ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026: 87 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Senior Resident Jobs in Jharkhand
Doctors in Jharkhand and nearby states, this one is for you. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has invited applications for 87 contractual posts at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi: Professor (11), Associate Professor (19), Assistant Professor (16) and Senior Resident (41). Monthly pay runs from ₹67,700 to ₹1,23,100 plus allowances. It is a central job listed under Jharkhand govt jobs, so read every detail carefully.
The window is short. Your application must reach the college by 2 November 2026, and the tentative interview dates are 5 and 6 November 2026. Candidates can send it by speed post, by hand or by email. Qualifications follow NMC rules, so check them before you apply. This guide covers seats, age, pay, fees and the contract terms, and GovtJobsAlert.in will keep you updated.
What Are the Key Highlights of ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026?
ESIC works under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. This advertisement (No. 07 of 2026, dated 27 October 2026) fills teaching and resident posts for the medical college on a contract basis. It sits under medical and healthcare jobs and teaching and faculty jobs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| Advertisement No. | 07 of 2026 (dated 27-10-2026) |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident |
| Total Vacancies | 87 (includes PwD and Ex-Servicemen posts) |
| Job Type | Contract, 1 year, extendable every year up to 3 years |
| Job Location | ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Mode of Application | Speed Post, by hand or email (email advised) |
| Last Date | 2 November 2026 (application must reach the office) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026?
The vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease with teaching and patient-care needs. The Dental department is listed with no vacancy for any post.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 11 | Level 13 |
| Associate Professor | 19 | Level 12 |
| Assistant Professor | 16 | Level 11 |
| Senior Resident | 41 | Level 11 |
| Total | 87 | – |
The category split changes from post to post, so check the seats for your own department and category.
Professor Seats by Department
| Department | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Bank | 1 | ST |
| Microbiology | 1 | UR |
| Medical Oncology | 1 | SC |
| Medicine | 1 | UR |
| OBG | 1 | UR |
| Orthopaedics | 1 | UR |
| Physiology | 1 | OBC |
| Pharmacology | 1 | OBC |
| Paediatrics | 1 | UR |
| Pathology | 1 | OBC |
| Surgery | 1 | UR |
Associate Professor Seats by Department
| Department | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 1 | OBC |
| Anatomy | 1 | UR |
| Biochemistry | 1 | OBC |
| Blood Bank | 1 | OBC |
| Dermatology | 1 | UR |
| ENT | 1 | OBC |
| Eye | 1 | UR |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 | SC |
| Microbiology | 1 | UR |
| Medical Oncology | 1 | EWS |
| Medicine | 1 | UR |
| OBG | 1 | UR |
| Orthopaedics | 1 | UR |
| Psychiatry | 1 | EWS |
| Physiology | 1 | ST |
| Pharmacology | 1 | SC |
| Paediatrics | 1 | UR |
| Radiology | 1 | UR |
| Surgery | 1 | UR |
Assistant Professor Seats by Department
| Department | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 1 | UR |
| Anatomy | 2 | 1 UR, 1 SC |
| Accident and Emergency | 2 | 1 OBC, 1 EWS |
| Chest | 1 | UR |
| Community Medicine | 2 | UR |
| ICU | 2 | OBC |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 | UR |
| Medicine | 1 | SC |
| Psychiatry | 1 | UR |
| Physiology | 1 | UR |
| Radiology | 2 | 1 EWS, 1 OBC |
Senior Resident Seats by Department
| Department | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 7 | 2 SC, 1 ST, 3 OBC, 1 EWS |
| Chest | 1 | UR |
| ICU | 5 | 1 UR, 1 SC, 2 OBC, 1 EWS |
| Eye | 1 | UR |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 | OBC |
| Medical Oncology | 2 | 1 UR, 1 OBC |
| Medicine | 6 | 1 UR, 2 SC, 1 ST, 1 OBC, 1 EWS |
| OBG | 3 | 1 SC, 1 OBC, 1 EWS |
| Orthopaedics | 1 | SC |
| Physiology | 1 | UR |
| Paediatrics | 5 | 1 UR, 1 SC, 2 OBC, 1 EWS |
| Pathology | 1 | UR |
| Radiology | 2 | 1 UR, 1 OBC |
| Surgery | 5 | 1 UR, 1 SC, 1 ST, 1 OBC, 1 EWS |
If reserved-category candidates are not available for a post, the vacancy may be filled as a de-reserved seat for less than 45 days. Unfilled PwD seats are filled from the interview panel, and the PwD reservation is carried forward.
