ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 112 Assistant Professor, Senior Resident and More Posts
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ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) has released the ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 notification for 112 posts. The last date to apply is 19 November 2026. The application fee is ₹ 500/- for All other categories. Apply only through the official website (esic.gov.in).
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| Name of post | ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 112 Assistant Professor, Senior Resident and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) |
| Advertisement no. | Z/121/2023-MED |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 112 posts |
| Last date to apply | 19 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Both Senior Resident posts carry a fixed basic pay of Rs. 67,700 (Level 11) plus allowances, with a gross salary of about Rs. 1.45 lakh. Rs. 1350 per month is deducted for diploma holders and Rs. 2250 per month if no Degree/Diploma is held. |
| Selection process | Selection is through scrutiny of applications followed by an interview before the Selection Board. The scrutiny committee of the Institute checks the applications submitted with the requisite fee, and only eligible candidates are allowed to appear for the interview. Eligibility for the interview is provisional, based on the documents emailed and pending scrutiny of the originals. |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of notice10 November 2026
- Last date to apply19 November 2026
- Provisional eligibility list20.11.2026 (20th of each month)
- Walk-in interview23.11.2026 (Monday) (23rd of each month)
- Reporting time09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Document verification window09.00 AM to 11.00 AM on the 23rd; no entry after 11.00 AM
Application Fee
- All other categories₹ 500/-
The fee (called the interview fee in the notice) is paid through a Demand Draft in favour of ESI Fund A/c No. 1, payable at Ludhiana, and is sent with the application.
Category : Fee
SC/ ST/ ESIC (Regular Employee) / Female Candidate, Defence Ex-servicemen & PH Candidate : Nil
The fee is Rs. 500 for all other categories and Nil for SC/ST, ESIC regular employees, female candidates, defence ex-servicemen and PH candidates. It is paid by Demand Draft in favour of ESI Fund A/c No. 1, payable at Ludhiana.
Age Limit
- Age relaxation is as per the prevailing norms of the Government of India (GOI) and the discretion of the competent Authority. The notice does not mention a separate age limit for the Tutor post.
- For the speciality-wise eligibility of each post, refer to the official notification and the NMC regulations it cites.
- Post : Age Limit (as on date of interview)
- Faculty (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) : Not exceeding 69 years
- Senior Resident (3 Year), Senior Resident (1 Year) : Not exceeding 45 years
- Faculty must not exceed 69 years and Senior Residents must not exceed 45 years, both as on the date of interview. Age relaxation is as per GOI norms and the discretion of the competent Authority.
Total Post
112 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Professor | 14 |
| Associate Professor | 22 |
| Assistant Professor | 16 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year) | 45 |
| Senior Resident (1 Year) | 8 |
| Tutor | 7 |
| Total | 112 |
| Total | 112 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Both Senior Resident posts carry a fixed basic pay of Rs. 67,700 (Level 11) plus allowances, with a gross salary of about Rs. 1.45 lakh. Rs. 1350 per month is deducted for diploma holders and Rs. 2250 per month if no Degree/Diploma is held.
ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) |
| Advertisement No. | Z/121/2023-MED ADMN-Part(1), dated 10.11.2026 |
| Department(s) | 32 specialities, from A&E 1 and Anaesthesia to Gastroenterology |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident (3 Year), Senior Resident (1 Year), Tutor |
| Total Vacancies | 112 (provisional) |
| Pay | Fixed basic pay Rs. 56,100 (Level 10) to Rs. 1,23,100 (Level 13) + other allowance as admissible |
| Contract Term | Faculty: 3 years, extendable up to 5 years; Senior Residents: one year at a time, up to 3 years |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Application Mode | Email, followed by walk-in interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 November 2026 (19th of each month) |
- The official notification does not specify the age limit for the Tutor post.
About ESIC Ludhiana
- ESIC Medical College & Hospital is located at Bharat Nagar, Ludhiana - 141001, Punjab, and is run by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. The Dean of the college issued this rolling advertisement on 10.11.2026 to fill vacant teaching and residency posts on a contractual basis through a monthly cycle of email applications and walk-in interviews.
