ESIC Radiographer and jr Radiographers Candidature Cancellation in Telangana And Delhi Sparks Nationwide Concern
Date:05/12/2025
The recent cancellation of multiple candidates’ selection for the Radiographer and Junior Radiographer posts in ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation) has triggered widespread concern across India, especially among diploma and degree holders whose course nomenclature differs from “Diploma in Radiography.
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Background: Nomenclature Dispute Leads to Rejections
Several candidates selected through the AIIMS CRE 171/2024 Examination were denied appointment by ESIC Telangana and a few other regional offices, citing that their diploma title — such as *Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (DMIT)* or *Diploma in Radiographic assistant or Bsc in radiology and imaging technology * — does not exactly match the term *“Diploma in Radiography”* mentioned in the Recruitment Rules (RR)
Candidates give representations that despite differing course names, the curriculum, duration, and competencies are equivalent* and these diplomas are recognized by state paramedical boards and approved nomenclature by NCAHP
NHM (National Health Mission) notifications across India.
In Esic Delhi Approximately 44 jr Radiographer and 11 Radiographers And JMLT ,15 ECG Technicians etc ..Candidates Candidatures cancelled huge amount of candidates Rejected in Esic through Notification of AIIMS CRE 171/2025
Professional Bodies Intervene
In a major development, two national-level professional organizations have stepped in:
- Society of Indian Radiographers (SIR)
- All India Association of Radiology Technologists IN ESI CORPORATION (AIART)
Both bodies have formally submitted representation letters to ESIC Headquarters**, requesting the corporation to:
- 1. Review the cancellation orders
- 2. Withdraw the rejection letters, and
- 3. Accept equivalent diplomas, as already practiced in various state and central government recruitments
. Their letters emphasize that radiology-related diploma courses across India follow diverse nomenclature, but fall under the same professional category as defined by national standards.
There is no ambiguity on the subject.
The Supreme Court has categorically stated that a candidate with a higher
qualification cannot be rejected merely because the prescribed qualification for a
particular post is lower. Reliance is placed on the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme
Court in Civil Appeal No. 13368 of 2015 Parvaiz Ahmad Parry v. State of Jammu
and Kashmir and Others along with Civil Appeal No (S). 10389 Of 2024 Chandra
Shekhar Singh and Others Vs the State of Jharkhand and Others whereby it was
decided
that a candidate possessing a higher degree in the subject prescribed under the
advertisement cannot be disqualified by reason of ineligibility for not possessing the required degre
NC AHP Reference Strengthens Candidates’ Claim
The professional organizations have also cited references from the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP)**, which recognizes multiple nomenclatures of radiology and imaging diplomas under the broader category of *Radiology & Imaging Technology Professionals*.
According to NCAHP guidelines, course titles may vary state-to-state, but **functional roles and professional scope remain equivalent.
This strengthens the argument that ESIC should consider the parity of courses rather than relying solely on the title.
Disparity Among ESIC Regions Raises Questions
Candidates highlight that many ESIC regional offices across India have already accepted DMIT/DRIT/B.Sc. Radiology & Imaging Technology etc.. qualifications in previous recruitments, creating inconsistency within the same organization
. The sudden enforcement of strict nomenclature interpretation by certain regions — especially Telangana — has created confusion and uncertainty among aspirants. **Aspirants Seek Uniform Policy and Fairness** Affected candidates have expressed distress, noting that they cleared a national-level exam and completed document verification, only to face rejection at the final stage
Maintain uniform eligibility interpretation across all regions, Follow national standards and equivalence norms, and Provide clarity on acceptable course names to prevent future issues. Awaiting ESIC Headquarters’ Decision With professional associations submitting strong representations and the NCAHP framework supporting the equivalence of radiology diplomas, all eyes are now on ESIC Headquarters. A review or withdrawal of the cancellation orders is expected to provide relief to hundreds of qualified radiography professionals across India.
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