All IndiaAll IndiaChecked 14 Jul 2026

ESIC Social Security Officer (SSO) / Manager Grade-II & Upper Division Clerk (UDC) 2026 Recruitment 2026

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) combined recruitment 2026 for 3,444 posts of Social Security Officer (SSO)/Manager Grade-II and Upper Division Clerk (UDC). ESIC is a central government autonomous body under Ministry of Labour & Employment providing social security to organised sector workers across India. One of the biggest non-UPSC central government recruitments of 2026 — Pay Level 6 for SSO posts.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
ESIC
Post Name
Social Security Officer (SSO) / Manager Grade-II & Upper Division Clerk (UDC) 2026
Total Vacancies
3,444
Qualification
Any Graduate from a recognised university (SSO/UDC). Post-wise eligibility for specialist posts.
Last Date
08-08-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
SSO/Manager Grade-II: 21 to 30 years. UDC: 18 to 27 years. As on 01-07-2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Salary / Pay
SSO/Manager Grade-II: Pay Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400). UDC: Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100). Plus CGHS medical, HRA, DA, and central govt benefits.
Application Fee
Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS. Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Social Security Officer (SSO) / Manager Grade-II~2,500
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)~944

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • Prelims (SSO): Reasoning (30), English (30), General Awareness (30), Numerical Ability (30). 120 Qs, 120 marks, 60 min. Negative marking 0.25.
  • Mains (SSO): Reasoning (30), English (30), GK/Financial/Insurance Awareness (30), Quantitative (30), Computer (10). 130 Qs, 130 marks, 90 min.
  • UDC: Single-stage CBT — Reasoning + English + GK + Quant.

Selection Process

  1. 1Preliminary Examination (Computer Based Test – qualifying)
  2. 2Main Examination (Computer Based Test – merit-based)
  3. 3Skill Test / Typing Test (for UDC posts – qualifying)
  4. 4Document Verification

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit esic.gov.in and open ESIC SSO/UDC 2026 recruitment link.
  2. 2.Register and fill application with educational and personal details.
  3. 3.Pay Rs. 500 fee online and submit before 08 August 2026.

Important Notes

  • ESIC SSO at Pay Level 6 is one of the best non-UPSC central government graduate-level jobs in 2026 — full CGHS + 7CPC benefits.
  • Syllabus is similar to banking exams (IBPS PO) — banking aspirants can target this with minimal additional preparation.