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SIC SSO stands for Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Social Security Officer. It is a national-level recruitment exam for the post of Social Security Officer/Superintendent/ Manager Gr.II. The recruitment is done by Employee’s State Insurance Corporation.
Latest Notification
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation releases the ESIC SSO notification on 12th March 2022 for the recruitment of SSO.
Registration
ESIC SSO Registration Process
First, candidates need to register themselves on the official website of the SSO exam. Candidates can follow the steps bulleted below:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website- www. esic.nic.in.
Step 2: Look for the notification displaying ‘ Apply for the post of ESIC Social Security Officer’ on the Home page. Click on it.
Step 3: Fill in all the necessary details asked in the registration form like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Contact number, Email Id, etc.
Step 4: Click on Submit Button and note down the system-generated registration ID and Password. Also, send the ID and password sent to your provided email address and contact details.
ESIC SSO Application Form
In the next step, candidates need to fill up the application form for ESIC SSO with the help of the following steps:
Step 1: Log in with the registration ID and Password on the ESIC SSO official website.
Step 2: Fill in all the necessary information in the application form such as educational details, Address, preference for exam centers, etc.
Step 3: Now, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their signature with black ink only, a left thumb impression, a handwritten declaration, and a passport-sized photograph. All the documents must be according to the dimensions that are required to follow as per the official notification.
Step 4: Preview the application form and make required corrections if required. And take a printout of the application for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria
ESIC SSO Educational Qualifications
Candidates aspiring to become Social Security Officers upon the qualification of the ESIC SSO Examination should possess the following educational qualifications.
- Candidates should have a graduation degree from a recognized University (graduation preferred in Management/ Commerce and Law).
- The candidate must have a working knowledge of computers including the knowledge and understanding of databases and the use of office suits.
- Experience (Desirable): It is desirable if a candidate has an experience of at least 3 years of service in a Government Organization or Corporation Government Undertaking or Scheduled Bank or Local Body etc.
ESIC SSO Age Limit
As per the official notification of ESIC SSO, the applicant must be between the age group of 21 years to 27 years as of the closing date of the application form i.e. April 12th, 2022.
Age relaxations are provided to the reserved category candidates as per the government rules: The below table tabulated the details of ESIC SSO Age relaxation to reserved categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation to the Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PH | UR- 10 years OBC- 13 years SC/ST- 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | UR- 3 years OBC- 6 years SC/ST- 8 years |
| ESIC Employee/ Or any other Government servant who has an experience of at least 3 years in regular continuous service. ( candidate must have the status of ESIC/Govt servant till the time they get an appointment in their selection) | UR- 40 years OBC- 43 years SC/ST- 45 years |
ESIC SSO Overall Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates can check the age limit and other important eligibility information from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 27 years ( age relaxation for reserved category) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Domicile | Any state |
| Number of Attempts | As long as candidates satisfy all the eligibility criteria |
| Important Points |
|
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee for One Paper |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/ PWD/ Female Candidates/ Departmental Candidates/ Ex-Servicemen ( This fees of INR 250 will be refunded duly after deducting the Bank Charges as applicable after appearing in Part I Written examination of ESIC SSO Prelims) | Rs. 250/- |
| All other categories | Rs. 500/- |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Phase 1: Prelims Exam | Phase 2: Mains Exam | Phase 3: Computer Skill Test and Descriptive Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline | Offline |
| Number of Sections | 3 | 4 | 2
|
| Name of Sections |
|
|
Computer Skill Test:
English Language Descriptive Test:
|
| Questions in each question |
|
|
Computer Skill Test: 3 questions English Language Descriptive Test- 2 questions |
| Duration of the Examination | 60 minutes | 120 minutes /2 hours | Computer skill Test- 30 minutes English Language Descriptive Test: 30 minutes |
| Maximum number of questions | 100 | 150 | Computer Skill Test: 3 questions English Descriptive Test: 2 questions |
| Type of Questions | Objective-based | Objective-based | Descriptive Based |
| Maximum number of marks | 100 | 200 | Computer Skill Test- 50 marks English Language Descriptive Test: 50 marks |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark each for the correct answer 0.25 mark for incorrect answer marked | 1 mark each for a correct answer 0.25 mark for an incorrect answer marked | Computer Skill Test:
English Descriptive Test: 25+ 25 marks |
| Language of Paper | Hindi, English | Hindi, English | English |
Syllabus
ESIC SSO Prelims Syllabus
There will be a total of 100 questions for 100 marks. Three sections will be there for 1 hour. A negative marking of 0.25 is an important factor to be taken care of while attempting the paper:
The detailed syllabus of all three sections is tabulated below:
| English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|
|
|
|
ESIC SSO Mains Syllabus
ESIC SSO Mains consists of 4 sections and have a total of 150 questions for 200 marks. The duration is of 2 hours with a sectional time limit for each section. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language |
|
| Quantitative aptitude |
|
| Reasoning Ability |
|
| General Awareness/ Finance/ Banking/ Insurance |
|
Eligibilty Criteria
ESIC SSO Educational Qualifications
Candidates aspiring to become Social Security Officers upon the qualification of the ESIC SSO Examination should possess the following educational qualifications.
