The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released an official notification for the Recruitment of Insurance Medical Officers (IMO) Grade-II for the year 2026. This recruitment is being conducted through the Pratibha Setu Portal based on the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2024 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Eligible candidates whose names appear on the UPSC CMSE-2024 Pratibha Setu list can apply for these prestigious Group ‘A’ medical officer posts in ESIC Hospitals and Dispensaries across India.
🔔 ESIC IMO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Post Name | Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II |
| Recruitment Through | Pratibha Setu Portal (UPSC CMSE-2024) |
| Pay Level | Level-10 Pay Matrix |
| Salary | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + NPA & Allowances |
| Total Vacancies | 62 (Including Backlog Vacancies) |
| Job Location | ESIC Hospitals/Dispensaries – All India |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post only) |
| Last Date | 17 February 2026 |
📌 ESIC IMO Grade-II Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 22 |
| OBC | 33 |
| SC | 9 |
| ST | 43* |
| EWS | 15 |
| PwBD | As per norms |
| Total | 62 Posts |
🔹 Includes backlog vacancies from previous recruitment cycles.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II
✔ Educational Qualification
MBBS Degree recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
Degree must be included in the First/Second/Third Schedule
Completion of compulsory rotating internship (before appointment)
✔ CMSE 2024 Requirement
Candidate’s name must appear on the Pratibha Setu Portal list of UPSC CMSE-2024
Applications from candidates not on the list will be summarily rejected
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.08.2024)
Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen – As per Government of India rules
ESIC & Government employees – Up to 5 years
💰 Pay Scale & Allowances
Pay Level-10: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Additional Benefits:
Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Other Central Government benefits
♿ PwBD Reservation & Functional Requirements
Identified Categories:
Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, BL, OAL)
Cerebral Palsy
Leprosy Cured
Dwarfism
Acid Attack Victims
Specific Learning Disability
Multiple Disabilities
Functional Requirements:
Sitting, Standing, Walking
Reading & Writing
Seeing, Hearing
Communication
PwBD candidates selected will be adjusted against their respective main category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
🧪 ESIC IMO Grade-II Selection Process
Shortlisting based on UPSC CMSE-2024 marks
Merit list prepared category-wise
Mandatory consent for sharing CMSE-2024 marks with ESIC
Final appointment after document verification
📌 No separate examination or interview will be conducted by ESIC.
📝 How to Apply for ESIC IMO Grade-II Recruitment 2026
📮 Application Mode: Offline Only
Candidates must send the duly filled and signed application form along with self-attested documents by Speed Post only.
📍 Postal Address:
📌 Superscribe on Envelope:
“Application for the post of IMO Gr. II in ESIC”
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 17 February 2026 |
| Extended Date (Remote Areas) | 24 February 2026 |
📄 Documents Required
Passport size photograph
Date of Birth proof (10th certificate)
MBBS Degree & mark sheets
Internship completion certificate
Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable)
CMSE-2024 Roll Number & Marks
NMC/State Medical Council Registration
Declaration & Consent forms
🌍 Nationality Requirements
Candidate must be:
Citizen of India, OR
Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
Tibetan refugee (before 01-01-1962), OR
Person of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate)
⚠️ Important Instructions
Incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected
No email or online applications accepted
Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited
ESIC’s decision will be final in all matters
🔗 Official Website
✅ Conclusion
The ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for MBBS doctors who qualified through UPSC CMSE-2024. With excellent pay, job security, and nationwide postings, this is one of the most sought-after government medical jobs in India.
📢 Apply before 17 February 2026 and secure your future with ESIC!
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