ESIC Faculty Recruitment 2026 – 67 Posts | Walk in Interview from 24.08.2026

With 67 vacancies spread across 28 medical specialties, the ESIC Faculty Recruitment 2026 drive at ESIC Medical College Hospital, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad is one of the larger contractual faculty hiring cycles in the government medical education space this year. Unlike most government recruitment that runs through online applications, this round of ESIC Faculty Recruitment is conducted entirely through walk-in interviews spread across five separate dates, covering posts from Assistant Professor to Professor as well as Senior Resident positions.

If you hold a relevant medical qualification and teaching experience, here is a full breakdown of vacancies, pay, eligibility, and the walk-in process for ESIC Faculty Recruitment 2026.

Recruitment Overview

This overview reflects the full scope of the ESIC Faculty Recruitment notification dated 18.08.2026.

Important Dates

Candidates applying under ESIC Faculty Recruitment must report between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on their specialty’s specific interview date, since these dates are final and will not be changed.

Vacancy Details (Specialty wise Breakdown)

The 67 posts under ESIC Faculty Recruitment are distributed across Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident cadres. Some of the larger vacancy clusters include ICU with 10 combined posts across Senior Resident, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor levels, General Surgery with 3 Associate Professor posts, and Community Medicine and Pharmacology with 2 Assistant Professor posts each. Category wise, the total 67 vacancies break down as 9 SC, 3 ST, 16 OBC, 33 UR, and 6 EWS. Several departments including Medical Gastroenterology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, ICU, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cardiology, and Haematology are classified as Super Specialty Departments under this recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for ESIC Faculty Recruitment is based on cadre rather than a single uniform standard:

• Age Limit: Faculty posts (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) allow candidates up to 69 years, while Senior Resident posts are capped at 45 years, both calculated as on the date of the walk-in interview.
• Qualification: Educational qualification and experience follow the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations 2025 as notified by the NMC, with specialty-specific transition period allowances for fields like PMR and Critical Care Medicine.
• Candidates with Associate Professor or Assistant Professor level experience may also apply for a higher post like Professor, but under ESIC Faculty Recruitment rules, they will only be considered if no eligible candidate at the required seniority level applies, and if selected, they will be appointed at the lower pay scale.
• Reservation category candidates (EWS, OBC, SC/ST) must carry the prescribed certificates issued after 01.04.2026, in the required proforma, to the interview.

Salary and Benefits

Pay under ESIC Faculty Recruitment is structured by cadre, with a Professor earning approximately Rs. 2,71,035 per month in total consolidated earnings, an Associate Professor around Rs. 1,84,092, and an Assistant Professor or Senior Resident (1 year) around Rs. 1,59,783, inclusive of NPA, DA, and HRA components. Regular Senior Residents are instead placed on 7th CPC Level 11 pay with basic pay of Rs. 67,700 plus applicable allowances. What stands out in this cycle of ESIC Faculty Recruitment is the contract extension pathway, faculty appointments can be renewed annually up to 3 years or age 70, giving genuinely long-term continuity that many contractual medical postings don’t offer.

Application Fee

The fee for ESIC Faculty Recruitment is collected online at the interview venue itself through the SB Collect system, at the time of registration and document verification, and is non-refundable once paid.

Selection Process

Selection for ESIC Faculty Recruitment follows these stages:

1. Document Verification: Candidates must bring original and self-attested copies of age proof, qualification, experience, and research publication certificates on the day of the interview. Prep tip: organize your documents by category in advance, since incomplete documentation on the spot can cost you the slot.
2. Walk in Interview: Conducted directly by the Selection Board without a separate written exam. Prep tip: be ready to discuss your specific specialty’s recent clinical or academic developments, since faculty interviews typically probe depth of subject expertise.
3. Result and Offer: Results are displayed on the ESIC website, and selected candidates must join immediately upon receiving the offer, or the next eligible candidate is considered instead.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. Download the prescribed application format from the official ESIC recruitment website.
2. Fill in the form completely, since incomplete applications or those in the wrong format will be rejected outright.
3. Confirm the interview date assigned to your specific specialty and cadre before making travel arrangements.
4. Arrange two recent self-attested passport size photographs to carry to the venue.
5. Gather self-attested copies of all certificates covering age, qualification, experience, and publications.
6. Also carry the original documents, since these will be verified in person at the venue.
7. Report to the Academic Block at ESIC Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM sharp on your scheduled date.
8. Complete the application fee payment through SB Collect at the venue during registration, unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

Is This Job Right for You?

ESIC Faculty Recruitment is well suited to experienced medical professionals who already hold the qualifications required for teaching faculty positions under NMC norms, particularly those looking for a renewable, long-term contractual role rather than a one-time engagement. It is not the right fit for candidates without recognized teaching experience validated by the Medical Council or equivalent statutory body, since this recognition is explicitly required for the experience to count. For those who do qualify, the ability to extend up to age 70 offers genuine long-term career value, and a real prep tip is to double check whether your specialty falls under the Super Specialty list, since eligibility nuances differ there under the NMC transition period rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the walk in interview for my specialty under ESIC Faculty Recruitment?
Interview dates run from 24.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 depending on specialty, as listed in the official schedule.

Is there an online application for ESIC Faculty Recruitment?
No, there is no online application. Candidates must download the form, fill it, and appear directly for the walk-in interview with documents.

What is the age limit for ESIC Faculty Recruitment?
Faculty posts allow up to 69 years, while Senior Resident posts are capped at 45 years, as on the interview date.

Is the application fee refundable?
No, the fee once paid through SB Collect at the venue is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Can Associate Professors apply for the Professor post under ESIC Faculty Recruitment?
Yes, but they will only be considered if no eligible Professor-level candidate applies, and if selected, will be appointed at the Associate Professor pay scale.

Is a security deposit required after selection?
Yes, selected candidates for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident posts must deposit Rs. 1,00,000 at the time of joining.

Conclusion

ESIC Faculty Recruitment 2026 offers 67 contractual teaching and residency posts across 28 specialties at ESIC Medical College Hospital, Sanathnagar, with renewable tenure up to age 70 for faculty. With walk-in interviews scheduled between 24.08.2026 and 31.08.2026, eligible candidates should download the application form from the official ESIC recruitment page and prepare documents well in advance. For more openings in this space, check the latest Contractual Jobs listings & faculty posts on SarkaarNaukri.