ESIC IMO Grade II Recruitment 2026 is now open for medical professionals whose names appear on the Pratibha Setu Portal based on the UPSC CMSE-2024 results. The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released an official notification to fill 225 vacancies for Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II posts. Candidates must submit their applications offline via Speed Post before the closing date of February 17, 2026. This article covers all essential details like eligibility, age limit, salary, and the step-by-step process to apply for this golden opportunity.
ESIC IMO Grade II Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 13 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Started (Offline) |
| Last Date For Receipt of Application | 17 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Remote Areas | 24 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | N/A (Based on CMSE-2024 Scores) |
(Note: The remote areas include Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi Sub-Division, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil (Not mentioned in Notification) |
| SC / ST / PH | Nil |
| Payment Mode | N/A |
Age Limit Details
| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit as on | 01 August 2024 |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| Age Relaxation | • 5 Years for ESIC/Govt Employees • As per Govt Rules for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen |
ESIC IMO Grade II Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details
| Details | Information |
| Total Posts | 225 |
| Post Name | Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II |
| Selection Basis | UPSC CMSE-2024 Rank (Pratibha Setu Portal) |
ESIC IMO Grade II Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Details
| Criteria | Qualification Required |
| Education Qualification | A recognized MBBS Degree qualification included in the First/Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. |
| Internship | Completion of Compulsory Rotating Internship. (Candidates who have not completed it yet can apply but must complete it before appointment). |
| Mandatory Condition | Your name must appear in the list of Pratibha Setu Portal of Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE)-2024 conducted by UPSC. |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancy Count |
| UR (General) | 30 |
| OBC | 62 (Includes Backlog) |
| SC | 64 (Includes Backlog) |
| ST | 47 (Includes Backlog) |
| EWS | 22 |
| Total | 225 |
(Note: PwD vacancies are included within these categories as per horizontal reservation rules.)
Important Documents Required
| Document Type | Description |
| ID Proof | Aadhar Card, etc. |
| Proof of Age | 10th Standard Certificate/Marksheet. |
| Educational Docs | MBBS Degree Certificate & Marksheets of all years. |
| Internship | Internship Completion Certificate. |
| Registration | Medical Council Registration Certificate. |
| Caste Certificate | SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate in Govt of India format (if applicable). |
| Disability Proof | PwBD Certificate (if applicable). |
| Photographs | Recent self-attested passport-size photos. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
| Stage 1 | Shortlisting based on marks obtained in UPSC CMSE-2024. |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification. |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination. |
ESIC IMO Grade II Recruitment 2026
Salary Details
| Component | Amount/Level |
| Pay Level | Level-10 in Pay Matrix |
| Basic Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Allowances | • Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) • Dearness Allowance (DA) • House Rent Allowance (HRA) • Transport Allowance |
How to Apply
| Step | Action |
| Step 1 | Download the Application Form from the link below or the ESIC website. |
| Step 2 | Fill in the application form manually with the correct details. |
| Step 3 | Paste your recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form. |
| Step 4 | Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (Age, MBBS Degree, Internship, Caste Certificate, etc.). |
| Step 5 | Put the application and documents in an envelope. |
| Step 6 | Write on the envelope: “Application for the post of IMO Gr. II in ESIC”. |
| Step 7 | Send it via Speed Post to: The Joint Director (Recruitment), ESI Corporation, Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi-110002. |
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