ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident & Tutor Posts
ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana has released a rolling advertisement for 112 contractual posts in Punjab: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident and Tutor. If you hold an MBBS, MD, MS, Diploma, DNB, DM, MCh, MSc or PhD under NMC norms, this drive is meant for you. Fixed basic pay goes up to ₹1,23,100 a month for a Professor, and the interview is the only thing that decides selection.
This is a monthly drive, not a one-time window. Email your documents by 19 November 2026 and report for the walk-in interview on 23 November 2026 (Monday). Miss this month and you can try the next one, because the drive continues until the posts are filled. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for medical and healthcare government jobs like this one.
What Are the Key Highlights of ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026?
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) runs this medical college under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Posts are on a contractual basis.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana |
| Advertisement No. | Z/121/2023-MED ADMN-Part(1), dated 10 November 2026 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident (3-year and 1-year), Tutor |
| Total Vacancies | 112 (sum of the notice’s table; provisional) |
| Job Location | Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Mode | Email application, then offline walk-in interview |
| Last Date (this cycle) | 19 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026?
The notice prints no grand total. The 112 here is the sum of its table, and the notice adds that vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. Reservation is as per Government of India guidelines. The split differs by post, so check your own row: Professor and Associate Professor have no ST seat, Senior Resident (1 year) has no SC seat, and Tutor has no EWS seat.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | UR 6 / OBC 5 / SC 2 / EWS 1 / ST 0 | 14 |
| Associate Professor | UR 12 / OBC 6 / SC 3 / EWS 1 / ST 0 | 22 |
| Assistant Professor | UR 3 / OBC 5 / SC 3 / ST 2 / EWS 3 | 16 |
| Senior Resident (3 year, Residency Scheme) | UR 12 / OBC 16 / SC 7 / ST 3 / EWS 7 | 45 |
| Senior Resident (1 year, against GDMO) | UR 3 / OBC 3 / ST 1 / EWS 1 / SC 0 | 8 |
| Tutor | UR 3 / SC 2 / ST 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 7 |
Reservation for PwBD (Divyangjan) candidates is kept as per Government of India norms. The notice gives no PwBD seat count.
Department-wise seats, as printed in the notice:
| Post | Departments (seats, category) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Anatomy 1 OBC; Community Medicine 1 OBC; FMT 1 SC; General Medicine 1 OBC; General Surgery 1 UR; Pediatrics 1 EWS; Pharmacology 1 UR; Burns & Plastic Surgery 1 OBC; Cardiology 1 UR; Medical Oncology 1 UR; Urology 1 SC; Endocrinology 1 UR; Neurology 1 UR; Gastroenterology 1 OBC | 14 |
| Associate Professor | Anatomy 1 UR; Biochemistry 1 SC; Blood Bank 1 OBC; Community Medicine 1 UR; Dermatology 1 EWS; ENT 1 OBC; FMT 1 UR; General Medicine 1 UR; Ophthalmology 1 OBC; Orthopaedics 1 UR; Pediatrics 1 UR; Physiology 1 OBC; Psychiatry 1 SC; Radiology 1 UR; Burns & Plastic Surgery 1 UR; Cardiology 1 UR; Medical Oncology 1 UR; Nephrology 1 OBC; Urology 1 UR; Endocrinology 1 SC; Neurology 1 OBC; Gastroenterology 1 UR | 22 |
| Assistant Professor | A&E 3 (SC 2, ST 1); Anatomy 1 OBC; Community Medicine 1 UR; Dermatology 1 OBC; General Medicine 1 EWS; ICU 2 OBC; Obs & Gynae 2 (UR 1, EWS 1); Pathology 1 EWS; Radiology 3 (UR 1, OBC 1, SC 1); Statistics 1 ST | 16 |
| Senior Resident (3 year) | Anaesthesia 7 (OBC 3, UR 2, EWS 2); ENT 2 (UR 1, SC 1); FMT 1 OBC; General Medicine 1 OBC; General Surgery 3 (UR 1, ST 1, OBC 1); ICU 5 (UR 1, OBC 2, SC 1, EWS 1); Obs & Gynae 4 (UR 2, SC 1, EWS 1); Ophthalmology 2 (UR 1, EWS 1); Orthopaedics 3 (UR 2, SC 1); Pediatrics 4 (UR 1, SC 1, OBC 2); Pharmacology 1 SC; Pulmonary Medicine 1 EWS; Radiology 3 (UR 1, OBC 2); Burns & Plastic Surgery 1 OBC; Cardiology 2 (OBC 1, EWS 1); Medical Oncology 2 (OBC 1, ST 1); Nephrology 2 (OBC 1, ST 1); Urology 1 SC | 45 |
| Senior Resident (1 year) | A&E 2 (UR 1, ST 1); Anaesthesia 1 EWS; General Medicine 3 (OBC 2, UR 1); Obs & Gynae 1 OBC; Orthopaedics 1 UR | 8 |
| Tutor | Community Medicine 1 UR; FMT 1 UR; Microbiology 1 SC; Pathology 1 ST; Pharmacology 1 OBC; Physiology 2 (UR 1, SC 1) | 7 |
What Is the Eligibility for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The notice does not give a separate degree list for each post. It says education and experience for all advertised posts must be as per the latest NMC norms, and that candidates with MSc, PhD, MBBS, Diploma and DNB (alternate routes), MD, MS, MCh and DM can apply as per the latest NMC Regulations. Check the NMC rule for your own post and department before you apply. Teaching posts also need teaching experience as the NMC norms ask. See also teaching and faculty jobs.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Qualification and experience | As per the latest NMC norms, for every post |
| Registration | Valid NMC / State Medical Council registration certificate |
| Cut-off date | Degree and experience are counted as on the last date of application submission |
The form also declares that you are not debarred from teaching, medical practice or employment by any competent authority.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age (as on date of interview) |
|---|---|
| Faculty (Professor, Associate, Assistant) | 69 years |
| Senior Resident | 45 years |
| Tutor | Not stated in the notice |
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Age relaxation is as per prevailing Government of India norms and the discretion of the Competent Authority. The notice does not list category-wise years. Age is counted on the interview date.
