Employee benefits
How do I find my ESIC number?
Your ESIC number, also called your insurance number or IP number, is the number that links you to the ESI scheme. The quickest places to find it are your monthly payslip and your e-Pehchan card. Your HR or payroll team can also give it to you, and you can see it once you log in to the ESIC portal for insured persons or the UMANG app.
In short
- Your ESIC number = insurance number = IP number.
- Look first on your payslip and your e-Pehchan card.
- Your HR or payroll team holds every employee’s number.
- The number stays with you when you change jobs.
What is an ESIC number?
The insurance number ESIC gives each employee covered by the ESI scheme. It is also called the IP number, IP standing for insured person. You need it to get treatment at ESI hospitals and dispensaries, and to claim cash benefits. It is different from your employer’s ESIC code, which identifies the company.
Four ways to find your ESIC number
| Where | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your payslip | Look in the deductions section, next to the ESI deduction |
| Your e-Pehchan card | The number is printed on the card |
| HR or payroll | Ask them; your employer registers you and holds the number |
| ESIC portal or UMANG app | Log in as an insured person to see your details |
Does my ESIC number change when I change jobs?
No. Your IP number stays with you. If you move to another employer covered by ESI, give your existing number to the new employer so they link you to it, rather than creating a new one. Two numbers for one person can delay benefits.
What if I can’t find it?
Ask your employer first; they registered you. If that doesn’t work, visit the nearest ESIC branch office with your identity proof and employment details. Your employer is required to register you within days of joining, so if you are eligible and have no number at all, raise it with HR straight away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ESIC number?
It is the insurance number, also called the IP number, that ESIC gives each employee covered by the ESI scheme.
Where can I find my ESIC number?
On your payslip, on your e-Pehchan card, from your HR or payroll team, or by logging in to the ESIC portal or UMANG app.
Does the ESIC number change with a new job?
No. It stays with you; give it to your new employer so they link you to it.
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A note on this page. Everything here is general information, not legal or financial advice, and nothing is an offer. ESIC services, portals and benefit rates are as published by ESIC at the review date; check esic.gov.in before relying on them. For advice about your situation, talk to us.