ESIC Recruitment 2026 will be OUT soon for Clerical and administrative jobs across ESIC hospitals, dispensaries and regional offices all around India. Interested Candidates who have passed class 10 th and 12 and Nursing/paramedical diploma/degree graduates are advised to study previous year papers, syllabus and eligibility beforehand so that they are ready to begin preparation prior to the announcement.
Key points of ESIC Examination 2026:
Applicants must understand the following highlights carefully before submitting the application form:
| Organization | State Insurance Corporation of employees. |
| UDC, MTS, Stenographer and Other Posts. | |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Locations | All the ESIC offices and hospitals in India. |
| Selection process | For UDC/MTS- Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Computer Skill Test For medical post – Application shortlisted, interview, screening test, documents verification |
| Eligibility | 10th/12th/graduation passed indian students with age between 18-27 years. Age relaxation applicable. |
| Written Exam | Skill or typing test (depends on the post) |
| Salary | Upper Division Clerk (UDC)- Level-4 (Rs25,500-81,100) Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)- Level-1 (Rs18,000- 56,900) For Stenographer – Pay level 4, Rs 25,500 to 81,100 per month plus allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) for all posts. |
| Official Website | Click here |
Major dates to remember: (expected)
The important dates for application process are:
| Notification release | between January and March 2026 |
| Online application start | 15–25 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 15–25 February 2026 |
| Admit Card release | Late February to early March 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | Mid March – Late April 2026 |
Who can apply for the ESIC Examination 2026?
The candidates who fulfill the following eligibility criteria can apply:
| UDC | Graduate degree Expert understanding of computers. Speed in typing as per exam regulations. |
| MTS | Class 10 th Board certificate |
| Stenographer | 12th passAs per the prescribed skills, stenography and typing. |
| Paramedical and Nursing | Diploma/ Degree in related field. Registration or license where necessary. |
| Age limit | 18 to 27 years Relaxations: SC / ST- +5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – +3 years Persons with Disability (PWD) – UR: +10 yrs OBC: +13 yrs SC/ST: +15 yrs |
How are the candidates Selected in ESIC Examination 2026 ?
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination
- Skill or Typing Test (post-specific)
- Documents verification
- Final Merit List
What is the exam pattern and syllabus of ESIC Examinaion 2026?
For UDC:
| Prelims | General Intelligence & Reasoning — 25 Qs — 50 Marks General Awareness — 25 Qs — 50 Marks Quantitative Aptitude — 25 Qs — 50 Marks English Comprehension — 25 Qs — 50 Marks Total: 100 Qs — 200 Marks — 1 hour |
| Mains | Advanced Reasoning General Awareness Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension |
| Computer Skill Test | PPT Slides creation — 10 Marks Typing on MS Word with formatting — 20 Marks Excel table with formulae — 20 Marks Total: 50 Marks — 30 minutes |
MTS:
| Prelims Exam | General Intelligence & Reasoning — 25 Qs — 50 Marks General awareness — 25 Qs — 50 Marks Quantitative Aptitude — 25 Qs — 50 Marks English comprehension — 25 Qs — 50 Mark Total: 100 Qs — 200 Marks — 1 hour Negative marking: – 1/4 per wrong answer. |
| Main Examination | 50 Qs each — 200 Marks Duration- 2 hours Marks count toward final merit. |
For Stenographer:
| Main Online Exam | English and Comprehension – 100 Qs – 100 Marks – 70 min Reasoning ability – 50 Qs – 50 Marks – 35 min General awareness – 50 Qs – 50 Marks – 25 min Total; 200 Marks — ~. 130 minutes Negative marking: -1/4 mark per wrong answer. |
| Skill Test (Qualifying) | Dictation for 10 minutes at 80 WPM (English/Hindi) Transcription on computer- English: 50 min (70 min for PWD eligible for scribe) Hindi: 65 min (90 min for PWD eligible for scribe) |
Syllabus:
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Polity basics, Economy basics, General science basics, awareness of ESIC and SS scheme. |
| Reasoning | Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Directions, Ranking, Blood relations, Puzzles, Syllogism. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentages, Ratio, Average, Interest, Profit-Loss, Time & Work, Speed-Distance, Mensuration, Data Interpretation. |
| Computer Skill Test (UDC) | Letter typing and formatting in Word Simple excel spreadsheets and functions. Simple Powerpoint slide |
How to apply for ESIC Examination2026 ?
Follow the steps given below:
- Go to the ESIC official website.
- Then click on the Recruitment or careers section.
- Choose the corresponding post and notification.
- Complete the on-line application form.
- Upload the required documents and photograph.
- Pay the application fee.
- Print the submitted form and keep an application receipt.
Important links
| Official website | Click here |
| Official notification | Available soon |
| Registration | Register soon |
Conclusion
ESIC Recruitment 2026 notification will be released for post like the UDC, MTS, Stenographer and Paramedical. Once the notification is published, candidates must ensure that they understand eligibility, age limits and pattern of the examinations and then apply within the stipulated dates. Begin the preparation by using the syllabus, PYQs and official pattern of the exam. Also keep visiting the official recruitment page for updates on notification, admit card and exam schedule.
FAQs- ESIC Recruitment 2026
Yes, as per the past cycles, there will be UDC and MTS posts, but this can be confirmed only when the the official notification is out.
Yes, 12 th-pass candidates are allowed to apply for posts such as Stenographer and some other post.
No, typing or skill tests are normally done after the written examination.
ESIC jobs are a part of a central governmental job.
Yes, in fact it is best to start early, because the exam pattern does not substantially change every year.
You can download the previous year question papers published by the Official ESIC website.
