ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Recruitment 2026 – Walk-In Interview for Doctors – 43 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Dates & Application Process

ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal, Ernakulam, Kerala has released a walk-in interview notification for the recruitment of Doctors (Allopathy) for various medical posts. The recruitment includes Full-Time/Part-Time Super Specialists, Full-Time/Part-Time Specialists and Senior Residents for 1 year. Interested and eligible candidates have to attend the walk-in interview at ESIC Hospital, Udyogamandal, Ernakulam District, Kerala, along with the prescribed application form, original documents, photocopies and a recent passport-size photograph. The interview is scheduled for 17 August 2026, with registration from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

This recruitment is being conducted by Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, through a walk-in interview. The notification is dated 08 August 2026 and carries the reference number No.543.A-12/16/1/2024-Adm (Rectt.).

The vacancies are available in several departments including Cardiology, Oncology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Casualty, Anaesthesia, OBG, ICU, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Radiology, Pulmonology and Ophthalmology.

ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Recruitment 2026 – Notification Details

Important: The Medical Superintendent has reserved the right to cancel the recruitment or increase/decrease the number of vacancies according to the actual requirement on the date of the interview.

ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Vacancy 2026

Vacancy Details

The underlying notification separates these vacancies into 2 Super Specialist, 11 Specialist and 30 Senior Resident posts, with the reservation categories shown separately.

ESIC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs according to the post applied for. Candidates should carefully check their qualification and experience before attending the walk-in interview.

Super Specialist Qualification

For Cardiology, candidates should possess:

• MBBS
• MD
• DM/DNB in Cardiology

For Oncology, the prescribed qualification includes:

• MBBS
• MCh/DM/DNB in Medical Oncology

The notification also provides an alternative consideration for Oncology if an eligible super-speciality candidate is not available. A specialist with qualification in radiotherapy such as MDRT/DNB RT or Diploma in RT with the specified experience may be considered.

Experience for Super Specialists

• FTSS Entry Level: Nil
• FTSS Senior Level: 5 years’ experience in the respective specialty after PG

The prescribed consolidated remuneration is:

• Super Specialist – Entry Level: ₹2,00,000 per month
• Super Specialist – Senior Level: ₹2,40,000 per month

Specialist Qualification

For Specialist posts, candidates should generally possess:

MBBS + PG Degree/Diploma in the concerned specialty.

For ICU, candidates with PG Degree/Diploma in Critical Care, Anaesthesia, General Medicine or Pulmonary Medicine are considered. For Casualty, preference is given to postgraduates in Critical Care; if a Critical Care specialist is not available, PG qualifications in Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine or Paediatrics may be considered.

Specialist Experience

For FTS Entry Level, the notification mentions PG Degree with 3 years’ experience or PG Diploma with 5 years’ experience in the respective specialty after PG.

For FTS Senior Level, candidates should have PG Degree with 5 years’ experience or PG Diploma with 7 years’ experience in the respective specialty after PG.

Specialist Salary

The consolidated remuneration is:

• Specialist Entry Level: ₹1,55,044/- per month
• Specialist Senior Level: ₹1,76,541/- per month
• Part-Time Specialist: ₹60,000/- fixed remuneration

For Part-Time Specialist posts, the working hours are 4 hours × 4 days per week. An additional amount of ₹15,000 may be payable for emergency visits if the specialist is willing, while additional remuneration of ₹800 per hour is applicable beyond 16 hours per week, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

Senior Resident Eligibility

Candidates applying for Senior Resident posts should possess:

• PG Degree or PG Diploma in the concerned specialty.

If PG candidates are not available, candidates having 2 years’ experience after MBBS, including one year in the concerned specialty from a government or reputed private hospital, may be considered.

PG doctors are given preference in Casualty and Surgery Departments. The notification also states that candidates who have completed three years of Senior Residency from a Government Institute may have special consideration regarding the interview requirement as mentioned in the notification.

Senior Resident Salary

Senior Residents will work according to ESIC norms. The notification mentions approximately:

₹1,55,044/- per month for PG Degree holders, under Level 11 as per the 7th CPC.

A deduction of ₹1,688/- is mentioned for Senior Residents possessing only a Diploma, and ₹2,813/- if the Senior Resident does not possess either a Diploma or Degree, as specified in the notification.

Age Limit

Super Specialist / Specialist

The maximum age is:

69 years as on the date of interview.

Relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per rules.

For Part-Time Specialist also, the maximum age is 69 years as on the interview date. The notification states that tenure beyond 70 years is not permitted.

