ESIC Goa Advocate Empanelment 2026-29 Notification Out – Apply Offline for Panel Counsel

1. Introduction

ESIC Goa Advocate Empanelment 2026-29 Released! The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Regional Office, Panaji, Goa (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India) has issued an official notice inviting applications from practising legal advocates for empanelment as **Panel Counsel** for the period **2026 to 2029** (3 years tenure).

The empanelled advocates will represent the Corporation before the **High Court of Bombay at Goa**, Employees' Insurance (EI) Courts, District Courts, and JMFC Courts across North and South Goa districts. Interested Advocates possessing a Degree in Law (LL.B) and holding valid Bar Council enrolment with requisite experience can submit their physical applications before **27 August 2026, 17:00 hours**.

2. Job Highlights Table

3. Important Dates

4. Court Vacancy & Coverage Details

Advocates can apply to be empanelled for one or more of the following courts in Goa:

5. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university in India.
• Bar Registration: Must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or State Bar Council and in active practice.
• Subject Specialization: Must have extensive experience in handling Labour Law, ESI Act 1948, Service Law, Civil, and Criminal litigation.
• Conflict of Interest: Must not be handling any active legal case against ESIC.

6. Experience & Age Guidelines

7. Application Fee

No Application Fee: There is no fee required to submit the application form for empanelment.

8. Selection Process

1. Application Scrutiny: Applications will be screened based on qualifications, experience, and complete document enclosures.
2. Interaction / Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interaction by the Selection Committee.
3. Empanelment Letter & Acceptance: Selected advocates will be issued empanelment letters after submitting formal acceptance.

9. Remuneration & Fee Schedule

Empanelled advocates will be paid legal fee and court appearance charges as per the official fee structure prescribed under the ESIC Fee Schedule / Office Memorandum.

10. How to Apply Step-by-Step (Offline)

1. Download the official PDF Notice and Annexure forms from the links given below.
2. Choose the correct form:
   • Annexure-II: For Fresh Applicants.
   • Annexure-III: For Existing Panel Advocates re-applying.
3. Fill out all personal, academic, experience, and court preference details in BLOCK letters.
4. Attach self-attested copies of LL.B Degree, Bar Council Registration, PAN, Aadhaar, and experience certificates.
5. Put the form and enclosures in a sealed envelope and super-scribe:
   "Application for the Empanelment of Advocates for [Name of Court]"
6. Send by Speed Post / Registered Post / By Hand to:
   Regional Director (I/c)
   Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
   Regional Office – Panchdeep Bhawan, EDC Plot No. 23, Patto, Panaji, Goa – 403001

11. Document Enclosure List

• Copy of Law Degree (LL.B) Certificate.
• Copy of Bar Council Enrolment Certificate.
• Bar Association Identity Card copy.
• PAN Card & Aadhaar Card copies.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with list of reported cases.
• Income Tax Returns (ITR) for last 2 financial years.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.

12. Important Links

13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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