About ESIC Joka Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 for the engagement of Teaching Faculty members on a contractual basis at ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College located in Joka, Kolkata. The vacancies are available for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various medical departments.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Candidates applying for these teaching positions must fulfill the academic qualifications and teaching-research experience specified for each post, such as holding an MD, MS, DNB, or equivalent degrees in the concerned subjects along with relevant Senior Resident or teaching experience as per National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines. The age limit for applicants is set at not exceeding 69 years on the date of document verification and interview.
Vacancies and Department Schedule
The total number of available vacancies is 35 across multiple disciplines. The walk-in interviews are divided across two dates: October 14, 2026, and October 15, 2026. Departments like Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Transfusion Medicine, Microbiology, FMT, Community Medicine, Biochemistry, Dermatology, and Pathology will conduct interviews on October 14, 2026. Meanwhile, Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, OBGY, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Accident & Emergency, ICU, Otorhinolaryngology, and Paediatrics are scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Application Fee and Payment Mode
SC, ST, Regular ESIC Candidates, Female Candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from the application fee (NIL). All other categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 500/-. The payment must be made via a Demand Draft in favour of “ESI Fund Account No. I”, drawn on any scheduled bank payable at ‘Kolkata’, issued after the date of advertisement.
Walk-In Interview and Reporting Instructions
Eligible candidates must physically appear for the walk-in interview along with the filled application form printed on A4 size paper, a demand draft, two passport-size photographs, and one set of self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and category certificates along with original documents. Candidates must report for document verification between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM at the Academic Block, 2nd Floor of ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka. Candidates reporting beyond 10:30 AM will not be considered for the interview.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Interview Date (Batch 1) | 14.10.2026 |
| Interview Date (Batch 2) | 15.10.2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Count |
|---|---|
| Professor | 7 |
| Associate Professor | 19 |
| Assistant Professor | 35 |
Eligibility
- MD/MS/DNB in the concerned subject for Professor and Assistant Professor
- MD/MS/DNB in concerned subject with 5 years post PG experience for Associate Professor
- Relevant teaching and research experience as per NMC guidelines
- Senior Resident experience or equivalent required for Assistant Professor
Age Limit
Not exceeding 69 year on date of Document verification & Interview.
Salary
Professor: Rs. 2,63,070/-, Associate Professor: Rs. 1,74,936/-, Assistant Professor: Rs. 1,50,294/- per month plus transport allowance with DA
Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Regular ESIC Candidates/ Female Candidates & Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
| All other categories | 500/- |
Selection Process
- Performance of the candidate in interview before the Selection Board
How to Apply
- Download the application form and notification details from www.esic.gov.in.
- Print the application form on A4 size paper and fill it completely.
- Prepare a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No. I' payable at Kolkata.
- Gather original certificates, self-attested photocopies, and two recent passport-size photographs.
- Report for document verification and interview between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM at Academic Block 2nd Floor, ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka on the designated interview date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of teaching faculty vacancies in ESIC Joka Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 35 vacancies advertised for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor posts.
What is the reporting time for the walk-in interview at ESIC Joka?
Candidates should report between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM for document verification at the Academic Block 2nd Floor of ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka.
What is the application fee for SC/ST and female candidates?
The application fee is NIL for SC, ST, Regular ESIC Candidates, Female Candidates, and Ex-Servicemen.
What is the upper age limit to apply for ESIC Joka Teaching Faculty posts?
The upper age limit is not exceeding 69 years on the date of document verification and interview.
In whose favour should the demand draft be drawn?
The demand draft of Rs. 500/- must be drawn in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No. I' payable at 'Kolkata'.
Official Links
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