Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 to engage 32 teaching faculty — 11 Professors, 20 Associate Professors and 1 Assistant Professor — on a one-year contract at the proposed ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Margao, Goa. Candidates with MD/MS/DNB (or an eligible M.Sc-PhD / PG Diploma route) must email the filled application form with all documents as one PDF by 5:00 PM on 22.09.2026; selection is by interview, which can be attended offline or online.
32 (Professor 11, Associate Professor 20, Assistant Professor 1) – UR 15, OBC 8, SC 5, ST 2, EWS 2
Qualification
Strictly as per NMC Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ), as amended – MD/MS/DNB, M.Sc with PhD (pre-clinical subjects) or PG Diploma with experience
15.09.2026 (reference line on page 1 is dated 15.08.2026)
Uploaded on ESIC website
16.09.2026
Last date to email the application
22.09.2026, up to 5:00 PM
Age limit reckoned as on
31.08.2026
Cut-off date for qualifying degree and experience
30.09.2026
Interview date, mode and venue
To be informed by e-mail/telephone; list of applicants to be published on the website beforehand
Application Fee
Category
Fee
SC / ST / All Female candidates / ESIC regular employees / Ex-Servicemen / PH candidates
Nil
All other categories
₹500
Mode of payment
Demand Draft in favour of ESI Fund Account No. 2, payable at SBI Panjim, Goa – non-refundable
Candidates choosing online interview
Must send the Demand Draft by post; if it does not reach, the result may be withheld
Vacancy Details
Department-wise vacancies with the reserved category (Table 1 and Table 2 of the advertisement):
Department
Professor
Associate Professor
Anatomy
–
UR 1
Physiology
UR 1
OBC 1
Biochemistry
UR 1
UR 1
Pharmacology
UR 1
UR 1
Pathology
SC 1
OBC 1
Microbiology
OBC 1
OBC 1
Forensic Medicine (FMT)
UR 1
UR 1
Community Medicine
–
SC 1
General Medicine
–
SC 1
Pediatrics
–
UR 1
Dermatology
–
UR 1
Psychiatry
–
UR 1
General Surgery
ST 1
EWS 1
Orthopedics
SC 1
OBC 1
ENT
–
UR 1
Ophthalmology
–
UR 1
Obstetrics and Gynecology
OBC 1
EWS 1
Anesthesiology
UR 1
SC 1
Radio-Diagnosis
–
OBC 1
Transfusion Medicine
OBC 1
ST 1
Assistant Professor: 1 post in Psychiatry (UR).
Post
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
Total
Professor
5
3
2
1
0
11
Associate Professor
9
5
3
1
2
20
Assistant Professor (Psychiatry)
1
0
0
0
0
1
Total
15
8
5
2
2
32
Vacancies are provisional and may change. If no EWS candidate is available, others may be considered on merit as UR; unfilled reserved posts may be filled by other eligible candidates for a 44-day tenure (extendable).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Strictly as per the latest NMC (MCI) Teachers Eligibility Qualifications (TEQ), as amended – or the earlier TEQ under which the faculty member joined/completed tenure in each position
M.Sc + PhD route
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology: M.Sc in the subject from a Medical/Health Sciences University with PhD, plus required post-PhD Tutor/Senior Resident/Demonstrator and teaching experience
Age Limit
Not exceeding 69 years as on 31.08.2026; engagement can continue up to 70 years of age Check your age eligibility →
Medical Registration
Updated NMC/State Medical Council registration with all MBBS/MD/MS qualifications; otherwise proof of having applied must be shown at the interview
Experience Counting
Non-DNB experience counts only if gained in a Government multidisciplinary hospital with the required bed capacity
Professor post shortage
If a Professor post is already filled or not available in your category, an eligible candidate may apply against the Associate Professor post – selection and pay will be as Professor
Age relaxation:
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST
5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
PH (Divyangjan)
Not specified in notification – reservation as per Government of India norms
Close to the 69-year age limit?
Enter your date of birth, set the cut-off date to 31.08.2026 and add your SC/ST (5 years) or OBC (3 years) relaxation to see instantly whether you are still within the limit for these ESIC Margao faculty posts.
Equivalent route of eligibility (for senior non-teaching and DNB teaching doctors and PG Diploma holders):
Post
Degree
Experience Required
Professor
MD/MS/DNB
At least 3 years of PG teaching as Senior Consultant in an NBE/DNB institute; must also have been a Thesis Guide there
Associate Professor
MD/MS/DNB
10 years of work as Specialist/Medical Officer/Senior Resident in a Government hospital of 220+ beds (non-teaching hospital allowed)
Assistant Professor
MD/MS/DNB
Same as Associate Professor, but 2 years of experience after PG is enough
Assistant Professor
PG Diploma
6 years or more as Consultant/Specialist/Senior Resident/Medical Officer in the Diploma specialty in an NMC/NBE recognised institute (non-teaching experience not counted)
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1 – Scrutiny
Applications are checked for eligibility; a list of all applicants is published on the website before the interview. Interview is allowed only provisionally, subject to detailed scrutiny.
