ESIC Pune Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 40+ Posts

Introduction

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital, Bibvewadi, Pune, has announced a recruitment drive for various contractual positions. This recruitment aims to fill remaining vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident (3-Year), Senior Resident (1-Year), Medical Officer in DCBOs, and Part Time Ayurvedic Physician. The appointments are on a contractual basis, initially for one year, with the possibility of extension up to three years for certain teaching faculty positions, subject to performance and functional requirements. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to appear for a walk-in interview. The official notification provides detailed information regarding the posts, qualifications, age limits, salary, and the interview schedule. It is crucial for all applicants to thoroughly read the official notification before proceeding with their application and attending the interview to ensure they meet all the specified requirements. The final decision on candidature rests with the recruiting authority.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment notification details vacancies for various posts. The total number of vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident (3 Years), Senior Resident (1 Year), and Medical Officer is 14. Additionally, there is one vacancy for the Part Time Ayurvedic Physician post.

Specific vacancies and categories mentioned are:

• Professor: 1-OBC (Forensic Medicine), 1-UR (Psychiatry), 1-UR (General Medicine), 1-OBC (General Medicine), 1-OBC (Paediatrics), 1-EWS (Radiology), 1-EWS (Respiratory Medicine), 1-OBC (Anaesthesiology), 1-OBC (Anaesthesiology), 1-EWS (Anaesthesiology), 1-UR (Blood Bank), 1-ST (Orthopaedics), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-UR (Surgery), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-EWS (Surgery), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-OBC (Accident & Emergency), 1-EWS (Accident & Emergency), 1-SC (Nephrology), 1-EWS (Nephrology), 1-UR (Nephrology), 1-ST (Medical Oncology), 1-SC (Medical Oncology), 1-UR (Medical Oncology), 1-OBC (ICU / Critical Care), 1-SC (ICU / Critical Care), 1-EWS (ICU / Critical Care), 1-SC (ICU / Critical Care).
• Associate Professor: 1-UR (Forensic Medicine), 1-OBC (General Medicine), 1-OBC (Paediatrics), 1-UR (Radiology), 1-EWS (Respiratory Medicine), 1-UR (Anaesthesiology), 1-ST (Blood Bank), 1-EWS (Orthopaedics), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-SC (Accident & Emergency), 1-SC (Nephrology), 1-SC (Medical Oncology), 1-SC (ICU / Critical Care).
• Assistant Professor: 1-UR (Forensic Medicine), 1-OBC (General Medicine), 1-OBC (Paediatrics), 1-UR (Radiology), 1-EWS (Respiratory Medicine), 1-UR (Anaesthesiology), 1-ST (Blood Bank), 1-EWS (Orthopaedics), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-SC (Accident & Emergency), 1-SC (Nephrology), 1-SC (Medical Oncology), 1-SC (ICU / Critical Care).
• Senior Resident (3 Years): 1-UR (Forensic Medicine), 1-OBC (General Medicine), 1-OBC (Paediatrics), 1-UR (Radiology), 1-EWS (Respiratory Medicine), 1-UR (Anaesthesiology), 1-ST (Blood Bank), 1-EWS (Orthopaedics), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-SC (Accident & Emergency), 1-SC (Nephrology), 1-SC (Medical Oncology), 1-SC (ICU / Critical Care).
• Senior Resident (1 Year): 1-UR (Forensic Medicine), 1-OBC (General Medicine), 1-OBC (Paediatrics), 1-UR (Radiology), 1-EWS (Respiratory Medicine), 1-UR (Anaesthesiology), 1-ST (Blood Bank), 1-EWS (Orthopaedics), 1-SC (Surgery), 1-SC (Accident & Emergency), 1-SC (Nephrology), 1-SC (Medical Oncology), 1-SC (ICU / Critical Care).
• Medical Officer for DCBO in Gondia: 1-ST
• Part Time Ayurvedic Physician: 1-UR

The vacancy position is subject to change and will be updated on a continuous basis.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

Candidates must meet the following educational and eligibility criteria:

• For Medical Posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident, Medical Officer): Qualifications must be as per the guidelines set by the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly MCI.
• For Part Time Ayurvedic Physician: A Degree in Ayurveda from a recognized university, statutory board, council, or faculty of Indian Medicine under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. The candidate must be enrolled on the central or state register of Indian Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with a Post-Graduate (PG) qualification.
• General Eligibility: Candidates must possess valid EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD Certificates in the prescribed format for Central Government posts, where applicable. Failure to produce a valid certificate will result in the candidate being treated as an Unreserved (UR) candidate.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit for candidates will be calculated as on 02 November 2026:

• Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor: Not Exceeding 68 Years.
• Senior Resident (3-Year and 1-Year): Not Exceeding 45 Years.
• Medical Officers in DCBOs and Part Time Ayurvedic Physician: Not Exceeding 35 Years.

Age relaxation will be provided as per the prevailing norms of the Government of India and Central Government Rules. The maximum tenure for teaching faculty engagement will be until the age of 70 years, provided other rules and regulations are satisfied.

Application Fee

The application fee structure is as follows:

• SC/ST/ESIC (Contractual Employee), Female, Defence Ex-servicemen & PH Candidate: Nil (No fee required).
• All Other Categories: Rs. 500/-.

