ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bihta, Patna has opened a fresh contractual teaching-faculty recruitment for 59 posts under Advertisement No. 15 of 2026. The intake covers 16 Professor, 26 Associate Professor and 17 Assistant Professor vacancies across 23 departments, including Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Radio-Diagnosis, Accident & Emergency, ICU and several pre- and para-clinical specialties. Candidates who want to be considered must email the scanned application with supporting documents by 18 November 2026 at 12:00 noon and then appear in person with originals on the applicable interview date.
This is a one-year contractual engagement rather than a permanent ESIC teaching appointment. At a basic level, eligibility follows the current NMC/MCI teaching-faculty norms, and candidates must hold the relevant medical qualifications, experience and updated NMC or State Medical Council registration. The maximum age is 69 years as on 18 November 2026. Fixed basic pay is ₹1,18,500 for Professor, ₹78,800 for Associate Professor and ₹67,700 for Assistant Professor, plus applicable allowances. Selection is based on academic credentials and performance before the Selection Board, with no written examination announced. Candidates should apply separately for each post they want to be considered for and verify the latest interview schedule before travelling to Bihta.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bihta, Patna |
| Post | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Advertisement | 15 of 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 59 |
| Employment nature | Contractual |
| Contract period | One year or until age 70, whichever is earlier |
| Application mode | Email + originals at interview |
| Email deadline | 18 November 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Interview mode | Offline |
| Job location | Bihta, Patna, Bihar |
| Selection | Academic credentials + Selection Board interview |
| Official notification | Open ESIC Bihta Faculty Advertisement |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor | 16 |
| Associate Professor | 26 |
| Assistant Professor | 17 |
| Total | 59 |
Department-wise Vacancies
| Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesiology | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Pathology | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Microbiology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chest | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Dermatology | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| ENT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Eye | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| General Medicine | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| OBGY | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Paediatrics | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| General Surgery | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Dental | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PMR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Community Medicine | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Physiology | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Pharmacology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FMT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Accident & Emergency | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| ICU | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Blood Bank Centre | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | 26 | 17 | 59 |
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications and teaching experience must meet the applicable NMC/MCI guidelines for the post and specialty selected.
Candidates must also have updated medical registration with the NMC or State Medical Council, covering the relevant post-MBBS qualifications. Where updated registration is still under process, the notice requires proof that the candidate has applied for the required registration.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 69 years as on 18 November 2026. The engagement cannot continue beyond 70 years of age.
Use the Age Calculator with 18 November 2026 as the cut-off date before applying.
Pay / Remuneration
| Post | Fixed basic pay |
|---|---|
| Professor | ₹1,18,500 + other allowances |
| Associate Professor | ₹78,800 + other allowances |
| Assistant Professor | ₹67,700 + other allowances |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / Women / ESIC regular employees / Defence Ex-Servicemen / PH candidates | Nil |
| All other categories | ₹500 |
The ₹500 fee is payable by Demand Draft in favour of ESIC HOSPITAL BIHTA SB ACC-2, payable at Bihta, Patna.
Selection Process
There is no written examination announced. Selection is based on academic credentials, document verification and interview before the Selection Board.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Last date to email scanned application | 18 November 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Age / eligibility reckoning | 18 November 2026 |
| Pre- and Para-Clinical interview | 19 November 2026 |
| Clinical-department interview | Verify latest ESIC schedule before travel |
The official PDF currently prints a clinical-department interview date that is chronologically inconsistent with the application deadline. Candidates should verify the current clinical interview schedule on the ESIC Bihta website or with the recruitment cell before travelling.
How to Apply for ESIC Bihta Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Read the official ESIC Bihta advertisement and identify the exact post and department for which you meet the current NMC criteria.
- Check your age with the Age Calculator.
- Use the Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid; the NMC/ESIC requirements remain final.
- Prepare your academic, registration, experience, publication and category documents using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Fill a separate prescribed application for each post you want to apply for.
- Email the scanned application and supporting documents to [Dean, ESIC Bihta](mailto:dean-bihta.bh@esic.gov.in) by 18 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.
- If the ₹500 fee applies, prepare the Demand Draft exactly as instructed in the advertisement.
- Report for the applicable offline interview with originals for verification.
- Review the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide for general offline-application preparation.
Documents Required
- Class 10 certificate / proof of date of birth
- MBBS marksheets and degree certificate
- MD/MS/DNB or other relevant postgraduate qualification records
- updated NMC / State Medical Council registration
- applicable category certificate
- experience certificates and proof of publications
- relieving certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar card
- biomedical-research examination certificate, if applicable
- revised/basic medical education workshop certificate, if applicable
- Demand Draft for fee-paying candidates
Important Candidate Notes
- Submit a separate application for each post.
- Vacancies are provisional and can increase or decrease.
- Government/autonomous/statutory-institution employees should preferably carry an NOC or proof of having applied for one.
- Private practice is not permitted after joining.
- Contract engagement does not carry PF, pension, gratuity, seniority or promotion rights.
- No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.
- Verify the clinical-department interview date before travel because the current PDF contains an apparent date inconsistency.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| ESIC Bihta official website | Open ESIC Bihta Website |
| Official advertisement | Download Advertisement No. 15 of 2026 |
| Application email | [Email Dean, ESIC Bihta](mailto:dean-bihta.bh@esic.gov.in) |
| Age check | Age Calculator |
| Eligibility preparation | Eligibility Pre-check |
FAQ
How many vacancies are available in ESIC Bihta Faculty Recruitment 2026?
There are 59 vacancies: 16 Professor, 26 Associate Professor and 17 Assistant Professor posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The scanned application and supporting documents must be emailed by 18 November 2026 at 12:00 noon.
What is the basic qualification?
Eligibility follows the applicable NMC/MCI teaching-faculty guidelines, including the required medical qualifications, experience and registration.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must not exceed 69 years as on 18 November 2026.
What is the salary?
Fixed basic pay is ₹1,18,500 for Professor, ₹78,800 for Associate Professor and ₹67,700 for Assistant Professor, plus applicable allowances.
Is there a written examination?
No. Selection is based on academic credentials and interview before the Selection Board.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for non-exempt candidates. SC/ST, women, ESIC regular employees, Defence Ex-Servicemen and PH candidates are exempt.
Is this a permanent ESIC appointment?
No. It is a contractual teaching-faculty engagement for one year or until age 70, whichever is earlier.