ESIC Radiographer Vacancy 2026: Latest Direct Recruitment Update
ESIC Radiographer Vacancy 2026: Latest Direct Recruitment Update
ESIC Junior Radiographer & Radiographer Recruitment 2026 | Direct ESIC Recruitment | Eligibility | Salary | Latest Updates
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For Radiographers looking for Central Government employment, Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is an important recruitment organisation to monitor.
This article provides an updated review of ESIC's own recruitment activity for Radiographer and Junior Radiographer posts, separate from recruitment conducted through the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE).
Update date: 29 September 2026
ESIC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Latest Status
At present, candidates should be careful about social-media posts claiming that a new nationwide "ESIC Radiographer Vacancy 2026" has been officially released.
Our review of ESIC recruitment information shows that Radiographer and Junior Radiographer posts are part of the ESIC paramedical cadre, and ESIC continues to have recruitment and appointment activity for these posts.
However, a currently open direct ESIC application notification specifically for Radiographer/Junior Radiographer could not be verified from the official ESIC recruitment material reviewed for this update.
Therefore, candidates should not treat an unofficial vacancy number as a confirmed recruitment notification.
ESIC Direct Recruitment vs AIIMS CRE
This distinction is important.
There are two different recruitment routes that candidates may see online:
Route 1: ESIC Direct Recruitment
ESIC can recruit Group C paramedical staff through its own recruitment process and regional recruitment notifications.
These notifications are issued by ESIC/its Regional Offices and should be treated separately from AIIMS CRE.
Route 2: AIIMS CRE
ESIC has also filled paramedical posts through the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE).
For example, CRE-2025 included Junior Radiographer and Radiographer posts for various ESIC institutions.
This article focuses on ESIC's own/direct recruitment and ESIC's current manpower situation, not on CRE vacancies.
Important 2026 Development: ESIC Continues Recruiting Radiography Staff
Recent ESIC documents demonstrate that Junior Radiographer recruitment remains an active requirement within the organisation.
For example, ESIC issued a 2026 office order appointing a Junior Radiographer at ESIC Hospital Vapi at Pay Matrix Level 3 with a minimum pay of ₹21,700 plus admissible allowances.
This confirms that Junior Radiographer remains an active ESIC paramedical position.
However, this particular document is an appointment order, not a new vacancy advertisement.
Candidates should therefore understand the difference between:
Vacancy notification → Application → Examination/selection → Document verification → Appointment
An appointment order does not mean that applications are currently open.
ESIC Junior Radiographer Post
The ESIC Paramedical Cadre Recruitment Regulations, 2023 include Junior Radiographer under the Radiology sub-cadre.
Pay Level
Level 3
Pay Matrix
₹21,700 – ₹69,100
The 2026 ESIC appointment order for a Junior Radiographer also confirms Level 3 and a minimum pay of ₹21,700.
Junior Radiographer Eligibility
The ESIC recruitment framework specifies:
12th class with Science from a recognized Board
Certificate or Diploma in Radiography
Two-year duration
Qualification from a recognized institute
The prescribed direct-recruitment age is generally 18–25 years, subject to applicable Government rules and relaxations.
ESIC employees may receive the applicable age relaxation for direct recruitment to Group C posts, subject to the relevant Government instructions.
Important
Candidates should always compare their qualification with the exact notification issued for the particular recruitment cycle.
Do not assume that every B.Sc. Radiography or Medical Imaging qualification automatically satisfies an ESIC notification.
ESIC Radiographer Post
The ESIC Radiographer post is a separate post from Junior Radiographer.
The recruitment regulations specify the following educational requirements:
12th Science
Diploma/Certificate in Radiography of two years duration
One year experience in Radiography
Experience in a recognized hospital or medical institute
The regulations also prescribe the relevant age and recruitment conditions.
This makes the post particularly relevant to experienced working Radiographers.
Radiographer Salary
Candidates should be careful when quoting the salary of an ESIC Radiographer because different ESIC documents have contained different pay-level references over time.
The 2023 recruitment regulations listed the Radiographer post at Level 5, ₹29,200–₹92,300, while ESIC subsequently issued a clarification concerning the pay level of the Radiographer post in its manpower sanction documents.
Therefore, for a new recruitment cycle, candidates should use the pay level printed in the actual vacancy notification, rather than relying on old job websites.
For Junior Radiographer, the position is clearer:
Pay Level 3: ₹21,700–₹69,100.
A New Point Radiographers Should Watch: ESIC Manpower Expansion
There is another development that deserves attention.
Recent ESIC manpower planning and hospital staffing activity indicates continuing demand for allied-health and radiography personnel.
For example, a September 2026 Government e-Marketplace tender associated with ESIC Hospital Chennai sought services for 30 Junior Radiographers. The tender was published on 11 September 2026 and closed on 23 September 2026.
But there is an important distinction.
This was a manpower/service tender, not an ESIC permanent recruitment notification.
Therefore:
30 Junior Radiographers in a GeM tender ≠ 30 permanent ESIC government vacancies.
Candidates should not advertise this as:
"ESIC Chennai 30 permanent Junior Radiographer vacancies."
That would be misleading.
The tender indicates a staffing requirement, but the employment arrangement and recruitment route are different.
What Does This Mean for Radiographers?
The current information gives us three separate signals:
1. Junior Radiographer remains an ESIC cadre post
ESIC continues to appoint Junior Radiographers under its paramedical structure.
2. ESIC hospitals continue to require radiography manpower
The September 2026 Chennai manpower tender for 30 Junior Radiographers demonstrates a current operational requirement for radiography staffing.
3. Permanent recruitment should not be confused with outsourcing
A GeM manpower tender is not automatically a permanent ESIC recruitment.
