ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Senior Resident Walk-in
Good news for doctors looking for government jobs in Odisha. ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar has invited applications for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Senior Resident posts on contract. The notice says 75 vacancies (as notified), and the fixed basic pay runs from ₹67,700 to ₹1,23,100 a month plus allowances. There is no online last date. You simply walk in on the interview day.
The interviews are on 17 November 2026 for the three faculty posts and 18 November 2026 for Senior Resident. Reporting time is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Read the whole article before you travel, because a missing certificate or a late arrival can end your chance on the spot. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every rule from the notice in one place for you.
Key Highlights of ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026
ESIC Medical College & Hospital runs under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. This is Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 (File No. 444-A/12/1/2026-Admn), dated 27 October 2026, for a contractual engagement at Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident |
| Total Vacancies | 75 (as notified) |
| Job Type | Contract, 1 year first, extendable by 2 years (maximum 3 years) |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Walk-in Dates | 17 November 2026 (faculty), 18 November 2026 (Senior Resident) |
| Reporting Time | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Office of the Dean, ESIC MCH, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar (near Hotel Mayfair) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026?
The notice prints 75 as the grand total, but its own department rows add up to 74. The difference is in Associate Professor (header 14, rows 13). We have shown the notice as printed and listed the department rows below, so you can see exactly where the gap is. Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. The Dental department shows 0 for every post.
| Post | Category-wise Seats (as printed in the header) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | UR 6 / EWS 1 / OBC 2 / SC 1 / ST 0 | 10 |
| Associate Professor | UR 6 / EWS 1 / OBC 4 / SC 2 / ST 1 | 14 |
| Assistant Professor | UR 10 / EWS 1 / OBC 4 / SC 2 / ST 1 | 18 |
| Senior Resident | UR 14 / EWS 3 / OBC 9 / SC 5 / ST 2 | 33 |
Two header splits do not match the department rows. For Professor, the rows show ST 1 (Forensic Medicine) and no EWS seat. For Associate Professor, the rows show SC 1 instead of 2. Check the ESIC website for any correction before you travel.
Professor: Department-wise Seats
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 1 (UR) |
| Microbiology | 1 (OBC) |
| General Medicine | 1 (UR) |
| Paediatrics | 1 (OBC) |
| General Surgery | 1 (UR) |
| Community Medicine | 1 (UR) |
| Anatomy | 1 (UR) |
| Physiology | 1 (UR) |
| Pharmacology | 1 (SC) |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 (ST) |
Associate Professor: Department-wise Seats
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 1 (UR) |
| Biochemistry | 1 (UR) |
| Microbiology | 1 (UR) |
| Dermatology | 1 (OBC) |
| Eye (Ophthalmology) | 1 (SC) |
| Paediatrics | 1 (ST) |
| Radiology | 1 (OBC) |
| Psychiatry | 1 (EWS) |
| Community Medicine | 1 (OBC) |
| Anatomy | 1 (UR) |
| Physiology | 1 (UR) |
| Pharmacology | 1 (UR) |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 (OBC) |
Assistant Professor: Department-wise Seats
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 2 (UR 1, OBC 1) |
| Microbiology | 1 (OBC) |
| Chest (Pulmonary Medicine) | 1 (SC) |
| Dermatology | 1 (UR) |
| Eye (Ophthalmology) | 1 (UR) |
| General Medicine | 1 (UR) |
| Paediatrics | 1 (UR) |
| Radiology | 2 (UR 1, EWS 1) |
| General Surgery | 2 (UR 1, OBC 1) |
| Psychiatry | 1 (SC) |
| Anatomy | 2 (UR) |
| Physiology | 1 (ST) |
| Pharmacology | 1 (UR) |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 (OBC) |
Senior Resident: Department-wise Seats
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 9 (UR 4, OBC 2, EWS 1, ST 2) |
| Microbiology | 1 (UR) |
| Chest (Pulmonary Medicine) | 1 (UR) |
| Dermatology | 1 (SC) |
| Eye (Ophthalmology) | 2 (OBC 2) |
| General Medicine | 6 (UR 2, OBC 2, EWS 1, SC 1) |
| Radiology | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) |
| General Surgery | 6 (UR 2, OBC 2, SC 1, EWS 1) |
| Psychiatry | 1 (UR) |
| Anatomy | 1 (UR) |
| Physiology | 1 (UR) |
| Pharmacology | 1 (OBC) |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 (SC) |
Reservation follows Government of India rules. PwBD seats are adjusted against the matching SC, ST, OBC, EWS or General seat. If no PwBD candidate is available, the seat is filled from the candidates who attend the interview, and the PwBD reservation is carried forward.
What is the Eligibility for ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The notice does not list degrees post by post. It says qualifications must follow the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) minimum standard requirements, and points to Gazette Notification No. CG-DL-E-05072025-264399 dated 30.06.2025. Read that gazette for your department. The documents asked for include MBBS and MD / MS / DNB or other post-graduate degree papers, so this is a medical and healthcare government job for doctors.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Medical registration | You need an updated NMC or State Medical Council registration covering every post-MBBS and MD/MS qualification |
| “Applied for” proof | If the registration is not updated, show a copy of the “Applied for” document at the interview. Without these two, you may not be interviewed, or your result may be withheld |
| After selection | A selected candidate must submit the updated registration certificate before joining |
| Retired or working Professor | May also apply for the posts they are eligible for |
Age Limit (as on 31 October 2026)
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor | 67 years |
| Senior Resident (clinical) | 45 years |
| Senior Resident (non-clinical and para-clinical) | 50 years |
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Age relaxation is “as per prevailing norms of Government of India”. The notice gives no number of years. It also does not say which departments are clinical, so ask the Dean’s office if you are unsure which limit applies to you.
