Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Social Security Officer (SSO) Exam 2026

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, conducts the ESIC SSO Recruitment to fill executive positions designated as Social Security Officer (SSO) / Manager Grade-II / Superintendent.

This central government position offers Level-7 Pay Matrix (7th CPC) benefits with high administrative prestige and competitive allowances.

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1. Professional Overview of ESIC SSO 2026

Feature Domain	Details and Information
Exam Name	ESIC Social Security Officer (SSO) / Manager Gr. II / Superintendent 2026
Conducting Authority	Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Primary Category	Central Government Recruitment
Job Cadre	Group 'B' Non-Ministerial
Selection Funnel	Phase 1 (Prelims) → Phase 2 (Mains) → Phase 3 (Computer Skill Test & Descriptive Test)
Pay Scale	Level-7 Pay Matrix (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) + DA, HRA, Transport Allowance
Official Website	https://www.esic.gov.in

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2. Notification and Exam Dates 2026 (Tentative Schedule)

ESIC conducts SSO recruitment every few years based on cadre vacancy strength (previous major cycles: 2018, 2022).

• Official Notification Release Date: Expected Late 2026
• Online Application Start Date: Expected Late 2026
• Closing Date for Application: 30 Days from Notification Release
• Phase 1 (Prelims) Admit Card: 10 days before exam
• Phase 1 (Prelims) Exam Date: To be announced
• Phase 2 (Mains) Exam Date: 30–45 days after Prelims Result
• Phase 3 Skill Test & Final Result: To be announced

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3. Comprehensive Eligibility Mandates

A. Age Limit (As on Closing Date of Application)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 Years (General / Unreserved)
• Category Age Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years (Up to 30 Years)
  • SC / ST: +5 Years (Up to 32 Years)
  • PwD (General): +10 Years (Up to 37 Years)
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Central Government Rules

B. Educational Qualification

1. Degree Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. (Preference given to graduates in Commerce / Law / Management).
2. Computer Knowledge: Working knowledge of computer applications including office suites (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and basic database operations.

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4. Examination Scheme and Detailed Syllabus

The ESIC SSO selection follows an IBPS banking-style exam architecture across three phases:

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying OMR / CBT)

• Mode: Online Objective Test
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark (0.25) deduction per incorrect answer
• Note: Marks obtained in Phase 1 are for screening only and not counted for final merit.

Section	Subject	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Part I	English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Part II	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Part III	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 Minutes
Total	Phase 1 Prelims	100	100	60 Minutes (1 Hour)

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Phase 2: Main Examination (Objective Test)

• Mode: Online Objective Test
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deduction per wrong answer
• Phase 2 marks are considered for final merit ranking.

Section	Subject / Domain	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Part I	Reasoning & Intelligence	40	60	35 Minutes
Part II	General / Economy / Financial / Insurance Awareness	40	40	20 Minutes
Part III	English Language	30	40	30 Minutes
Part IV	Quantitative Aptitude	40	60	35 Minutes
Total	Phase 2 Mains	150	200	120 Minutes (2 Hours)

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Phase 3: Computer Skill Test (CST) & English Descriptive Test

Candidates shortlisted after Phase 2 undergo Phase 3 evaluation:

1. Computer Skill Test (50 Marks - 30 Minutes):
   • Preparation of 2 PowerPoint Slides (10 Marks)
   • Typing of matter on MS Word with formatting (20 Marks)
   • Preparation of a Table on MS Excel using formulas (20 Marks)
2. Descriptive Paper in English Language (50 Marks - 30 Minutes):
   • 1 Essay Writing & 1 Letter Writing on computer.

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5. Pay Scale & Career Progression

Designation	Pay Level	Basic Pay	Gross Salary (Approx)
Social Security Officer (SSO)	Level-7	₹44,900	₹70,000 – ₹85,000/month

Promotional Hierarchy:

1. Social Security Officer (SSO) / Manager Grade-II (Level 7)
2. Assistant Director / Manager Grade-I (Level 10)
3. Deputy Director (Level 11)
4. Joint Director (Level 12)

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6. How to Apply Online for ESIC SSO 2026

1. Visit the official ESIC web portal: esic.gov.in.
2. Click on the "Recruitment" tab on the homepage.
3. Click on "Apply Online for Recruitment to the post of SSO / Manager Gr. II / Superintendent 2026".
4. Complete basic registration with active Email ID and Mobile Number.
5. Upload scanned Photograph (20–50 KB) and Signature (10–20 KB).
6. Fill educational qualifications, category details, and exam center preferences.
7. Pay application fee (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD/Female) via Net Banking/UPI.
8. Submit and download the final PDF application form.

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7. Official Important Links Hub

Resource / Portal	Access Link
ESIC Official Web Portal	Visit ESIC Official Website
ESIC Recruitment Section	Access ESIC Recruitment Page
ESIC SSO Notification PDF	Check Official Recruitment Page

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Last Updated: August 11, 2026 | Source: Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)