The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II (IMO Gr. II) for the year 2026. This recruitment is being conducted through the Pratibha Setu Portal, based on the merit of candidates who appeared in the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2024 organized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
This is a golden opportunity for qualified medical professionals aspiring to work in a central government healthcare organization. The selected candidates will be posted in ESIC hospitals and dispensaries across India and will receive attractive pay, allowances, and long-term career stability. Only those candidates whose names are listed on the Pratibha Setu Portal of CMSE-2024 are eligible to apply.
Important Dates
Candidates must carefully note the key dates related to this recruitment process to avoid missing deadlines.
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 17 February 2026
- Extended Last Date (for remote areas): 24 February 2026
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility (CMSE 2024): 30 April 2024
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Application Fees
There is no application fee mentioned for the ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II recruitment. Eligible candidates are only required to submit the duly filled application form along with the necessary documents within the prescribed timeline.
Vacancy Details
The ESIC has announced a total of 225 vacancies for the post of Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II. These vacancies include current as well as backlog positions across various categories.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved (UR): 63 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 55 posts (including backlog)
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 9 posts (including backlog)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 43 posts (including backlog)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 22 posts
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 15 posts
Some vacancies include backlog positions carried forward from previous recruitment cycles, ensuring compliance with reservation policies of the Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates fulfilling all eligibility conditions as prescribed by ESIC are allowed to apply.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess the following essential qualifications:
- A recognized MBBS degree included in the First Schedule, Second Schedule, or Part-II of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
- Completion of compulsory rotating internship
- Candidates who have not completed the internship by the time of application may apply, provided they complete it before final appointment
CMSE Requirement
- The candidate’s name must appear on the Pratibha Setu Portal based on CMSE-2024 results
- Applications from candidates not listed on the portal will be rejected outright
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- An Indian citizen
- Or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Or a Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1 January 1962
- Or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with permanent settlement intent
Candidates falling under non-Indian categories must possess a valid eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
The age criteria for the ESIC IMO Grade-II recruitment are as follows:
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
- Age calculated as on 01 August 2024
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules:
- SC/ST: Up to 5 years
- OBC: Up to 3 years
- PwBD: As per applicable norms
- ESIC Employees / Government Servants: Up to 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
All claims for age relaxation must be supported with valid documentary proof.
Salary Scale
Candidates selected for the post of Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II will receive a highly competitive salary package.
- Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100 per month
- Maximum Pay: Rs. 1,77,500 per month
Additional Allowances
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will also be entitled to:
- Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
All allowances are payable as per the prevailing rules of the Central Government, making this one of the most lucrative medical officer positions in the public sector.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II will be conducted strictly on a merit basis, using CMSE-2024 scores.
Selection Stages
- Scrutiny of Applications
- Only applications from candidates listed on the Pratibha Setu Portal will be considered
- Merit List Preparation
- A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in CMSE-2024
- Document Verification
- Candidates shortlisted through merit will be called for verification of original documents
- Final Appointment
- Appointment will be offered after successful verification and fulfillment of eligibility requirements
No written test or interview will be conducted separately by ESIC.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow the offline application process carefully to ensure acceptance of their form.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Download and fill the prescribed application form carefully
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph and sign the form
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including:
- Proof of age
- Educational certificates
- Internship completion proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- CMSE-2024 related details
- Place the application in an envelope clearly superscribed with:
“Application for the post of IMO Grade-II in ESIC” - Send the application by speed post to the prescribed ESIC recruitment address
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date
Applications sent by email or received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Documents Required
Candidates must enclose self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Matriculation certificate for date of birth
- MBBS degree and mark sheets
- Internship completion certificate
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificates (if applicable)
- OBC non-creamy layer declaration (if applicable)
- Proof of name change (if any)
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
Documents in languages other than Hindi or English must be accompanied by an attested translation.
