Exam Pattern
The UPSC ESIC exam pattern comprises a computer-based recruitment test/ recruitment test followed by a personal interview. The UPSC ESIC exam 2024 will take place in two stages.
- Stage 1 - Computer-based recruitment test/ recruitment test (CBRT/RT)
- Stage 2 - Interview
Online Written examination
The UPSC ESIC exam pattern 2021 will take place in two parts i.e., Part A and Part B. The test will be of two hours duration. There will be a penalty for wrong answers as well. The UPSC ESIC Part A and Part B exam pattern contain English and General Ability respectively. The marks allotted to each section and overall are not mentioned in the official notification. It will be informed later on by the Commission to the applicants. For further information on UPSC ESIC Deputy Director Exam Pattern 2021, please look at the table below.
| Section | Subject | No. of Question | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | English | Not Announced | 2 Hours |
| Part B | General Ability | Not Announced |
Interview
After qualifying CBRT/RT, you will get shortlisted for the interview. Shortlisted Candidates are required to bring the printout of their Online Application along with Other Documents at UPSC.
Marking Scheme
There is a penalty for every wrong answer marked. Every wrong answer will attract a deduction of one-third of the marks assigned to that question. If no answer is marked for a question, there will be no penalty for that question.
ESIC Marking Scheme
| Questions | Number of Marks |
|---|---|
| For wrong answers | Negative Marking of 1/3 Marks |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
Exam Language
You can attempt the Part B of UPSC ESIC exam 2021 in either Hindi or English. However, you have to attempt Part A i.e., English in English language only.
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