The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No.-1", payable at Pune. Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Salary and Pay Scale

The remuneration for the posts is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and is subject to revision. The approximate emoluments are:

• Professor: Pay Level 13, Basic Pay ₹1,23,100.00 (Approx. Emoluments ₹2,57,000)
• Associate Professor: Pay Level 12, Basic Pay ₹78,800.00 (Approx. Emoluments ₹1,70,000)
• Assistant Professor: Pay Level 11, Basic Pay ₹67,700.00 (Approx. Emoluments ₹1,50,000)
• Senior Resident: Pay Level 11, Basic Pay ₹67,700.00 (Approx. Emoluments ₹1,50,000)
• Medical Officer in DCBOS: Pay Level 10, Basic Pay ₹56,000.00 (Approx. Emoluments ₹1,10,000)
• Part Time Ayurvedic Physician: Consolidated remuneration of Rs 50,000/- per month for 5 hours per day, 6 days a week. No other allowances will be admissible.

The remuneration will be revised automatically whenever there is a revision in the Dearness Allowance rate, effective from the date of the Government order. However, arrears of pay and allowances will not be admissible for any rate revision with retrospective effect.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be based on a Walk-in Interview. Candidates are required to appear for the interview with all necessary documents. The notification also mentions that if vacancies arise after the recruitment drive, interviews for such posts will be conducted on the first Monday of every month.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates are required to appear for a walk-in interview. The application process involves the following steps:

1. Download Application Form: Candidates must download the prescribed application format. Applications for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident posts must be in Annexure-A. Applications for Medical Officer at DCBOs and Part Time Ayurvedic Physician posts must be in Annexure-B.
2. Fill Application Form: Complete the application form accurately in capital letters.
3. Prepare Demand Draft: For categories other than SC/ST/ESIC (Contractual Employee), Female, Defence Ex-servicemen & PH, prepare a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No.-1", payable at Pune.
4. Gather Documents: Collect all relevant original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies, including educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and any other supporting documents mentioned in the checklist.
5. Attend Walk-in Interview: Report to the venue on the specified date and time with the filled application form, Demand Draft (if applicable), and all original and photocopied documents.

Venue of Interview: Office of the Dean/Medical Superintendent, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Bibvewadi, Pune.

Reporting Time: 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

Candidates can apply for only one post at a time, except for Emergency Medicine and ICU specialities.

Required Documents

Candidates appearing for the walk-in interview must bring the following documents:

• Duly filled application form (Annexure-A or Annexure-B as applicable).
• Demand Draft as Interview Fee, if applicable.
• Certificate of Class 10th for Date of Birth.
• Degree Certificate of MBBS.
• MBBS - NMC/State Medical Council Registration Certificate.
• Degree Certificate of MD/MS/DNB Examination.
• MD/MS/DNB - NMC/State Medical Council Registration Certificate.
• EWS/OBC/SC/ST Certificate, when applicable.
• Aadhaar Card and PAN Card.
• Proof of Publications, Certificate of Training, Attendance in Conference/Workshop/Seminar, if any.
• Basic course in biomedical research certificate/Advanced from institution designated by NMC.
• Basic/Advanced course in Medical Education Technology certificate from institution designated by NMC.
• NOC from Current Employer, if applicable.
• Relieving Certificate from previous Employer, if applicable.
• Experience Certificate, if applicable.
• Date of Appearance in last NMC Assessment.
• All relevant original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Read Notification Carefully: Ensure you have read and understood the entire official notification before attending the interview.
• Age Limit Calculation: Verify your age as of 02 November 2026. Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms.
• Category Certificates: Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority. Failure to do so will lead to being treated as Unreserved.
• Application Form: Use the correct application format (Annexure-A or Annexure-B) as specified for the post. Ensure all details are filled accurately.
• Demand Draft: For those required to pay the fee, ensure the Demand Draft is correctly drawn in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No.-1", payable at Pune.
• Document Verification: Be prepared for document verification at the time of the interview. Bring all original documents and their self-attested photocopies.
• Contractual Basis: Note that these appointments are on a contractual basis.
• Multiple Applications: Candidates can apply for only one post at a time, with exceptions for Emergency Medicine and ICU specialities.
• Continuous Vacancy Interviews: Be aware that interviews for newly arising vacancies may be conducted on the first Monday of every month. Information will be updated on the official ESIC website.

Official Notification and Application Links

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for these positions?
A1: The notification does not specify a closing date for applications. Candidates are advised to check the official website for any updates or attend the walk-in interview on the dates mentioned in the notification for specific departments.

Q2: Is there an application fee for all categories?
A2: No, the application fee of Rs. 500/- is applicable only for 'All Other categories'. SC/ST/ESIC (Contractual Employee), Female, Defence Ex-servicemen & PH Candidates are exempted from the fee.

Q3: What is the tenure of these contractual appointments?
A3: The appointments are on a contractual basis for a period of one year, extendable up to three years for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident – 3 Year, subject to satisfactory performance. For Senior Resident 1 Year, Medical Officer in DCBOs, and Part Time Ayurvedic Physician, the tenure is one year only.

Q4: Where can I find the application form?
A4: The application forms (Annexure-A and Annexure-B) are part of the official notification PDF. You need to download the PDF and print the relevant annexure.