- ESIC Maharashtra invites applications for empanelment of Advocates to represent the corporation before the High Court of Bombay (including Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Kolhapur Benches), EI Court, CAT, MM Court, and other judicial forums across Maharashtra for the period 2026–2029.
- Empanelment is a professional engagement (not salaried employment) with a tenure of 3 years, subject to renewal or discontinuation as per ESIC norms.
- Selected Advocates will handle ESIC's legal cases across 74 courts/tribunals in Maharashtra, with a total of 366 indicative positions.
- No retainer fee is paid; professional fees are as per ESIC's prescribed schedule (not specified in the notification).
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Empanelment of Advocates for ESIC Maharashtra (2026-2029)
Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Regional Office-Maharashtra
Total Vacancies
366
Job Location
Maharashtra (across multiple courts and tribunals)
Apply Start
10 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
28 Aug 2026
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Regional Office-Maharashtra (ESIC) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | Law Degree (law-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 366 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Professional fees as per ESIC's prescribed schedule (no retainer fee for empanelment). |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum 5–10 years of court practice experience depending on the court/tribunal (as on 01.07.2026). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee is mentioned for submitting the empanelment application. - Professional fees for handling ESIC's cases are as per ESIC's Office Memorandum (not specified in the notification). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized university in India.
- Enrolled/registered as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or a State Bar Council.
- Must have an office with adequate infrastructure (chambers, library, manpower) and excellent communication skills at the location where empanelment is sought.
- Minimum court practice experience required (as on 01.07.2026):
- High Court: 10 years
- EI Court/MM Court: 5 years
- CAT and other Courts/Tribunals: 10 years
- ESIC may relax experience or specify additional qualifications at its discretion.
- Enrolled/registered as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or a State Bar Council.
- Must have an office with adequate infrastructure (chambers, library, manpower) and excellent communication skills at the location where empanelment is sought.
- Minimum court practice experience required (as on 01.07.2026):
- High Court: 10 years
- EI Court/MM Court: 5 years
- CAT and other Courts/Tribunals: 10 years
- ESIC may relax experience or specify additional qualifications at its discretion.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-II for fresh applicants, Annexure-III for existing panel Advocates) by post/hand to the Regional Office.
- ESIC reserves the right to shortlist applications based on requirements and the number of applications received.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction with a Selection Committee comprising the Regional Director and two external legal experts.
- Final selection is at ESIC's sole discretion; no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interaction.
- The list of selected Advocates will be published on the official ESIC website.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- ESIC reserves the right to shortlist applications based on requirements and the number of applications received.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction with a Selection Committee comprising the Regional Director and two external legal experts.
- Final selection is at ESIC's sole discretion; no TA/DA is admissible for attending the interaction.
- The list of selected Advocates will be published on the official ESIC website.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS).
📂 Required Documents
- 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 (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card).
- Copies of Empanelment Letters issued by other authorities (if any).
- Resume with brief profile, experience, education, client list, and nature of cases handled.
- Two recent color passport-size photographs.
- Copy of Income Tax Returns for the last two financial years.
- Undertaking and declaration regarding conflict of interest.
- Copy of Registration Certificate issued by the Bar Council.
- Copy of Identity Card issued by the Bar Association.
- Copy of ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card).
- Copies of Empanelment Letters issued by other authorities (if any).
- Resume with brief profile, experience, education, client list, and nature of cases handled.
- Two recent color passport-size photographs.
- Copy of Income Tax Returns for the last two financial years.
- Undertaking and declaration regarding conflict of interest.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned for submitting the empanelment application.
- Professional fees for handling ESIC's cases are as per ESIC's Office Memorandum (not specified in the notification).
- Professional fees for handling ESIC's cases are as per ESIC's Office Memorandum (not specified in the notification).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026?
It is a notification from ESIC, Regional Office-Maharashtra, inviting applications from practicing Advocates for empanelment as Panel Counsel to represent ESIC before the High Court of Bombay and various other courts and tribunals in Maharashtra, for the period 2026–2029.
Q.
How many empanelment positions are available under ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026?
An indicative total of 366 positions are listed across all courts/tribunals in Maharashtra, though ESIC states this figure may change as per requirement.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026?
The last date for receiving applications at ESIC, Regional Office-Maharashtra, is 28th August 2026, up to 1700 hours.
Q.
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).
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What is the fee schedule for ESIC Empanelment of Advocates 2026?
The fee payable to empanelled Advocates is as prescribed by ESIC vide OM No. T-11/15/2/2016-Vol-II/T-11/15/12/2016-Vol-II dated 25.03.2026. The exact fee amounts are not specified in this notification; no retainer fee is paid merely for empanelment.