ESIC Kolkata Recruitment 2026: 61 Teaching Faculty Posts – Walk-In Interview on 14-15 October 2026 @ esic.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

A total of 61 vacancies are notified for teaching faculty on a contractual basis at ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata. Candidates must appear on the department-wise interview date shown below.

Monthly Consolidated Remuneration

In addition to the consolidated remuneration, teaching faculty are entitled to transport allowance with Dearness Allowance on transport allowance as per rules. No other allowances will be paid. Private practice is strictly prohibited during the tenure of service in ESIC.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

The upper age limit is not exceeding 69 years as on the date of document verification and interview. Qualification requirements vary by post and specialty:

Professor

• MD / MS / DNB in the concerned subject with 8 years post-PG experience (including 3 years as Associate Professor)
• Required research publications in indexed journals
• Basic Course in Biomedical Research and Basic Course in Medical Education

Professor, Emergency Medicine

• MD / DNB (Emergency Medicine) OR MD / MS / DNB in General Medicine, General Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, Anaesthesia, or Orthopaedics
• 8 years post-PG experience with required publications and training

Professor, Transfusion Medicine

• MD / DNB (Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion) OR MD / DNB (Transfusion Medicine) OR MD / DNB (Pathology)
• 8 years post-PG experience with required publications and training

Associate Professor

• MD / MS / DNB in the concerned subject with 5 years post-PG experience (including 4 years as Assistant Professor, or 5 years for direct Assistant Professor in Government institutions)
• Required research publications and training as per NMC norms

Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• MD / DNB (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) OR MS / MD / DNB (Medicine with Diploma in PMR) OR MS / DNB (General Surgery) OR MS / DNB (Orthopaedics)
• Required teaching and research experience

Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine

• MD / DNB (Emergency Medicine) OR MD / MS / DNB in General Medicine, General Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, Anaesthesia, or Orthopaedics
• 5 years post-PG experience; candidate must be amongst the first three authors of required research publications

Assistant Professor

• MD / MS / DNB in the concerned subject with 1 year as Senior Resident in the concerned subject at a recognised medical institution
• Or equivalent Armed Forces / diploma / non-teaching qualifications as per NMC norms

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

• MD / DNB (Emergency Medicine) OR MD / MS / DNB in General Medicine, General Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, Anaesthesia, or Orthopaedics
• 1 year Senior Resident experience or equivalent qualifications

Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• MD / DNB (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) OR MS / MD / DNB (Medicine with Diploma in PMR) OR MS / DNB (General Surgery) OR MS / DNB (Orthopaedics)
• 1 year Senior Resident experience or equivalent qualifications

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection is based entirely on the candidate's performance in a walk-in interview before the Selection Board constituted by ESIC.
• Candidates must appear in person on the scheduled department-wise interview date with original documents and the prescribed filled application form.
• Document verification will be conducted on the day of interview (14 or 15 October 2026).
• Candidates must report between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Candidates reporting beyond 10:30 AM shall not be considered.
• Mere submission of the application does not confer any right to be interviewed.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for joining the institution, for medical tests, or for submission of other documents.
• The Dean, ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Joka reserves the right to vary vacancies, increase or decrease, or cancel filling up of any or all posts without assigning any reason.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• One set of the prescribed application form filled in and signed
• Two recent self-attested colour passport-size photographs
• Proof of age (Matriculation / Date of Birth certificate)
• All educational qualification certificates (Higher Secondary, Graduate, Post Graduate, any other)
• Valid Medical Council / NMC / MCI Registration Certificate
• MCI-recognised teaching experience certificate issued by the Head of the Institute or Department
• Research publications in indexed journals (with first-three-author proof where applicable)
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) in updated Government of India format, if applicable
• Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No. I', drawn after advertisement date, payable at Kolkata
• Pension Payment Order (PPO), in case of retired employees from Government organisations
• NOC from present employer for in-service Government candidates
• Service bond release certificate, if applicable

Important Notes: Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. Separate Demand Drafts must be issued if a candidate applies for more than one post. The fee once paid will not be refunded. No private practice is allowed during the tenure of service in ESIC.

How to Appear for the ESIC Kolkata Walk-In Interview

1. Download the application form from the official ESIC website.
2. Print the prescribed application form on A4 size paper and fill it properly and completely.
3. Prepare the required Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No. I' payable at Kolkata.
4. Gather all original documents, certificates, and self-attested photocopies as specified in the notification.
5. Report in person at the Academic Block, 2nd Floor, ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College, Joka between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM on the scheduled interview date.
6. Submit the filled application form and attend the walk-in interview before the Selection Board.

For the complete advertisement and department-wise details, download the ESIC Advertisement No. 08 of 2026 Official Notification PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the ESIC Medical College Kolkata walk-in interview for teaching faculty?

The walk-in document verification and interview is scheduled for 14 October 2026 (Day 1) and 15 October 2026 (Day 2). Candidates must attend on the department-wise date listed in the vacancy table above. Reporting time is 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM on both days.

3. What is the application fee for ESIC Medical College Kolkata recruitment?

The application fee is Rs. 500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, payable via Demand Draft in favour of 'ESI Fund Account No. I' payable at Kolkata. The fee is exempted (NIL) for SC, ST, Regular ESIC candidates, Female candidates, and Ex-Servicemen. The DD must be drawn after the date of issue of the advertisement (06 October 2026).

4. What is the employment nature of these ESIC teaching faculty posts?

These posts are for Teaching Faculty on a Contractual Basis at ESIC Medical College, Joka, Kolkata. They are not permanent cadre appointments in the traditional sense; candidates are engaged on a contract as per NMC norms. Private practice is strictly prohibited during the tenure. In addition to the consolidated remuneration, candidates are entitled to transport allowance with DA on transport allowance as per rules, but no other allowances are paid.

3. What is the salary for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor at ESIC Medical College Kolkata?

Consolidated monthly remuneration: Professor – Rs. 2,63,070/-; Associate Professor – Rs. 1,74,936/-; Assistant Professor – Rs. 1,50,294/-. Transport allowance with DA on transport allowance is provided additionally as per rules.

5. Is TA/DA paid for appearing at the ESIC Kolkata walk-in interview?

No. No TA/DA will be admissible for joining the institution, for medical tests, or for the submission of other documents.

6. What is the upper age limit for ESIC Medical College Kolkata teaching faculty recruitment?

The age limit is not exceeding 69 years as on the date of document verification and interview (14 or 15 October 2026).