ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 366 Posts

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• Updated August 11, 2026 11:36 AM
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• Applications closed on 28 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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• The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has invited applications for empanelment of Advocates to represent ESIC, Regional Office-Maharashtra, before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay (including Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Kolhapur Benches), Hon'ble EI Court, Hon'ble CAT-Mumbai Bench, CAT-Nagpur Bench, Hon'ble MM Court-Mumbai, and various other courts and judicial/quasi-judicial forums across Maharashtra, for the period 2026–29. The notice, File No. T-11/12/2/2016-Legal, is dated 10.08.2026.
• Practicing Advocates registered with the Bar Council of India or a State Bar Council can apply for empanelment as Panel Counsel/Advocates. Interested and eligible Advocates must submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II for fresh applicants, or Annexure-III for existing panel Advocates) to the office of the Regional Director, ESIC, Regional Office-Maharashtra, Mumbai, on or before 28th August 2026, up to 1700 hours. The indicative number of empanelment positions across all courts and tribunals in Maharashtra is 366, though ESIC has stated this figure may change as per requirement.
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ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026 Overview

ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026 Important Dates

ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026: Court-wise Vacancy Position

• The table below lists the indicative number of empanelment positions, court/tribunal-wise, as given in the notification. ESIC has clarified that these numbers are indicative and may be changed as per requirement.
• Adding up all 74 court/tribunal-wise entries gives a total of 366 indicative empanelment positions across Maharashtra (this total is computed by summing the notification's table and is not separately stated as a grand total in the source document).
• The notification also states that Advocates currently on the existing ESIC RO-Maharashtra panel will cease to be on the panel once the new panel is finalized, and are therefore required to apply afresh under this notice as well.
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ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• The Advocate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University in India.
• The Advocate should be enrolled/registered as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or a State Bar Council.
• The Advocate should have an office at the place where empanelment is sought, with adequate infrastructure (accessible office, chambers, library, manpower, etc.) and excellent communication skills.

ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026 Selection Process

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format only (Annexure-II for fresh applicants, Annexure-III for existing panel Advocates); no other format will be entertained.
• ESIC reserves the right to shortlist applications based on the requirement and the number of applications received. Fulfilling the eligibility criteria alone does not confer any right to be called for interaction or selected.
• Shortlisted Advocates may be called for further interaction before empanelment is finalized. No TA/DA is admissible for attending such interaction.
• The Selection Committee consists of the Regional Director, ESIC RO-Maharashtra, and two external members of eminence from the legal field.
• Date, time, venue, and mode of interaction will normally be communicated by e-mail or letter; SMS may be used as an additional mode of communication in exceptional circumstances.
• Applicants may be required to bring original documents at the time of interaction.
• Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification, and the candidature of such applicants will be cancelled forthwith.
• The decision of ESIC regarding shortlisting and selection of candidates is final.
• The list of selected Advocates will be published on the ESIC website, https://romaharashtra.esic.gov.in, and selected Advocates may separately be issued electronic or written communication confirming empanelment.
• The application for empanelment does not confer any right or assurance of being empanelled on the ESIC panel.
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ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026 Documents Required

• Advocates must furnish the following documents along with the application form:
• Copy of Law Degree and other qualifications
• Copy of Registration Certificate issued by the Bar Council
• Copy of Identity Card issued by the Bar Association
• Copy of ID Proof
• Copies of Empanelment Letter(s) issued by other Authorities/entities in favour of the Advocate, if any
• Resume with a brief profile of experience, background, education, list of clients, and nature of cases dealt with
• Two recent colour passport-size photographs
• Copy of Income Tax Returns for the last two financial years
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of PAN Card
• Undertaking and declaration regarding conflict of interest

How to Apply for ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026

• Download/obtain the prescribed application form: Annexure-II (for fresh applicant Advocates) or Annexure-III (for existing panel Advocates), from the ESIC website https://romaharashtra.esic.gov.in/ (recruitment list).
• Fill the form in block letters, providing personal details, educational qualification, current empanelment status with other bodies (if any), details of associated junior Advocates (if any), number of ESIC-related cases handled earlier, details of any landmark case, bank/PAN/Aadhaar details, and disclosures regarding any disciplinary or criminal proceedings.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents listed above.
• Sign the undertaking confirming that the information furnished is true and complete, and agreeing to the ESIC fee schedule and confidentiality requirements.
• Send the application along with all supporting documents to the Regional Director, Employees' State Insurance Corporation, Regional Office-Maharashtra, 5th Floor, M.G.M. Hospital, Dr. S.S. Rao Road, Parel, Mumbai – 400012, superscribing the envelope with "Application for the Empanelment of Advocates for Hon'ble High Court of Bombay/ Hon'ble EI Court/Hon'ble CAT Mumbai Bench/ Hon'ble MM Court/Various other Courts in the State of Maharashtra".
• Ensure the application reaches ESIC, Regional Office-Maharashtra, on or before 28th August 2026, up to 1700 hours.

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• Application Submission Address: Regional Director, ESIC, Regional Office-Maharashtra, 5th Floor, M.G.M. Hospital, Dr. S.S. Rao Road, Parel, Mumbai – 400012
• Advocates holding a Bachelor's Degree in Law can also explore more Law Government Jobs and Legal Officer Jobs available across India.
• Advocates looking for more empanelment and litigation opportunities can also explore the latest Maharashtra Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to Mumbai can check Mumbai Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those with High Court practice experience can also browse more Panel Advocate Jobs and ESIC Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q4. What is the eligibility for ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026?

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law and be enrolled with the Bar Council of India or a State Bar Council, along with minimum court practice experience (as on 01.07.2026) ranging from 5 years (EI Court/MM Court) to 10 years (High Court/CAT and other Courts/Tribunals).

Q7. What is the selection process for ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026?

• Applications are shortlisted at ESIC's discretion; shortlisted Advocates may be called for an interaction before a Selection Committee comprising the Regional Director and two external legal experts. ESIC's decision on shortlisting and selection is final.