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ESIC Exam Pattern 2024
ESIC is one of the prestigious jobs through which one can start one’s career. The ESIC Selection process differs for UDC and Stenographer. The ESIC UDC Recruitment 2024 will take place in three stages - Preliminary, Mains and Computer Skill Test and you have to undergo all three stages to secure a seat in the ESIC UDC exam 2024.
ESIC Stenographer recruitment on the other hand will have direct recruitment in which candidates have to undergo an online written test followed by a Skill test (Dictation and Transcription).
ESIC Exam Pattern (Upper Division Clerk)
ESIC UDC Recruitment 2024 comprises three stages and they are as follows.
- Phase 1- ESIC UDC Prelims Exam 2024 (Qualifying in Nature)
- Phase 2- ESIC UDC Mains Exam 2024 (Required for the final selection.)
- Phase 3- ESIC UDC Computer Skills Test (Qualifying in Nature)
Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
ESIC UDC Notification 2024 is a great opportunity. It comprises an online test of 200 marks. ESIC UDC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 will be an objective type and a composite time of 1 hour will be allotted. The subjects that are involved are as follows: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension and General Awareness. To know about the ESIC UDC Prelims exam pattern 2024 in detail, please refer to the table below.
| Name of the Test (Objective Tests) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour | Bilingual |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | English | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Please Note:
- ESIC Prelims marks qualifying in nature will not be considered in making the final merit list.
- You will be shortlisted for Mains in the ratio of 1:10 i.e. 10 candidates will be competing over one seat.
Mains Exam Pattern 2024
ESIC UDC Mains Exam Pattern will be held after you qualify for the Prelims exam. In ESIC UDC Prelims Exam Pattern 2024, a two-hour exam will be conducted in which you have to solve 200 questions for 200 marks. The Subjects involved are the same General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and General Awareness. Phase 2 marks will be required for the final selection. Please refer to the table below for a detailed ESIC UDC Mains exam pattern 2024.
| Name of the Test (Objective Tests) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours | Bilingual |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | English | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Computer Skills Test
Shortlisting for Phase 3 will be done in the ratio of 1:5 i.e. 5 candidates will be competing over one seat. Computer Skill Test will be qualifying in nature. Also, marks obtained in the Computer Skills Test will not be reckoned for merit ranking. Details about the ESIC UDC Computer Skills Test are provided in detail below.
| Description of Test | Maximum Marks | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation of 02 Power Points Slides | 10 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Typing matter on MS Word with formatting | 20 | ||
| Preparation of Table on MS Excel with use of formulae |
20 |
Qualifying Marks
For Phase 1 (Preliminary Exam.) and Phase 2 (Main Exam)
- 45% for UR Category, 40% for OBC Category & EWS category,
- 35% for SC, ST & Ex. Servicemen category
- 30% for PWD Category.
Phase 3 Computer Skill Test/Objective Type Computer Test for PWDs will be decided at the discretion of ESIC
Stenographer Exam Pattern 2024
In ESIC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 is an Online test followed by the computer skill test. The complete selection process for the ESIC Stenographer Exam 2024 is provided below.
- Phase 1- ESIC Stenographer Exam 2024
- Phase 2- ESIC Stenographer Computer Skills and Stenography Test
Stenographer Exam Pattern (Online Test)
In an ESIC Stenographer Exam Pattern, subjects like English Language and comprehension, Reasoning Ability and General Awareness will be asked. A total time of 140 minutes will be provided for 200 questions. A detailed table of the ESIC Stenographer Exam Pattern has been provided below.
| Name of the Test (Objective Tests) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duartion |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 100 | 70 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 25 Minutes |
- You will be shortlisted for the next round in a ratio of 1:10 i.e. 10 candidates will be competing over one seat.
- Prelims marks will be considered in making the final merit list.
Stenographer Exam Pattern (Computer Skill Test and Stenography Test).
Details of the ESIC stenographer Computer skill test are provided in the table below. Please note that this test is qualifying in nature.
| Description of Test | Duartion | Time Duration for PWD Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| One dictation for 10 minutes in English or Hindi (as opted by the candidates in the Online Application Form) at the speed of 80 words per minute | ||
| English | 50 Minutes | 70 Minutes |
| Hindi | 65 Minutes | 90 Minutes |
A skill test of 60 minutes duration will be conducted in which you will have to do the following tasks. You are required to complete the asked task in a given time.
- Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute.
- VH Candidates: 85 minutes (English), 95 minutes (Hindi) (In computer Only).
Qualifying Marks
For the Online Written-test
- 45% for UR Category, 40% for OBC Category & EWS category,
- 35% for SC, ST & Ex. Servicemen category
- 30% for PWD Category.
For the Phase 2 Stenography Skill Test qualifying marks for PWDs will be decided at the discretion of ESIC
Exam Pattern (Multi-Tasking Staff)
ESIC MTS Selection Process 2024 comprises.
- Phase 1- ESIC MTS Prelims Exam --cy– (Qualifying in Nature)
- Phase 2- ESIC MTS Mains Exam 2024 (Considered for the final selection)
Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
ESIC MTS Prelims Exam Pattern will be an online objective-type test and a composite time of 1 hour will be allotted. The subjects that are involved are General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension and General Awareness. The maximum marks for this are 200 marks. Detailed ESIC MTS Prelims exam pattern 2024 has been provided in the table below.
| Name of the Test (Objective Tests) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour | Bilingual |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | English | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Please Note:
- Prelims marks qualifying in nature will not be considered in making the final merit list.
- You will be shortlisted for ESIC MTS Mains in the ratio of 1:10 i.e. 10 candidates will be competing over one seat.
Mains Exam Pattern 2024
After qualifying ESIC MTS prelims exam, you will be called for the ESIC MTS Mains Exam. The ESIC MTS Mains Exam Pattern 2024 will be a two-hour exam in which you have to solve 200 questions for 200 marks. The Subjects involved are the same General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension and General Awareness. Phase 2 marks will be considered for the final selection. Please refer to the table below for detailed information.
| Name of the Test (Objective Tests) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours | Bilingual |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | English | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Qualifying Marks
For Phase 1 (Preliminary Exam) and Phase 2 (Main Exam)
- 45% for UR Category, 40% for OBC Category & EWS category,
- 35% for SC, ST & Ex. Servicemen category
- 30% for PWD Category.
ESIC Marking Scheme
In the ESIC prelims exam 2024, each question carries 2 marks whereas, in the ESIC Mains exam, each question carries 1 mark. A penalty of 1/4th of marks will be charged for every incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains (wherever applicable). A detailed table of ESIC UDC/MTS and the Stenographer marking scheme has been provided in the table below.
ESIC Marking Scheme
| ESIC SSO 2024 Marking Scheme | Considered Marks |
|---|---|
| ESIC Prelims exam | 2 mark for Correct answer |
| ESIC Mains exam | 1 mark for Correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th marks |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
ESIC Exam Language
In the ESIC exam 2024, you will have a choice of attempting the exam in either Hindi/English or your regional language except for the test of English Language. You will also have the choice of viewing any particular question in another language other than the one chosen by you. For further details on ESIC language, please refer to the table provided below.
| Regions | Exam Langugae |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Hindi, Telegu and English |
| Bihar | Hindi and English |
| Chattisgarh | Hindi and English |
| Delhi | Hindi and English |
| Goa | Hindi, Marathi, Konkani and English |
| Gujrat | Hindi, Gujrati and English |
| Jammu Kashmir | Hindi and English |
| Haryana | Hindi and English |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi and English |
| Jharkhand | Hindi and English |
| Karnataka | Hindi, Kannad, Konkani and English |
| Kerala | Hindi, Malayalam and English |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi and English |
| Maharashtra | Hindi, Marathi, Konkani and English |
| Northeast | Hindi, Assamese, Manipuri, Bengali and English |
| Odisha | Hindi, Odia and English |
| Puducherry | Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Malayalam and English |
| Punjab | Hindi, Punjabi and English |
| Rajasthan | Hindi and English |
| Tamil Nadu | Hindi,Tamil and English |
| Telangana | Hindi, Telegu, Urdu and English |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi, Urdu and English |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi and English |
| West Bengal & Sikkim | Hindi, Bengali and English |
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Esic Exam Pattern FAQs
- Phase 1- ESIC Prelims Exam --cy– (Qualifying in Nature) – UDC/Steno
- Phase 2- ESIC Mains Exam 2024 (Required for the final selection.)- UDC/MTS
- Phase 3- ESIC Computer Skills Test/Steno Test (Qualifying in Nature) – UDC/Steno