What Is the Eligibility for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The advertisement gives the qualification only as “as per National Medical Commission (NMC, erstwhile MCI) guidelines dated 30.06.2025”. It does not list degrees or experience itself, so read the NMC guidelines for your post before applying.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor | As per NMC guidelines dated 30.06.2025 |
| Associate Professor | As per NMC guidelines dated 30.06.2025 |
| Assistant Professor | As per NMC guidelines dated 30.06.2025 |
| Senior Resident | As per NMC guidelines dated 30.06.2025 |
Every candidate must hold an updated Medical Registration (NMC or State Medical Council) covering all post-MBBS and MD/MS qualifications. If it is not updated, you must show a copy of the “applied for” document at the interview; without either, you may not be interviewed, or your result may be withheld. A selected candidate must submit the updated certificate when joining.
Age Limit
Age is counted as on the date of interview. Relaxation is given as per prevailing Government of India norms. The maximum tenure of engagement is till the age of 70 years.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor | 69 years |
| Senior Resident (all departments except those below) | 45 years |
| Senior Resident (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine) | 50 years |
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What Is the Salary for ESIC Ranchi Professor and Senior Resident Posts 2026?
The pay is a consolidated remuneration under ESIC Headquarters office memorandums dated 13.04.2022 and 08.12.2022, with other allowances as applicable. Retired employees and pensioners may draw total pay without deduction and can keep their pension.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,23,100 (Level 13, 7th CPC) |
| Associate Professor | ₹78,800 (Level 12, 7th CPC) |
| Assistant Professor | ₹67,700 (Level 11, 7th CPC) |
| Senior Resident | ₹67,700 (Level 11, 7th CPC) |
Read the contract terms below before you apply, because they are strict.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tenure | 1 year, extendable every year up to 3 years on satisfactory performance, or till the regular person joins |
| Security Deposit | ₹30,000 non-interest-bearing, by demand draft at joining, refundable after the contract with a no-dues certificate |
| Notice | One month’s notice from either side; spot resignation needs one month’s salary deposited by challan |
| Leave | 2.5 days for each completed month, earned-leave type, no encashment |
| Benefits | No PF, pension, gratuity, medical benefits, seniority, promotion or conference TA/DA; no claim to regularisation; no accommodation |
| Private Practice | Strictly prohibited; working at another hospital or college at the same time is also barred |
| Agreement | On ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper, cost borne by the candidate |
| Attendance | Manual and AEBAS biometric, daily |
| Absence | More than 7 days without permission means automatic termination |
| Interview | No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the interview |
Breaking the private practice rule will end the appointment, and the matter may go to NMC or the State Medical Council for cancelling the registration. Misconduct or negligence can also end the contract without notice or payment, and your security amount is forfeited.
What Is the Selection Process for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basis | Academic credentials and performance in the interview before the Selection Board |
| Interview | Tentatively 5 and 6 November 2026, with the final list of candidates and departments on the ESIC recruitment page or by email |
| Result | Shown in the recruitment section of the ESIC website |
| Offer | Sent by email only |
Interview chances are provisional and depend on a detailed check of your eligibility. Simply applying does not give you a right to an interview unless you report on the scheduled date and time with all documents. Documents are checked against originals at the interview and again at joining.
How to Apply for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026 Offline?
This is an offline process, with no online application form. Keep self-attested copies ready: Class X certificate for date of birth, MBBS and MD/MS/DNB marksheets and degrees, NMC or State registration, experience and publication proofs, category certificates and Aadhaar and PAN.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official notification page (link in Essential Links below) and read the advertisement fully |
| 2 | Prepare the application in the prescribed format only, one separate application for each post |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of all documents, a recent passport-size photograph and the fee demand draft, if you pay a fee |
| 4 | Send it by speed post or by hand to ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Purulia Road, Namkum, Ranchi-834010, or by email, so that it reaches the office by 2 November 2026 |
| 5 | Wait for the interview list on the ESIC recruitment page or an email, then carry originals to the interview |
The postal address above is the office on the advertisement’s letterhead. No separate application email is named, so confirm with the Nodal Officer at dean-ranchi.jh@esic.gov.in. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained, and an incomplete application or one in another format is summarily rejected. Wrong information will cancel your candidature at any stage, with legal action if needed. If you work in a government or autonomous body, you should preferably carry an NOC from your employer, or else a copy of your NOC application.
What Are the Important Dates for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date (application must reach office) | 2 November 2026 |
| Tentative Interview | 5 and 6 November 2026 |
What Is the Application Fee for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, Female, Defence Ex-Servicemen and PH candidates | Nil |
| All other categories | ₹500 |
The fee is paid by demand draft in favour of ESIC Saving Fund A/c No.-2, payable at Namkum, and goes along with the application form. Fees once paid are never refunded. EWS candidates need the certificate in the DoPT format based on F.Y. 2025-26 and issued on or after 01.04.2026, and OBC candidates need the non-creamy layer certificate.
Important Links for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026
- Official Notification Page for ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026 (Advt 07/2026) – 87 Posts: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Senior Resident (Contract, Jharkhand)
- Visit ESIC Ranchi Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold the right NMC-recognised qualification and an updated registration, don’t let this chance slip away. Start your documents today and make sure your application reaches ESIC Ranchi by 2 November 2026. Check more central government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest updates.