- Candidates should have a graduation degree from a recognized University (graduation preferred in Management/ Commerce and Law).
- The candidate must have a working knowledge of computers including the knowledge and understanding of databases and the use of office suits.
- Experience (Desirable): It is desirable if a candidate has an experience of at least 3 years of service in a Government Organization or Corporation Government Undertaking or Scheduled Bank or Local Body etc.
ESIC SSO Age Limit
As per the official notification of ESIC SSO, the applicant must be between the age group of 21 years to 27 years as of the closing date of the application form i.e. April 12th, 2022.
Age relaxations are provided to the reserved category candidates as per the government rules: The below table tabulated the details of ESIC SSO Age relaxation to reserved categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation to the Upper age limit |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PH | UR- 10 years OBC- 13 years SC/ST- 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | UR- 3 years OBC- 6 years SC/ST- 8 years |
| ESIC Employee/ Or any other Government servant who has an experience of at least 3 years in regular continuous service. ( candidate must have the status of ESIC/Govt servant till the time they get an appointment in their selection) | UR- 40 years OBC- 43 years SC/ST- 45 years |
ESIC SSO Overall Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates can check the age limit and other important eligibility information from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 27 years ( age relaxation for reserved category) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Domicile | Any state |
| Number of Attempts | As long as candidates satisfy all the eligibility criteria |
| Important Points |
|
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Phase 1: Prelims Exam | Phase 2: Mains Exam | Phase 3: Computer Skill Test and Descriptive Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline | Offline | Offline |
| Number of Sections | 3 | 4 | 2
|
| Name of Sections |
|
|
Computer Skill Test:
English Language Descriptive Test:
|
| Questions in each question |
|
|
Computer Skill Test: 3 questions English Language Descriptive Test- 2 questions |
| Duration of the Examination | 60 minutes | 120 minutes /2 hours | Computer skill Test- 30 minutes English Language Descriptive Test: 30 minutes |
| Maximum number of questions | 100 | 150 | Computer Skill Test: 3 questions English Descriptive Test: 2 questions |
| Type of Questions | Objective-based | Objective-based | Descriptive Based |
| Maximum number of marks | 100 | 200 | Computer Skill Test- 50 marks English Language Descriptive Test: 50 marks |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark each for the correct answer 0.25 mark for incorrect answer marked | 1 mark each for a correct answer 0.25 mark for an incorrect answer marked | Computer Skill Test:
English Descriptive Test: 25+ 25 marks |
| Language of Paper | Hindi, English | Hindi, English | English |
Syllabus
ESIC SSO Prelims Syllabus
There will be a total of 100 questions for 100 marks. Three sections will be there for 1 hour. A negative marking of 0.25 is an important factor to be taken care of while attempting the paper:
The detailed syllabus of all three sections is tabulated below:
| English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability |
|---|---|---|
|
|
|
ESIC SSO Mains Syllabus
ESIC SSO Mains consists of 4 sections and have a total of 150 questions for 200 marks. The duration is of 2 hours with a sectional time limit for each section. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language |
|
| Quantitative aptitude |
|
| Reasoning Ability |
|
| General Awareness/ Finance/ Banking/ Insurance |
|
