ESIC Bengaluru Recruitment 2026: 14 Senior Residents & Specialists – Walk-In Interview on 12 November

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has issued a walk-in interview notice dated 05 November 2026 (Advt No. 492/A/12/13/Rectt/2014/Estt (VoI V)) for engagement of 10 Senior Residents under the Three Year Scheme and 4 Full Time/Part Time Specialists on contract basis at ESIC Hospital, Peenya, Bengaluru. All eligible MBBS and PG-qualified medical professionals can report directly — no online application is required.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The Administration reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats at the time of interview. Full Time engagement is preferred; reservation policies do not apply to Part Time engagement.

Department-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Senior Resident (10 Posts):

* Asterisk marks vacancies unfilled in the previous walk-in interview. One post is horizontally reserved for PwD category in an identified post.

Full Time / Part Time Specialist (4 Posts):

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Senior Resident Under Three Year Scheme

• MBBS with Post Graduate Degree / Diploma / DNB in the concerned specialty OR MBBS with two years working experience in the concerned department.
• Preference will be given to PG Degree qualified candidates.
• Age limit: Not to exceed 45 years as on the date of interview. Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
• Must not have already completed 3 years as Senior Resident under the 3-year Central Senior Residency scheme.
• PwD benefit requires at least 40% disability with a valid Disability Certificate from a Medical Board constituted by Central or State Government. Certificates from private medical practitioners are not accepted.

Full Time / Part Time Specialist (Contract)

• PG Degree or equivalent in the concerned specialty from a recognized university with 3 years' experience after PG Degree OR at least 5 years' experience in the concerned specialty after PG Diploma.
• Must be registered with MCI / State Medical Council with MD / MS / DNB qualification.
• Age limit: Not to exceed 69 years as on date of interview. No tenure permitted beyond 70 years.
• For ICU Specialist post: MD / Diploma / DNB in Medicine, Anesthesia, or Pulmonary Medicine with fellowship in critical care or equivalent is acceptable.
• Experience qualifications may be relaxable at the discretion of the Appointing Authority on recommendation of the Selection Committee for otherwise well-qualified candidates.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Walk-In Registration: All candidates must report to the Office of the Medical Superintendent, ESIC Hospital, Peenya, Bengaluru for registration between 09:15 AM and 10:30 AM on 12 November 2026. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
2. Direct Interview: Selection is through a walk-in interview conducted by the Selection Board. The decision of the Selection Board is final.
3. Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness test. For Senior Residents, verification of character and antecedents is also conducted.
4. Document Verification: Original documents and one self-attested copy of each must be presented at the venue on the day of interview.
5. No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the walk-in interview or for joining duties.
6. Canvassing in any form is liable for disqualification. ESIC may cancel the recruitment process at any stage, and the Competent Authority may fill all, some, or none of the posts.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Duly filled application form in Annexure I (prescribed format) with passport-size photograph
• Original Class 10th certificate / Birth certificate as proof of date of birth
• MBBS certificate and PG Degree / Diploma / DNB certificate (as applicable)
• MCI / State Medical Council (KMC for Karnataka) registration certificate with MD/MS/DNB qualification
• Latest OBC certificate in Central Government proforma (Annexure 'A', DoPT OM No.36036/2/2013-Estt (Res) dated 30.05.2014) — not more than one year old from date of interview; certificates in other formats will be treated as General Category
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset certificate for EWS (if applicable)
• Experience certificates on official letterhead (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate from current employer (for candidates in Government service applying for Senior Resident)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Security deposit: Demand Draft / Banker's Cheque of Rs 95,000 (Senior Resident) or Rs 30,000 (Specialist) in favour of "ESIC A/c No 1" / "ESI Fund Account No. 1" payable at Bengaluru
• Specialists must hold a professional indemnity policy — minimum cover Rs 30 lakhs (Anesthesiologists, Cardiac, Neuro, Plastic Surgeons), Rs 20 lakhs (General Surgeons, Gynecologists, Obstetricians), Rs 10 lakhs (Physicians, Dentists, Radiologists, Pathologists). Copy of policy and premium receipt to be submitted within 7 days of engagement.
• No age relaxation or reservation applies to SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates applying against unreserved vacancies

Important Employment Conditions: This is a purely contractual engagement. Selected candidates have no claim for regularization, PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, seniority, promotion, or leave. Part Time Specialists are not entitled to any leave or benefits. Private practice is not allowed for Senior Residents (who receive non-practicing allowance). Either side may terminate the contract with one month's prior notice without assigning reason. Selected candidates must join immediately or within 15 days of receiving the appointment offer and must be registered with Karnataka Medical Council or MCI before joining. Selected candidates must open an SBI savings account.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date / walk-in interview date for ESIC Peenya Bengaluru Recruitment 2026?

The walk-in interview will be held on 12 November 2026. Registration at the venue must be completed between 09:15 AM and 10:30 AM on that date.

2. What is the walk-in venue and reporting time for ESIC Senior Resident & Specialist recruitment?

Candidates must report to the Office of the Medical Superintendent, ESIC Hospital, Peenya, Bengaluru – 560022, Karnataka between 09:15 AM and 10:30 AM on 12 November 2026 for registration.

3. Is there any application fee for the ESIC Bengaluru walk-in interview?

The official notification dated 05/11/2026 does not specify any application fee. No fee details are provided in the advertisement.

4. Is the ESIC Senior Resident / Specialist post permanent?

No. This is a purely contractual engagement. Senior Resident posts are for 1 year initially, extendable up to 3 years on satisfactory performance. Full Time Specialist posts are for 1 year initially, extendable up to 3 years. Part Time Specialist posts are for 1 year or until a regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier. Selected candidates have no claim for regularization, pension, gratuity, or permanent government job security.

5. What is the salary for ESIC Senior Resident and Specialist posts?

Senior Resident: Pay Band in Level 11 plus applicable allowances as per ESIC (Staff Conditions of Service) Regulation, 1959. Part Time Specialist: Rs 60,000 per month plus Rs 15,000 visiting charges (emergency call) and Rs 800 per additional hour beyond 16 hours/week. Full Time Specialist: Rs 1,27,141 per month (including transport allowance with DA on TA as per rules).

6. What is the required qualification for ESIC Senior Resident and Specialist walk-in posts?

Senior Resident: MBBS with PG Degree/Diploma/DNB in concerned specialty, or MBBS with 2 years working experience in the concerned department. Specialist: PG Degree/Diploma/DNB in concerned specialty registered with MCI, with 3 years post-PG experience or 5 years after PG Diploma in the concerned specialty.