Department-wise Vacancies
| Speciality | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | SR3 | SR1 | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&E 1 | -- | -- | 3 (SC2, ST1) | -- | 2 (UR1, ST1) | -- |
| Anaesthesia | -- | -- | -- | 7 (OBC3, UR2, EWS2) | EWS1 | -- |
| Anatomy | OBC1 | UR1 | OBC1 | -- | -- | -- |
| Biochemistry | -- | SC1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Blood Bank | -- | OBC1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Community Medicine | OBC1 | UR1 | UR1 | -- | -- | UR1 |
| Dermatology | -- | EWS1 | OBC1 | -- | -- | -- |
| ENT | -- | OBC1 | -- | 2 (UR1, SC1) | -- | -- |
| FMT | SC1 | UR1 | -- | OBC1 | -- | UR1 |
| General Medicine | OBC1 | UR1 | EWS1 | OBC1 | 3 (OBC2, UR1) | -- |
| General Surgery | UR1 | -- | -- | 3 (UR1, ST1, OBC1) | -- | -- |
| ICU | -- | -- | OBC2 | 5 (UR1, OBC2, SC1, EWS1) | -- | -- |
| Microbiology | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | (SC1) |
| OBS&GYNAE | -- | -- | 2 (UR1, EWS1) | 4 (UR2, SC1, EWS1) | OBC1 | -- |
| Ophthalmology | -- | OBC1 | -- | 2 (UR1, EWS1) | -- | -- |
| Orthopaedics | -- | UR1 | -- | 3 (UR2, SC1) | UR1 | -- |
| Pathology | -- | -- | EWS1 | -- | -- | ST1 |
| Pediatrics | EWS1 | UR1 | -- | 4 (UR1, SC1, OBC2) | -- | -- |
| Pharmacology | UR1 | -- | -- | SC1 | -- | OBC1 |
| Physiology | -- | OBC1 | -- | -- | -- | 2 (UR1, SC1) |
| Psychiatry | -- | SC1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Pulmonary Medicine | -- | -- | -- | EWS1 | -- | -- |
| Radiology | -- | UR1 | 3 (UR1, OBC1, SC1) | 3 (UR1, OBC2) | -- | -- |
| Statistics | -- | -- | ST1 | -- | -- | -- |
| Burns & Plastic Surgery | OBC1 | UR1 | -- | OBC1 | -- | -- |
| Cardiology | UR1 | UR1 | -- | 2 (OBC1, EWS1) | -- | -- |
| Medical Oncology | UR1 | UR1 | -- | 2 (OBC1, ST1) | -- | -- |
| Nephrology | -- | OBC1 | -- | 2 (OBC1, ST1) | -- | -- |
| Urology | SC1 | UR1 | -- | SC1 | -- | -- |
| Endocrinology | UR1 | SC1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Neurology | UR1 | OBC1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Gastroenterology | OBC1 | UR1 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
- The notice lists vacancies speciality by speciality with the category of each post. Added together, they come to 112 posts. The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the actual requirement for teaching and patient care.
- SR3 is the Senior Resident (3 Year) post under the residency scheme and SR1 is the Senior Resident (1 Year) post against GDMO. UR stands for Unreserved, SC for Scheduled Caste, ST for Scheduled Tribe, EWS for Economically Weaker Section and OBC for Other Backward Class.
Vacancy Details · Post-wise Total
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Associate Professor | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year) | 12 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 45 |
| Senior Resident (1 Year) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Tutor | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 39 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 112 |
- Reservation will be as per Government of India guidelines issued from time to time, and reservation for Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) will be maintained as per Government of India norms. The Dean reserves the right to vary these vacancies, including increase, decrease or cancellation of any or all posts.
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident (3 Year), Senior Resident (1 Year), Tutor | As per latest NMC norms for all advertised posts | As per latest NMC norms for all advertised posts |
- The notice states that holders of MSc, PhD, MBBS, Diploma & DNB [Alternate routes], MD, MS, MCH & DM can apply as per the latest NMC Regulations. All candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualifications, teaching experience and other eligibility criteria as per the prevailing National Medical Commission (NMC) Regulations and applicable ESIC recruitment policies. The qualifying degree and experience are counted as on the last date of application submission.
