To enable ESI for a specific payroll group, go to Payroll Settings from the sidebar and open the Payroll Groups section.
Select the payroll group you want to configure and navigate to the Statutory Components tab.
Click on the ESI section to access all ESI-related settings for that group.

Enter the organization’s ESI Number and select the appropriate Deduction Cycle.
See the employee and employer contribution percentages as required, based on gross pay.
Enable the option to include the employer’s ESI contribution in the CTC if your policy requires it.
Turn on the toggle that applies ESI to employees in this payroll group; otherwise, ESI will remain disabled.
Review the note regarding ESI salary eligibility limits to understand how deductions will apply during payroll.
Click Update to save and activate ESI settings for the selected payroll group.