Employees' State Insurance Corporation

ESIC-SSO-2026

ESIC Social Security Officer (SSO) & Insurance Medical Officer (IMO) Examination 2026

Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

Stages: 2 Stages Selection

State: Delhi (NCT)

Official Scheme & Overview

About the Examination

National recruitment examination for Social Security Officers (Manager Grade-II) and Medical Officers across ESIC hospitals and regional offices.

Selection Pattern Overview

Phase-I Preliminary Exam, Phase-II Main Exam, and Phase-III Computer Skill Test (CST) & Objective Type Computer Test.

Multi-Tier Evaluation

Examination Stages & Marks Distribution

Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.

Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination

scheduled

Test Mode

online cbt

Duration

60 Mins

Total Marks

100 Marks

Qualifying Min

45 Marks

Phase-II: Main Online Examination

upcoming

Test Mode

online cbt

Duration

120 Mins

Total Marks

200 Marks

Qualifying Min

80 Marks

Curriculum & Evaluation

Syllabus & Marking Guidelines

Syllabus Breakdown

Phase-I: Reasoning (35), English (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35). Phase-II: Reasoning, English, General Awareness with Insurance/Economy, Quantitative Aptitude (200 marks). Phase-III: Computer Skill & Descriptive English Test.

Marking & Negative Marking Rules

0.25 marks penalty for wrong responses.

Candidate Eligibility

Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications

Age Limit

21 to 27 Years

Permissible Attempts

Unlimited

Nationality

Citizen of India

Educational Qualification Details:

A degree of a recognized University (preference for Commerce/Law/Management).

Category-Wise Age Relaxation:

Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.

Important Dates

Milestone Timeline

No official timeline milestones published yet for this examination.

Application Fee Structure

General / Unreserved:₹500

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):₹500

EWS (Economically Weaker):₹500

SC / ST Candidates:₹250 (Exempted)

Female & PwD Candidates:₹250 (Exempted)

Official Downloads

Gazettes & Circulars

Official Notification Gazette & Examination Scheme

notification

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