Overview
ESIC UDC/MTS recruits administrative and support staff — Upper Division Clerk (graduate-level clerical cadre) and Multi-Tasking Staff (Class 10-level support cadre) — across the Employees' State Insurance Corporation's network of hospitals, dispensaries, and regional and branch offices nationwide, which administers health insurance and medical benefits for organised-sector workers. Both posts follow a two-tier written exam structure — a qualifying Prelims followed by a merit-deciding Mains — with the syllabus broadly mirroring standard SSC-style competitive exam content, adjusted for the respective educational qualification level of each post.
What's New in the 2026 Cycle
What changed in the 2026 cycle
- UDC and MTS have distinct qualification levels (graduate vs Class 10) but share a broadly similar two-tier exam structure.
- Prelims is qualifying only; Mains determines the final merit list for both posts.
- UDC additionally requires basic computer knowledge, tested within the exam or verified separately depending on the specific notification.
- Postings span ESIC's hospitals, dispensaries and administrative offices, offering a mix of healthcare-adjacent and pure administrative work environments.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | UDC: 18–27 years; MTS: 18–25 years (relaxation per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen) |
| Educational Qualification | UDC: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with basic computer knowledge; MTS: Class 10 pass from a recognised Board |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS candidates for UDC; lower for MTS as per notification). SC/ST/PwBD/women/ex-servicemen candidates are typically exempted. |
ESIC UDC/MTS Exam Pattern
The ESIC UDC/MTS selection process runs through prelims + mains + dv. Each stage has its own timing, marking scheme and qualifying rules, detailed below.
Phase I (Preliminary Examination)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 25 |
Phase II (Main Examination)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 45 | 45 |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge (UDC-specific, where applicable) | 20 | 20 |
ESIC UDC/MTS Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus
Below is the complete topic-wise ESIC UDC/MTS syllabus for every subject tested across all stages, with a short note on what each section actually rewards — use this to build a section-wise study plan rather than relying on generic topic summaries.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Standard competitive-exam reasoning — consistent timed practice yields quick improvement.
- Analogies, classification, coding-decoding
- Series completion
- Puzzle & seating arrangement
- Syllogism
- Blood relations & direction sense
General Awareness
Include ESIC-specific and health/social-security-scheme awareness alongside general current affairs for extra edge.
- Current affairs — national & international
- Indian history, geography & culture
- Indian polity & economy
- General science
- Health & social security schemes relevant to ESIC's mandate
Quantitative Aptitude
Foundational-level questions — speed and accuracy on basics matter more than advanced topics.
- Number system, simplification
- Percentage, ratio & proportion, average
- Profit, loss & discount
- Time, speed & distance, time & work
- Mensuration & data interpretation
English Comprehension/Language
Standard competitive-exam English — steady grammar and comprehension practice covers most of the section.
- Reading comprehension
- Grammar & sentence correction
- Vocabulary — synonyms, antonyms
- Cloze test & para jumbles
Computer Knowledge (UDC-specific)
Genuine practical familiarity matters more than theoretical memorisation, given the role's administrative nature.
- Computer basics & organisation
- MS Office, internet & email basics
- Networking fundamentals
Selection Process
- Phase I (Preliminary Examination) — qualifying stage.
- Phase II (Main Examination) — merit-determining.
- Document Verification, including educational qualification and computer knowledge proof for UDC.
Salary & Job Profile
ESIC UDC posts fall under Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 basic), while MTS posts fall under Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 basic) of the 7th CPC matrix, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA and Transport Allowance depending on posting location.
Best Books for ESIC UDC/MTS Preparation
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English — S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
- Lucent's General Knowledge
Previous Cut-off Trends
Approximate — always verify officially
ESIC UDC/MTS Phase I and Phase II cut-offs vary by post, category and region-wise vacancy allocation each cycle. Always check the official post-wise and category-wise cut-off release rather than a single combined figure.
Preparation Tips
- Since Phase I is only qualifying, don't over-invest revision time there once comfortably past the expected cut-off — shift focus to Phase II's higher question count and additional sections.
- General Awareness benefits from including ESIC-specific and social-security-scheme-related current affairs alongside general current events.
- UDC aspirants should ensure genuine, practical computer literacy, not just theoretical knowledge, given the role's administrative nature.
- Practise previous years' papers under strict timing, since negative marking makes accuracy more valuable than attempting every question.
Exam Day Guidelines
- Carry the Document Checker and a valid original photo ID to both Phase I and Phase II.
- No electronic devices or written material are permitted inside the exam hall.
- UDC candidates should ensure computer knowledge documentation (certificate/coursework proof) is ready for verification, if required by the specific notification.
- Arrive well before reporting time for biometric and document checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
UDC requires a Bachelor's degree with basic computer knowledge, while MTS requires only a Class 10 pass from a recognised Board.
No, Phase I (Preliminary) is a qualifying stage only; the final merit list is based on Phase II (Main Examination) marks.
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Phase I and Phase II.
Across ESIC's network of hospitals, dispensaries, and regional and branch offices nationwide, offering a mix of healthcare-adjacent and pure administrative work environments.
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Back to Syllabus Hub — browse all government exam syllabus pagesSyllabus content on this page is compiled and reviewed against the official Employees' State Insurance Corporation notification as of 13 Apr 2026. Exam patterns, vacancies, salary figures and cut-offs are subject to change — always cross-check with the official notification at esic.gov.in before applying.