 2 must be from the tenure of Associate Professor. Experience as a General Duty Medical Officer does not qualify.
Q9Where will selected candidates be posted?
ASelected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India across states where ESIC medical colleges and PGIMSRs are located. While the application requires at least 10 state preferences, postings are subject to administrative requirements and cannot be claimed as a right.