ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana has issued a rolling advertisement to recruit 112 candidates for teaching faculty, tutors, and senior resident positions across 32 medical specialities. Applications are invited via email with a walk-in interview scheduled for 23 November 2026.
Overview
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital in Ludhiana is filling 112 vacancies on a contractual basis. This recruitment covers multiple medical departments including general sciences, clinical specialities, and super-specialities. The organisation follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) norms for qualifications and experience. This is a rolling advertisement, meaning applications are accepted monthly on a continuous cycle.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notice | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application by Email | 19 November 2026 (19th of each month) |
| Provisional Eligibility List | 20 November 2026 (20th of each month) |
| Walk-in Interview | 23 November 2026 (Monday, 23rd of each month) |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Document Verification Window | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM (no entry after 11:00 AM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / ESIC Regular Employees / Female Candidates / Defence Ex-Servicemen / PwBD Candidates | Nil (Free) |
| All Other Categories | ₹500 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Associate Professor | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| Assistant Professor | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| Senior Resident (3 Year) | 12 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 45 |
| Senior Resident (1 Year) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Tutor | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 39 | 36 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 112 |
The vacancies are distributed across 32 medical specialities including Anaesthesia, Anatomy, General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Radiology, ICU, Cardiology, Nephrology, and many others. Each speciality has reserved seats for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and unreserved (UR) categories as per government guidelines.
Eligibility
Qualifications: All posts require qualifications as per the latest National Medical Council (NMC) norms. Candidates must verify the specific academic and professional requirements mentioned in the official notification for each post category.
Experience: Experience requirements vary by post and must comply with the latest NMC norms. See the official notification for detailed experience criteria for each position.
Age Limit (as on interview date):
- Faculty (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor): Not exceeding 69 years
- Senior Resident (3 Year and 1 Year): Not exceeding 45 years
Salary
Pay is fixed on a pay-band system with additional allowances as admissible under government rules:
- Professor: Fixed basic pay ₹1,23,100 (Level 13); approximate gross salary ₹2.5 lakh per month
- Associate Professor: Fixed basic pay ₹78,800 (Level 12); approximate gross salary ₹1.7 lakh per month
- Assistant Professor: Fixed basic pay ₹67,700 (Level 11); approximate gross salary ₹1.45 lakh per month
- Senior Resident (3 Year and 1 Year): Fixed basic pay ₹67,700 (Level 11); approximate gross salary ₹1.45 lakh per month
- Tutor: Fixed basic pay ₹56,100 (Level 10); approximate gross salary ₹1.2 lakh per month
Contract Terms: Faculty positions are offered for 3 years with extension possible up to 5 years. Senior Residents are employed for one year at a time, with eligibility to continue up to 3 years total.
How to Apply
- Download the official notification PDF from ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Official Notification
- Locate and complete the application form (Annexure-1) provided in the notification
- Fill all required fields with accurate information
- Send the completed application to the email address specified in the official notification
- Submit your application by the email deadline: 19 November 2026 (or the 19th of each month for rolling batches)
- After email submission, eligible candidates will be invited for a walk-in interview on 23 November 2026
- Attend the interview with all original documents for verification (timing: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM; no entry permitted after 11:00 AM)
- Report for interview between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM as instructed
Important Links
- ESIC Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF – Contains vacancy table, eligibility criteria, and Annexure-1 application form
- ESIC Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana Official Website – Eligibility lists, interview schedules, and results
- ESIC National Website – General information and updates
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit applications by email is 19 November 2026. This is a rolling advertisement, so applications are accepted on the 19th of each subsequent month as well.
Is there an application fee?
Yes, ₹500 is required from general category and other candidates. SC, ST, ESIC regular employees, female candidates, defence ex-servicemen, and candidates with disabilities (PwBD) are exempt from the fee.
What is the age limit?
Faculty positions allow candidates up to 69 years of age. Senior Residents must be below 45 years of age. Age is calculated as on the interview date.
How many total vacancies are available?
ESIC Medical College Ludhiana is recruiting 112 candidates across six positions: 14 Professors, 22 Associate Professors, 16 Assistant Professors, 45 Senior Residents (3-year), 8 Senior Residents (1-year), and 7 Tutors.
What are the salary ranges?
Salaries range from ₹56,100 (Tutor, Level 10) to ₹1,23,100 (Professor, Level 13) in fixed basic pay, with approximate gross monthly salaries between ₹1.2 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh including allowances.
What is the contract duration?
Faculty positions are on a 3-year contract with possible extension up to 5 years. Senior Residents are employed annually, with maximum tenure up to 3 years.
Candidates must verify all details, dates, eligibility criteria, and application procedures on the official ESIC Medical College Ludhiana website and notification before applying.