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Key Facts: ESIC SSO Exam

150 Qs

Mains Questions

ESIC Recruitment Rules

200

Mains Total Marks

ESIC SSO Exam Scheme

120 mins

Mains Total Duration

ESIC SSO Exam Scheme

0.25

Negative Marking (1/4th)

ESIC SSO Recruitment Notification

₹500 / ₹250

Application Fee

ESIC Registration Portal

Phase III

Qualifying Computer & Descriptive Test

ESIC Exam Guidelines

The ESIC SSO exam selects officers for ESIC through a three-phase process. Phase II (Mains) is the sole merit-deciding phase, containing 150 MCQs for 200 marks, administered in 120 minutes with a negative marking of 0.25. The registration fee is ₹500 for General/OBC and ₹250 for reserved/female candidates (refundable).

Sample ESIC SSO Practice Questions

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1Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Suresh said, "He is the son of the only son of my mother." How is Suresh related to that boy?
A.Brother
B.Uncle
C.Cousin
D.Father
Explanation: Suresh's mother's only son is Suresh himself. Therefore, the boy in the photograph is Suresh's son, making Suresh the boy's father.
2A person starts from point A and walks 10 meters East, then turns right and walks 5 meters. He again turns right and walks 10 meters. Finally, he turns left and walks 12 meters to reach point B. How far and in which direction is point B from point A?
A.17 meters, South
B.17 meters, North
C.7 meters, South
D.12 meters, North
Explanation: The person walks 10m East, then 5m South. Walking 10m West brings him back to the same vertical line as A, 5m South. Walking 12m South further puts him at a total of 17m South of A.
3In a certain code language, "MONKEY" is written as "XDJMNL". How is "TIGER" written in that code language?
A.QDFHS
B.SDFHS
C.SHFDQ
D.UJHFS
Explanation: The code is generated by reversing the word and shifting each letter backwards by 1 in the alphabet. TIGER reversed is REGIT. R-1=Q, E-1=D, G-1=F, I-1=H, T-1=S. Thus, TIGER is coded as QDFHS.
4Statements: P >= Q = R > S. Conclusions: I. P > S, II. Q >= S. Which of the following is correct?
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Both conclusions I and II follow
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation: Combining the statements, P >= Q = R > S leads to P > S, so conclusion I follows. It also gives Q > S, and since 'greater than' automatically satisfies 'greater than or equal to', conclusion II (Q >= S) also follows. Hence both conclusions follow.
5Statements: All pens are books. Some books are rulers. Conclusions: I. Some pens are rulers. II. Some rulers are books.
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Both conclusions I and II follow
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation: Some books are rulers directly implies that some rulers are books, making II follow. However, there is no direct or indirect connection established between pens and rulers, so I does not necessarily follow.
6In a row of 35 students, Rohan is ranked 12th from the right end. What is his rank from the left end of the row?
A.23rd
B.24th
C.25th
D.22nd
Explanation: Using the ranking formula: Rank from left = Total students - Rank from right + 1. Substituting the values: 35 - 12 + 1 = 24. Hence, Rohan is 24th from the left.
7Find the next term in the alphanumeric series: Z1A, X2D, V6G, T24J, ?
A.R120M
B.R120P
C.S120M
D.R96M
Explanation: The first letters decrease by 2 positions (Z, X, V, T, R). The numbers are multiplied by consecutive integers (1*2=2, 2*3=6, 6*4=24, 24*5=120). The last letters increase by 3 positions (A, D, G, J, M). The next term is R120M.
8Select the related word pair from the given alternatives: Coal : Black Gold :: Liquid Gold : ?
A.Petroleum
B.Water
C.Mercury
D.Diesel
Explanation: Coal is commonly referred to as 'Black Gold' due to its high value and utility. Similarly, Petroleum is referred to as 'Liquid Gold' because of its immense economic value and fluid form.
9Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circular table facing the center. A is third to the left of B, who is immediate right of C. D is second to the right of F, who is not adjacent to B. G is second to the left of E. Who sits third to the right of H?
A.C
B.G
C.A
D.E
Explanation: By placing the friends based on the constraints, the circular order clockwise is C, B, G, F, E, H, D, A. Counting three places clockwise (right) from H leads to A.
10Statements: No apple is a banana. All bananas are cherries. Some cherries are dates. Conclusions: I. Some cherries are not apples. II. Some dates are bananas.
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Both conclusions I and II follow
D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation: Since all bananas are cherries and no apple is a banana, the cherries that are bananas can never be apples. Thus, conclusion I is definitely true. No statement links dates and bananas directly, so conclusion II does not follow.

