ESIC Hospital in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow wants to hire 45 doctors on one-year contracts. It is doing this through a walk-in interview, which means you do not send a form beforehand — you turn up on the day with your papers. The interview is on 12 and 13 October 2026, and you must report between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The posts are 17 Specialists (full or part time), 26 Senior Residents and 2 part-time doctors for Ayurveda and Homeopathy.
The notice also says that if more posts fall vacant in the next six months, walk-in interviews will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. Those notices will appear only on the ESIC Headquarters website, not in newspapers.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / ESIC / Female / Ex-serviceman
Nil
All other categories
Rs 500
Mode of payment
Demand Draft (DD, a bank payment order) in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1", payable at Lucknow
Refund
Fee once paid is not refundable
Vacancy Details
A. Specialists on contract (17 posts) — full time or part time, for one year or until a regular specialist joins, whichever is earlier.
Sr. No.
Department
Vacancies
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
1
Anesthesia
2
–
1
–
–
1
2
Biochemistry
1
–
1
–
–
–
3
Pathology
1
–
1
–
–
–
4
Chest
1
1
–
–
–
–
5
Dermatology *
1
–
–
–
1
–
6
General Medicine
2
1
–
1
–
–
7
Obstetrics and Gynae
1
1
–
–
–
–
8
Orthopaedics
1
1
–
–
–
–
9
Paediatrics
1
1
–
–
–
–
10
Radiology *
1
–
1
–
–
–
11
Surgery
1
1
–
–
–
–
12
Psychiatry
1
–
–
1
–
–
13
Dental (Endodontist)
1
–
1
–
–
–
14
Accident and Emergency
1
–
–
–
–
1
15
ICU
1
–
1
–
–
–
Total
17
6
6
2
1
2
* A part-time specialist is considered for Dermatology and Radiology only if enough full-time specialists do not apply. Full-time candidates get preference.
B. Senior Residents on contract (26 posts) — one year at first, which can be extended up to 3 years each year based on good performance and the hospital’s need.
Sr. No.
Department
Vacancies
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
1
Anesthesia/ICU
7
3
1
2
–
1
2
Biochemistry
1
–
–
–
1
–
3
Pathology
1
1
–
–
–
–
4
Chest
1
–
–
–
–
1
5
Dermatology *
1
–
–
–
1
–
6
ENT
1
1
–
–
–
–
7
Eye
1
1
–
–
–
–
8
Medicine
2
1
1
–
–
–
9
Obstetrics and Gynecology
2
–
1
1
–
–
10
Orthopedics
2
1
1
–
–
–
11
Pediatrics
3
–
1
1
–
1
12
Radiology *
2
1
1
–
–
–
13
Surgery
2
1
1
–
–
–
Total
26
10
7
4
2
3
C. Part-time Ayurveda and Homeopathy Physicians (2 posts)
Department
Vacancies
Category
Ayurveda
1
UR
Homeopathy
1
UR
UR means unreserved (open to everyone). OBC, SC and ST are the reserved backward-class categories, and EWS is the Economically Weaker Section quota. The notice warns that the number of posts in a department can go up or down on the interview day.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Qualification — Specialist
MBBS with a PG degree, PG diploma or DNB (or equivalent) in the concerned specialty from a recognised university or institute. Registration with NMC, MCI or the State Medical Council (SMC) is needed.
Qualification — Endodontist (Specialist post 13)
BDS with MDS (Endodontic) from a recognised university, registered with the State Dental Council.
Qualification — Accident and Emergency (Specialist post 14)
PG in Critical Care is preferred. If none is available, preference goes to PG in Anaesthesia, a Medical Specialist, a Pulmonary Medicine specialist or a Paediatric Specialist.
Qualification — Senior Resident
MBBS with a PG degree, diploma or DNB in the concerned specialty, registered with NMC, MCI or the State Medical Council. If PG-qualified doctors are not available, non-PG doctors with at least 2 years in a government hospital after the compulsory internship (1 of those years in the same specialty) can be considered.
Qualification — Ayurveda and Homeopathy
A degree in Ayurveda or Homeopathy from a recognised university, with enrolment on the Central or State Register of Indian Medicine or Homeopathy. Those with a PG qualification get preference.
Experience — Specialist
At least 3 years in the specialty for degree holders, or at least 5 years for diploma holders, counted after completing the PG.
Experience — Senior Resident
The notice only says "As Above", which points to the Specialist rule. It gives no separate figure for Senior Residents.
Experience — Ayurveda and Homeopathy
3 years of clinical experience in a recognised or government hospital.
Apply separately for each post. One person cannot work in two ESIC hospitals at the same time. Private practice is not allowed. A candidate already in service must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.
Age relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST / OBC (NCL)
As per Central Government rules. The notice does not give the number of years.
PwBD (persons with benchmark disabilities)
As per rules. The notice does not give the number of years.
Ex-servicemen
As per rules. The notice does not give the number of years.
SC / ST / OBC applying for an unreserved post
No relaxation
So relaxation exists, but the notice never says how many years. If you are just over the limit for your post, ask the hospital or check the official website before you travel.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 12.10.2026 interview date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 67-year (Specialist), 45-year (Senior Resident) or 35-year (Ayurveda and Homeopathy) limit.
Report between 09:00 AM and 01:00 PM on 12.10.2026 or 13.10.2026. Your original documents and one set of self-attested copies are checked. If you cannot show the original proof of your qualification, your candidature will not be considered.
