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Key Facts: ESIC UDC Exam

200 MCQs

Total questions in Phase-II Mains, which determines final merit

Official ESIC Recruitment Notification

120 mins

Time duration for Phase-II Mains (Prelims is 60 minutes)

Official ESIC Recruitment Notification

0.25

Negative marking (1/4th deduction) for incorrect responses

Official ESIC Marking Scheme

₹250 Refund

Refundable fee for SC/ST/PWD/Female/Ex-SM upon appearing in Prelims

Official ESIC Fee Structure

ESIC UDC Phase-II Mains consists of 200 objective MCQs (200 marks) in 2 hours and is the sole basis for final merit. Prelims is qualifying with 100 MCQs (200 marks) in 1 hour. Both feature 0.25 negative marking. Application fee is ₹500 for Gen/OBC and ₹250 for others (refundable).

Sample ESIC UDC Practice Questions

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1In a certain code language, if the word 'CLERK' is coded as 'EOITM', what will be the code for 'PAPER'?
A.RCVGT
B.RCRGT
C.QBQFS
D.RCQGT
Explanation: Each letter is shifted forward by 2 in the alphabet. Applying +2 to PAPER: P (16) + 2 = R, A (1) + 2 = C, P (16) + 2 = R, E (5) + 2 = G, R (18) + 2 = T. Thus, PAPER becomes RCRGT.
2Choose the word from the given options that is least like the other words in the group: Iron, Copper, Zinc, Coal.
A.Iron
B.Copper
C.Zinc
D.Coal
Explanation: Iron, Copper, and Zinc are all metals, whereas Coal is a non-metallic fossil fuel. Therefore, Coal is the odd one out in this group.
3Complete the series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?
A.127
B.125
C.128
D.126
Explanation: The pattern follows the rule (previous number * 2) + 1. Performing this calculation for the last number: (63 * 2) + 1 = 126 + 1 = 127.
4Point to a photograph, Rohit said, 'She is the mother of my father's only son's daughter.' How is the woman related to Rohit?
A.Mother
B.Sister
C.Wife
D.Daughter
Explanation: Rohit's father's only son is Rohit himself. Rohit's daughter's mother is Rohit's wife. Therefore, the woman in the photograph is Rohit's wife.
5A person walks 10 km towards North. From there, he walks 6 km towards South. Then, he walks 3 km towards East. How far and in which direction is he now with reference to his starting point?
A.5 km North-East
B.5 km South-East
C.7 km North-East
D.7 km South-East
Explanation: First, the person goes 10 km North, and then returns 6 km South, leaving him 4 km North of the starting point. He then walks 3 km East. The net distance is calculated using Pythagoras' theorem: sqrt(4^2 + 3^2) = sqrt(16 + 9) = sqrt(25) = 5 km in the North-East direction.
6If '+' means 'divided by', '-' means 'multiplied by', 'x' means 'plus', and '/' means 'minus', then what is the value of: 32 + 8 - 4 x 12 / 4?
A.24
B.16
C.20
D.28
Explanation: Substitute the symbols with operators: 32 / 8 * 4 + 12 - 4. According to BODMAS: first divide 32 / 8 = 4. Then multiply 4 * 4 = 16. Then add 16 + 12 = 28. Finally subtract 4: 28 - 4 = 24.
7Arrange the following words in a meaningful logical sequence: 1. Probation, 2. Selection, 3. Application, 4. Notification, 5. Appointment.
A.4, 3, 2, 5, 1
B.3, 4, 2, 5, 1
C.4, 3, 5, 2, 1
D.3, 4, 5, 2, 1
Explanation: The logical order starts with a job notification (4), followed by candidates sending an application (3). Next, the selection process occurs (2), leading to an appointment (5), and ending with the probation period (1). Thus, the sequence is 4, 3, 2, 5, 1.
8Statements: Some papers are pens. All pens are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some pencils are papers. II. No pencil is paper.
A.Only conclusion I follows
B.Only conclusion II follows
C.Either I or II follows
D.Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: Since some papers are pens and all pens are pencils, the intersection between papers and pencils is guaranteed to have some elements. Thus, conclusion I (Some pencils are papers) must follow. Conclusion II is false since there is a confirmed positive overlap.
9Find the missing character from the given pattern: 5 4 9 6 3 ? 7 2 9
A.9
B.8
C.7
D.10
Explanation: In each row, the third number is the sum of the first two numbers. Row 1: 5 + 4 = 9. Row 3: 7 + 2 = 9. Therefore, for Row 2: 6 + 3 = 9.
10If 'A + B' means A is the brother of B; 'A - B' means A is the sister of B; and 'A x B' means A is the father of B. Which of the following means that C is the son of M?
A.M x N - C
B.M x C - N
C.M x C + N
D.M + C x N
Explanation: Let's analyze 'M x C + N': M is the father of C (M x C), and C is the brother of N (C + N). Since C is a male (brother of N) and M is the father of C, C must be the son of M.