- A candidate eligible for a higher post (Professor) may be interviewed against a lower post (Associate Professor). If such a candidate is selected, placement is with the pay of the lower post, as per eligibility and the recommendation of the selection board. Any up-gradation of the post is at the sole discretion of the Competent Authority, is temporary and lasts only for the tenure of the teaching faculty or until a regular incumbent joins the lower post.
Pay and Terms
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | Fixed basic pay of 1,23,100/- (Level 13) + other allowance as admissible (Gross salary 2.5 L approx) |
| Associate Professor | Fixed basic pay of 78,800/- (Level 12) + other allowance as admissible (Gross salary 1.7 L approx) |
| Assistant Professor | Fixed basic pay of 67,700/- (Level 11) + other allowance as admissible (Gross salary 1.45 L approx) |
| Senior Resident 3 year (under residency scheme) | Fixed basic pay of 67,700/- (Level 11) + other allowance as admissible (Gross salary 1.45 L approx); other allowance as admissible under the rules per month |
| Senior Resident 1 year (Against GDMO) | Fixed basic pay of 67,700/- (Level 11) + other allowance as admissible (Gross salary 1.45 L approx) |
| Tutor | Fixed basic pay of 56,100/- (Level 10) + other allowance as admissible (Gross salary 1.2 L approx) |
- For both Senior Resident posts, Rs. 1350 per month is deducted if the Senior Resident holds only a diploma, and Rs. 2250 per month is deducted if the Senior Resident does not possess a Degree/Diploma. Retired employees and pensioners engaged under this advertisement may be allowed to draw the total pay without any deduction, as it is not a case of re-employment under the Central Civil Services (Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioners) Orders, 1986, and they can continue to draw pension and dearness relief on pension during the contract.
Tenure
- Teaching faculty: initially three (03) years on a contractual basis, extendable up to a maximum cumulative period of five (05) years, subject to satisfactory performance, annual performance appraisal and renewal/approval by the Competent Authority.
- Faculty contracts are renewed yearly and end on completion of the tenure, on attainment of 70 years of age or on the joining of a regular incumbent, whichever is earlier.
- Senior Residents: one year at a time, extendable subject to satisfactory performance and applicable NMC regulations, for a maximum tenure of three (03) years under the Senior Residency Scheme.
Other Terms of Engagement
- A draft of Rs. 1,00,000/- must be deposited as security deposit at the time of joining; it will be forfeited if the candidate resigns within six months of joining.
- The engagement may be terminated or discontinued from either side with one month's prior notice; on resignation by the selected candidate, one month's salary is to be deposited to the ESI Account through challan.
- Faculty will be entitled to 2.5 leaves per month.
- No claim for service benefits such as PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, medical benefits, seniority or promotion will be admissible.
- Absence beyond 07 (seven) days without proper permission amounts to voluntary abandonment of the engagement and automatic termination.
- Teaching faculty must mark attendance manually as well as on the Aadhar Enabled Bio-metric Attendance System (AEBAS) daily on scheduled working days.
- No private practice is allowed in any capacity after joining.
- The contractual appointment confers no right to regularisation, permanent absorption or a regular appointment in ESIC.
Interview
| Category | Minimum Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 40 |
- The selection is made on the basis of performance in the interview, which is out of 100 marks. The general instructions add that selection is based on eligibility, academic credentials, professional experience, research contributions, interview performance and overall suitability for the post. The category-wise minimum level of suitability in the interview is:
Tie-breaking
- The elder candidate is considered first.
- If still tied, the candidate who passed the essential degree earlier is considered first.
- If no Professor candidate is available, the post will be filled by an eligible Associate Professor or Assistant Professor candidate with the pay of the lower post. If no Associate Professor candidate is available, the post will be filled by an eligible Assistant Professor candidate with the pay of the lower post, as per eligibility and the recommendation of the selection board.
