Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Invites Application for 124 Empanelment of Advocates Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria (as per Annexure-A)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University in India.
• Enrolment: Must be enrolled/registered with the Bar Council of India / State Bar Council and in active practice.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years for empanelment before Hon'ble High Courts and CAT, Chennai Bench. Minimum 5 years for empanelment before district-level courts and other forums.
• Expertise: Well-versed in the Code on Social Security, 2020, labour law, Civil and Criminal procedure, and other relevant Acts.
• Infrastructure: Must have an office at the place where empanelment is sought, with adequate staff and communication facilities.
• Reputation: Sound professional reputation and good communication skills.
• Preference: Experience handling labour-law-related cases.

Disqualification Criteria

• Disciplinary proceeding pending or adverse order passed by Bar Council.
• Criminal case involving moral turpitude pending or conviction recorded.
• Suppression of material facts or submission of false information.
• Actual or potential conflict of interest with ESIC.
• Unsatisfactory past performance with ESIC.
• The Competent Authority may relax the experience criteria or prescribe additional qualifications/conditions as deemed fit.

🎯 Selection Process

• Screening/Shortlisting of applications based on criteria decided by ESIC.
• Shortlisted advocates may be called for an Interaction/Interview.
• Final selection and empanelment communication will be issued separately.
• No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interaction.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates must apply via offline mode. Follow these steps:
• Read Notification: Download and read the official notification PDF carefully.
• Download Application Form: Download the prescribed format: Annexure-B for fresh applicants. Annexure-C for existing panel counsels.
• Fill Application: Complete the form in the prescribed format with all required details.
• Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of: Law Degree and other educational certificates Enrolment/Registration certificate from Bar Council Identity card from Bar Association Government ID proof and PAN Resume/CV with professional experience ITR for the last two financial years Two recent passport-size photographs Copies of judgments in labour-law-related cases (if any) Undertaking regarding conflict of interest
• Submit Application: Send the completed application with documents by post or submit in person to: Regional Director (I/c), ESI Corporation, Regional Office, No. 143, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.
• Meet Deadline: Ensure the application reaches before 08 September 2026.
• Last Date: 08 September 2026.
• Note: Existing panel advocates at Regional Office, Chennai, and Sub Regional Offices (Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli) must apply afresh, as the current panel ceases to exist once the new panel is constituted.

📅 Important Dates

Key Instructions for Candidates

• Offline Application Only: Applications are accepted only via post or in-person submission.
• Existing Panel Advocates: Must apply afresh, as the current panel ceases to exist upon constitution of the new panel.
• Prescribed Format: Use Annexure-B (fresh) or Annexure-C (existing) only. Applications in any other format will not be entertained.
• No Application Fee: No fee is mentioned for any category.
• Specify Courts: Clearly mention the name of the courts and locations for which the application is made.
• Document Attestation: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
• Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the minimum experience criteria (10 years for High Courts/CAT, 5 years for others) and other eligibility conditions.
• No Right to Cases: Empanelment does not confer any right to claim allotment of cases or legal work.
• ESIC Rights: ESIC reserves the right to accept/reject applications, modify/cancel the process without assigning any reason.
• Check Official Sources: Regularly check the official website and your email for updates on shortlisting and interaction.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Websiteesic.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.