Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has released a fresh advertisement inviting applications for the engagement of 25 professionals in the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the ICT Division at ESIC Headquarters. These are full-time, fixed-term contractual positions offering consolidated monthly remuneration of up to Rs. 3,30,000.
If you have experience in IT operations, cyber security, networking, database administration, or IT project/vendor management, this is a great opportunity to work with a major Government of India statutory body.
| Organization | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Post Name | PMU Professionals – ICT Division |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Engagement Type | Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contractual (3 years, extendable up to 5 years) |
| Place of Posting | New Delhi (transferable anywhere in India) |
| Mode of Application | Email only |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 21 days from the date of publication (09.09.2026) |
| File No. | A-12016/23/2025-E-III, 1418806 |
📋 Vacancy Details & Salary Structure
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Remuneration (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Director (PMU Head) | 1 | 2,65,000 – 3,30,000 |
| 2 | IT Operations Lead | 1 | 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 |
| 3 | System Administrator Engineer (Windows) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 4 | System Administrator Engineer (Linux) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 5 | Virtualization Engineer (VMware/Nutanix/RHCOS) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 6 | Cyber Security Lead | 1 | 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 |
| 7 | Cyber Security Engineer (NOC Specialist/ZTNA) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 8 | Cyber Security Engineer (SIEM/SOAR/XDR) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 9 | Vendor & Procurement Lead | 1 | 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 |
| 10 | Vendor Management Specialist | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 11 | Procurement Specialist | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 12 | Infrastructure Lead | 1 | 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 |
| 13 | Infrastructure Engineer | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 14 | Database Administrator (Production & Performance) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 15 | Database Administrator (Backup, DR & Replication) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 16 | Applications Lead | 1 | 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 |
| 17–18 | Application Engineer (Dot Net/DB) | 2 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 19 | Application Engineer (Java/DB) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 20 | SAS Administrator Engineer | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 21 | Network & DC Lead | 1 | 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 |
| 22 | Networking Engineer (Data Centre) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 23 | Networking Engineer (Data Recovery Centre) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 24 | Networking Engineer (DC-DR Drill/DB Sync) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
| 25 | Network Administrator (Load Balancer/WAF/Anti-DDoS) | 1 | 80,000 – 1,45,000 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Overview)
Requirements vary by post, but broadly:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Software Engineering / related engineering stream or MCA from a recognized university (Lead-level and the Project Director post require additional experience/MBA qualifications).
- Work Experience: Ranges from a minimum of 6 years for engineer-level posts to 12–20 years for Lead-level and the Project Director post, mostly in enterprise IT, Government/PSU, BFSI, telecom, or large data-center environments.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum 62 years, as on the closing date of application.
(Detailed post-wise qualifications and experience requirements are listed in the official notification.)
📝 Key Terms of Engagement
- Contract period: as per requirement, or 3 years, extendable by 1 year at a time, up to a maximum of 5 years (3+1+1), or till age 65, whichever is earlier.
- Purely contractual — no claim to regular appointment/absorption in ESIC.
- Full-time engagement — no other assignment permitted during the contract.
- Leave: 1.5 days per completed month, on pro-rata basis, non-accumulating beyond the calendar year.
- Termination: 15 days’ written notice from either side (immediate termination in case of misconduct).
- Reservation as per Government of India norms.
- Candidates who appeared for interview against the previous advertisement dated 23.02.2026 for the same posts need not apply again.
📤 How to Apply
- Download the application format from the official ESIC website.
- Fill in the form completely and attach all supporting documents (educational certificates, experience letters, proof of age, photograph, signature) — all documents must be in PDF format.
- Send the completed application via email only to: estt3-recruitment.hq@esic.gov.in
- Apply within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement (09.09.2026).
- Use a separate application form for each post if applying to more than one position.
- Applications received after the closing date, or through post/by hand, will not be accepted.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in this ESIC PMU-ICT recruitment? A. There are 25 vacancies across various technical and leadership roles in the Project Management Unit of the ICT Division.
Q2. What is the mode of application? A. Applications must be sent only via email to estt3-recruitment.hq@esic.gov.in. Postal or by-hand applications will not be accepted.
Q3. What is the last date to apply? A. Applications must be submitted within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement, which is dated 09.09.2026.
Q4. Is this a permanent government job? A. No. This is a full-time, fixed-term contractual engagement for up to 5 years (3+1+1). It does not confer any right to regular appointment in ESIC.
Q5. What is the salary range? A. Consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 80,000 (Engineer-level posts) to Rs. 3,30,000 (Project Director – PMU Head), inclusive of all taxes.
Q6. Where will the selected candidates be posted? A. Initially at New Delhi, though they may be transferred to any ESIC office in India as per administrative requirements.
Q7. What is the age limit? A. Minimum 18 years and maximum 62 years as on the closing date of application.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one post? A. Yes, but you must submit a separate application form for each post you are eligible for.
Q9. Will there be a written exam? A. The notification indicates selection is through interview, based on the Selection Committee’s recommendations, subject to eligibility screening.
Q10. Can candidates who applied against the previous advertisement apply again? A. No. Candidates who already appeared for interview against the earlier advertisement dated 23.02.2026 for the same posts need not apply.
🔗 Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Now (Email Application) | estt3-recruitment.hq@esic.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.esic.gov.in |
| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
Disclaimer: This post is based on the official ESIC advertisement dated 09.09.2026 (File No. A-12016/23/2025-E-III). Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official ESIC website before applying.