Professor (Ophthalmology) – ESIC

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 4
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹123,100 per month
Qualification
Qualification: MS in Ophthalmology or a recognized equivalent postgraduate qualification in the respective subject.
Experience Required
Experience Required: 4 years teaching experience as Reader/Associate Professor or 3 years as Associate Professor with research work.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 50 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

ESIC is recruiting 4 Professors in Ophthalmology to join its medical faculty, offering a starting salary of ₹1,23,100 plus allowances. This role requires an MS in Ophthalmology and significant teaching and research experience in a recognized medical institution. It is a premier opportunity for eye care experts to influence medical education and clinical services under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Candidates will enjoy the benefits of a central government post, including job security and professional advancement.

  • Age limit: 50 years maximum, with relaxations of 5 years for SC and 3 years for OBC candidates.
  • Selection process: Direct recruitment via interview; minimum qualifying marks are 50 for UR/EWS and 45 for OBC.
  • Application mode: Offline submission via Speed Post to the Regional Office in New Delhi by July 27, 2026.
  • Employment type: Full-time teaching faculty position on a direct recruitment basis with a probation period.
  • Reservation: Vacancies are allocated as SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, and UR-1.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level-13 (₹1,23,100–₹2,15,900) plus NPA, DA, HRA, and other central government benefits.

Important Dates

Notification Date 19 May 2026
Application Deadline 27 July 2026
Deadline for Remote Areas 03 August 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on experience Personal Interview (100 Marks) Tie-breaking based on age and date of passing PG degree

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹500 SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil

Reservation

SC: 25 vacancies ST: 13 vacancies OBC: 37 vacancies EWS: 8 vacancies UR: 35 vacancies PwBD: 8 vacancies (Horizontal Reservation)

How to Apply

  • Download the application form from the official ESIC website.
  • Fill the form in block letters and attach a recent passport-size photograph.
  • Attach self-attested copies of matriculation, degree, and experience certificates.
  • Include the original Demand Draft/Banker's Cheque for the application fee.
  • Super-scribe the envelope with 'Application for the post of Professor for Medical Institutions'.
  • Send the application via Speed Post to: Regional Office Delhi, ESI Corporation, DDA Complex Cum Office, 3rd & 4th Floor, Rajendra Bhawan, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110008.
  • Ensure the application reaches by July 27, 2026 (or August 3, 2026 for remote areas).

Frequently Asked Questions

The salary is in Pay Level-13, ranging from ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900 per month plus allowances.

Candidates must have an MS in Ophthalmology or a recognized equivalent postgraduate degree.

The upper age limit is 50 years, with relaxations for reserved categories and government employees.