Candidates must ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions relating to nationality, age, educational qualifications and teaching experience as of the closing date of receipt of applications. Criteria Details Nationality / Citizenship Candidate must be a citizen of India; certain categories of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees and PIO from specified countries may also apply, subject to Government of India eligibility certificate. Age Limit (UR / EWS) Not exceeding 50 years for Professor as on closing date of applications (27.07.2026 for most candidates). Age Relaxation Up to 5 years for ESIC / Government servants; 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC; 10 years for PwBD (with cumulative maximum as per rules); additional relaxations for Ex‑Servicemen as per Government orders. Educational Qualification – Medical Candidates A recognised medical qualification included in First or Second Schedule or Part‑II of Third Schedule to IMC Act 1956, fulfilling Section 13(3) conditions where applicable. Postgraduate qualification – MD/MS or equivalent in the concerned subject or allied discipline. Educational Qualification – Non‑Medical Candidates Postgraduate degree (Master’s) in concerned subject/allied discipline and a Doctorate degree (PhD) from a recognised University in the respective subject/allied discipline, as per MCI/NMC “Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations”. Teaching Experience Four years’ teaching experience as Reader/Associate Professor in a recognised medical college in the concerned specialty; OR Three years’ teaching experience as Associate Professor in the concerned specialty, with at least four research publications in indexed/national journals as first author, of which minimum two are during Associate Professor tenure. Experience Recognition Teaching experience must be recognised by Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission or relevant statutory body; experience as General Duty Medical Officer is not counted. PwBD Eligibility Only persons with minimum 40% benchmark disability in notified categories are eligible for PwBD reservation and age relaxation; only disabilities identified as suitable for each specialty as per the notification will be considered.

Application fee is payable via Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque only, in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. 2” payable at Delhi. Category Application Fee General / OBC / EWS / ESIC & Departmental Male Candidates Rs. 500/- (non‑refundable) SC / ST / PwBD / Women (all categories) / Ex‑Servicemen No Fee Fee once paid will not be refunded in any circumstances and applications without the prescribed fee (where applicable) will be rejected without correspondence.

Selection will be made on the basis of an Interview conducted by the ESIC Selection Board, with possible shortlisting based on experience. If the number of applications is large, ESIC may shortlist candidates for interview based on teaching experience beyond the minimum required level (Associate Professor/Reader or above) as per Recruitment Rules. Category‑wise minimum qualifying marks in interview: UR/EWS – 50, OBC – 45, SC/ST/PwBD – 40 out of 100 marks. Tie‑breaking: older candidate by age is preferred; if still tied, earlier date of passing essential PG degree; if still tied, earlier date of completion of internship is considered. A Reserve List may be maintained as per UPSC‑like provisions.