Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 — 24 posts, apply 16 November to 15 December 2026
If you are an Ayurveda or Homeopathy doctor, a major opportunity has opened up in the Central Government. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced 24 Medical Officer posts through direct recruitment, with pay at Level 10, or Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 — plus a non-practising allowance.
Online applications open on 16 November 2026 and close on 15 December 2026. Applications are accepted only on the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) website, nia.nic.in — the form is not filled on the ESIC website.
Quick Summary: ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India |
| Recruitment | Medical Officer (Ayurveda) and Medical Officer (Homeopathy) — direct recruitment |
| Advertisement No. | ESIC/NIA 2/2026 (dated 30 October 2026); ESIC short notice A/184/2026-Exam (dated 6 November 2026) |
| Total vacancies | 24 (Ayurveda 19 + Homeopathy 5) |
| Applications open | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date | 15 December 2026 |
| Pay | Level 10: Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 + Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) |
| Age limit | Maximum 35 years (as on 15 December 2026) |
| Application fee | General/OBC Rs 3,000; SC/ST/EWS Rs 2,500; PwBD/Ex-Servicemen — nil |
| Selection | Written examination (80%) + interview (20%) |
| Application mode | Online only, at nia.nic.in |
| Official websites | nia.nic.in | esic.gov.in |
Please note: this recruitment is only for Ayurveda and Homeopathy degree holders — MBBS doctors are not eligible. For MBBS graduates, the AFMS SSC Medical Officer recruitment (120 posts) is open separately, with forms closing on 18 November.
What Are the Important Dates for ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification issued | 30 October 2026 |
| ESIC short notice issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Exam / interview date | Not announced yet — shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail |
How Many Posts Are There, and in Which Categories?
| Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Medical Officer (Homeopathy) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Of the 19 Ayurveda posts, 3 are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), and 1 of the 5 Homeopathy posts is reserved for PwBD candidates.
Who Can Apply for ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
Medical Officer (Ayurveda): A degree in Ayurveda from a recognised university, or a statutory State Board, Council or Faculty of Indian Medicine under the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970, and enrolment on the Central Register of Indian Medicine or a State Register of Indian Medicine.
Medical Officer (Homeopathy): A degree in Homeopathy from a recognised university, or a statutory State Board or Council recognised under the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973, and enrolment on the Central Register of Homoeopathy or a State Register of Homoeopathy.
The key condition: a degree alone is not enough — enrolment on the register is compulsory. An application without the enrolment certificate will not be accepted, so check your registration certificate before you start the form.
What Is the Age Limit?
The maximum age is 35 years, counted as on the closing date, 15 December 2026. Age relaxation follows Central Government orders for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Regular and permanent ESIC employees and Government servants get relaxation of up to five years.
What Is the Salary for ESIC Medical Officer Posts?
Both posts carry pay at Level 10: Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500, plus a Non-Practising Allowance (NPA). Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India — that is a condition of this recruitment.
How Will Candidates Be Selected?
Selection is through a written examination (80% weightage) followed by an interview (20% weightage) for shortlisted candidates. The written paper therefore decides most of the final score.
Please note: the notification prints no exam pattern, syllabus or negative marking, and no exam date has been announced yet. Shortlisted candidates will be told the date by e-mail only. Admit cards will be uploaded on the NIA website only — they will not be sent by post. All further information, results, corrigenda and amendments will appear only on the NIA website.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs 3,000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs 2,500 |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The fee is paid online while filling the form, and it is not refunded under any circumstance — not even if the application is rejected. So first check your degree, your register enrolment and your certificate formats, then pay. A short or part payment leads to rejection without any notice.
How to Apply Online for ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026
- From 16 November 2026, open the National Institute of Ayurveda website, nia.nic.in, and find the ESIC recruitment link.
- Register and fill in the form — apply separately for each post.
- Upload a recent colour photograph (50–100 KB, not more than 10 days old, face occupying three-quarters of the frame) and your signature (50–100 KB).
- Upload the mark sheets of all years of your professional degree, your registration certificate, and your category, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificate if you claim reservation or a fee exemption.
- Government employees must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer while filling the form; if an official delay makes that impossible, the certificate can be submitted at the interview instead.
- Pay the fee online, submit the form and save the confirmation.
- Complete the application before 15 December 2026 — do not leave it to the last day.
Please note: no application by post, courier, e-mail, by person or by any other means will be accepted — only online applications are valid.
What Documents Are Required?
- Recent colour photograph (50–100 KB) and signature (50–100 KB).
- Mark sheets of all years of the professional degree.
- Registration certificate (Central/State Register of Indian Medicine or Homoeopathy).
- Category, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen certificate (if claiming reservation or a fee exemption).
- No Objection Certificate from the employer (for Government employees).
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Online application portal (nia.nic.in) | Active from 16 November 2026; apply by 15 December 2026 |
| ESIC short notice (A/184/2026-Exam, 6 November 2026) — esic.gov.in | Application dates and portal information |
| Detailed notification (ESIC/NIA 2/2026, 30 October 2026) — nia.edu.in / nia.nic.in | Fee, age limit, selection process and category-wise details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 24 posts in total — 19 Medical Officer (Ayurveda) and 5 Medical Officer (Homeopathy).
Q2. When do ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 applications open?
A: Online applications open on 16 November 2026 on nia.nic.in.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: 15 December 2026 is the last date to apply.
Q4. Who can apply for ESIC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: Candidates with a degree in Ayurveda or Homeopathy and enrolment on the relevant Central or State Register. MBBS doctors are not eligible for this recruitment.
Q5. What is the salary for ESIC Medical Officer posts?
A: Pay is at Level 10 (Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500), plus a Non-Practising Allowance (NPA).
Q6. How will candidates be selected?
A: Through a written examination (80% weightage) and an interview (20% weightage). The exam pattern and date have not been announced yet — shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail.
Q7. What is the application fee?
A: Rs 3,000 for General/OBC candidates, Rs 2,500 for SC/ST/EWS candidates, and nil for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. The fee is not refunded under any circumstance.
Next Action: Read the detailed notification (ESIC/NIA 2/2026) on nia.nic.in and apply online between 16 November and 15 December 2026.
Source: National Institute of Ayurveda — Vacancy Notification No. ESIC/NIA 2/2026 (30 October 2026) and ESIC short notice No. A/184/2026-Exam (6 November 2026). Please read the official notification before applying.
