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Application Deadline: 27 August 2026
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Existing ESIC Panel Advocates Must Re-Apply
Existing empanelled advocates of ESIC RO-Panaji will cease to be on the panel once the new panel (2026-29) is finalized. Existing advocates must submit a fresh application using Annexure-III before 27 August 2026.
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
| Feature / Field |
Information & Details |
| Organization |
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Govt of India |
| Regional Office |
Panchdeep Bhawan, EDC Plot No 23, Patto, Panaji, Goa – 403001 |
| Engagement Type |
Empanelment of Advocates (Panel Counsel) |
| Notice Reference No. |
32/T/11/11/07/2026/Empanelment of Advocate |
| Tenure of Empanelment |
3 Years (2026 – 2029) |
| Courts Covered |
High Court of Bombay at Goa, EI Courts, District Courts, JMFC Courts |
| Application Mode |
Offline (Speed Post / Regd Post / By Hand) |
| Last Date to Apply |
27 August 2026 (Till 17:00 Hrs) |
| Official Portal |
rogoa.esic.gov.in / esic.gov.in |
3. Important Dates
| Event |
Date & Time |
| Official Notification Release Date |
31 July 2026 |
| Application Form Availability |
Active Now |
| Last Date for Physical Receipt of Application |
27 August 2026 (17:00 Hours) |
| Interview / Interaction Schedule |
To Be Intimated by Email / Letter |
4. Court Vacancy & Coverage Details
Advocates can apply to be empanelled for one or more of the following courts in Goa:
| # |
Court / Forum Name |
Required Standing at Bar |
| 1 |
High Court of Bombay at Goa |
Minimum 10 Years Practice |
| 2 |
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Benches |
Minimum 10 Years Practice |
| 3 |
EI Court, North & South Goa |
Minimum 5 Years Practice |
| 4 |
District Court, North & South Goa |
Minimum 5 Years Practice |
| 5 |
JMFC Court, North & South Goa |
Minimum 5 Years Practice |
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
| Judicial Forum |
Minimum Experience Required |
| High Court of Bombay at Goa & CAT Benches | 10 Years Standing at the Bar |
| District Courts, EI Courts & JMFC Courts | 5 Years Standing at the Bar |
7. Application Fee
No Application Fee: There is no fee required to submit the application form for empanelment.
8. Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny: Applications will be screened based on qualifications, experience, and complete document enclosures.
- Interaction / Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interaction by the Selection Committee.
- 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)
- Download the official PDF Notice and Annexure forms from the links given below.
- Choose the correct form:
- Annexure-II: For Fresh Applicants.
- Annexure-III: For Existing Panel Advocates re-applying.
- Fill out all personal, academic, experience, and court preference details in BLOCK letters.
- Attach self-attested copies of LL.B Degree, Bar Council Registration, PAN, Aadhaar, and experience certificates.
- Put the form and enclosures in a sealed envelope and super-scribe:
"Application for the Empanelment of Advocates for [Name of Court]"
- 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.
13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Applications must reach the ESIC Regional Office, Panaji, Goa by 27 August 2026, 17:00 hours.
Yes, existing panel advocates must re-apply using Annexure-III form. Automatic extension is not granted.
