ESIC SSO Exam - Complete Details

About ESIC SSO

ESIC SSO Recruitment 2022: ESIC - Employees State Insurance Corporation is one of India's Leading public sector insurance companies. It conducts recruitment for the post of Social Security Officer. The previous ESIC SSO recruitment drive was done in 2018 for 539 vacancies. ESIC has invited online applications from eligible candidates to fill up 93 vacancies of Social Security Officer/Manager Gr. II/Superintendent in 2022. The online application process will be started for ESIC SSO Recruitment 2022 from 12th March 2022 onwards and the candidates can apply on or before 12th April 2022. 

ESIC SSO Notification

The Employee's State Insurance Corporation Limited publishes the ESIC SSO Recruitment Notification has been announced on 11th March 2022 at the official website of ESIC. A total of 93 vacancies for the post of Social Security Officer (SSO)/Manager Grade-II/ Superintendent has been released.

ESIC SSO Exam Overview:

ESIC SSO Notification pdf download

Download the notification here

ESIC SSO Important Dates

The important dates for the ESIC SSO 2022 exam are as mentioned below.

ESIC SSO Exam Pattern

ESIC SSO Prelims Exam

Note:- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Phase I is qualifying in nature and marks will not be reckoned for final merit.

ESIC SSO Mains Exam

Note:- Note:- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The marks obtained in Phase – II will be considered for final selection.

 ESIC SSO - Computer Skill Test & Descriptive Test

(a) Computer Skill Test (CST) – 50 Marks (30 Minutes Duration) comprising the following three parts: – (i) Preparation of 02 PowerPoints Slides – 10 Marks, (ii) Typing matter on MS Word with formatting – 20 Marks, (iii) Preparation of Table on MS Excel with use of formulae – 20 Marks

(b) Descriptive Paper – English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)

Note:- The working knowledge of PWD Candidates who are unable to type shall be assessed by holding an Objective Type Computer Test of 50 Marks having 50 Questions with no negative marking. Computer Skill Test and Descriptive Paper will be qualifying in nature. Marks obtained will not be reckoned for merit ranking.

ESIC SSO Syllabus

Reasoning Section (Prelims and Main Exam)

Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Line-up, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood-Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Coded Inequalities

English Section (Prelims and Main Exam)

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para-jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Paragraph Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting, Paragraph Completion, Idioms and Phrases

Quantitative Aptitude Section (Prelims and Main Exam)

Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio and Percentage, Data Interpretation, Mensuration and Geometry, Quadratic Equation, Interest, Problems of Ages, Profit and Loss, Number Series, Speed, Distance and Time, Time and Work, Number System, Data Sufficiency, Linear Equation, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Mixture and Allegations

General Awareness Section (Main Exam)

General, Economic, Financial & Insurance Awareness: History, Geography, General Science, Current Affairs, Basic Economics, Budget, Economic Survey, Economic Current Affairs, Banking and Finance, Banking Terms, Financial Terms, Insurance Sector – Basics, Insurance Terms, Insurance Companies – Names, Headquarters, etc

ESIC SSO Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 27 years

Note: Upper age limit is relaxable for persons belonging to reserved categories

Educational Qualifications

• A degree of a recognized University (Preference will be given to the graduates in Commerce/Law/Management).
• Working knowledge of computer including use of office suites and database

Experience

Experience (Desirable): Three years' service in a Government Organization or Corporation or Government Undertaking or Local Body or Scheduled Bank etc. 

Nationality

(a) a citizen of India, or

(b) a subject of Nepal, or

(c) a subject of Bhutan, or

(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the Ist January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar ), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. 

ESIC SSO Application Process

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
• signature (with black ink)
• left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
• a handwritten declaration (on white paper with black ink) (text given below)
• ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Annexure III to this Advertisement.
• (ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
• (iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
• (iv) The text for the handwritten declaration is as follows
• "I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

The candidates have to pay the required application fee for ESIC SSO Recruitment 2022 which has been given below:

Steps to Apply for ESIC SSO Exam Online

• Step 1. Use the link "Apply Online" link to land on the Registration page.
• Step 2. Click on the link given in the top right corner that reads "Click here for New Registrations".
• Step 3. You will be redirected to a new page. Read the instructions carefully and click on "continue".
• Step 4. You will see the application form. Fill in all your personal, educational, professional information here. Update and Save the form.
• Step 5. Upload Photograph and Signature
• Step 6. Click on Submit and Make the Payment.