ESIC Stenographer Exam Guide 2026
ESIC Stenographer 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 ESIC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Particulars | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Employees’ State Insurance Corporation of India (ESIC) | |
| Official Website | ESIC | |
| Name of the Post | Stenographer | |
| Total Vacancies | 165 (2022) | To be announced (2024) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25500-81100 | |
| Notification Release Date | 28th December 2021 | To be announced (2024) |
| Application Start Date | 15th January 2022 | To be announced (2024) |
| Last Date to Apply | 15th February 2022 | To be announced (2024) |
| Last Date to pay Application fee | 15th February 2022 | To be announced (2024) |
| Selection Process | Main Exam Stenography test | |
| Release of Admit Card | 9th March 2022 (Written Exam) 18th August 2022 (Stenography Test) | To be announced (2024) |
| Exam Dates | 20th March 2022 (Phase I) 27th August 2022 (Phase II) | To be announced (2024) |
| Exam Centre Location | Across India | |
| Exam Mode | Online / Offline | |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Response: +1 Incorrect response: -0.25 | |
| Category | Insurance Jobs |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| S.No. | Name of Office | to Download Stenographer Notification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RO Vijayawada | Download ESIC RO Vijayawada Notification |
| 2 | RO Patna | Download ESIC RO Patna Notification |
| 3 | RO Raipur | Download ESIC RO Raipur Notification |
| 4 | ESIC Hqrs, New Delhi | Download ESIC Hqrs, New Delhi Notification |
| 5 | Directorate Medical Delhi | Download Directorate Medical Delhi Notification |
| 6 | RO Panji | Download ESIC RO Panji Notification |
| 7 | RO Ahmedabad | Download ESIC RO Ahmedabad Notification |
| 8 | RO Faridabad | Download ESIC RO Faridabad Notification |
| 9 | RO Jammu | Download ESIC RO Jammu Notification |
| 10 | RO Bengaluru | Download ESIC RO Bengaluru Notification |
| 11 | RO Thrissur | Download ESIC RO Thrissur Notification |
| 12 | RO Indore | Download ESIC RO Indore Notification |
| 13 | RO Mumbai | Download ESIC RO Mumbai Notification |
| 14 | RO Bhubaneswar | Download ESIC RO Bhubaneswar Notification |
| 15 | RO Puducherry | Download ESIC RO Puducherry Notification |
| 16 | RO Chandigarh | Download ESIC RO Chandigarh Notification |
| 17 | RO Jaipur | Download ESIC RO Jaipur Notification |
| 18 | RO Delhi | Download ESIC RO Delhi Notification |
| 19 | RO Chennai | Download RO Chennai Notification |
| 20 | RO Hyderabad | Download RO Hyderabad Notification |
| 21 | RO Kanpur | Download ESIC RO Kanpur Notification |
| 22 | RO Dehradun | Download ESIC RO Dehradun Notification |
| 23 | RO Kolkata | Download ESIC RO Kolkata Notification |
📊 Exam Information 3
| Regions | Stenographer Recruitment 2022 | Stenographer Recruitment 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 02 | To be announced |
| Bihar | 16 | To be announced |
| Chhattisgarh | 03 | To be announced |
| Delhi | 30 | To be announced |
| Goa | 01 | To be announced |
| Ahmedabad | 06 | To be announced |
| Jammu Kashmir | 01 | To be announced |
| Haryana | 13 | To be announced |
| Karnataka | 18 | To be announced |
| Kerala | 04 | To be announced |
| Madhya Pradesh | 02 | To be announced |
| Maharashtra | 18 | To be announced |
| Odisha | 03 | To be announced |
| Puducherry | 01 | To be announced |
| Punjab | 02 | To be announced |
| Rajasthan | 15 | To be announced |
| Tamil Nadu | 16 | To be announced |
| Telangana | 04 | To be announced |
| Uttar Pradesh | 05 | To be announced |
| Uttarakhand | 01 | To be announced |
| West Bengal & Sikkim | 04 | To be announced |
| Total Vacancies | 165 | To be announced |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- ESIC Stenographer Application Fee
- General and others
- INR 500
- SC, ST, PwD, Departmental candidates, Ex-servicemen, and female candidates
- INR 250 (will be refunded when the candidate appears for the written exam)
📊 Application Fee
- PH
- UR: 10 Years SC/ST: 15 Years OBC: 13 Years
- OBC
- 3 Years
- Others
- As per the rules and regulations of ESIC from time to time.
