ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 225 Insurance Medical Officer Posts

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) ESIC IMO has officially announced the ESIC Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive is conducted to fill 225 vacancies for the post of Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II (IMO Gr. II) across various ESIC hospitals and dispensaries in India.

This is a golden opportunity for MBBS graduates who have qualified the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2024 conducted by UPSC and are looking for a secure Central Government medical job with an attractive salary, allowances, and long-term career growth.

Interested and eligible candidates must apply offline in the prescribed application format and send the completed form by Speed Post to the ESIC headquarters within the given deadline.

ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ESIC IMO Vacancy Details 2026

The ESIC has notified a total of 225 vacancies for Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II posts. These vacancies also include backlog vacancies from previous recruitment cycles.

Note:

• Vacancies include backlog posts carried forward from earlier years.
• The number of vacancies may change based on ESIC’s administrative requirements.
• PwBD candidates will be adjusted against their respective categories (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS).

Eligibility Criteria for ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026

Candidates must carefully check the eligibility conditions before applying.

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must possess a recognized MBBS degree included in:
  • First Schedule or
  • Second Schedule or
  • Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
• Completion of Compulsory Rotating Internship is mandatory.
• Candidates who are completing the internship can apply, but they must complete it before appointment.
• Candidate must be registered with the National Medical Council (NMC) or State Medical Council.

CMSE 2024 Requirement

• The applicant’s name must appear on the Pratibha Setu Portal of UPSC based on CMSE-2024.
• Candidates must give consent to share CMSE-2024 marks with ESIC.

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2024)

• Maximum Age: Not exceeding 35 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • ESIC Employees & Government Servants: Up to 5 years
  • SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules

ESIC IMO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive an excellent pay package under the 7th Pay Commission.

Pay Structure

• Basic Pay: ₹56,100 per month
• Pay Level: Level-10
• Maximum Pay: ₹1,77,500

Allowances

• Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
  (All allowances are applicable as per Central Government norms.)

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026.

Important Dates – ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026

Selection Process for ESIC IMO 2026

The selection of candidates will be purely merit-based.

Selection Stages

1. Shortlisting based on CMSE-2024 marks
2. Verification of details from UPSC Pratibha Setu Portal
3. Preparation of merit list
4. Document verification
5. Medical examination

Important Points:

• No separate written exam or interview by ESIC.
• Candidates without consent for sharing CMSE marks will be rejected.
• Final selection depends on eligibility, merit, and medical fitness.

Posting Location

Selected candidates may be posted at any ESIC Hospital or Dispensary across India, based on administrative requirements.

How to Apply for ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026

Follow the steps below to apply offline:

1. Download the official notification and application form.
2. Fill the application form carefully in the prescribed format.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
4. Paste a recent passport-size photograph.
5. Superscribe the envelope with:
   “Application for the post of IMO Grade-II in ESIC”
6. Send the application by Speed Post only.

Application Address

The Joint Director (Recruitment)
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg
New Delhi – 110002

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph
• Proof of Date of Birth (10th certificate)
• MBBS degree & mark sheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Medical Council Registration certificate
• Caste / EWS certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• UPSC CMSE-2024 roll number & marks
• Consent declaration for sharing CMSE marks

Important Instructions

• Incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Email or online submissions are not allowed.
• False information may lead to cancellation at any stage.
• ESIC’s decision will be final and binding.

Important Links – ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026

• Official Notification PDF: Available
• Official Website: https://www.esic.gov.in

ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are released in ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026?

Answer:
ESIC has released 225 vacancies for the post of Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II (IMO Gr. II) across India.

Q2. What is the qualification required for ESIC IMO 2026?

Answer:
Candidates must have a recognized MBBS degree, completed compulsory rotating internship, valid Medical Council registration, and must be qualified in UPSC CMSE-2024.

Q3. What is the age limit for ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

Answer:
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 01 August 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.

Q4. What is the salary of ESIC IMO Grade-II?

Answer:
Selected candidates will get Pay Level-10 salary of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month, along with Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) and other allowances.

Q5. How can I apply for ESIC IMO Recruitment 2026?

Answer:
Candidates must apply offline by sending the filled application form along with required documents to ESIC Headquarters, New Delhi, by Speed Post before the last date