About the ESIC SSO Exam

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation Social Security Officer (ESIC SSO) exam is a national-level recruitment conducted to select Social Security Officers, Manager Grade II, and Superintendents in ESIC offices. The selection procedure consists of three distinct phases: Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), and Phase III (Computer Skill Test and Descriptive English). The Preliminary exam is a qualifying round featuring 100 MCQs to be answered in 60 minutes. The Main exam determines the final merit list and contains 150 objective questions worth 200 marks, completed over 120 minutes with dedicated sectional time limits. The test covers four main sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning (40 Qs, 60 Marks), Quantitative Aptitude (40 Qs, 60 Marks), English Language (30 Qs, 40 Marks), and General/Economy/Financial/Insurance Awareness (40 Qs, 40 Marks). There is a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) of the marks assigned to each question. Phase III is a qualifying round testing basic computer skills and writing capability.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

Sectional and overall cut-offs set by ESIC

Exam Fee

₹500 for General/OBC; ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD/Female (Refundable) (Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC))

ESIC SSO Exam Content Outline

27%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

40 questions (60 marks) in Mains, covering puzzles, syllogisms, blood relations, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, and inequalities.

27%

General/Economy/Financial/Insurance Awareness

40 questions (40 marks) in Mains, covering current affairs, economic policies, banking institutions, IRDAI, and details of the ESIC Act, 1948.

20%

English Language

30 questions (40 marks) in Mains, covering reading comprehension, cloze test, spotting errors, para-jumbles, and vocabulary usage.

27%

Quantitative Aptitude

40 questions (60 marks) in Mains, covering data interpretation, number series, quadratic equations, and core arithmetic concepts.

How to Pass the ESIC SSO Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Sectional and overall cut-offs set by ESIC
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Exam fee: ₹500 for General/OBC; ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD/Female (Refundable)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ESIC SSO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Target the General/Insurance Awareness section as a major differentiator. Thoroughly read the ESIC Act, 1948, including contributions (3.25% employer, 0.75% employee) and benefits schedules.
2Practice high-level analytical reasoning puzzles and seating arrangements, as they carry 1.5 marks per question in the Mains phase.
3Since there is sectional timing (e.g., only 20 minutes for 40 GK questions), practice read-and-mark techniques for General Awareness to save time for arithmetic.
4In English, prioritize scoring topics like Cloze Test and error spotting before moving to long Reading Comprehension passages.
5Maintain a minimum accuracy standard of 90% because of the 0.25 negative marking; avoid blind guessing on numerical questions.
6Familiarize yourself with basic MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formatting during preparation, as the Phase III Computer Skill Test is compulsory to pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ESIC SSO exam?

It is a national recruitment exam conducted by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to fill vacancies for Social Security Officer (SSO), Manager Grade II, and Superintendent positions across its offices in India.

What is the selection process for ESIC SSO?

The selection consists of: Phase I (Preliminary exam - 100 qualifying MCQs in 60 minutes), Phase II (Main exam - 150 MCQs for 200 marks in 120 minutes, which decides final merit), and Phase III (Computer Skill Test and Descriptive English test - qualifying).

Is there negative marking in the ESIC SSO exam?

Yes, both Phase I and Phase II exams have a negative marking scheme where 0.25 (1/4th) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions incur no penalty.

What is the application fee structure, and is it refundable?

The application fee is ₹500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. For SC, ST, PWD, Female, Departmental, and Ex-Servicemen candidates, the fee is ₹250, which is fully refunded (minus bank charges) after they appear in the Phase I Preliminary exam.

What are the eligibility criteria for the ESIC SSO post?

Candidates must be between 21 and 27 years of age on the closing date of application (with age relaxations for reserved categories). They must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university (preferably in Commerce, Law, or Management) and have a working knowledge of computers.

Is there a sectional time limit in the ESIC SSO Mains exam?

Yes, Phase II (Mains) features individual sectional time limits: 35 minutes for Reasoning, 35 minutes for Quantitative Aptitude, 30 minutes for English Language, and 20 minutes for General/Economy/Financial/Insurance Awareness.

How are the marks weighted in the ESIC SSO Mains exam?

Reasoning (40 Qs) and Quantitative Aptitude (40 Qs) carry 1.5 marks per question (60 marks each). English (30 Qs) and General/Economy/Financial/Insurance Awareness (40 Qs) carry 1.33 marks and 1 mark per question respectively, bringing the total to 200 marks for 150 questions.