ESIC Specialist Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 558 Senior & Junior Scale Vacancies

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ESIC Recruitment 2025: Overview

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced a major recruitment drive for Specialist Grade-II positions (Senior Scale and Junior Scale) for the year 2025. This presents a significant opportunity for qualified medical professionals seeking a stable government job with attractive benefits. A total of 558 vacancies are available across various specialties and regions in India. Interested and eligible candidates should carefully review the details regarding eligibility, application process, and important dates.

About Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a pioneering social security organization in India. Established under the ESI Act, 1948, it operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. ESIC provides comprehensive social security benefits, primarily medical care and cash benefits in times of need like sickness, maternity, and employment injury, to workers in the organized sector and their dependents. This recruitment aims to strengthen its medical cadre by hiring Specialist Grade-II officers for its hospitals and dispensaries across various states.

ESIC Specialist Vacancy 2025 Breakdown

ESIC has notified a total of 558 vacancies for Specialist Grade-II posts, split between Senior Scale and Junior Scale, across multiple regions and specialties.

  • Specialist Grade-II (Senior Scale) – Total 155 Vacancies
  • Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale) – Total 403 Vacancies

Eligibility Criteria for ESIC Specialist Posts

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria as of May 26, 2025:

  • Educational Qualification:
    • A recognized medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) included in the first or second Schedule or Part-II of the third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The qualification must be registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) / State Medical Council. Non-medical candidates are not eligible.
    • Post Graduate Qualification: PG Degree or Diploma in the concerned/requisite Specialty as detailed in the notification provided below. The PG qualification must also be recognized by the NMC/State Medical Council.
  • Experience (as on 26.05.2025):
    • Senior Scale: Minimum 5 years of experience in the concerned specialty after obtaining the first Post Graduate Degree. (For D.M./M.Ch. of 5 years duration, Senior PG Residency counts towards experience).
    • Junior Scale: Minimum 3 years of experience for PG Degree holders OR 5 years of experience for PG Diploma holders in a responsible position connected with the specialty.
    • Experience certificates clearly indicating the period and nature of work, signed by the Head of Department, are required. Experience qualifications may be relaxable for otherwise well-qualified candidates or SC/ST candidates as per government guidelines.
  • Age Limit (as on 26.05.2025):
    • Not exceeding 45 years.
    • Relaxable up to 5 years for ESIC employees and Government Servants.
    • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is applicable only for posts reserved for these categories. If no posts are reserved for these categories in a specific specialty, no age relaxation will be provided for candidates applying under those categories.
  • Language Test:
    • Candidates must have passed the middle-level examination in the official language of the state for which they are applying.
    • If such candidates are unavailable, the Selection Board may recommend candidates with a working knowledge of the local language.

Important Dates for ESIC Recruitment 2025

  • Crucial Date for Age Limit & Experience Calculation: May 26, 2025 
  • Application End Date: May 26, 2025 

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official ESIC website for updates on application start/end dates and the interview schedule.

ESIC Specialist Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be offered attractive pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), along with other allowances:

  • Specialist Grade-II (Senior Scale): Level-12 of Pay Matrix (Initial Pay: Rs. 78,800/- per month).
  • Specialist Grade-II (Junior Scale): Level-11 of Pay Matrix (Initial Pay: Rs. 67,700/- per month).
  • Allowances: In addition to the basic pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per the rules in force.

ESIC Specialist Selection Process 2025

The notification indicates that the selection will be based on recommendations from a Selection Committee/Board. While the document doesn’t explicitly detail all stages, the selection process for Specialist positions typically involves:

  1. Scrutiny of Applications: Based on eligibility criteria.
  2. Personal Interview: To assess domain knowledge, skills, and suitability.
  3. Document Verification: To verify original documents related to qualifications, experience, age, caste, etc.

How to Apply for ESIC Specialist Recruitment 2025

The provided notification PDF does not contain detailed step-by-step instructions for the application process. Candidates must apply online through the official ESIC website.

General Steps (Based on typical government recruitment):

  1. Visit the ‘Recruitments’ section on the official ESIC website: esic.gov.in/recruitments.
  2. Find the link for “Recruitment of Specialist Grade-II (Senior/Junior Scale) 2025”.
  3. Read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
  4. Register online (if required) and fill out the aapplication form with accurate details.
  5. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate if applicable, etc.).
  6. Pay the application fee (if applicable – see below).
  7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

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Application Fees

Candidates [except Women/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability/Departmental Candidates (ESIC Employees) and Ex Servicemen Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee] are required to pay a fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only).

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