Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Multitasking Staff (MTS) with 1947 vacancies across India. The ESIC MTS recruitment process is conducted in two stages – Preliminary Examination (Phase 1) and Main Examination (Phase 2). Both stages are objective in nature, and the candidates need to qualify in each stage to proceed further.
Candidates preparing for ESIC MTS 2022 must follow the latest exam pattern and revised syllabus to enhance their preparation. Below is the detailed ESIC MTS Syllabus 2022, covering all topics for both Prelims and Mains exams along with the official Exam Pattern.
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ESIC MTS Recruitment 2022 – Selection Process
The ESIC MTS selection process consists of the following stages:
- Phase 1 – Preliminary Examination (Qualifying in Nature)
- Phase 2 – Main Examination
- Document Verification
Note: Marks obtained in the Prelims will not be considered for final selection. Only the Mains marks will be counted in preparing the merit list.
ESIC MTS Exam Pattern 2022
Phase 1 – Preliminary Examination
| S. No. | Name of the Test (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour | Bilingual |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | English | |
| Total | — | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour | — |
Important Points for Prelims:
- Objective-type questions.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying in nature – marks will not be added to final merit.
Phase 2 – Main Examination
| S. No. | Name of the Test (Objective) | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 2 hours | Bilingual |
| 2 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | Bilingual | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | English | |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours | — |
Important Points for Mains:
- Objective-type questions.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Marks of Mains will be considered for final selection.
ESIC MTS Syllabus 2022 – Subject-Wise Details
The syllabus is largely the same for both Prelims and Mains, with only a difference in the number of questions and exam duration. The detailed subject-wise syllabus is given below.
1. Reasoning Ability (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
Verbal Reasoning Topics:
- Analogy
- Series Completion
- Verification of truth of Statement
- Situation Reaction Test
- Direction Sense Test
- Classification
- Data Sufficiency
- Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
- Puzzle Test
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Assertion and Reasoning
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Operations of Mathematics
- Venn Diagrams
- Word Sequence
- Missing Characters
- Sequential Output Training
- Test on Alphabets
- Eligibility Test
Non-Verbal Reasoning Topics:
- Dot Situation
- Identical Figure Groupings
- Forming Figures and Analysis
- Construction of Squares and Triangles
- Series
- Analytical Reasoning
- Paper Folding & Cutting
- Cubes and Dice
- Water Images & Mirror Images
- Figure Matrix
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
- Spotting Embedded Figures
- Classification
- Rule Detection
2. General Awareness
- Finance Commissions
- Taxes on Income and Expenditure
- Financial and Railway Budget
- Revenue of Central Government
- Economic Planning in India
- Inflation Trends
- National Income and Measurement
- Public Finance
- Bills and their types
- Concept and Types of Budgets
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Indian Banking History
- Functions and Types of Banks
- RBI and Monetary Policy
- Capital Market & Money Market in India
- Role of Banking in Economy
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Important Days, Books & Authors
- Sports, Awards & Honours
3. English Comprehension
- Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt Words
- Common Errors and Grammar Usage
- Active & Passive Voice
- Comprehension Passage
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Sentence Improvement
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms
- Vocabulary Building
- Idioms & Phrases
4. General Intelligence
- Number Ranking
- Figurative Classification
- Blood Relations
- Arrangement and Seating
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Mathematical Operations
- Venn Diagrams
- Number Series
- Figural Patterns
- Cubes & Dice
- Analogies
- Non-Verbal Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Directions and Mapping
- Time Sequence & Calendar Problems
5. Quantitative Aptitude
- Simple and Quadratic Equations
- Indices and Surds
- Mensuration (Area, Volume, Perimeter)
- Percentages
- Time and Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Numbers and Ages
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Time and Work Partnership
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Probability
- Averages
- Problems on LCM & HCF
- Profit and Loss
- Races and Games
- Mixtures and Allegations
- Boats and Streams
- Permutations and Combinations
- Simplification and Approximation
Preparation Tips for ESIC MTS 2022
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Know the structure, marking scheme, and syllabus before starting preparation.
- Focus on Basics: As the questions are of 10th standard level, clarity in basics will help.
- Practice Mock Tests: Attempt topic-wise and full-length mock tests.
- Time Management: Practice solving questions within the given time.
- Current Affairs Revision: Update yourself with daily news and events.
- Accuracy over Attempts: Avoid negative marking by answering only when confident.
Important Notes
- Prelims is qualifying in nature.
- Final merit is based on Mains score.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
- All tests except English will be bilingual (Hindi & English).
ESIC MTS Syllabus 2022 – FAQs
Q1. What are the subjects in the ESIC MTS Exam 2022?
Ans. There are four subjects – General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
Q2. Is there negative marking in the ESIC MTS Exam 2022?
Ans. Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Q3. What is the duration of the ESIC MTS Mains Exam?
Ans. The Mains Exam is of 2 hours.
Q4. Will the marks of Prelims be counted in the final selection?
Ans. No, the Prelims marks are only for qualifying; only Mains marks count for the final merit.
Q5. Is the ESIC MTS exam bilingual?
Ans. Yes, all sections except English are available in Hindi and English.
Q6. What is the level of difficulty of the ESIC MTS exam?
Ans. The exam level is Matriculation (10th standard), but competition is high.
Q7. How many vacancies were released for ESIC MTS 2022?
Ans. ESIC released 1947 vacancies for MTS posts.
Q8. Is there an interview in the ESIC MTS selection process?
Ans. No, there is no interview. Selection is based on Prelims and Mains.
Q9. Can I use a calculator in the ESIC MTS exam?
Ans. No, the use of calculators or any electronic device is not allowed.
Q10. How should I prepare for General Awareness in ESIC MTS?
Ans. Focus on current affairs of the last 6–8 months, static GK, banking awareness, and government schemes.
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