ESIC Upper Division Clerk (ESIC UDC) Exam Guide

The ESIC is a scheme controlled by the Employees' State Insurance Company (ESIC) in compliance with the rules and regulations laid down under the 1948 ESI Act. UDC is an upper-division clerk with a 2400 (6cpc) grade pay. The principal job is divided into two cashiers: sub-post-UDC and UDC. An UDC has work related to public transactions, employer transactions, cashier ships (special allocation), benefit payments, and various assigned tasks. A UDC regulates the work assigned to an LDC and MTS and reports directly to the employees. In this article, we will discuss about the ESIC UDC Exam in detail.

ESIC UDC Exam Date 2020:

The ESIC UDC exam date will be published on the official website of the ESIC. The official notification regarding the same was released on 14th February 2020 after which the exam date is yet to be announced.

ESIC UDC 2020 Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply for this ESIC test.

Educational Qualification: Active applicants must be higher secondary pass from a recognized university/institute.

Age: Minimum of 18 years, Maximum aged 27 years.

Note that candidates should also have computer proficiency.

Total Vacancy:

Employee State Insurance Corporation is going to release a major notice of recruiting for various Departments in the ESIC. Candidates should check the ESIC UDC Notification on the official website of ESIC. Below are the vacancies from last year i.e. 2019 for ESIC UDC post to give you an overall idea about it.

Total Vacancies Number: 1709

Work Location: Delhi 

Official Site: https://www.esic.nic.in/

ESIC UDC Application Process:

1. Visit ESIC's official website for ESIC UDC vacancies. 
2. Find ESIC UDC application form on the home page.
3. Fill the application form with useful details.
4. Now add (self-certified) all related documents to it. 
5. Then pay the Application Fee according to your group. 
6. Check all the details now before clicking on the Send button. 
7. Tap on the Send button after verifying all the details. 
8. Finally, take a hard copy printout of that for use in the future.

Note that the application fees for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD/Females is Rs 250 while for candidates belonging to general and other caste categories have to pay Rs 500.

ESIC UDC 2020 Salary Structure:

ESIC UDC is an employee of the upper level, with a grade pay of 2400. The principal work is split into two cashiers: sub-post UDC and UDC. A UDC has government dealing functions, client selling, cashier ship (special allocation), benefit payment, and various assigned tasks.

Pay Level of an ESIC UDC according to the 7th Pay Commission is level-4 of Pay Matrix (Civilian staff).

ESIC UDC Selection Process:

The selection process for the ESIC UDC will take place across three stages i.e. Preliminary Inspection, Main Examination, and Computer Skill Testing for Upper Division Clerk (UDC).

ESIC Upper Division Clerk selection process (UDC) includes:

Preliminary Examination:

Preliminary Selection System for Upper Division Clerk (UDC) post in ESIC is as follows:

1. One objective test in preliminary examination. 
2. There will be four parts of the exam. 
3. The overall length of the exam is for 1 hour (no separate sectional time). 
4. The exam is of 200 marks and 200 questions.

Main Examination:

Main Selection System for the position of Upper Division Clerk (UDC) at ESIC is as follows:

1. The Main Test is an objective test. 
2. There will be four parts of the exam. 
3. The overall length of the exam is for 2 hours (no separate sectional period). 
4. The exam includes a limit of 200 marks of 200 questions.

Computer Skill Test:

Computer skill test system for selection to the Upper Division Clerk (UDC) post at ESIC is as follows:

1. Machine ability testing is qualifying. 
2. The exam will be held in three categories.
3. The overall length of the exam is 30 minutes (No different sectional time).

ESIC UDC Exam Syllabus:

The ESIC UDC Exam Syllabus is as follows:-

Reasoning:

1. Verbal Reasoning
2. Syllogism
3. Circular Seating Arrangement
4. Linear Seating Arrangement
5. Double Line-up
6. Scheduling
7. Input-Output
8. Blood Relations
9. Directions and Distances
10. Ordering and Ranking
11. Data Sufficiency
12. Coding and Decoding
13. Coded Inequalities
14. Puzzles

English Language:

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Para jumbles
3. Fill in the blanks
4. Paragraph Completion
5. Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
6. Paragraph Completion
7. Idioms and Phrases
8. Cloze Test

Quantitative Aptitude:

1. Simplification
2. Average
3. Percentage
4. Ratio and Percentage
5. Data Interpretation
6. Mensuration and Geometry
7. Quadratic Equation
8. Interest
9. Problems of Ages
10. Profit and Loss
11. Number Series
12. Speed, Distance and Time
13. Time and Work
14. Number System
15. Data Sufficiency
16. Linear Equation
17. Permutation and Combination
18. And Probability
19. Mixture and Allegations

General Awareness and Current Affairs:

1. History
2. Geography
3. General Science
4. Current Affairs
5. Basic Economics
6. Budget
7. Economic Survey
8. Economic Current Affairs
9. Banking and Finance
10. Banking Terms
11. Financial Terms
12. Insurance Sector – Basics
13. Insurance Terms
14. Insurance Companies – Names, Headquarters, etc
15. Insurance Terms

Exam Pattern:

The Exam Pattern according to ESIC UDC notification is:

Phase-1: Prelims

Phase-2: Mains

Phase-3: Computer Based Test

Applicants can prepare for this exam according to the above ESIC UDC exam pattern. 

Cut offs:

The details of ESIC final result cut off is given below:

 To check the ESIC UDC cut off candidates must follow the following steps:

1. Visit ESIC's official website-esic.nic.in 
2. Click on the button "ESIC final result 2020" and you can see the cut off there.

 ESIC is a great opportunity for those who are looking to be a part of the government jobs. For those who wish to prepare for the ESIC UDC Exam should refer to the correct exam syllabus and keep a check on the official website of ESIC. Good luck to all the ESIC UDC Exam aspirants!