ESIC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 225 Insurance Medical Officer Positions
Overview of ESIC IMO Grade-III Recruitment 2026
ESIC IMO Grade-III Recruitment 2026: The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has opened applications for 225 Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II positions. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply through offline methods, with applications due by February 17, 2026.
Selection Process
Selection will be determined by the merit list from the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination 2024 (UPSC CMSE 2024). There will be no separate examination or interview for this recruitment.
Key Information
Details
| Recruiting Organization | Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) |
| Post Name | Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Grade-II |
| Total Posts | 225 |
| Notification Issued | January 20, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | February 17, 2026 |
| Application Process | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Selection Process | Based on UPSC CMSE-2024 Merit |
| Separate Exam / Interview | No |
| Official Website | esic.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree to apply.
The recruitment is specifically for medical professionals who possess an MBBS degree and have completed their mandatory rotating internship. The upper age limit for applicants is set at 35 years as of August 1, 2024, with age relaxation available for candidates from reserved categories in accordance with government regulations.
Detailed Criteria
Criteria | Details
| Educational Qualification | MBBS Degree + Compulsory Rotating Internship |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (as on August 1, 2024) |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government rules |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-10 (7th Pay Commission) |
| Basic Pay | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Additional Benefits | NPA, DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances |
Vacancy Distribution
Category-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 225 positions are allocated across various categories:
| Category | Number of Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 63 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 33 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 22 |
| Total | 225 |
All positions are for Insurance Medical Officer (Grade-II) and will be filled in various health institutions under ESIC.
Application Submission
Application Process is Offline
Applications must be submitted via Speed Post or Registered Post. The completed application form, along with necessary documents, should be sent to:
Joint Director (Recruitment), ESI Corporation, Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi – 110002
Required documents include a passport-size photograph, birth certificate, MBBS degree and mark sheets, internship completion certificate, reservation certificate (if applicable), CMSE-2024 roll number and marks details, and a consent letter for sharing UPSC marks.
Final Selection
The selection will rely solely on CMSE-2024 scores. Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Final appointments will depend on candidates meeting medical fitness standards.
For official updates and notifications regarding this recruitment, please visit the esic.gov.in website. Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the notification before applying.