Preconditions for Card Generation

• The employee must be registered under ESIC with a valid insurance number.
  
• Form 1 must be submitted by the employer with complete employee details.
  
• Contribution must be filed for the employee at least once.
  
• The employee should be activated and visible in the ESIC portal records.
  
• Family member details must be submitted for dependent inclusion.
  

Steps on the Employer Portal

• Log in to the ESIC employer portal with your 17-digit employer code.
  
• Navigate to the “Employee” or “Insured Person” section.
  
• Select the option for “Pehchan Card Generation” or “Print Counter Foil.”
  
• Choose the employee name or enter the ESIC insurance number.
  
• Generate the Pehchan card request for the selected employee.
  

Document and Photo Requirements

• A passport-size photograph of the insured person is required.
  
• Signature or thumb impression must be uploaded or collected at the branch.
  
• Dependent photographs and details may also be needed.
  
• Aadhaar and other identity proofs may be requested for verification.
  
• Ensure documents are submitted in the prescribed format and size.
  

Branch Office Visit for Authentication

• The insured person must visit the nearest ESIC branch office.
  
• Biometric data such as photo and signature is captured at the branch.
  
• The ESIC officer verifies documents and identity.
  
• Once verified, the branch approves the Pehchan card printing.
  
• The card is printed and handed over at the same location.
  

Downloading or Reprinting the Card

• A temporary Pehchan slip can be downloaded from the portal.
  
• The employer can reprint the “Counter Foil” as a reference document.
  
• The official card must be collected from the branch after biometric approval.
  
• In case of loss or correction, a reissue request must be filed.
  
• Records are maintained under the insured person’s insurance number.