The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released Advertisement No. 06 of 2026 inviting offline applications for 85 vacancies of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident at ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand, on a contract basis. This is a separate and more recent recruitment cycle from ESIC Ranchi’s earlier Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 (79 posts, notified in February 2026, application deadline already passed), and candidates should not confuse the two.
ESIC Medical College and Hospital Ranchi Recruitment 2026: Overview
ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi, functions under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. This recruitment is for teaching faculty and Senior Resident positions to be engaged purely on a contract basis across 24 medical departments.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 10 |
| Associate Professor | 19 |
| Assistant Professor | 16 |
| Senior Resident | 40 |
| Total | 85 |
The post-wise figures (10 + 19 + 16 + 40) correctly sum to the officially advertised total of 85 posts.
Department-wise Coverage
Vacancies are spread across 24 medical departments, including Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Accident and Emergency, Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Chest, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ICU, ENT, Eye, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology, Medical Oncology, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Radiology, and Surgery. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact department-wise post distribution.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree along with the applicable postgraduate qualification (MD, MS, DNB, or a recognized equivalent) as per National Medical Commission guidelines dated 30 June 2025. Current and valid registration with the National Medical Commission or the relevant State Medical Council is mandatory for all posts.
Age Limit (as on the date of interview)
- Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor: Not exceeding 69 years
- Senior Resident (non-clinical/para-clinical departments): Maximum 50 years
- Senior Resident (other departments): Maximum 45 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for reserved category candidates.
Pay Scale
| Post | Basic Consolidated Remuneration | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Rs. 1,23,100 | Level 13 |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 78,800 | Level 12 |
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 67,700 | Level 11 |
| Senior Resident | Rs. 67,700 | Level 11 |
Additional allowances are applicable as per ESIC rules.
Application Fee
- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 500, payable by Demand Draft in favour of “ESIC Saving Fund Account No. 2” payable at Namkum, Ranchi
- SC/ST/Female/Defence Ex-Servicemen/PwD candidates: Exempted
- The fee is non-refundable
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 21 September 2026 |
| Tentative Interview Date | 30 September 2026 (subject to confirmation on the ESIC website) |
Given the very short application window, interested candidates are strongly advised to prepare and submit their applications at the earliest.
Selection Process
Selection will be made through evaluation of academic credentials, document verification, and an interview conducted before a Selection Board. Results will be published on the ESIC recruitment page, and offers will be communicated to selected candidates via email.
Contract Terms
The engagement is initially for one year, extendable annually up to a maximum of three years based on performance. The contract will end automatically if a regular employee joins the post or when the candidate reaches the age of 70, whichever is earlier. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 30,000 is required at the time of joining. Private practice is prohibited during the contract period, and no accommodation will be provided.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must send their duly filled application form, along with the Demand Draft (where applicable) and self-attested copies of required documents, either by email or by post to the Dean, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Purulia Road, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834010, before the last date. Given the tight timeline, email submission is recommended for faster and more reliable delivery.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Application Form PDF | Click Here |
| ESIC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many total vacancies are there in ESIC Ranchi Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 06)?
There are 85 total vacancies across Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident posts.
2. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date for receipt of application is 21 September 2026.
3. Is this the same recruitment as the earlier ESIC Ranchi 79-post notification?
No, this is a separate cycle. The earlier notification (Advertisement No. 02 of 2026) was for 79 posts with an application deadline of 24 February 2026, which has already passed. This is a fresh Advertisement No. 06 of 2026 for 85 posts.
4. What is the mode of application for this recruitment?
Applications must be submitted offline, either by email or by post, to the Dean, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi.
5. What is the age limit for the Senior Resident post?
The maximum age is 50 years for non-clinical/para-clinical departments and 45 years for other departments.
6. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC candidates via Demand Draft, while SC/ST/Female/Defence Ex-Servicemen/PwD candidates are exempted.
7. What is the pay scale for the Professor post?
The Professor post carries a basic consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,23,100 under Pay Level 13.
8. What is the tenure of appointment under this recruitment?
The initial engagement is for one year, extendable annually up to a maximum of three years based on performance.
9. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is based on evaluation of academic credentials, document verification, and an interview before a Selection Board.
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