Candidates should wait for an official ESIC recruitment advertisement before considering a post a regular government appointment.
Previous ESIC Direct Recruitment
ESIC has previously conducted its own recruitment for Group C paramedical posts.
For example, ESIC conducted recruitment for paramedical posts in the 2023–24 recruitment cycle, including Junior Radiographer and Radiographer.
The examination included separate components for:
Technical/Professional Knowledge
General Awareness
General Intelligence
Arithmetic Ability
ESIC's published marks list for Junior Radiographer shows these components separately.
This previous recruitment is useful for candidates preparing for a future ESIC direct recruitment examination, although the next notification may change the examination pattern.
What Candidates Should Prepare
If you are waiting for the next ESIC direct Radiographer recruitment, do not wait for the notification to begin studying.
Start with the technical syllabus.
Radiography Physics
Study:
Atomic structure
Electromagnetic radiation
X-ray production
Bremsstrahlung radiation
Characteristic radiation
X-ray tube
Cathode
Anode
Focal spot
Line focus principle
Filtration
Collimation
Half-value layer
Exposure factors
Generators
Rectification
Transformers
Automatic Exposure Control
Radiation Protection
Revise:
ALARA
Time
Distance
Shielding
Occupational exposure
Patient protection
Radiation monitoring
Personal dosimetry
Radiation units
Biological effects
Structural shielding
Radiation safety
Radiographic Procedures
Give special attention to:
Chest radiography
Abdomen
Pelvis
Skull
Spine
Upper limb
Lower limb
Trauma radiography
Portable radiography
Operation theatre radiography
Special radiographic procedures
Digital Radiography
Modern ESIC preparation should also include:
CR
DR
Flat-panel detectors
Image processing
Exposure index
PACS
RIS
DICOM
Image artifacts
Quality assurance
Image quality parameters
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Do not wait for the application notification.
Keep the following documents scanned and organised:
Educational
10th certificate
12th Science certificate
Radiography Diploma/Certificate
Degree certificate, if applicable
Mark sheets
Internship certificate, if applicable
10th certificate
12th Science certificate
Radiography Diploma/Certificate
Degree certificate, if applicable
Mark sheets
Internship certificate, if applicable
Professional
Experience certificate
Registration certificate, where applicable
Category certificate, where applicable
PwBD certificate, where applicable
NOC, if applicable
Government ID
Photograph
Signature
Experience certificate
Registration certificate, where applicable
Category certificate, where applicable
PwBD certificate, where applicable
NOC, if applicable
Government ID
Photograph
Signature
Create a digital folder such as:
ESIC_Radiographer_2026
This will save time when the notification is released.
Do Not Believe Every "ESIC Vacancy 2026" Post
Radiographers should verify four things before believing a recruitment post:
1. Who is the recruiting organisation?
Is it:
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
or
AIIMS CRE
or
a private manpower contractor?
These are not the same.
2. Is there an official notification?
Look for a PDF on an official ESIC domain.
3. Is there an application link?
A manpower sanction or GeM tender is not necessarily an application opportunity for individual candidates.
4. What type of appointment is being offered?
Check whether it is:
Regular/direct recruitment
Contractual appointment
Outsourced manpower
Apprenticeship
Temporary appointment
Deputation
This distinction affects service conditions, pay, tenure and recruitment procedure.
Latest ESIC Radiographer Update: 29 September 2026
Current position based on the official information reviewed:
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| ESIC Junior Radiographer cadre | Active |
| Junior Radiographer Pay Level | Level 3 |
| Junior Radiographer basic pay | ₹21,700–₹69,100 |
| ESIC appointment activity in 2026 | Confirmed |
| Chennai Junior Radiographer manpower requirement | 30 through GeM service tender |
| 30 Chennai positions = permanent ESIC posts? | No |
| New nationwide direct ESIC Radiographer application currently verified | Not confirmed |
| AIIMS CRE recruitment | Separate recruitment route |
The 2026 ESIC appointment order and the Chennai GeM tender demonstrate continuing demand for Junior Radiography manpower, but neither should be misrepresented as a currently open nationwide permanent ESIC Radiographer recruitment.
Final Advice for Radiographers
The biggest mistake is waiting for the notification before starting preparation.
If your target is ESIC Radiographer/Junior Radiographer, start preparing now.
Focus on:
Technical Radiography + Radiation Physics + Radiation Protection + Anatomy + Radiographic Procedures + General Awareness + Reasoning + Arithmetic
At the same time, monitor:
ESIC official recruitment notices → Regional ESIC websites → official recruitment PDFs
And remember:
A manpower sanction is not a vacancy advertisement. A GeM tender is not automatically a permanent government job. An AIIMS CRE vacancy is not an ESIC direct recruitment notification.
For RadiologyConnect readers, this distinction is essential when evaluating government-job updates.
RadiologyConnect will continue to track ESIC Radiographer and Junior Radiographer recruitment updates and publish the vacancy details only after verification from official sources.
Official Sources
Employees' State Insurance Corporation: ESIC Official Website
ESIC Paramedical Recruitment Regulations, 2023: ESIC Recruitment Regulations PDF
ESIC 2026 Junior Radiographer appointment order: Official ESIC document
Employees' State Insurance Corporation: ESIC Official Website
ESIC Paramedical Recruitment Regulations, 2023: ESIC Recruitment Regulations PDF
ESIC 2026 Junior Radiographer appointment order: Official ESIC document
Last updated: 29 September 2026
Disclaimer: Recruitment dates, vacancies, qualifications, age limits, pay levels and selection procedures are subject to the official ESIC notification. Candidates should verify the original notification before applying.