ESIC circular I-15012/1/2021-ICT · 13 May 2026
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Implementation of OTP based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the ESIC Staff Portal
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Check the official recordThe Employees' State Insurance Corporation implements mobile OTP-based Multi-Factor Authentication for the ESIC Staff Portal. All heads of offices must verify and update the mobile numbers of all users in the ERP database. The deadline for this update is 17 May 2026. The Multi-Factor Authentication functionality becomes operational on 18 May 2026. After this date, the system permits access to the ESIC Staff Portal only through Multi-Factor Authentication. Heads of offices must circulate the Standard Operating Procedure and User Manual to all employees under their jurisdiction.
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No. I-15012/1/2021-ICT Date: 13.05.2026 CORRIGENDUM
Subject: Implementation of OTP based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the ESIC Staff Portal.
Reference is invited to this Office Circular of even number dated 11.05.2026 regarding implementation of OTP-based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the ESIC Staff Portal. In partial modification of the aforesaid circular, the date “31.05.2026” mentioned in Para 2 may be read as “17.05.2026”. It is further informed that the MFA functionality is proposed to be made operational from 18.05.2026, after which access to ESIC Staff Portal shall be permitted only through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). All other contents of the circular dated 11.05.2026 shall remain unchanged. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Gaurang Bhatnagar)
Deputy Director, ICT
To,
I-15012/1/2021-ICT I/3901439/2026
No. I-15012/1/2021-ICT Date: 11.05.2026
To,
Subject: - Implementation of OTP based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in the ESIC Staff Portal. Madam / Sir, Please refer to the subject cited. It is being informed that the Director General has approved the implementation of mobile OTP based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for logging in to the ESIC Staff Portal. To facilitate smooth implementation of the same, all head of offices shall ensure that mobile numbers of all users working under their jurisdiction are duly verified and updated in the ERP data base before 31.05.2026. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/User Manual for the same is attached herewith. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/User Manual may also be circulated among all ESIC Employees under your administrative jurisdiction. The User Manual is enclosed for reference and necessary action. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully
Gaurang Bhatnagar
(Deputy Director, ICT) I-15012/1/2021-ICT I/3893999/2026