2. Walk-in interview
Held from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM at the Conference Room, 2nd Floor, ESIC Hospital, Lucknow. The notice does not give marks, weightage or a merit method.
3. Selection and joining
The hospital may fill all, some or none of the posts. Selected candidates give a Demand Draft of Rs 10,000 as security deposit at joining, and Specialists also submit an indemnity bond (a written promise to cover losses) of at least Rs 20 lakh.
In short: there is no written exam in this notice. You are judged at the interview, and your papers are checked on the day. The notice does not say how candidates are scored.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Full Time Specialist
Basic pay Rs 67,700 a month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per ESIC Headquarters instructions
Part Time Specialist
Rs 60,000 a month, fixed
Senior Resident
Basic pay Rs 67,700 a month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per ESIC Headquarters instructions
Part Time Ayurveda / Homeopathy Physician
Rs 50,000 a month (the notice names the Ayurveda physician; the amount sits in the column shared with Homeopathy)
Pay revision
Pay may be revised as per ESIC Headquarters instructions from time to time
Leave and other benefits
Part-time specialists are not entitled to any leave or other benefits
Contract length
1 year, or until a regular doctor joins. Senior Residents can be extended up to 3 years under the Residency Scheme, subject to yearly renewal.
Other terms
Specialists must be available on call 24 x 7. Senior Residents are paid on a fixed amount with "no work, no pay". Part-time specialists work at least 16 hours a week (4 days x 4 hours).
In plain terms, a full-time Specialist or Senior Resident starts at Rs 67,700 a month before extras. DA (dearness allowance, a top-up for rising prices) and HRA (house rent allowance) are added on top. Part-time posts get one fixed amount.
How to Apply
Check your post, category and age against the tables above. The posts and your papers must match.
Fill the application form given in the notification (Annexure) in BLOCK LETTERS and stick a recent passport-size photo on it. Fill a separate form for each post you want.
If you have to pay the fee, get a Demand Draft of Rs 500 in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1" payable at Lucknow. SC, ST, PwBD, ESIC, female and ex-serviceman candidates pay nothing.
Keep your original documents, one set of self-attested copies and two recent colour photographs ready (full list below). If you are in service, add an NOC from your employer.
Reach ESIC Hospital, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on 12.10.2026 or 13.10.2026 and report at the Conference Room, 2nd Floor.
Note: there is no online form. No travel allowance (TA) or daily allowance (DA) is paid for attending the interview.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Application form (Annexure)
Filled in block letters, with a recent passport-size photo
Two recent colour photographs
Passport size
Aadhaar Card and PAN Card
Original plus self-attested copy
Age proof
Matriculation certificate or birth certificate
MBBS / BDS degree with mark sheets
Proof of the essential qualification — must be shown in original
PG degree / diploma / DNB certificate
For the concerned specialty (MD, MS, DNB or MDS)
Registration certificate
MCI / NMC / UP Medical Council, or UP Dental Council, with the MD / MS / DNB / MDS qualification
Experience certificates
If applicable
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
From the present employer, if you are in service. Without it you will not be allowed to appear. This also applies to doctors under bond.
Caste certificate
For SC / ST / OBC (NCL). The OBC certificate must be in the Central Government format and not more than one year old on the interview date.
EWS certificate and Income and Asset certificate
For the EWS category. Central Government format, not more than one year old on the interview date.
Demand Draft for the fee
Rs 500 for candidates who have to pay
Bring the originals and one self-attested set of copies of each paper. Caste, EWS or NCL benefits are not given to a candidate applying for an unreserved post.
Do not reach after 1:00 PM. The hospital will not let late arrivals sit the interview.
Do not forget the NOC if you are working somewhere. Without it you will not be allowed to appear, and this includes doctors under bond.
Carry the original proof of your qualification. Without it your candidature for that post will not be considered.
Fill a separate application for every post you want, and do not plan to work at two ESIC hospitals at once.
OBC candidates need a fresh Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate, not older than one year, and EWS candidates need a recent EWS certificate.
Write the Demand Draft in favour of "ESI Fund A/c No. 1" payable at Lucknow, and remember that the fee is not refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ESIC Lucknow walk-in interview? It is on 12 and 13 October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and you must report between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Where will the interview be held? It will be held in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of ESIC Hospital, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow.
How many posts are there in this recruitment? There are 45 contract posts: 17 Specialists, 26 Senior Residents and 2 part-time Ayurveda and Homeopathy physicians.
What qualification is needed? Specialists and Senior Residents need an MBBS with a PG degree, diploma or DNB in the concerned specialty, and registration with the medical council; Ayurveda and Homeopathy posts need a degree in that system.
What is the age limit? It is 67 years for Specialists, 45 years for Senior Residents and 35 years for Ayurveda and Homeopathy physicians, counted on the date of interview.
Is there an application fee? SC, ST, PwBD, ESIC, female and ex-serviceman candidates pay nothing, and everyone else pays Rs 500 by Demand Draft.
What is the salary? A full-time Specialist or Senior Resident gets basic pay of Rs 67,700 plus DA and HRA, a part-time Specialist gets Rs 60,000, and a part-time Ayurveda physician gets Rs 50,000 a month.
Will more interviews be held later? Yes, if new posts fall vacant, the hospital will hold walk-in interviews on the first Wednesday of every month for the next six months, and it will announce them only on the ESIC Headquarters website.
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.