What Is the Salary for ESIC Ludhiana Professor, Senior Resident and Tutor Posts 2026?
| Post | Fixed Basic Pay | Gross (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,23,100 (Level 13) | ₹2.5 lakh |
| Associate Professor | ₹78,800 (Level 12) | ₹1.7 lakh |
| Assistant Professor | ₹67,700 (Level 11) | ₹1.45 lakh |
| Senior Resident (3 year and 1 year) | ₹67,700 (Level 11) | ₹1.45 lakh |
| Tutor | ₹56,100 (Level 10) | ₹1.2 lakh |
Other allowances are paid as admissible. For Senior Residents, ₹1,350 a month is deducted if you hold only a diploma, and ₹2,250 a month if you hold neither a degree nor a diploma. Engaged retired employees and pensioners may draw total pay without deduction and keep pension and dearness relief.
Faculty get 2.5 leaves a month, but there is no PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance or medical benefit, and no seniority or promotion claim. Private practice is not allowed after joining.
What Is the Tenure of ESIC Ludhiana Contract Posts 2026?
| Post | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Faculty | 3 years first, up to 5 years in total, renewed yearly on performance, or till age 70 or joining of a regular incumbent, whichever is earlier |
| Senior Resident | 1 year at a time, up to 3 years under the Senior Residency Scheme |
| Tutor | Not stated separately |
Either side can end the engagement with one month’s notice. A selected candidate who resigns must deposit one month’s salary to the ESI account by challan. A ₹1,00,000 security deposit by draft is due at joining and is forfeited if you resign within six months.
What Is the Selection Process for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Email application | Single PDF with form, documents and any fee draft |
| 2. Scrutiny | Eligible list published on 20th of each month |
| 3. Document verification | With originals, 9:00 to 11:00 AM on the 23rd |
| 4. Walk-in interview | Before the Selection Board, 100 marks |
The notice says performance in the interview is the sole criterion for selection. The minimum suitability marks out of 100 are:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50 |
| OBC | 45 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 40 |
If two candidates score the same, the elder candidate goes first, and then the one who passed the essential degree earlier. If no Professor candidate is available, an eligible Associate or Assistant Professor can be placed at the lower post’s pay, and the same rule applies to Associate Professor posts. A candidate eligible for Professor may be interviewed for Associate Professor, with any upgradation at the sole discretion of the Competent Authority, temporary and limited to the tenure.
How to Apply for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 by Email?
There is no online portal. You apply by email, then attend the interview in person.
- Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-1 of the notice). Use a separate form for each post, because any other format or an incomplete form is summarily rejected.
- Compile the form, scanned documents, research publications with proof of indexing and the demand draft scan (if applicable) into one PDF, in the order of the Part G checklist.
- Email it to dean-ludhiana.pb@esic.gov.in by 19 November 2026. The subject line must read: NAME OF CANDIDATE – POST APPLIED FOR – DEPARTMENT.
- Check the provisional eligibility list on 20 November 2026. Eligible candidates are informed by email.
- Report on 23 November 2026 between 9:00 and 10:00 AM at the 2nd Floor, Dean’s Office, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, with the filled form, original certificates and any demand draft.
Keep your date of birth proof (Class 10th certificate), MBBS and postgraduate certificates, registration certificate and experience certificates ready. Central or State Government, autonomous body or PSU staff need a No Objection Certificate or acknowledged intimation letter. Failing to follow the single-PDF instructions may cancel your candidature.
What Are the Important Dates for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 10 November 2026 |
| Last date to email application | 19 November 2026 |
| Provisional eligibility list | 20 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 23 November 2026 (Monday), then the 23rd of each month |
| Reporting time | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Document verification | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
The cycle repeats on the 19th, 20th and 23rd of each month until the posts are filled. The Competent Authority can also change dates, or cancel or postpone the process.
What Is the Application Fee for ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / ESIC regular employee / Female / Defence Ex-servicemen / PH | Nil |
| All other categories | ₹500 |
The notice calls it an interview fee. Pay by demand draft in favour of ESI Fund A/c No. 1, payable at Ludhiana, and attach a scan of the draft to your emailed PDF.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late reporting | Reach the venue on time. No candidate is admitted for document verification after 11:00 AM |
| Incomplete documents | Late or incomplete candidates can sit only in the next month’s interview |
| False information | Wrong declaration leads to cancellation of candidature at any stage |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or undue influence leads to disqualification |
| OBC / EWS certificate | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must be issued within one year before the interview, in the Central Govt format, by an officer not below Sub-Divisional Officer or equivalent. EWS certificate must follow the DoPT OM dated 31.01.2019 |
| Interview offer | Provisional, subject to detailed scrutiny, and no right to the post |
| Expenses | No TA/DA is paid for the interview or for submitting documents |
| Absence | More than 7 days away without permission means automatic termination |
| Regular job | The contract gives no right to regularisation or permanent absorption in ESIC |
ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download ESIC Ludhiana Rolling Advertisement PDF (Advt No. Z/121/2023, 10 November 2026)
- Visit ESIC Ludhiana Official Website
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If you meet the NMC norms for your post, send your single PDF by 19 November 2026 and carry your originals on 23 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Punjab government jobs and other govt jobs.