Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has issued notice No. A-12016/14/2026-E-III for 19 posts. Applications are online from 22 October 2026 to 12 November 2026. Pay ranges from Rs 80,000 to Rs 3,30,000, depending on the post. The upper age limit is 45 to 62 years, depending on the post. Selection is by Stage I - Preliminary Scrutiny and Shortlisting and Stage II - Personal Interview.
Official notice: ESIC advertisement for 19 professionals (PDF).
ESIC is hiring 6 people for the Actuarial branch and 13 for the Data and Analytics branch, all on a purely contractual basis. The first term is three years, and it can be extended for two more, one year at a time. There is no written or online test: candidates are shortlisted on a score and then interviewed.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Advertisement number | No. A-12016/14/2026-E-III |
| Notice date | 22 October 2026 |
| Total posts | 19 |
| Pay | Rs 80,000 to Rs 3,30,000, depending on the post |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 12 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 22 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay | Upper age (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Actuary / Actuarial Advisor | 1 | 2,65,000 - 3,30,000 | 62 |
| Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Valuation & Projections) | 1 | 1,45,000 - 2,65,000 | 50 |
| Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Policy & Scheme Design) | 1 | 1,45,000 - 2,65,000 | 50 |
| Actuarial Analyst / Modeller | 2 | 80,000-1,45,000 | 45 |
| Statistical / Research Officer (Actuarial Support) | 1 | 80,000-1,45,000 | 45 |
| Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) | 1 | 2,65,000 - 3,30,000 | 62 |
| Data Governance Officer | 1 | 1,45,000 - 2,65,000 | 50 |
| Data Engineering Officer | 1 | 1,45,000 - 2,65,000 | 50 |
| Data Analytics Officer | 1 | 1,45,000 - 2,65,000 | 50 |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) | 1 | 1,45,000 - 2,65,000 | 50 |
| Technical Officer (Data Quality & Metadata) | 1 | 80,000-1,45,000 | 45 |
| Technical Officer (Data Engineer) | 3 | 80,000-1,45,000 | 45 |
| Technical Officer (Data Analyst / Statistical Officer) | 3 | 80,000-1,45,000 | 45 |
| Technical Officer (Data Privacy & Access) | 1 | 80,000-1,45,000 | 45 |
Vacancy break-up
| Total | |
|---|---|
| ACTURIAL 2.0 BRANCH | 6 |
| DATA AND ANALYTICS BRANCH | 13 |
| Total | 19 |
Eligibility
| Posts | Qualification | Experience required |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Actuary / Actuarial Advisor | Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI). | Minimum 15 years post-fellowship actuarial experience, including at least 5 years at senior leadership level handling large insurance or social security portfolios. |
| Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Valuation & Projections) | Associate or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries Of India. | Minimum 10 years experience in actuarial valuation, projections, stress testing, or scenario analysis in life, health, or social insurance. |
| Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Policy & Scheme Design) | Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of India OR Post-graduate degree with minimum 5 actuarial papers cleared from IAI. | Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in actuarial work including policy impact analysis or scheme design. |
| Actuarial Analyst / Modeller | Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science / Mathematics / Statistics /Economics / Engineering AND 2-6 actuarial papers cleared from IAI. | 3-6 years experience in actuarial modelling, valuation support), or insurance analytics. |
| Statistical / Research Officer (Actuarial Support) | Post-graduate degree in Statistics/ Applied Mathematics / Data Science. | Minimum 5 years experience in statistical analysis, experience studies, or analytical research. |
| Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) | Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Actuarial Science / Economics / Applied Mathematics / Data Science / Operations Research / Computer Science /Engineering (Data/IT) from a recognised University or Institution OR equivalent professional qualification with demonstrated advanced training in enterprise data architecture, analytics systems, and statistical modelling. | Minimum 15 years of post-qualification professional experience. |
| Data Governance Officer | Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Economics / Data Management / Information Systems / Public Policy / Applied Mathematics from a recognised institution. | Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Data Engineering Officer | I. Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology in Computer Science /Information Technology / Data Engineering / Electronics or equivalent. | Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Data Analytics Officer | Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Economics / Actuarial Science / Applied Mathematics / Data Analytics from a recognised institution. | Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Bachelor's degree in Law / Information Technology / Computer Science / Cyber Security / Information Security or equivalent. | Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Technical Officer (Data Quality & Metadata) | Graduate or Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Data Science / Mathematics /Information Systems / Computer Applications. | Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Technical Officer (Data Engineer) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology in Computer Science / IT / Data Engineering or equivalent. | Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Technical Officer (Data Analyst / Statistical Officer) | Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Economics / Mathematics / Data Analytics. | Minimum 5 years of post qualification experience in: Statistical analysis, reporting, trend analysis, or analytical dataset preparation. |
| Technical Officer (Data Privacy & Access) | Graduate degree in IT / Computer Science / Information Systems / Law. | Minimum 5 years Of post-qualification experience in: Data access control, audit logging, compliance support, or information security operations. |
Age limit
The upper age limit is 45 years for the six Actuarial Analyst, Statistical Officer and Technical Officer posts, 50 years for the six Sr. Actuarial Specialist, Data Governance, Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Data Protection posts, and 62 years for Chief Actuary and CDAO. The table above lists it post by post.
Selection process and interview
- Stage I - Preliminary Scrutiny and Shortlisting: Candidates shall be shortlisted for interview strictly in order of merit of the shortlisting score, subject to a shortlisting ratio of up to 1:10 candidates per vacancy, or such other ratio as may be decided by the Competent Authority.
- Stage II - Personal Interview: Selection is to be made based on interview.
How to apply
- Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online through the application portal accessible via the official ESIC website (www.esic.gov.in) or directly through the following link:
- Candidates shall fill in all the requisite details in the online application form and upload the relevant documents/certificates in support of their age, educational qualifications, experience and other eligibility criteria, as applicable to the post applied for.
- Candidates are advised to carefully verify the information furnished and the documents uploaded before final submission of the application.
- Applications through any mode other than the prescribed online application portal shall not be accepted.
Apply at https://portal.esic.gov.in/ESICInsurance1/ESICEngagementRecruitment/Login.aspx.
Documents the notice asks for
- Documents/certificates in support of their age, educational qualifications, experience and other eligibility criteria
Reservation
- Reserve panel: A reserve panel of up to 3 candidates per vacancy may be maintained
Points to check before applying
- Contract period: Initial period of three (03) years, extendable for two (02) years, one year each at a time
- No regularisation: No right shall accrue to the incumbent for regularization, absorption, or claim to any regular post in ESIC
- Notice period: The engagement may be terminated by either party by giving one month’s prior notice in writing
- No pension or allowances: The engagement shall not entitle the incumbent to pension, gratuity, General Provident Fund, House Rent Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical reimbursement
- No written test: There shall be no written/online test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recruitment?
The last date is 12 November 2026.
When do applications open for the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recruitment?
Applications open on 22 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recruitment?
The notice has 19 vacancies.
What is the age limit for the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recruitment?
The upper limit is 45, 50 or 62 years, depending on the post.
How is the selection done for the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recruitment?
Selection is by Stage I - Preliminary Scrutiny and Shortlisting, then Stage II - Personal Interview.