ESIC Actuarial, Data Analytics Recruitment 2026 – 19 Posts, Apply by 12.11.2026

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is hiring 19 professionals on contract for a new Actuarial and Data Analytics set-up at its headquarters in New Delhi. The pay is a fixed Rs 80,000 to Rs 3,30,000 a month, depending on the post, and there is no written exam. ESIC will shortlist applicants from their forms and then interview them.

An actuary is a specialist who uses maths and statistics to judge whether an insurance scheme can keep paying its benefits for decades. ESIC wants such experts to study the long-term finances of the ESI Scheme. The data posts handle ESIC’s data and its privacy under the DPDP Act, 2023 (India’s data protection law). You can apply online from 22.10.2026 to 12.11.2026.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details

Actuarial Branch – 6 posts

Data and Analytics Branch – 13 posts

Grand total: 19 posts. The notification does not give a category-wise (reservation) breakup of these posts.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualification by Post

Minimum Experience and Upper Age by Post

The age limits are upper limits only, and the notification names no age relaxation or reservation. So if you are even a little above the limit for your post, it gives you no extra years to fall back on.

Desirable Qualifications

These are not compulsory, but ESIC says it will look at them along with your essential qualification and experience when it shortlists candidates.

Who Should Apply

• This is a contract engagement, not a regular government job. It runs for 3 years and can be extended by up to 2 more years, one year at a time, at ESIC’s sole discretion. It gives no right to a permanent post.
• The pay is one fixed monthly amount inside the band for your post. The selection committee fixes the exact figure after the interview, and ESIC says it cannot be negotiated or compared with what other selected candidates get.
• There is no written test. Your application and your years of relevant experience decide who gets an interview, and the interview decides selection, so make sure your experience is backed by certificates.
• The age caps are low for mid-career professionals: 45 years for the Actuarial Analyst, Statistical Officer and Technical Officer posts; 50 for the Senior Actuarial Specialists and the Data Governance, Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Data Protection Officers; 62 only for the Chief Actuary and the CDAO.
• You cannot take up private practice, parallel consultancy or any outside job while you work for ESIC, and all models, reports and code you create belong to ESIC.

Selection Process

In short: there is no written exam. Your form gets you the interview, and the interview decides the final selection.

Salary and Benefits

In plain terms, you get one fixed amount a month with tax cut at source. There is no DA, no yearly increment and no pension.

How to Apply

1. Open the ESIC Engagement Recruitment Portal (you can also reach it from the Recruitments page on esic.gov.in).
2. New user: click Register Now and sign up with your email, a password and the captcha. Already registered: click Already Registered and log in.
3. Fill in the application form for the post you want, with your age, qualification and experience details.
4. Upload the documents and certificates that prove your age, qualification, experience and other eligibility.
5. Check everything carefully, then submit the form before 12.11.2026.

Note: Applications sent by any mode other than the online portal will not be accepted, and applications after the closing date and time will not be entertained.

Documents Required

The notification does not list documents one by one. The first four rows follow what it asks you to upload; the last two are general guidance.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Apply only on the online portal. The notification says applications by any other mode will not be accepted.
• Do not leave it for the last day. Applications after the closing date and time on the portal are not entertained.
• Upload proof of your age, qualification and experience. Applications that do not meet the minimum eligibility are rejected at the first stage.
• Do not ask anyone to put in a word for you. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• Give only true information. ESIC will check your credentials and background, and can end the engagement at any stage if something you wrote is false.
• Read the section for your own post before you apply. Qualification, experience and age limit change from post to post, and the Actuarial Analyst experience is written as 3 years in one place and 3 to 6 years in another.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the ESIC Actuarial and Data Analytics posts?
You can apply online from 22.10.2026 until 12.11.2026, and the exact closing time is shown on the portal.

How many posts are there?
There are 19 posts in total, 6 in the Actuarial Branch and 13 in the Data and Analytics Branch.

Is there a written exam?
No, ESIC will shortlist candidates from their applications and then select them through a personal interview.

What is the salary?
The monthly pay is Rs 80,000 to Rs 3,30,000 depending on the post, and the top band is for the Chief Actuary and the CDAO.

Is this a permanent government job?
No, it is a contract for 3 years that can be extended by 2 more years, and it gives no right to a regular post.

What is the age limit?
It is an upper limit of 45, 50 or 62 years depending on the post, and the notification does not give an “age as on” date.

What does the Chief Actuary need to have?
The Chief Actuary must be a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India with at least 15 years of experience after fellowship, including 5 years at senior leadership level.

How do I apply?
Register and apply on the ESIC engagement portal, because applications by any other mode will not be accepted.

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.