- SC, ST
- 5 Years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Ex-servicemen
- UR: 3 Years SC/ST: 8 Years OBS: 6 Years
- Government Servants who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date of the application/ESIC Employees
- UR: Up to 40 Years SC/ST: Up to 45 Years OBC: Up to 43 Years
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| ESIC Stenographer | Must be 12th Class passed or Equivalent from a recognised Board or University. Must have a typing speed of 80 words per minute in Stenography in English or Hindi. Must possess working knowledge of Computers including Office Suites and Databases. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | English language and comprehension | 100 | 100 | 70 minutes |
| Part B | Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Part C | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 200 Questions | 200 Marks | 130 Mins |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Language of Skill Test | Time Duration | Time Duration for PWD candidates eligible for scribe |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 Minutes | 70 Minutes |
| Hindi | 65 Minutes | 90 Minutes |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| S. No. | Subject | ESIC Stenographer Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | English language and comprehension | Basic English grammar and sentence structure Direct and indirect speech Articles , spellings Phrases and idioms Phrase replacement Active and passive voice Parts of speech Cloze test Sentence correction Spotting errors Comprehension reading Antonyms and synonyms |
| 2. | Reasoning Ability | Analogies Arithmetical reasoning Analysis Non-verbal series Decision making Discriminating observation Verbal and figure classification Similarities and differences Space visualization Judgement Alphanumeric series Visual memory Blood relations Problem-solving |
| 3. | General Awareness | Indian history Indian polity Countries, currencies, and capitals Government schemes and policies National and international important events Science and technology Indian geography Indian constitution Scientific research Art and culture Awards Books Indian economy Days and events |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
- EXAM EVENTS
- DATES of 2024
- Date of Exam
- To be announced
- Last date to Apply
- To be announced
- Application start date
- To be announced
- Last Date to pay Application Fee
- To be announced
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 45% |
| OBC | 40% |
| SC, ST, ESM | 35% |
| PwD | 30% |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Book | Subject | Publisher | Author | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick learning Objective General English | English | S Chand's | RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal | |
| NCERT IX & X Books (History, Civics, Geography) | General Awareness | NCERT | - | - |
| A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal | Reasoning Ability | Arihant | by B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When will the ESIC Stenographer 2024 application process begin?
The application process for the ESIC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 is yet to start. It will be notified via an official notification.
Q2.What is the total number of vacancies for the ESIC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 ?
The total number of vacancies for the ESIC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 is yet to be announced by the commission.
Q3.Where can I fill the ESIC Stenographer application form?
You can fill up the ESIC Stenographer Recruitment 2024 form at the official website of ESIC under the Recruitment section.
Q4.How many times can I apply for the ESIC Stenographer Recruitment exam?
There is no specific limit to the number of times you can apply. You can apply until you reach the upper age limit for your category.
Q5.How do I download the Admit Card for the ESIC Stenographer Exam 2024 ?
The admit cards for the ESIC Stenographer Exam 2024 will be made available on the official website of ESIC a week prior to the commencement of the exam process. The direct link for the same will be available in this article. Check for updates.
Q6.There is no photograph on my ESIC Stenographer Admit Card. Is that okay?
No, the admit card must contain the candidate’s recent photograph. Contact the Corporation to get it corrected before the exam.
Q7.Is there negative marking in the ESIC Stenographer 2024 examination?
Yes, every incorrect answer will have a negative marking of 0.25.
Q8.When will the cut-off be declared for the ESIC Stenographer examination?
The cut-offs will be declared once ESIC successfully conducts the Stenographer written examination. The cut-offs can be different from the previous cut-off patterns since they depend on various criteria like the difficulty of paper, number of applicants, number of vacancies, reservation criteria etc. The cut-off will be available on the official website of ESIC and direct links for the same will be updated in this article.
Q9.From where can I get the detailed Result of ESIC Stenographer 2024?
As mentioned earlier, the ESIC Stenographer Result for all the tiers will be declared on the official website of the Corporation.
Q10.How are the vacancies for this post divided?
The vacancies for the ESIC Stenographer post are divided for various states and categories across the country.
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