ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 366 Empanelment Positions| Check Details Now

ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Regional Office-Maharashtra, has invited applications from eligible practicing Advocates for empanelment as Panel Counsel. The panel will represent ESIC before the Bombay High Court and other courts and tribunals in Maharashtra. An indicative 366 positions are available, and applications must reach the ESIC office by 28 August 2026.

ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 August 2026
• Experience Cut-off Date: 1 July 2026
• Last Date for Application: 28 August 2026, up to 1700 hours
• The application must reach the ESIC Regional Office before the deadline.

ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized Indian university.
• Applicant must be enrolled or 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.
• The office should have suitable infrastructure and resources.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Minimum practice experience as on 1 July 2026:
  • High Court: At least 10 years of professional/court practice.
  • EI Court: At least 5 years of practice.
  • CAT and other Courts/Tribunals: At least 10 years of practice.
  • MM Court: At least 5 years of practice.
• ESIC may relax experience requirements or add conditions where considered necessary.

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ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026: Court-Wise Positions

• Bombay High Court, Mumbai: 47
• EI Court, Mumbai: 60
• EI Court, Pune: 37
• EI Court, Thane: 37
• EI Court, Nashik: 20
• MM Court, Nagpur: 27
• Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench: 13
• Other positions are available across different courts and locations in Maharashtra.
• The 366 positions are indicative and may change according to ESIC requirements.

ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
• Fresh applicants must use Annexure-II.
• Existing ESIC panel Advocates must use Annexure-III.
• ESIC may shortlist candidates according to its requirements and the number of applications received.
• Shortlisted Advocates may be called for an interaction.
• The Selection Committee includes the Regional Director, ESIC RO-Maharashtra, and two external legal experts.
• Meeting the eligibility conditions does not guarantee empanelment.
• The final selection decision of ESIC will be final.

Documents Required

• Law degree certificate
• Bar Council registration certificate
• Bar Association identity card
• Identity proof
• Other empanelment letters, if applicable
• Updated resume/profile
• Two recent colour photographs
• Income Tax Returns for the last two financial years
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Conflict-of-interest undertaking and declaration

How to Apply for the ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026

• Download the prescribed application form from the ESIC Maharashtra website.

• Use Annexure-II for fresh applicants or Annexure-III for existing panel Advocates.
• Fill the form carefully in block letters.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
• Sign the undertaking and declaration.
• Send the complete application to:
  • Regional Director, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Regional Office-Maharashtra, 5th Floor, M.G.M. Hospital, Dr. S.S. Rao Road, Parel, Mumbai – 400012
• The application must reach the office by 28 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Important Points

• This is professional empanelment, not salaried employment.
• The 366 positions are indicative and may change.
• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

• Empanelment does not guarantee that ESIC will assign legal work.
• No retainer fee is paid merely for being on the panel.
• Empanelment is ordinarily for three years (2026–2029).
• Empanelled Advocates must maintain confidentiality and follow ESIC instructions.
• Advocates must not accept cases against ESIC during their empanelment.

Important Links

• Official Website
• Official Notification PDF

ESIC Advocates Recruitment 2026: FAQs

Q1. How many positions are available?

An indicative 366 empanelment positions are listed across Maharashtra.

Q2. What is the minimum qualification?

A bachelor’s degree in law and registration with the Bar Council are required.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

Applications must reach ESIC by 28 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q4. Is this a regular salaried government job?

No. It is professional empanelment as a Panel Counsel/Advocate, not salaried employment.