Senior Resident

The maximum age for Senior Resident is:

45 years as on the date of interview.

Age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable according to the rules.

ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Selection Process 2026

The selection process is based on a Walk-In Interview.

There is no separate online examination mentioned in the notification. Candidates who satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions should attend the interview at the specified venue with all required documents.

Selection Process

Step 1: Check educational qualification and experience.

Step 2: Download/prepare the prescribed application form.

Step 3: Fill the application form correctly.

Step 4: Prepare original documents and one set of photocopies.

Step 5: Carry one recent passport-size photograph.

Step 6: Reach ESIC Hospital, Udyogamandal before the registration deadline.

Step 7: Complete registration between 09:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Step 8: Attend the walk-in interview.

The notification specifically advises interested candidates to attend with the prescribed application form, original documents, one set of photocopies of the original documents and one recent passport-size photograph affixed to the application.

ESIC Recruitment Application Fee

For candidates applying for the relevant posts, the notification prescribes the following application fee:

The fee is to be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of ESI Fund Account No. 1, payable at SBI, Kalamassery.

Candidates should carefully prepare the Demand Draft before attending the interview if the fee is applicable to them.

Important Documents Required

Candidates should carry the following documents:

1. Filled application form in the prescribed format.
2. Original educational qualification certificates.
3. Degree/Diploma certificates.
4. Experience certificates wherever applicable.
5. Date of Birth/age proof.
6. Valid caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, wherever applicable.
7. PwD certificate, if applicable.
8. Registration details/medical registration certificate.
9. One set of self-attested photocopies of relevant documents.
10. Recent passport-size photograph.
11. Demand Draft towards application fee, wherever applicable.
12. Any other document required to establish eligibility.
13. Pension Payment Order and last pay slip for candidates retired from State/Central Government hospitals, wherever applicable.

The notification specifically requires reserved-category candidates to produce valid caste certificates issued by the competent authority, while OBC certificates should be in the prescribed format and indicate that the candidate does not belong to the Creamy Layer.

The prescribed application form is provided as Annexure-II on page 13 of the notification. It asks for personal details, post applied for, specialty, category, PwD status, educational qualifications, experience, registration details, present/permanent address, contact details and email ID.

ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Candidates should not wait until the last minute because registration is specifically mentioned from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the interview date.

How to Apply for ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Recruitment 2026?

This recruitment is conducted through Walk-In Interview, so candidates do not have to complete a conventional online application process.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Read the notification carefully

Candidates should first check the qualification, experience, age and category requirements for their desired post.

2. Download the application form

The prescribed application form is attached as Annexure-II in the notification.

3. Fill in all details

Enter your name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, post applied for, specialty, category, qualifications, experience, registration details, address, mobile number and email ID.

4. Attach photograph

Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided.

5. Prepare documents

Carry original documents along with one set of photocopies.

6. Prepare application fee

Eligible candidates who are required to pay the fee should carry the prescribed Demand Draft.

7. Reach the venue

Report to:

ESIC Hospital, Udyogamandal, Ernakulam District, Kerala.

8. Complete registration

Registration is scheduled from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 17 August 2026.

9. Attend the interview

After registration and document verification, eligible candidates will participate in the walk-in interview.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should remember that no TA/DA will be admissible for attending the walk-in interview. The notification also states that canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Private practice of any kind will not be allowed for Full-Time Specialists.

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories must bring valid certificates issued by the competent authority.

The number of vacancies may change depending on the actual requirement of the hospital on the date of interview.

The notification also states that only candidates with valid TCMC registration may attend the walk-in interview.

Important Links

The official notification contains the complete vacancy tables, qualifications, experience requirements, remuneration, age limits, general instructions and prescribed application form.

ESIC Hospital Udyogamandal Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible medical professionals looking for government-sector contractual positions in Kerala. The recruitment offers 43 vacancies across Super Specialist, Specialist and Senior Resident categories.

The highest number of vacancies is available for Senior Residents, with 30 posts, followed by 11 Specialist posts and 2 Super Specialist posts. The vacancies cover several important medical departments such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Casualty, Anaesthesia, OBG, ICU, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Radiology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology and Cardiology.

Candidates should carefully verify their qualification, experience, age and category requirements before attending the interview. Since this is a walk-in recruitment, candidates must reach the venue on 17 August 2026 and complete registration between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Carrying original documents, photocopies, the prescribed application form and a recent passport-size photograph is essential.

Applicants should also pay close attention to the application fee requirements and carry the Demand Draft wherever applicable. Reserved-category candidates should ensure that their certificates are valid and in the prescribed format.

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