What is the Salary for ESIC Bhubaneswar Professor and Senior Resident Posts 2026?
The notice gives a fixed basic pay plus allowances as per ESIC Headquarters norms. Transport Allowance with DA is also payable. The “consolidated” figure below is the one printed in the notice.
| Post | Fixed Basic Pay | Consolidated Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,23,100 (Level 13) | ₹2,60,972 |
| Associate Professor | ₹78,800 (Level 12) | ₹1,67,056 |
| Assistant Professor | ₹67,700 (Level 11) | ₹1,43,524 |
| Senior Resident | ₹67,700 (Level 11) | ₹1,43,524 |
Non-medical officers, if selected, are not entitled to Non-Practising Allowance (NPA). Hostel or quarters will be given only as far as possible and cannot be claimed as a right. If you take it, no HRA is paid.
| Contract Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Faculty tenure | 1 year, then 2 more years if performance is satisfactory. Ends earlier when a regular faculty joins or at age 70 |
| Senior Resident tenure | 1 year, then 2 more years. Ends earlier when a regular incumbent joins or at age 50 |
| Benefits | No PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, medical benefits, seniority or promotion |
| Private practice | Not allowed in any capacity after joining |
| Resignation | One month’s advance notice, or deposit one month’s salary. Failing this, the security deposit is forfeited and legal action may follow |
| Absence | More than 7 days without approval is treated as abandonment: automatic termination, forfeiture of the security deposit, and legal action may follow |
| Attendance | Teaching faculty: manual and AEBAS biometric attendance every working day |
| Termination | The authority can end the contract at any time in the public interest, without notice or reason |
| Deputation | Candidates on deputation are not accepted |
What is the Selection Process for ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on your academic record and your performance in the interview before a duly constituted selection board. Documents are checked first by the Document Verification Committee, and only verified candidates are allowed in front of the board. The notice does not describe a written test. The Dean can cancel or postpone the process at any stage, so keep checking the ESIC website.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document verification | On the interview date, with originals and self-attested copies |
| Interview | Selection board, 17 November (faculty) or 18 November (Senior Resident) |
| Result | Published only on the Recruitments section of the ESIC websites |
| Offer | Sent by e-mail only |
| Joining | Subject to a medical certificate to the satisfaction of the authority |
If you are preparing for the interview, the teaching and faculty jobs page can help you see how other faculty recruitments work.
How to Apply for ESIC Bhubaneswar Walk-in 2026?
This is an offline walk-in process. There is no postal address and no online submission of the final form.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check your qualification, registration and age against the cut-off date of 31 October 2026 |
| 2 | Fill the Google Form in advance. The link is printed in the notification PDF |
| 3 | Print the offline application form attached to the advertisement and fill it by hand |
| 4 | Make a separate application, documents and fee for every post you want |
| 5 | Take a Demand Draft for ₹500 in favour of “ESI Fund A/c No. 1”, payable at Bhubaneswar, unless you are in an exempted category |
| 6 | Report to the Dean’s Office between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM on your interview date with originals and self-attested copies |
Candidates who report after 10:00 AM are treated as absent. Mere submission of the form gives you no right to an interview unless you report on time with the documents. An application in any other format, or an incomplete one, will be summarily rejected. If you work in a Government, autonomous or statutory body, bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC). If you are selected, you must resign and submit the relieving letter before joining.
Documents to Carry
Bring originals and self-attested copies of the items below. If any applicable document cannot be verified, you will not be allowed into the interview.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Class 10 certificate | For date of birth |
| MBBS and MD/MS/DNB papers | All marksheets, attempt and degree certificates |
| Updated medical registration | NMC or State Medical Council |
| Category certificate | Valid EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST or PwBD certificate in Central Government format. Without it you cannot appear in the reserved category, but can be treated as UR |
| Experience and publications | Experience certificate and proof of publications |
| Photograph, Aadhaar, NOC | Recent passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, NOC or relieving letter if applicable |
| Course certificates | ICMR/NMC Basic Course in Biomedical Research and NMC Basic Course Workshop, if you have them |
The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued not earlier than one year before the cut-off date. The EWS certificate must follow the DoPT format named in the notice.
What are the Important Dates for ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 27 October 2026 |
| Age and eligibility cut-off | 31 October 2026 |
| Walk-in for Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor | 17 November 2026 |
| Walk-in for Senior Resident | 18 November 2026 |
| Reporting time | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
What is the Application Fee for ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / ESIC regular employees / Female / Defence Ex-Servicemen / PH candidates | Nil |
| All other categories | ₹500 |
The fee is paid by Demand Draft and handed in on the interview date. It is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Important Conditions You Should Not Miss
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False information | Wrong declarations or false information lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage. The declaration in the form says your appointment can also be cancelled or terminated without notice or compensation |
| Provisional interview | The interview chance is provisional, subject to detailed scrutiny of eligibility |
| Right to cancel | The Dean can cancel or postpone the recruitment at any stage, without notice |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or submitting any document |
| Updates | Corrigenda and addenda, if any, are uploaded only on the ESIC website |
ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advertisement No. 02 of 2026)
- Visit ESIC Bhubaneswar Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold the right degree and registration, this is a good chance to join a medical college hospital in Bhubaneswar. Keep your papers ready, reach the Dean’s Office early on 17 or 18 November 2026, and do not leave the NOC for the last day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more government job updates.