Eligibility For ESI - Please Confirm

Dear all,
Greetings for the day,
I need small clarification, Recently I got a opportunity as a Assistant manager into HR for one of leading company. But problem is my gross is 17500/- but they are asking me to fill ESI form, how can it works, as per my knowledge ppl who are getting below 10000/only eligible for ESI. Pls make me understa

As per the ESI - coverage of employees act, the new rule says
A monthly wage limit is prescribed by the Central Govt. for the purpose of coverage of employees/workers of the aforesaid factories or establishments. An employee has been defined under Section 2(9) of the Act and means any person employed for wages in or in connection with the work of a factory or establishment to which this Act applies. The wage ceiling is enhanced from time to time. The existing ceiling effective from 01.05.2010 is Rs.15,000/- per month.
for more you can go to this link: http://esic.nic.in <link updated to site home>
Hence, you can check after deductions if your gross salary is 15,000/- then your company is right.

if your Co. is asking filling ESI Form, this means your CTC is Rs.17500/- and not gross. Please check up. Your gross must be below Rs. 15000/- pm.