Stage 2 – Interview
Before a Selection Board, offline at the institute or online (link sent by e-mail). Selection is based on academic credentials and interview performance.
Stage 3 – Result and Offer
Result is displayed on www.esic.gov.in; the offer of appointment is sent by e-mail. Selected candidates join as per the offer letter.
After joining
Candidates selected through the equivalent (non-teaching) route must pass the Basic Course in Biomedical Research within 2 years, or the contract cannot continue.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Professor
Fixed basic ₹1,18,500 per month + other allowances
Associate Professor
Fixed basic ₹78,800 per month + other allowances
Assistant Professor
Not specified in notification
How pay is calculated
Monthly pay is based on Aadhaar biometric attendance (AEBAS); absences must be regularised with leave
NPA
Not payable to candidates with M.Sc-PhD qualification
Service benefits
None – no PF, pension, gratuity, medical allowance, seniority or promotion (contract post)
Contract
1 year, renewable on performance and need; one month’s notice from either side; private practice not allowed
How to Apply
Download the advertisement from the ESIC website – the application form is attached to it (pages 6 to 10) and can be converted to Word.
Fill the form in CAPITAL letters, choose the interview mode (offline or online), and paste a recent colour photograph signed across.
Fill a separate application for each post you are applying for.
Attach self-attested copies of all documents and the ₹500 Demand Draft (if applicable), and scan everything into ONE compressed PDF file.
Email the PDF to deanmargao@gmail.com before 5:00 PM on 22.09.2026. Sending a hard copy by post is optional (online-interview candidates must post the DD).
Note: Forms in any other format or incomplete forms will be rejected. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Demand Draft of ₹500
Only if fee applies – in favour of ESI Fund Account No. 2, payable at SBI Panjim
Class 10 Admit Card / Certificate
Proof of date of birth
MBBS documents
All mark sheets, attempt certificate, degree certificate and internship completion certificate
MD/MS/DNB documents
All mark sheets, attempt certificate and degree certificate
Category certificate
EWS/OBC/SC/ST/Divyangjan in Central Govt format; OBC (NCL) not issued earlier than 1 year before the interview; EWS as per DoPT OM dated 31.01.2019
Medical Registration Certificate
Updated NMC/State Medical Council registration
Identity proof
Aadhaar Card (the form asks for any 2 of Aadhaar, Voter ID and PAN)
Experience certificate and publications
Only NMC-approved publications are considered; add training/conference certificates if any
NOC from current employer
For Govt/Autonomous/Statutory employees; a copy of ‘applied for NOC’ is accepted at the interview
Relieving certificate
From previous employer, if applicable (required before joining)
Biomedical Research / MET certificates
ICMR/NMC Basic Course in Biomedical Research and NMC Revised Basic Medical Education Workshop certificates, if any
Colour photograph
Pasted on the form – full face, both ears and neck visible, neutral expression, signed across
Do not email the form to dean-margao.goa@esic.gov.in – that address is for queries only; applications go to deanmargao@gmail.com.
Do not send documents as separate attachments – the form and all documents must be one compressed PDF.
Do not club two posts in one form – a separate application is needed for each post.
The age limit is counted on 31.08.2026, but the form’s age box says 30.05.2026 – if you are close to the limit, confirm with the institute before sending.
Keep your medical council registration updated with every PG qualification, or carry proof that you have applied.
The fee is non-refundable, and online-interview candidates must post the Demand Draft or their result may be withheld.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for ESIC Margao faculty recruitment 2026?
The filled application must reach deanmargao@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on 22.09.2026.
How many posts are there in ESIC Margao Goa Advertisement No. 02/2026?
There are 32 posts: 11 Professor, 20 Associate Professor and 1 Assistant Professor (Psychiatry).
What is the age limit?
Candidates must not be older than 69 years as on 31.08.2026, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
What is the salary of a Professor and Associate Professor at ESIC Margao?
A Professor gets a fixed basic of ₹1,18,500 and an Associate Professor ₹78,800 per month, plus other allowances.
Is there an application fee?
The fee is ₹500 by Demand Draft, and it is nil for SC/ST, all women, ESIC regular employees, Ex-Servicemen and PH candidates.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is based on academic credentials and performance in an interview before the Selection Board.
Can I attend the interview online?
Yes, you can choose online or offline mode in the form, and online candidates get the link by e-mail before the interview.
Can a Professor-eligible candidate apply for an Associate Professor post?
Yes, if the Professor post in that subject is filled or not available in your category, you can apply against the Associate Professor post and will be selected and paid as a Professor.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
