ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II Recruitment 2026
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II (IMO Gr. II) posts through the Pratibha Setu Portal based on UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2024. The recruitment is for filling posts in ESIC Hospitals and Dispensaries across India. The last date for receipt of applications is 17 February 2026.
| Organisation | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Post Name | Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II (IMO Gr. II) |
| Total Vacancy | 225 |
| Starting Date of Application | 13 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 17 February 2026 |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 35 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Recognised MBBS degree included in First/Second Schedule or Part-II of Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Candidates with qualifications under Part-II of Third Schedule must fulfil conditions of Section 13(3) of IMC Act. |
| Internship Requirement | Completion of compulsory rotating internship. Candidates who have not completed internship may apply but must complete it before appointment. |
| UPSC CMSE Requirement | Candidate’s name must appear in the Pratibha Setu Portal list of UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2024 as on 17.02.2026. |
| Nationality | Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee/person of Indian origin as per Government of India norms. |
| Basis of Recruitment | No separate written exam by ESIC. Selection is based on marks obtained in UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2024. |
| Exam Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). |
| Total Marks Considered | Final marks secured in CMSE 2024. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II | 225 |
| Shortlisting | Candidates shortlisted based on CMSE 2024 details available on the Pratibha Setu Portal of UPSC. |
| Merit List | Merit list prepared based on marks obtained in CMSE 2024, subject to minimum qualifying standards of respective categories. |
| Consent Requirement | Candidates must give consent for sharing CMSE 2024 marks by UPSC with ESIC. |
| Document Verification | Final selection subject to verification of original documents, eligibility, and medical fitness. |
| Final Appointment | Appointment subject to availability of vacancies and compliance with ESIC rules. |
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 + Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other admissible allowances as per Govt. of India rules |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | No Application Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the last date to apply for ESIC IMO Grade-II Recruitment 2026? | The last date for receipt of applications is 17 February 2026. |
| What is the age limit for ESIC Insurance Medical Officer Grade-II? | Maximum age limit is 35 years with relaxation as per Government of India rules. |
| What is the required qualification? | MBBS degree with completed compulsory rotating internship. |
| How is the selection done? | Selection is based on marks obtained in UPSC CMSE 2024. |
| How many vacancies are available? | A total of 225 vacancies are notified. |
