ESIC Challan Payment and Monthly Contribution Filing

How to generate and pay an ESIC challan

1. 1Complete payroll and identify every covered employee for the wage month.
2. 2Verify insurance numbers, joining dates, days worked and ESI wages.
3. 3Enter or upload employee-wise contribution details on the ESIC employer portal.
4. 4Review the contribution summary and generate the challan.
5. 5Pay through the available authorised online payment method.
6. 6Confirm the transaction and download the paid challan and contribution history.

Due date and payment responsibility

The employer must deposit the employee and employer shares within 15 days after the end of the calendar month in which the contribution falls due. The employer remains responsible for payment, including contributions relating to covered workers engaged through contractors.

Do not treat a bank debit alone as proof of successful compliance. Confirm that the transaction is reflected against the correct contribution period and retain the portal receipt.

Checks before final submission

• Reconcile ESI wages to payroll and overtime records.
• Check employees who crossed the wage limit during the contribution period.
• Verify zero-wage, joining and exit cases.
• Collect contractor contribution evidence.
• Match the paid amount to the ledger and portal contribution history.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ESIC payment due date?

The contribution must be paid within 15 days after the end of the relevant calendar month.

How do I check an ESIC contribution payment?

Use the employer portal to confirm the challan status and contribution history after the bank transaction is completed.

Who pays the ESIC contribution?

The employer deposits both shares. The employee share is deducted from wages, while the employer bears the employer share.

Is a contractor responsible for contract-worker ESI?

The contractor may make the operational payment, but the principal employer must ensure covered contract workers are registered and contributions are deposited.

Sources & references

• ESIC — Contribution rates and periods
• ESIC — Employees' State Insurance Corporation