Accessing the ESIC Employer Portal

• Log in to the official ESIC employer portal using your 17-digit registration code.
  
• Ensure that your username and password are active and correct.
  
• Navigate to the contribution section available in the main dashboard.
  
• Select the option to prepare monthly contribution details.
  
• Choose the appropriate contribution period before proceeding.
  

Entering Employee and Wage Details

• Enter the gross monthly wages for each eligible employee.
  
• Confirm that ESIC numbers and names are correctly mapped.
  
• Include only employees whose wages fall within the eligibility ceiling.
  
• Verify the employee’s working days and applicable deductions.
  
• Ensure accuracy in calculating employer and employee contributions.
  

Generating the Contribution Sheet

• After data entry, generate the monthly contribution summary.
  
• The system displays the total contribution amount for payment.
  
• Review and confirm the summary to ensure there are no errors.
  
• Modify any incorrect information before final submission.
  
• Save or print the draft contribution sheet for internal verification.
  

Making Online Payment and Submitting Return

• Generate a challan for the total contribution amount payable.
  
• Proceed to pay online using net banking through the authorized payment gateway.
  
• After successful payment, return to the dashboard to complete return submission.
  
• Confirm submission by clicking the “Submit Monthly Return” option.
  
• Download the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.
  

Post-Filing Documentation and Compliance

• Store digital copies of the submitted return and payment challan.
  
• Maintain supporting documents such as salary registers and attendance records.
  
• File monthly returns by the 15th of every following month.
  
• Ensure changes in employee details are updated before next filing.
  
• Keep a record of submitted returns for audit and inspection purposes.