About the ESIC UDC Exam

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Upper Division Clerk (UDC) exam is a highly competitive national-level recruitment exam in India. Candidates are selected based on a three-phase process: Phase-I (Prelims), Phase-II (Mains), and Phase-III (Computer Skill Test). While Phase-I is qualifying in nature, Phase-II Mains is the sole basis for final merit ranking. Phase-III is a qualifying test of computer proficiency. This practice question bank provides exactly 100 high-yield questions covering the entire syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension to help you prepare effectively for both Phase-I and Phase-II.

Exam sponsor: Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

200 questions

Time Limit

2 hours (Mains) / 1 hour (Prelims)

Passing Score

Qualifying marks: 45% for UR, 40% for OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen, and 30% for PwD.

Exam / Certification Fees

₹500 for General/OBC candidates. ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD/Female/Ex-Servicemen (refundable after appearing in Phase-I Prelims).

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The final cutoff marks vary each year depending on the vacancy counts and exam difficulty. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, including analogies, syllogisms, blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, and series puzzles.

25%

General Awareness

Indian history, polity, geography, economy, basic sciences, books & authors, national & international organizations, and current affairs (banking, finance, sports).

25%

Quantitative Aptitude

Numerical ability topics including simplification, percentage, profit & loss, simple/compound interest, ratio, time & work, time & distance, average, mensuration, and data interpretation.

25%

English Comprehension

Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, error spotting, fill in the blanks, cloze tests, idioms & phrases, and sentence correction.

Preparing for the ESIC UDC Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Qualifying marks: 45% for UR, 40% for OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen, and 30% for PwD.
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (Mains) / 1 hour (Prelims)
  • Exam / certification fees: ₹500 for General/OBC candidates. ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD/Female/Ex-Servicemen (refundable after appearing in Phase-I Prelims). Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ESIC UDC: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a strong foundation in Quantitative Aptitude by practicing mental calculation tricks for simplification and percentages.
2Stay updated with current affairs of the past 6-9 months, focusing on government schemes, insurance sectors, sports, appointments, and awards.
3Practice reasoning section daily with puzzles, seating arrangements, and syllogisms to build speed and accuracy.
4Read newspapers daily to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills for the English section, and practice grammar-based error detection.
5Take regular mock tests to practice speed-accuracy trade-off under real exam conditions, especially for Phase-II Mains (200 questions in 120 minutes).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the selection phases for the ESIC UDC recruitment?

The selection consists of three phases: Phase-I (Preliminary Examination - qualifying), Phase-II (Main Examination - merit-based), and Phase-III (Computer Skill Test - qualifying).

Is there negative marking in the ESIC UDC exam?

Yes, both Phase-I Prelims and Phase-II Mains have negative marking where 0.25 (1/4th) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for each incorrect response.

What is the fee for the ESIC UDC application?

The application fee is ₹500 for General and OBC candidates. For SC, ST, PWD, Female, and Ex-Servicemen, it is ₹250, which is fully refundable after the candidate appears in the Phase-I Prelims exam.

Are the marks of the Prelims exam counted for final merit?

No, Phase-I Preliminary Exam is qualifying in nature and its marks are not added to the final merit. The final selection is based solely on the marks obtained in the Phase-II Main Exam.

What does the Phase-III Computer Skill Test (CST) entail?

The CST is a qualifying test of 30 minutes (50 marks). It covers preparation of 2 PowerPoint slides (10 marks), typing/formatting on MS Word (20 marks), and creating a table in MS Excel using formulae (20 marks).