Documents Required
- Proof of date of birth (Class 10th certificate / X mark sheet)
- MBBS degree certificate and attempt certificate of MBBS
- Degree of MD/MS/DNB/other postgraduate qualification, mark sheet of MD/MS/DNB and attempt certificate
- NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate (updated)
- Experience certificate(s), wherever applicable
- Research publications with documentary proof of the indexing agency of the journal
- Certificate of Revised Basic Course in Medical Education Technology and Basic Course in Biomedical Research, if applicable
- EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD certificate in the format for Central Government jobs, if applicable
- Certificate from the competent medical board for persons with benchmark disabilities
- Discharge certificate for ex-servicemen
- No Objection Certificate / intimation letter acknowledged by the employer for candidates working in Central or State Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs; relieving/NOC certificate from previous or current employer, if applicable
- Demand Draft towards the interview fee, wherever applicable
- Any other document required to establish eligibility for the post
- Documents named in the notice for the emailed application and the interview:
- Documents 1 to 8 listed in the notice's submission section are verified with the originals before the interview. Only candidates who have complied will be allowed to attend the interview. The EWS certificate must follow Annexure-I of DOPT Office Memorandum No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res), dated 31.01.2019. The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must not be issued earlier than one year before the date of interview, must be in the Government of India job format and must be issued by an officer not below the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer or equivalent authority of the concerned state.
Important Instructions
- Document verification is held from 09.00 AM to 11.00 AM on the 23rd of each month; no candidate will be entertained for document verification after 11.00 AM.
- A candidate who reports late or has an incomplete application or inadequate documents will be allowed to take part in the interview in the subsequent month.
- Retired, resigned or voluntarily retired faculty members from Government or other medical colleges may be considered for re-engagement on the same designation (if eligible), subject to availability of vacancy.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or for submitting any document.
- Canvassing, political or administrative influence, recommendations or inducements will lead to disqualification and may invite further action.
- A wrong declaration or false information will lead to cancellation of the candidature at any stage.
- The engagement is subject to the outcome of any recruitment-related litigation.
- The result will be displayed in the Recruitments section of www.mcludhiana.esic.gov.in. Queries go to Dr. Manmeet Kaur, Recruitment In-charge, by email at [email protected]; the college phone numbers are 0161-2772435/2775539.
More Details
- Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Selection is through scrutiny of applications followed by an interview before the Selection Board. The scrutiny committee of the Institute checks the applications submitted with the requisite fee, and only eligible candidates are allowed to appear for the interview. Eligibility for the interview is provisional, based on the documents emailed and pending scrutiny of the originals.
How to Apply for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026
- Fill the application in the prescribed proforma only (Annexure-1, attached to the notice). A separate application is needed for each post.
- Arrange the scanned documents, research publications with proof of indexing agency, and the Demand Draft (if applicable) as listed in PART G – Documents Enclosed (checklist) of the form.
- Compile the application form, all documents and the demand draft into a single PDF file in the order of the PART G checklist.
- Email the PDF to the Dean at [email protected] by 19 November 2026.
- Write the subject line as: NAME OF CANDIDATE – POST APPLIED FOR – DEPARTMENT.
- Check the provisional eligibility list on 20 November 2026; candidates will also be informed by email about their eligibility to attend the interview.
- Report on 23 November 2026 between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM at the 2nd Floor, Dean's Office, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana – 141001, Punjab, with the duly filled application form, copies of certificates, publications, the Demand Draft (if applicable) and all original certificates.
- The interview is held offline. Applications in any other format, or incomplete applications, will be summarily rejected, and not following the single-PDF instruction may lead to cancellation of the candidature.
Important Links
| ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download esic.gov.in |
|---|---|
| ESIC Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana Official Website | Click Here esic.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here ludhianahospital.esic.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Rolling advertisement with vacancy table and Annexure-1 application form |
| ESIC Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana Official Website | Eligibility lists, interview schedules and results |
| Official Website | Official website of ESIC Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana |