Overview
ESIC has released a recruitment notification for the post of Chief Actuary / Actuarial Advisor, Senior Actuarial Specialist, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Data Governance Officer, Data Engineering Officer, and other posts (19 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- ESIC
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree, Post-Graduate Degree, or Fellowship/Associateship of IAI depending on the post
- Vacancies
- 19
- Advertisement No
- A-12016/14/2026-E-III
- Posted
- 22 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 12 November 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Application Dates | 22 October 2026 to 12 November 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 12 November 2026 |
Important Links
Eligibility
Post: Qualification Required Chief Actuary / Actuarial Advisor: Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI). Desirable: Fellowship of an internationally recognised actuarial body with exposure to social security or public insurance systems. Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Valuation & Projections): Associate or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India. Desirable: Master's degree in Actuarial Science / Statistics / Quantitative Finance / Applied Mathematics. Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Policy & Scheme Design): Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of India OR Post-graduate degree with minimum 5 actuarial papers cleared from IAI. Desirable: Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India; exposure to public policy or social security systems. Actuarial Analyst / Modeller: Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Engineering AND 2 to 6 actuarial papers cleared from IAI. Desirable: Master's degree in Actuarial Science / Statistics / Quantitative Finance / Applied Mathematics. Statistical / Research Officer (Actuarial Support): Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Applied Mathematics / Data Science. Desirable: M.Phil. / Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, or related discipline; exposure to insurance or health sector datasets. Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO): Post-graduate degree in Statistics / Actuarial Science / Economics / Applied Mathematics / Data Science / Operations Research / Computer Science / Engineering (Data/IT) from a re…
Age Limit
Post: Upper Age Limit Chief Actuary / Actuarial Advisor: 62 Years Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO): 62 Years Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Valuation & Projections): 50 Years Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Policy & Scheme Design): 50 Years Data Governance Officer: 50 Years Data Engineering Officer (Data Engineering & Platforms): 50 Years Data Analytics Officer (Analytics & Reporting): 50 Years Data Protection Officer (DPO): 50 Years Actuarial Analyst / Modeller: 45 Years Statistical / Research Officer (Actuarial Support): 45 Years Technical Officer - Data Quality & Metadata: 45 Years Technical Officers - Data Engineers: 45 Years Technical Officer (Data Analyst / Statistical Officer): 45 Years Technical Officer — Data Privacy & Access: 45 Years
Salary
Post: Indicative Remuneration per month (Rs.) Chief Actuary / Actuarial Advisor: 2,65,000 – 3,30,000 Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO): 2,65,000 – 3,30,000 Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Valuation & Projections): 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 Sr. Actuarial Specialist (Policy & Scheme Design): 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 Data Governance Officer: 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 Data Engineering Officer: 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 Data Analytics Officer: 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 Data Protection Officer (DPO): 1,45,000 – 2,65,000 Actuarial Analyst / Modeller: 80,000 – 1,45,000 Statistical / Research Officer (Actuarial Support): 80,000 – 1,45,000 Technical Officer (Data Quality & Metadata): 80,000 – 1,45,000 Technical Officer (Data Engineer): 80,000 – 1,45,000 Technical Officer (Data Analyst / Statistical Officer): 80,000 – 1,45,000 Technical Officer (Data Privacy & Access): 80,000 – 1,45,000 Remuneration is a consolidated monthly amount fixed within the prescribed range by the Selection Committee or Competent Authority, and shall not be construed as pay in terms of applicable pay rules. No annual increment, Dearness Allowance, pension, gratuity, General Provident Fund, House Rent Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, medical reimbursement, or other service benefits admissible to regular Government servants shall be payable. Consolidated remuneration is subject to tax deduction at source (TDS).
Selection Process
Preliminary Scrutiny & Shortlisting (up to 1:10 ratio) followed by Personal Interview
How to Apply
• Visit the official ESIC website (esic.gov.in) or access the online application portal link directly. • Navigate to the engagement recruitment portal for contractual professionals. • Fill in personal, educational, professional, and experience details in the online application form. • Upload relevant documents and certificates supporting age, educational qualifications, experience, and eligibility criteria. • Review and verify all entered details and uploaded certificates thoroughly before submission. • Submit the completed online application form before the portal closing date of 12 November 2026.
Required Documents
• Proof of Date of Birth / Age certificate. • Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets. • Professional membership certificates or examination clearance papers from the Institute of Actuaries of India (where applicable). • Post-qualification experience certificates clearly indicating roles and tenure. • Certifications in data governance, platforms, cyber security, or relevant technical fields (where applicable).
Important Instructions
• The engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of 3 years, extendable up to 2 years (one year at a time), and does not constitute regular appointment or confer any right to regularisation or absorption in ESIC or Government service. • The engagement may be terminated by either party with one month's prior notice in writing or payment of one month's consolidated remuneration in lieu of notice, without assigning any reason. • ESIC reserves the right to terminate engagement immediately without notice or payment in lieu in cases of misconduct, fraud, breach of confidentiality, conflict of interest, unauthorised absence, or false information. • Selected professionals are entitled to leave at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month, with no accumulation beyond a calendar year on a pro-rata basis, and un-availed leave cannot be carried forward to the next year. • Selected candidates must maintain strict confidentiality of official, actuarial, statistical, and data-related information and shall not engage in private practice, parallel consultancy, or outside employment. • All work products, models, reports, codes, and analyses developed during the engagement vest exclusively with ESIC. • Any dispute arising out of this engagement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts or tribunals at New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ESIC Professionals Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 19 Chief Actuary, Actuarial Specialist and More Posts?
Notification Date: 22 October 2026; Application Dates: 22 October 2026 to 12 November 2026; Notification Release Date: 22 October 2026; Online Application Start Date: 22 October 2026; Last Date to Submit Online Application: 12 November 2026
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit 45 to 62 years depending on the post
What is the selection process?
Preliminary Scrutiny & Shortlisting (up to 1:10 ratio) followed by Personal Interview