NIA Recruitment 2026: 24 Medical Officer Posts – Apply Online @ nia.nic.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: The crucial date for determining age limit for all applicants is 15 December 2026 (closing date for online applications).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection for the posts of Medical Officer (Ayurveda) and Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) will be conducted in two stages:
• Written Examination – Weightage 80%: All eligible and shortlisted candidates will appear for a written examination. Admit cards / call letters will be uploaded on the NIA website and must be downloaded by candidates; they will not be sent by post or issued in person.
• Interview – Weightage 20%: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for a personal interview. The final merit will be based on combined marks of written exam (80%) and interview (20%).
• Key Screening Clauses:
• All candidates appearing for the written test will undergo videography and photography for verification, authentication, and record. Any candidate refusing videography or photography will not be permitted to appear in the written test.
• The candidate's appearance (beard, moustache, hairstyle, wig, spectacles, etc.) must match the photograph uploaded in the online application throughout all stages of recruitment. Any change in appearance will result in disqualification.
• The ESI Corporation reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, withdraw any vacancy, and reject any application without assigning any reason.
• The candidates selected for the posts are liable to be posted anywhere in India, depending upon availability of posts and functional / administrative requirements.

Documents to Upload with Online Application

• Copy of Degree Certificate in Ayurveda / Homeopathy from a recognized University, Statutory State Board, or Council
• Copy of enrolment certificate on Central / State Register of Indian Medicine / Homoeopathy
• All year-wise and consolidated mark sheets of the professional degree programme
• Category / Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) in Government of India prescribed format, valid for 2026-27
• PwBD Certificate / Physically Handicapped Certificate, if claiming disability reservation
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if serving in Government service / Autonomous body / University
• Recent colour passport-size photograph (taken within 10 days of application date; 50–100 KB; face occupying 3/4th of photo area)
• Scanned signature (50–100 KB, clearly legible)
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport)

Critical Instructions

• Applications will not be accepted by post, courier, e-mail, in person, or by any means other than online submission at www.nia.nic.in.
• In the absence of required documents, the application will be summarily rejected without notice, and the fee will not be refunded.
• Short or partial payment of fees will result in automatic rejection.
• NIA / ESIC will not be responsible for any delay or failure in online application submission due to technical issues or any reason.
• All further information, corrigenda, results, and updates will be posted exclusively on the NIA website. Candidates are advised to check nia.nic.in regularly for updates.

• www.nia.nic.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

How to Apply

• Visit the official NIA website: www.nia.nic.in
• Find the link for "Vacancy Notification No. ESIC/NIA 2/2026 – Recruitment of Medical Officer (Ayurveda) and Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) in ESIC".
• Fill the online application form completely with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
• Upload all required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application processing fee online as per category.
• Review the application, submit, and save the confirmation / reference number for future correspondence.

• www.nia.nic.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. What is the application fee for each category?

• The application processing and intimation fee is Rs. 3,000 per post for General and OBC candidates, Rs. 2,500 per post for SC, ST, and EWS candidates, and Nil for Physically Handicapped (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances, including rejection of application.

5. What is the salary structure for Medical Officer posts?

• Both Medical Officer (Ayurveda) and Medical Officer (Homoeopathy) posts carry Pay Level 10 in the Pay Matrix: Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 per month, plus Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) admissible as per Central Government orders amended from time to time, along with usual allowances of ESIC.

6. What is the selection process?

• The selection will be based on a Written Examination (80% weightage) followed by an Interview (20% weightage) of shortlisted and successful candidates. Admit cards will be available for download on the NIA website. Mandatory videography and photography of all candidates will be conducted at the written test.