ESIC IMO Recruitment Application Window Open: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Insurance Medical Officers (IMO) Grade-II. Applications are invited from candidates whose names appear in the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal for Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE)-2024 for 225 vacancies in ESIC Hospitals/Dispensaries. The last date to submit the physical application form is February 17, 2026.
ESIC IMO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Summary
Under the ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026, the selection is based solely on the merit of the UPSC CMSE-2024 examination. Eligible candidates from the UPSC portal must apply directly to ESIC. Check all the recruitment details in the article.
| Conducting Body | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II |
| Vacancies | 225 |
| Eligibility Source | UPSC CMSE-2024 Candidate List (Pratibha Setu Portal) |
| Last Date for Application | February 17, 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Recognized MBBS Degree + Completion of Compulsory Rotating Internship |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 years as on August 1, 2024 (Relaxation as per norms) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based on UPSC CMSE-2024 marks |
| Pay Scale | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) + NPA & allowances |
| Official Website | www.esic.gov.in |
ESIC IMO Grade-II Official Notice PDF
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has released the notification for the post of IMO Grade-II. Only candidates whose names are available in the details of candidates of CMSE-2024 on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal as of February 17, 2026, are eligible to apply. The application must be submitted via Speed Post by the closing date.
Download ESIC IMO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification PDF
ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)
ESIC has released 225 vacancies for the post of IMO Grade-II, including backlog and current vacancies. Check the category-wise distribution in the table below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 55+9 |
| ST | 43 |
| OBC | 33 |
| EWS | 22 |
| UR | 63 |
| Total | 225 |
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ESIC IMO Grade-II Salary 2026
The selected candidates will be placed in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500). In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Central Government rules.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Approximate Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Medical Officer Gr. II | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) + NPA | Approximately Rs. 95,000 – 1,05,000/- (including basic pay, NPA & allowances) |
ESIC IMO Grade-II Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying.
Essential Qualification:
- A recognized MBBS degree qualification included in the First/Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
- Completion of Compulsory Rotating Internship. Candidates due to complete internship may apply but must complete it before appointment.
Primary Eligibility:
- Candidate’s name must appear in the details of candidates of CMSE-2024 on the UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal as on the closing date (February 17, 2026).
Age Limit (as on August 1, 2024):
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age Relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, ESIC/Government employees, and other categories as per Government of India rules.
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before Jan 1, 1962, or a person of Indian origin with an eligibility certificate.
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ESIC IMO Grade-II Application Process 2026 (Physical/Postal Mode Only)
The applications for ESIC IMO Recruitment must be submitted physically by Speed Post. The steps are explained below.
Step 1: Ensure your name is listed in the UPSC CMSE-2024 candidate details on the Pratibha Setu Portal.
Step 2: Download the Application Form Performa attached with the official ESIC notification.
Step 3: Duly fill and sign the Application Form.
Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates (Age, MBBS, Internship, Caste, PwBD, etc.).
Step 5: Send the application in an envelope super-scribed “Application for the post of IMO Gr. II in ESIC” by Speed Post to the following address so that it reaches on or before February 17, 2026:
*The Joint Director (Recruitment),
ESI Corporation, Panchdeep Bhawan,
CIG Marg, New Delhi – 110002.*
Step 6: Applications via email or any other mode WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ESIC is not responsible for postal delays.
ESIC IMO Grade-II Application Fee 2026
The notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment process.
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation IMO Selection Process 2026
The selection is 100% merit-based on the UPSC CMSE-2024 examination.
- Eligibility Pool: Only candidates from the UPSC CMSE-2024 list (Pratibha Setu Portal) can apply.
- Merit List Formation: ESIC will prepare a merit list based solely on the marks obtained by candidates in the UPSC CMSE-2024.
- Mandatory Consent: Candidates must have given consent in their UPSC application form for sharing their CMSE-2024 marks with ESIC. Applications without this consent will be rejected.
- Category-wise Relaxation: Minimum qualifying standards and age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen will be as per Government of India rules.
Final selection will be based on this merit list, subject to document verification and medical fitness.
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for ESIC IMO Grade-II 2026?
The last date for the physical application to reach ESIC, New Delhi, is February 17, 2026.
2. Who can apply for this ESIC recruitment?
Only those candidates whose names are listed in the UPSC CMSE-2024 candidate details on the Pratibha Setu Portal as of February 17, 2026, are eligible to apply.
3. What is the selection process?
Selection is merit-based. A merit list will be prepared by ESIC using the marks obtained by eligible candidates in the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE)-2024.
4. Is there an application fee?
No, the notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.
5. Can I apply online or via email?
No. Applications must be sent only by Speed Post in physical form to the specified address. Email applications will not be accepted.
