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ESIC Circular on Intensification of Aadhaar Seeding for Insured Persons and Their Beneficiaries

Published Date: 22 October 2026

Circular Date / Effective Date: 21 October 2026
Notification Number: N-21012/17/2024-BFT-II
Applicable Across: All States in India
Issued By: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

Introduction

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has issued a circular regarding the intensification of Aadhaar seeding for Insured Persons (IPs) and their beneficiaries under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme.

As per the notification details provided, the circular is dated 21 October 2026 and is applicable across all States. Employers, HR professionals, payroll teams and insured employees should take note of the update and refer to the complete circular for the specific directions issued by ESIC.

What Is Aadhaar Seeding in ESIC?

Aadhaar seeding refers to linking an individual's Aadhaar number with their relevant records in the ESIC system. For the ESI Scheme, this process covers insured persons and their eligible beneficiaries, including family members where applicable.

Aadhaar seeding helps ESIC maintain accurate beneficiary records and supports identification and authentication processes associated with ESI services.

Key Details of the ESIC Circular

The important particulars of the circular are summarised below:

Particulars	Details
Subject	Intensification of Aadhaar Seeding of Insured Persons and Their Beneficiaries in ESI
Issuing Authority	Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Notification No.	N-21012/17/2024-BFT-II
Release Date	21 October 2026
Effective Date	21 October 2026
Applicability	All States
Covered Persons	Insured persons and their beneficiaries

Note: The above particulars are based on the notification information supplied. The full text of the 21 October 2026 circular should be consulted to confirm its detailed directions and requirements.

What Should Employers and HR Teams Do?

Employers and HR teams should review their existing ESI records and take appropriate steps to facilitate Aadhaar seeding in accordance with the applicable ESIC instructions.

1. Review employee and beneficiary records

Check whether Aadhaar seeding has been completed for insured employees and their eligible beneficiaries. Identify records where seeding is pending or where information needs verification.

2. Verify the accuracy of information

Ensure that the employee and beneficiary details maintained in the ESIC system are accurate and consistent with the relevant identity records. Any mismatch should be addressed through the appropriate official process.

3. Coordinate with employees

Inform employees about the Aadhaar-seeding process and guide them to the relevant ESIC facilities or online services, as applicable.

4. Use the available ESIC facilities

ESIC has previously issued official instructions describing Aadhaar-seeding facilities through the Insured Person Portal, Employer Portal, designated ESIC offices and the AAA+ mobile application. Employers may consult the applicable official guidance to understand the available processes.

For reference, see the official ESIC circular on bulk Aadhaar seeding through the Employer Portal dated 6 August 2024.

5. Follow the latest circular

Employers should refer to the complete circular dated 21 October 2026 before determining any specific compliance deadline, mandatory procedure or additional requirement. Such details should not be assumed without reviewing the actual notification.

Official Government Links and References

The following official government resources can be used to locate the relevant circular and review the existing Aadhaar-seeding guidance:

• ESIC Official Website — Visit the official ESIC website and check the circulars and notifications section for the circular number N-21012/17/2024-BFT-II.

• Official ESIC Circular: Bulk Aadhaar Seeding through the Employer Portal — Official guidance dated 6 August 2024.

• Government of India e-Gazette Portal — Search the official Gazette database if the relevant document has been published there.

Conclusion

The ESIC circular on the intensification of Aadhaar seeding highlights an important administrative update for insured persons and their beneficiaries under the ESI Scheme. Employers and HR teams should review employee records, facilitate the completion of pending Aadhaar-seeding activities where applicable, and follow the instructions contained in the official circular.

For accurate implementation, businesses should rely on the complete ESIC notification and any subsequent official clarifications.

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