Forms used for employee registration

• Form 1: Declaration form submitted by the employee at the time of joining.
  
• Contains personal details, family information, and nominee details.
  
• Collected by the employer and submitted online during registration.
  
• Forms the basis for generating the employee’s IP number.
  
• Helps in linking the employee to the ESIC system for benefits.
  

Forms used for contribution and returns

• Form 5: Monthly contribution return to be submitted by the employer.
  
• Captures wage details, contribution amounts, and IP numbers of all employees.
  
• Must be submitted after every monthly payment of contributions.
  
• Ensures record of compliance is maintained with ESIC.
  
• Used during audits and inspections to verify contribution accuracy.
  

Forms used for benefit claims

• Form 9: Claim form for sickness, maternity, or other cash benefits.
  
• Requires certification from ESIC-authorized medical officers.
  
• Submitted by the insured person along with medical certificates.
  
• Necessary for processing payments like sickness allowance.
  
• Helps establish eligibility and claim period.
  

Forms for change or update of details

• Form 15: Used to update family declaration or dependent details.
  
• Submitted when there is a change in dependents like spouse or children.
  
• Ensures the correct beneficiary receives ESIC benefits.
  
• Must be supported with relevant identity or relationship documents.
  
• Kept on record by both employer and ESIC office.
  

Forms for employer registration and inspection

• Form 1A: Employer registration form for new establishments under ESIC.
  
• Includes details of the company, nature of work, and number of employees.
  
• Submitted during initial compliance setup or when adding branches.
  
• Forms part of the establishment’s official ESIC records.
  
• Essential during audits, inspections, or legal reviews.