15-30 days after employer registration
Free (contribution deducted from salary)
Employees in factories/establishments covered under ESI Act
Employees earning up to ₹21,000/month for medical and cash benefits
Employer registers establishment and employees with ESIC.
Get 17-digit Insurance Number (IP Number) from employer.
Provide Aadhaar, photo, and family details to employer for ESIC.
ESIC generates e-Pehchan card with your and family details.
Download e-Pehchan card from ESIC portal or mobile app.
Show ESIC card at empanelled hospitals for cashless treatment.
To update details on your ESIC Card — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your ESIC Card (https://www.esic.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your ESIC Card.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your ESIC Card from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://www.esic.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-ESIC Card", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your ESIC Card will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your ESIC Card, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://www.esic.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your ESIC Card is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
Free medical treatment for self and family, sickness benefit, maternity benefit, and disability benefit.
Yes, benefits continue for certain period even after leaving insured employment.
Employee contributes 0.75% and employer contributes 3.25% of wages.
Employees cannot download the permanent e-Pehchan card themselves instantly. Your employer must log in to the ESIC employer portal, generate the 'e-Pehchan' printout, sign and stamp it, affix your family photo, and give it to you. You then need to get it authenticated at an ESIC branch office to make it a magnetic smart card.
As of current rules, an employee whose monthly wages (excluding overtime) do not exceed ₹21,000 (or ₹25,000 for persons with disabilities) is eligible for ESIC coverage.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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